10/10
Excellent place
Venice · head to head
The Gritti Palace vs The St. Regis Venice
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: The St. Regis Venice is $3,051 a night less. They are 177 metres apart.
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The honest take
The Gritti Palace is $3,004 a night against the St. Regis's $2,427, and the Gritti holds a 9.4 guest rating from 102 reviews to the St. Regis's unrated 54. Both sit within a few hundred metres of each other off Campo Santa Maria del Giglio and Campo Barozzi, so location is a wash. The St. Regis counters with a pool and a rooftop the Gritti doesn't list, which matters if a view over the rooftops and a dip matter to you. But for the palazzo experience proper, and the stronger review record, book the Gritti.
The look and the feel
The Gritti Palace
The Gritti Palace is a 15th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal, all Murano glass chandeliers, Rubelli damask, and dark timber beams, restored under Starwood's watch with a nod kept firmly to its old-world bones. The Club del Doge terrace hangs right over the water, close enough to watch vaporetti and gondolas pass while you eat. Hemingway drank here, and the lobby still has that hushed, brocade-heavy formality that makes you lower your voice. It draws an older, moneyed crowd who want Venice exactly as it looks in the postcards.
Anyone who wants to feel they're staying inside Venetian history, with the service and reviews to back it up.
The St. Regis Venice
The St. Regis occupies a cluster of former palazzi near Piazza San Marco, refitted in the brand's house style of muted taupe and gold with Frette linens and designer toiletries in every room, more polished international hotel than storied Venetian house. Gio's Restaurant and its bars look toward the water, and the property's rooftop and pool give it an amenity set the older palazzi rarely bother with. The overall feel is contemporary luxury layered onto old stone rather than a building that has stayed itself for centuries.
Travellers who want a modern five-star with a pool and rooftop and don't mind trading atmosphere for amenities.
The Gritti Palace, despite being pricier, doesn't list a pool or rooftop, so anyone wanting to swim or take in a rooftop view should note the St. Regis has both.
The Gritti Palace is the more beautiful place to be, a real 15th-century palazzo with its damask and chandeliers intact, rather than a modern refit dressed in period stone.
The numbers
| The Gritti Palace | The St. Regis Venice | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $5,310 | $2,259 |
| Guest rating | 9.4/10 | — |
| Reviews | 102 | 54 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 3 | 5 |
| Distance apart | 177 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only The Gritti Palace has
Nothing on our list that The St. Regis Venice lacks.
Only The St. Regis Venice has
- Pool
- Rooftop
What guests actually say
The Gritti Palace
- exceptional, attentive service
- superb rooms and facilities
- staff anticipate guest needs
“One word - awesome. Staff are able to read your mind in terms of understanding your needs!”
The St. Regis Venice
- high-end, attentive service
- perfect location
- spotless, elegant rooms
- pricey for what's offered
“The property was immaculate, a few from our terrace was stunning, and every single staff member was kind, pleasant and super helpful.”
Guests at The Gritti Palace seem uniformly happier, praising service that reads their minds without any noted gripes, while one St. Regis guest felt the price didn't match expectations.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
The Gritti Palace
- Sestiere SuiteBreakfast Included$4,772
- Sestiere Suite(1 King Bed)Breakfast Included$4,772
- Sestiere SuiteBreakfast Included · free cancellation$4,901
The St. Regis Venice
- Deluxe Room with Internal ViewRoom Only$2,259
- Deluxe, Guest Room, 1 King, Internal ViewRoom Only$2,259
- Deluxe Room with Internal ViewBreakfast Included$2,323
In guests' own words
The Gritti Palace
10/10
Exceptional facilities and team! Thank you!
10/10
The Gritti Palace never ceases to astound. It is is a hotel like no other, where the service is of the highest quality
The St. Regis Venice
10/10
Service
10/10
Great hotel amazing location and newly renovated everything was great
10/10
Perfect location and high-end service
About each
The Gritti Palace
Indulge at the Full-Service Spa Unwind with a rejuvenating massage at the on-site spa for a truly relaxing experience during your stay. Exquisite Dining Experience Experience authentic Italian cuisine at the renowned Club del Doge restaurant or opt for the convenience of 24-hour room service, ensuring your culinary desires are always met. Central Location &…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
The St. Regis Venice
Luxurious Accommodations Indulge in individually decorated guestrooms featuring down comforters, Frette Italian sheets, and designer toiletries. Stay entertained with flat-screen TVs and stay connected with complimentary wireless internet. Dining and Relaxation Savor Mediterranean cuisine at Gio's Restaurant or enjoy a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Facilities, in full
The Gritti Palace
- Elevator
- Conference space
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Full-service spa
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free wired internet
- Turkish bath/Hammam
The St. Regis Venice
- Elevator
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Conference space
- Golfing nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Library
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Porter/bellhop
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Boat tours nearby
Where they are
Campo Santa Maria Del Giglio O Zobenigo, Venice, VE, 30124Campo Barozzi, San Marco 2159, Venice, VE, 30124
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