Venice is a beautiful and unique city, full of charm and atmosphere that you can’t experience in any other city in the world.

In this article I present you the 11 top luxury hotels in Venice. From all possible accommodations, I have chosen the ten most charming ones where you can stay. I did not limit myself to the lagoon city, but also included the surrounding islands, the Lido as well as Venice on the mainland (“Venezia Mestre”).

The Serenissima, a true jewel of the Italian Renaissance, will surprise you with its wealth of ancient architecture and art. Your stay will inevitably lead you to St. Mark’s Square, the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute and the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore. These impressive buildings testify to the glorious past of the city, once the powerful capital of the Republic of Venice.

To extend your discovery of the city, choose one of the top luxuey hotels in Venice. After a long day of discovering the many Venetian secrets, you can relax in your comfortable room and sometimes on the hotel terrace and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Watch the sunset over the lagoon and listen to the songs of the gondoliers!

Luxurious, but not only top luxury hotels in Venice

My focus in the search was not on expensive, but rather on the sought-after and charming hotels that can offer real emotions. Because Venice is the ideal destination for a romantic vacation that will become a dream stay.

The following criteria were important to me:

• an enviable location
• an elegant and well-kept interior
• the historical charm of the surroundings
• impeccable service
• the high quality of the food
• a fabulous atmosphere

The hotels in the list below meet all of these criteria and can therefore be considered the top luxury hotels in Venice!

To find out the prices of these 11 top luxury hotels in Venice, you can click on the individual links and find out if there are any special offers. Don’t miss them, because these hotels are the most popular in Venice.

The 11 Top Luxury Hotels in Venice

B&B Bloom

Elegance and refinement are just two of the elements that distinguish this bed & breakfast: You will be satisfied because B&B Bloom is a warm and cozy accommodation. Modernity blends with the classic Venetian style to create a charming decor. And don’t forget to take advantage of the terrace with panoramic view of the Serenissima, which is the unique selling point of the Bloom Bed & Breakfast and makes it one of the top luxury hotels in Venice!

Central location in the Sestiere of San Marco (How to get there)

Antica Locanda Sturion ***

On the top floor of an ancient Venetian palace stands one of the rare 3-star hotels, one of the oldest in Venice. The interior of the Antica Locanda Sturion is very charming, with the typical Venetian red furniture and damasks that recall bygone times of rich spice merchants and ambassadors from all over the world. The sign of the Locanda even appears in a famous painting by Vettor Carpaccio, “One of the Miracles of the Cross” of 1494, exhibited in the Gallerie dell’Accademia.

Central location near the Rialto Bridge in Sestiere San Polo (How to get there)

Hotel Villa Barbarich ****

Hotel Villa Barbarich is a real place with charm. The building has been completely renovated and is located 2 km from the center of Mestre, on the mainland. One of the peculiarities that distinguish this hotel is the fact that it is an ancient residence dating back to the 16th century; besides amenities of all kinds, as well as an indoor restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool, there are also large rooms decorated with frescoes.

Old country house on the mainland in Mestre (How to get there)

Hotel Ca’ Nigra Lagoon Resort ****

A romantic residence in authentic Venetian style that seduces lovers of beauty with a breathtaking view of the most romantic canal in the world, the Grand Canal. As a special feature, Hotel Ca’ Nigra has two large gardens, visually protected by the Belle Arti, and is an excellent starting point to discover Venice and reach the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square among the picturesque alleys. The suites have a very thoughtful Venetian-style decor and also a private terrace where you can relax in comfort.

Best starting point to explore the Sestiere of Santa Croce and all of Venice (How to get there)

Hotel Villa Laguna ****

This boutique hotel Villa Laguna is the fantastic result of the restoration of an old Habsburg palace and is located on the Lido di Venezia, far from the hustle and bustle and the tourist crowds; a true oasis of relaxation! This hotel is one of the most sought after because it is not only exclusive – during the Venice Film Festival it is visited by the most famous actresses and actors – but also offers excellent value for money. You should also know that the hotel has few but very large rooms. So, if you are interested in staying at this hotel, you should book early. Its peculiarity is the breathtaking view of the lagoon and St. Mark’s Square, which you can enjoy either from the terrace or from the suite, both of which have a garden.

Romantic hotel on the Lido di Venezia (How to get there)

Al Mascaron Ridente ***

This hotel Al Mascaron Ridente is housed in the completely renovated, oldest sugar refinery in Venice. The building is characterized by a refined and very elegant design that emphasizes the contrast between old and modern. Another distinctive feature of the hotel is the bathrooms, which are decorated in the Venetian tradition with old, high-quality tiles.

Trendy location in the Sestiere Canareggio (How to get there)

Hotel Palazzo Stern ****

The Hotel Palazzo Stern was built on the site of one of the oldest Venetian palaces, where once lived the famous art collecting family Stern. It is a building with a refined and special architecture that guarantees you a romantic, almost fairy-tale stay. Another highlight is the terrace on the Grand Canal, which offers a breathtaking view of Venice and the lagoon. By the way, this hotel was the filming location for the famous movie “The Italian Job”, with Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron and Edward Norton as protagonists.

Directly on the Grand Canal in the Sestiere of Dorsoduro (How to get there)

Hotel Baglioni Luna *****

Hotel Baglioni Luna is housed in a centuries-old noble palace. Besides a very atmospheric interior and a breathtaking view over the lagoon – which you will surely admire – this building offers numerous suites, each of them furnished in a particular style that draws inspiration from the personages of ancient 16th century Venice. The San Giorgio Terrace Suite is one of the most precious gems of this hotel, with a 100 square meter terrace and a unique view of the lagoon and the island of San Giorgio.

A few steps from St. Mark’s Square in Sestiere San Marco (How to get there)

Hotel Danieli *****

Hotel Danieli is probably the most famous and prestigious hotel in all of Venice, that is, the top of the top. The view of the lagoon from the suite and the restaurant terrace is priceless and incomparable. This hotel has everything it takes to compete with the top luxury hotels in the world and could be just the thing for you if you want to treat yourself to at least one dreamy night in romantic Venice.

Fantastic location on the south shore of Sestiere Castello (How to get there)

Hotel Hilton Molino Stucky *****

This hotel arose from the ashes of the famous Molino Stucky and has retained its unusual neo-Gothic architecture. The building stands out for its strange proportions compared to the traditional Venetian buildings on both sides of the Giudecca Canal. Although it is a 5-star hotel, its continuous offers make it very attractive and in demand, also because of the breathtaking view you can enjoy from the roof (panoramic restaurant and swimming pool). The rooftop bar is one of the most sought-after in all of Venice!

Imposing building on Giudecca Island (How to get there)

Hotel Aman Grand Canal *******

The Aman Hotel is not only the most prestigious hotel in Venice, but also one of the most prestigious in the whole world. The opulence of this structure allows a stay that has its (proud) price. In fairness, though, I must admit that the hotel has won top honors for the quality and service offered. In addition to spectacular views of the Grand Canal, this 7-star hotel offers spacious rooms with frescoes by the famous painter Gianbattista Tiepolo.

This hotel enchants and manages to enhance the importance and prestige that the Serenissima had and has throughout the world.

Very central in Sestiere San Polo (How to get there)

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