Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel is $1,149 a night less. They are 820 metres apart.
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Palazzo Venart is the better booking if budget stretches to it: a Grand Canal address, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant, and a spa Palazzina Grassi doesn't have, at $1,279 a night. Palazzina Grassi is $213 cheaper and rated nearly as high, trading the spa and the canal-front pedigree for Starck's design and a location near San Marco. Both sit within 0.8km of each other in central Venice, so the choice is really about interiors and what you want dinner to be, not geography.
This is Philippe Starck's first Italian hotel, and it shows in every surface: smoked mirrors, Murano glass reworked into something spikier and more modern, velvet in ink blues and blacks against original Gothic stonework. The palazzo's bones are 15th-century Venetian but Starck has layered them with chandeliers that look like they've been dipped in tar, and a bar that draws a cocktail crowd rather than a tea-and-scones one. It's theatrical rather than hushed, the kind of place where the lobby is meant to be photographed.
Design-minded travellers who want Starck's theatrical, modern take on Venice and don't need a spa or a Grand Canal frontage.
Palazzo Venart is a proper 16th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal, restored with a lighter, more classical hand: marble bathrooms, damask and gilt kept in check rather than piled on, a courtyard garden that's rare for this city and gives the whole place a hush that canal-front hotels rarely manage. Glam, the two-Michelin-starred restaurant inside, pulls a serious dining crowd on its own merits, so the hotel's public rooms carry a different energy in the evening than a normal residents-only dining room.
Guests who want the classical palazzo experience with a Michelin-starred restaurant and canal views, and are willing to pay for it.
Booking Palazzina Grassi means giving up the spa that Palazzo Venart has, along with the direct Grand Canal position and the in-house two-Michelin-starred dining.
Palazzo Venart is the more beautiful place to simply be in, the garden courtyard and canal light doing what Starck's mirrors can only gesture at, though Palazzina Grassi is the more interesting one to look at.
| Hotel Palazzina Grassi | Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $3,141 | $1,992 |
| Guest rating | 9.5/10 | 9.7/10 |
| Reviews | 364 | 219 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 4 | 3 |
| Distance apart | 820 m |
Nothing on our list that Hotel Palazzina Grassi lacks.
“I love Hotel Palazzina Grassi. The best in Venice.”
“There is nothing to complain about. This hotel is exceptional, thank you”
Palazzo Venart guests come away happier, praising flawless service and location with almost no complaints, while Palazzina Grassi guests love the style and breakfast but note small rooms.
“I love Hotel Palazzina Grassi. The best in Venice.”
The staff were very nice and friendly. They really take care of you. Breakfast was amazing. The drinks were amazing. The design of the hotel was very cool. We loved the room. We left and already want to go back that’s how great it was.
“Amazing, unique place in perfect location- will definitely come back!”
Instant wow factor, great design, amazing customer service. Private boat dock was awesome
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“Refer to the above, fantastic experience.”
The property is a boutique hotel but the rooms are very modern. Appointments in the rooms are excellent and the staff was tremendous. Very attentive and helpful from the time we checked in until we checked out. Breakfast was great. Highly recommend this property.
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“Perfect place for a 5-star Venetian experience”
Incredible hotel! Staff, room, food were all exceptional!
“Expérience inoubliable à Venise”
Everything was perfect! The hotel is absolutely beautiful, the rooms are comfortable and spotless, and the breakfast was delicious, fresh, and offered a great variety of options. The entire staff was welcoming and attentive. A special thank you to Mihaela at reception, who was incredibly helpful, professional, and friendly throughout our stay. She truly made us feel welcome. We had an amazing experience and would def
Luxury Design by Philippe Starck Experience the elegance and sophistication of the first Italian hotel designed by Philippe Starck. Palazzina Grassi offers a unique blend of modern luxury and Venetian charm, creating a truly unforgettable stay. Gourmet Dining Experience Indulge in a culinary journey at Palazzina The Restaurant and The Terrace. Enjoy…
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Historic Elegance by the Grand Canal Luxurious Accommodations and Dining Convenient Location and Transportation Immerse yourself in the rich history of Venice at Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel, where 16th-century charm meets modern luxury. Indulge in elegant rooms and suites featuring marble bathrooms and enjoy exquisite dining at the 2-Michelin-starred…
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