Aman Venice, VeniceAman Venice in Venice, Italy has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 57 of 113 hotels we score in Venice. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.7 before correction. Rooms from about $2,838 a night (cached, not a live quote).Aman Venice occupies the 16th-century Palazzo Papadopoli, one of only eight monumental palazzos on the Grand Canal, in the San Polo district of Venice. The hotel has just 24 rooms, giving it an intimate scale, and combines original palazzo architecture with modern comforts such as air conditioning, Wi-Fi and room service. Facilities include two restaurants, a cocktail bar, a gym, a roof terrace, an Aman Spa with massage services, and a garden that faces the water. Campo San Polo, the Rialto Bridge and the city centre are all within walking distance. Pets and children are welcome. Rates start at $2,838 a night, so it is realistically only for travellers with a very substantial budget.What stands out

Grand Canal palazzo setting in San Polo

Only 24 rooms, very intimate

Spa, gym and roof terrace

Garden facing the water

Watch out for

Rates from $2,838 per night

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