The Gritti Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel

Gracious and elegant with exposure to Rio delle Ostreghe, a small side canal that separates The Gritti Palace from the neighboring Palazzo Ferro Fini, Deluxe Rooms surround occupants with the history and intrigue of five centuries of Venetian life. Glass chandeliers hang from high ceilings, large windows illuminate a selection of antique furnishings with natural daylight, and Venetian fabrics by Lorenzo Rubelli decorate walls rich with untold stories of the palazzo’s illustrious past.

Symbolic of the splendor of the Most Serene Venetian Republic in its 18th century heydays, Non-Smoking Venetian Rooms exude a historic richness and individual personalities that transport occupants back in time. Boasting jewel box designs in opulent and eclectic Venetian styles, these romantic rooms are decorated with hand-painted ceilings, wooden wall boiserie and pastel-colored furniture featuring hand-painted floral motifs. Expertly restored glass mirrors and chandeliers of Murano traditon, precious silk damask fabrics designed by Donghia and Lorenzo Rubelli in blues, pinks and cream, oil portraits, and heritage headboards dominating Signature Luxury Collection Beds add to the dreamy atmosphere. Last generation flat screen TV’s, High tech accessories, internet access, and polished marble bathrooms with separate bath and walk-in showers are contemporary comforts in a setting of indigenous charm.

Vaunting a south-west location rich in natural light that affords captivating views of neighboring Santa Maria del Giglio Square and its neo-classical church of the same name, spacious and luminous Giglio Prestige Rooms are a private haven in which to relax, play or socialize at leisure. Decorated with splendid stuccos and hand-restored Murano glass chandeliers, the rooms’ ceilings sit high over large windows enclosed by silk and velvet drapes and wall fabrics of Donghia and Rubelli design. Oak parquet floors showcase a heterogeneous collection of rare antiques, oil paintings, and Venetian mirrors from the hotel’s private collection. Complementing the rooms’ aura of 19th century Grand Tour with a contemporary feel are Signature Luxury Collection beds, last generation flat screen TV’s, high tech accessories, and internet access. Large en-suite bathrooms in the finest polished marble from Italy and Croatia feature dual vanities, a bath for soaking and separate walk-in shower, plush bathrobes, and Signature bath amenities. Select rooms offer accessible bathrooms.

With privileged settings overlooking Venice’s Grand Canal and views to the city’s rich patrimony of extraordinary architectural wonders, these nine Landmark Grand Canal rooms place you in the center of a unique canvas that encompasses Punta della Dogana, Santa Maria della Salute Basilica, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and many other historic palazzi dating from the 15th Century. Complementing the magnificent scenario outside, the rooms’ interiors recall the tradition of the European Grand Tour. Venetian stucco or Rubelli custom designed silk damask walls frame oak parquet and heritage terrazzo floors, oil paintings, antique Venetian mirrors and furniture reflect in masterly restored glass chandeliers from Murano. Signature Luxury Collection king or twin beds, latest generation flat screen TVs , hi-tech accessories, and luxurious bathrooms in marble from Verona, Tuscany, Greece and Pakistan unite the past with the present for an ambiance of absolute comfort.

Sestriere Suites take their names from the six Sestrieri, or areas, that compose the historical center of Venice, and are made up of a spacious bedroom, an en-suite living area, and an ample bathroom in polished Italian marble. Located on floors one, two, and four of the hotel, Sestriere suites feature exposures to either the small side Canal, Rio delle Ostreghe, or over the city itself, with flooring of oak-wood or terrazzo. Unique and intimate in ambiance, the suites’ rich and eclectic 19th century style reminiscent of the European Grand Tour is complemented by walls decorated in Venetian stucco and hung with oil paintings and antique Venetian mirrors, glass chandeliers from Murano, and precious fabrics designed by Donghia and Rubelli.

Designed in an eclectic 19th Century Style reminiscent of the European Grand Tour, Serenissima Suites are composed of a bedroom, spacious living room and luxurious polished marble bathroom. Oil paintings, precious antiques from different periods of the 19th Century and rich furnishings decorate the suite bedrooms and living rooms, while natural sunlight from large windows creates a warm atmosphere in which to feel at home. The Serenissima Suites at The Gritti Palace celebrate the historic naval power of the Most Serene Venetian Republic, and take their names from famous naval battles during the Republic’s various Crusades – Zara, Lepanto, Corinto, Cipria, Dalmatia and Padua.

Referencing historical elements of Venice and The Gritti Palace, the hotel's Heritage Suites, the Coppa Volpi Suite and La Fenice Suite are designed for celebration. Heritage Suites overlook Santa Maria del Giglio Square, their private stand up-balcony affording glimpses of the Grand Canal. Set on the first floor of The Gritti Palace the Coppa Volpi Suite is composed of a bedroom and spacious living area, overlooking Campo Santa Maria del Giglio from all of its seven windows. Named after the Coppa Volpi trophy awarded each year by the Biennale of Venice, the Coppa Volpi Suite boasts an audio visual entertainment system second to none and a collection of films for viewing that have won this prestigious award. Black and white photography referencing films and the recipients of the Coppa Volpi throughout the Venice International Film Festival's history add to the atmosphere. The suite features traditional terrazzo floors, Venetian stuccos, rich furnishings and meticulously restored antiques from different periods of the hotel's history. Positioned on the 2nd floor of the hotel, the La Fenice Suite honours the city’s famous opera house, Gran Teatro La Fenice. Jacquard and sumptuous Lorenzo Rubelli custom fabrics that were created originally for La Fenice Theatre feature alongside a rare antique hand-painted harpsichord, a unique element of the suite, Neoclassical and Empire style furniture, and antique carpets. Floor-to-ceiling windows create a luminous atmosphere that bathes the polished terrazzo veneziano flooring with sunlight.