Name: Palazzina Grassi
Address: Venice, IT
Price range: From $1003

Palazzina Grassi, VenicePalazzina Grassi in Venice, Italy has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 66 of 113 hotels we score in Venice. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction. Rooms from about $1,003 a night (cached, not a live quote).Palazzina Grassi is a 25-room boutique hotel, including five suites, set on the Grand Canal in a quieter corner of Venice's San Marco district, near the San Trovaso canal and the Gallerie dell'Accademia. It was Philippe Starck's first Italian hotel project, reworking a classic Venetian palazzo with mirrors, mahogany, glass and old bricks for a modern feel. Rooms are air conditioned, some have balconies and canal views, and there is a terrace, restaurant, room service and free WiFi. It suits travellers wanting design-led luxury in a central but calm spot, though rates start above $1,000 a night, so it is a considerable investment.What stands out

Grand Canal location near Accademia

Spacious, stylish designer rooms

Attentive, professional staff

Good vaporetto access nearby

Watch out for

Rates start above $1,000 per night

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