The Gritti Palace
Doge Andrea Gritti made this Gothic palace on the Grand Canal his home in the sixteenth century. It became a hotel in 1895, and its terrace on the water, facing the dome of the Salute, is one of the most famous in Venice.
- Class
- Five-star hotel
- Opened
- 1895
- Rooms
- 82 rooms and suites
- Area
- Grand Canal
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What sets The Gritti Palace apart
The doge's palace
Built in the fifteenth century for the Pisani family, it became the private home of Doge Andrea Gritti in 1525.
The terrace
A terrace on the Grand Canal, opposite Santa Maria della Salute, for breakfast and dinner on the water.
A hotel since 1895
The palace became a hotel in 1895 and took the name of the Gritti Palace after the Second World War.
What it has
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Terrace on the Grand Canal
- Spa
Where The Gritti Palace is
Address
Campo Santa Maria del Giglio 246730124 Venice, Italy
Nearest vaporetto
Santa Maria del Giglio, on the vaporetto, about a minute away
Museums and sights nearby
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection200 m
- Teatro La Fenice200 m
- Gallerie dell'Accademia400 m
- St Mark's Campanile500 m
- St Mark's Basilica600 m
Distances are in a straight line from the hotel.
A hotel since 1895
The palace became a hotel in 1895. It was bought in 1947 by the Compagnia Italiana Grandi Alberghi and given the name it has now.
It has 82 rooms and suites, by the count of its owners' press release.
The Gritti Palace: common questions
- Where is The Gritti Palace?
- At Campo Santa Maria del Giglio 2467, in San Marco sestiere, Venice. The nearest vaporetto stop is Santa Maria del Giglio, on the vaporetto, about a minute away.
- Which museums and sights are near The Gritti Palace?
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection is 200 m away, Teatro La Fenice is 200 m away, Gallerie dell'Accademia is 400 m away. Distances are in a straight line from the hotel.
- Does The Gritti Palace have a swimming pool?
- No. The Gritti Palace has no swimming pool, though it has a spa.
- When did The Gritti Palace open?
- In 1895. It has 82 rooms and suites.
What visitors say about The Gritti Palace
Rating from Google
Tickets and tours near The Gritti Palace
Things to do near The Gritti Palace
The nearest of this site's best things to do in the city. Distances are in a straight line.
- 9See the modern art of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection200 m awayMuseum, 1.3 to 2 hours, ticket
- 12Visit La Fenice, Venice's opera house200 m awayShow, 45 to 60 minutes, ticket for the visit, or for a performance
- 11Ride a gondola through the canals300 m awayOn the water, 30 to 45 minutes, a shared or private ride
- 3See Venetian painting from Bellini to Titian at the Accademia400 m awayMuseum, 1.5 to 2.5 hours, ticket at the museum, tours online
Where to eat near The Gritti Palace
The nearest of the famous tables this site lists in Venice. Distances are in a straight line.
- Antico Martini4.1Restaurant, Campo San Fantin200 m away
- Harry's Bar3.6Bar and restaurant, Calle Vallaresso300 m away
- Trattoria Ai Cugnai4.6Trattoria, Accademia350 m away
- Caffè Florian3.8Café, St Mark's Square450 m away
Artists to see near The Gritti Palace
The museums nearest to here, and the most famous artists on show in each.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection, 200 m away
Gallerie dell'Accademia, 400 m away
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