Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel

"Luxury accommodations with warm and attentive staff. Concierge provided great recommendations for food an activities - handled all details for us. Staff very knowledgeable about the hotel's history and Venice. Hotel's location is real plus if you are looking to not be situated in the center of the tourist areas. Quiet streets and garden on the canal allow you take in Venice. Breakfast in the Glam each morning not to be missed."

"Palazzo Venart is truly a luxury hotel. From the moment we arrived by taxi boat, we were in a peaceful, beautiful escape from the hustle and bustle of Venice, even though we were just a three-minute walk from some great restaurants and a 12-minute walk or so to the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. The beautiful gardens on both the canal side and the street side of the hotel were meticulously cared for. The manager, Flavia, greeted us warmly. Sylvia led us up one floor to a lovely seating area where she helped us check in. (The most wonderful checkin I have ever experienced.) Even though we arrived in the morning, they made sure that our room was ready for us - no waiting for a 2 or 3 pm checkin time. The hotel itself is beautiful, and our room was spectacular. A view of the Grand Canal, outstanding furnishings, including Murano glass sculptures displayed in lit cabinets, and a bedroom and bathroom to die for. The bathroom was a rich marble. But the staff were the real treasure. The two concierges - both named Giacomo - arranged everything for us. They even walked us to our restaurant one night as we were tired and getting lost - and then had the owner of the restaurant call him when we were finished eating so he could meet us at the restaurant and walk us back to the hotel. Mihaela was also extremely helpful. Everyone at the hotel was a model of outstanding service. We looked forward to our breakfast each morning with a view of the perfectly manicured garden, and Enrico from the restaurant greeted us warmly each morning, remembering our orders from the day before. Room service (food and service) was outstanding. If not the best tiramisu ever, then truly in the running! Everything about Palazzo Venart is first class, the building itself, the grounds, the room, the location. But - above all - the incredible staff - so gracious and helpful without being stuffy! I already miss Giacomo and Giacomo - role models for every concierge at a five star hotel. Palazzo Venart deserves any praise it receives. You will love every minute there!"

"The Palazzo Venart is an absolutely outstanding small, luxury hotel. From the moment of arrival, we were treated as if we were their most valued guests, or perhaps family -- we were greeted by the concierge, we were attended to by front desk staff and we were give attention by the General Manager, all consummate professionals and with grace and elegance. Our accommodations were ready and outstanding. And it helps that the Palazzo houses the only Michelin two-star restaurant in Venice, which means that even the breakfasts are outstanding in presentation and quality. The Palazzo is situated on the Grand Canal with quick access to the No. 1 vaporetto, with its own dock for water taxi, and also of course within walking distance of many of Venice's treasures - but even though we happened to be there during the movie festival, the hotel and its environs were a quiet oasis away from any crowds. I must also comment on the attentiveness of staff, all of whom were exceptionally pleasant and helpful. The concierge, in fact, reached out to me a month before our arrival to note that the movie festival coincided with our upcoming visit, and to offer help arranging restaurants and any other events so that we did not find ourselves shut out when we arrived. His help was invaluable and much appreciated. I recommend the Palazzo Venart as highly as any hotel I have enjoyed in the last several years. Congratulations and thanks to the whole staff."