Gritti Palace, VeniceGritti Palace in Venice, Italy has a corrected score of 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 113 hotels we score in Venice. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction: Booking.com 4.5, Tripadvisor 4.7. Rooms from about $3,911 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the San Marco district, the Gritti Palace occupies the 15th-century Palazzo Pisani Gritti on the north side of the Grand Canal. This five-star hotel sits directly opposite the Church of Santa Maria della Salute. The property functions as a historic Venetian Gothic palazzo, originally serving as a residence for Doge Gritti. It suits travellers seeking traditional Venetian style and direct canal views. Facilities include a swimming pool, a spa, a gym, and a restaurant. While the hotel offers extensive amenities like valet parking and beach access, the high nightly rates reflect its luxury status. The building maintains its historical character through restored interiors.What stands out

Historic Venetian Gothic architecture

Direct Grand Canal views

On-site spa and pool

Central San Marco location

Watch out for

High nightly rates

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