Hotel Gritti Palace in Venice

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During the Venetian Summer, the private beach facilities, swimming pools, tennis facilities and golf in Venice Lido are exclusive to guests of the Hotel Gritti Palace.

This is a very elegant and well located property. 10/06 A.DP.

The hotel is located in an ideal place, just a few minutes from St. Mark's Square, Palazzo Ducale and all the main architectural beauty of Venice. It is in front of the Grand Canal with its beautiful view.

The rooms are very large and respect the elegance and the luxury of the hotel. Rooms are well refined and decorated, some of them are in the elegant Liberty style with antique furniture and a beautiful view of St. Maria del Giglio Square. Others are in the 18th century venetian style glassware, hand painted furniture and overlooking a small narrow canal.

The restaurant 'Club del Doge' and the Bar 'Longhi' offer a beautiful view of the Grand Canal and good quality.

The lobby is very large and decorated very elegantly with the highest Venetian marble flooring and crystal chandeliers. The sitting area, composed by comfortable easy-chairs and coffee tables, is enriched by painting representing stories of past visitors like The Duke of Windsor and Princes of Monaco. Walls are decorated with same colour of gold giving a relaxing atmosphere.

The building itself is an elegant 15th century property, with the typical Venetian architecture.

This is a very elegant and well located property.
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Location: This stylish hotel is situated in a Mediterranean oasis of quiet and relaxation in the heart of the lagoon town.

Open the gold-rimmed doors of the Hotel Gritti Palace and experience Venetian romance sixteenth century style. Situated on the Grand Canal in Venice with incomparable views, the Hotel Gritti Palace was built in 1525 as the residence of Andrea Gritti, the Doge of Venice and is just a short walk from Venice's elite shopping district and principal attractions. With an ornately hand painted grand piano, intricately woven rugs, marble tiles, and finely painted gold-trimmed ceilings, the Hotel Gritti Palace preserves within its walls stories of illustrious visitors and royal families. Renowned for its discreet, attentive service and elegant luxury, the Hotel Gritti Palace has been named to the 2006 Travel + Leisure Top 500 Hotels and to the Gold List by Conda Nast Traveler in 2008. Taste fine Italian cuisine and culinary delights at the Club del Doge restaurant. Featuring local and fresh ingredients from Venice's own Rialto Market and enchanting views of the Grand Canal, the Club del Doge restaurant caters to elite guests desiring Venice's finest dining. During the Venetian Summer, indulge in private beach facilities, swimming pools, tennis, and golf via our private motorlaunch to Venice Lido, exclusively for guests of the Hotel Gritti Palace. Trace your way back in history in each of our 91 luxurious guest rooms and suites. Featuring fine Venetian antique furniture, each room provides an old world, elegant feel with today's modern amenities for lavish comfort including High Speed Internet Access. Follow the storyline of the Hotel Gritti Palace's previous noble guests within the walls of your own guest room.

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