Gabrielli Sandwirth

"Although I almost want to keep Hotel Gabrielli as my personal secret, I must give credit where credit is due. Centrally located between St Mark’s Square and the Giardini della Biennale, both less than a ten-minute walk away, the hotel is also only about five minutes from the Arsenale. Reopened about a year ago after an extensive renovation, the hotel has a timeless elegance. The rooms are immaculate and very comfortable, and the excellent welcome chocolates, beautifully presented under a glass cloche, together with a bottle of sparkling wine, were a lovely touch. What really makes the hotel special, however, is the staff. Starting prior to arrival the concierge team were consistently prompt, knowledgeable and genuinely helpful. The reception and breakfast teams were equally attentive and efficient. The housekeeping staff were always very polite and pleasant and clearly made every effort to ensure that everything was just right. A special mention must go to Carlotta, the Front Office Manager. She combines professionalism with warmth and clearly loves what she does. Breakfast is wonderful, with a large, high-quality selection, excellent pastries and the most beautiful omelettes- prepared by Executive Chef Mirko himself. The hotel restaurant is also very good, with excellent service and a genuine willingness to accommodate dietary restrictions. The fitness room is very small but equipped with Technogym equipment, and there is also a small but very pleasant spa. Guests looking for a larger facility will find an independently operated gym offering day passes less than a five-minute walk away."

"My family just stayed at the most stunning hotel in Venice - Hotel Gabrielli - for the most unbelievable four nights. We had selected a suite for our family of 3 which was generously and luxuriously proportioned into separate bedroom and living room areas, hallways, massive dressing room and a gorgeous marble bathroom. This was perfect as it allowed myself, husband and our young adult daughter absolute comfort, privacy and more importantly space as our suite was massive compared to other hotels that we had booked ( junior suites or deluxe suites) throughout our recent trip to Europe, especially in major cities. The hotel itself is conveniently located on the breathtaking lagoon on Venice’s famous Riva degli Schiavoni which is 10 minutes walking distance to Piazza San Marco. The neighbourhood also has the best restaurants, shops and cultural experiences which we appreciated especially exploring the city on foot in the middle of summer. Another highlight was the breakfast service in the Great Court & Felice al Gabrielli with the most delectable buffet and à la carte menu. I would recommend sunset drinks accompanied by complimentary snacks on the heart stopping roof top terrace. Additionally, the large exquisite gardens within the hotel property grounds with olive trees were absolutely magnificent & surreal to explore. Special thanks to Alessandro and the wonderful concierge team for ensuring our stay was wonderful as possible. The hotel & airport transfers via water taxis were exceptional especially as we had to depart at 4am to catch a return flight back home to Australia. We definitely hope to return soon."

"The hotel is beautiful, amazing location, and overall we enjoyed our stay. It feels modern and luxurious while keeping old world charm. We did have an issue with the water taxi that the hotel arranged. After speaking with the manager, we were happy with how it was handled. Would highly recommend and already planning on returning."