Gritti Palace Venezia

Venice's much celebrated Gritti Palace dates back to the mid 16th century. The imposing building overlooking the Grand Canal was erected in order to serve as residence of Andrea Gritti, the Doge of Venice who governed the city from 1523 until his death in 1538.

The Hotel Gritti Palace has, for centuries, been the favourite Venetian retreat of the rich and famous, its guests including members of the European Royal families, and numerous international writers and artists of great renown.

Guests arriving at the Gritti Palace enter staggeringly beautiful public rooms where massive chandeliers of Murano glass hang from finely painted gold trimmed ceilings, above floors lain with intricately woven rugs and marble tiles.

The hotel has 91 heavenly guest bedrooms and suites, featuring rich velvets and brocade, all decorated with unique pieces of hand painted wooden mobilia, antique mirrors and period paintings. Sweeping drapes adorn windows offering views of the Grand Canal and the Santa Maria del Giglio square. Luxurious marble bathrooms afford moments of sheer relaxation.
The latest in modern technology, including high speed internet access and in-room entertainment facilities are discreetly incorporated in all the rooms.

The Gritti Palace hotel's highly acclaimed Club del Doge restaurant serves the finest Venetian cuisine, presenting dishes designed so as to recreate the authentic flavours of the great regional culinary tradition and using only the highest quality ingredients, many of which purchased in the local markets. The restaurant opens out on to a terrace overlooking the Grand Canal, perfect for summer dining.

A truly exclusive venue for top level meetings and high society events in Venice, the Hotel Gritti Palace provides impeccable banqueting and meeting room facilities.

Guests of the Gritti Palace are invited to make use of the excellent leisure facilities at the establishment's sister hotels situated at the Venice Lido including a private beach, swimming pools, tennis and golf. A private launch links the properties.