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The 5 best luxury and boutique hotels in Venice

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Venice’s most stylish and personal hotel stays

Ask a dozen people about their favourite hotel, and you’ll likely get a dozen different responses. A favourite hotel is as much of a personal preference as your favourite movie, book or singer. The hotel scene in Venice is renowned for its luxurious and distinctive boutique hotels, each with its own unique story to tell. From charming family-run villas to five-star grand dames, these hotels offer an intimate and personal experience, regardless of size. With their striking architecture, bespoke interiors and impeccable service, these hotels are the epitome of style and luxury.

Overview: Venice’s top 5 hotels

01 The Venice Venice Hotel

02 Nolinski Venezia

03 Hotel Palazzo Keller

04 Ca’ di Dio

05 Aman Venice

The Venice Venice Hotel

The Venice Venice Hotel offers an immersive sensory journey where art, history and contemporary aesthetics merge. Conceived by founders Alessandro Gallo and Francesca Rinaldo, the ’Postvenezianità’ vision shimmers in every detail: from curated visuals and bespoke scents evoking Venice’s rich past to luxurious hospitality. Artistic collaboration with Bianca Bonaldi turns the hotel into an intimate gallery showcasing Italian contemporary masterpieces. This is the Venice Venice Hotel: a luxurious immersion into the heart of Venice’s past, present and future.

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Venice Venice
Sestiere Cannaregio 5631
Venice
Italy

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Photography courtesy of The Venice Venice Hotel

Nolinski Venezia

Situated amidst high-end retailers on Calle Larga XXII Marzo, Nolinski Venezia, which opened in 2023, emanates high luxury and high fashion. A product of the renowned Evok Collection, this hotel combines Parisian Art Deco with classic Venetian style. Saturated colours, rich textures and plenty of Venetian glass set the scene, while imminent plans for an opulent spa and a restaurant serving exquisite cuisine add to the allure. Stylishly modern yet lively, this boutique hotel promises an unforgettable Venetian immersion.

Nolinski Venezia
Calle Larga XXII Marzo
Venice
Italy

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Hotel Palazzo Keller

Right in the heart of Venice’s historic centre, the Hotel Palazzo Keller whispers tales of the past while embracing modernity. Set within a 15th-century palace, once the residence of a noble silk-producing family, this hotel beautifully fuses Baroque style with contemporary elegance. The three-year restoration, which was finished in the spring of 2023, shines through in every meticulous detail, from local artisan-crafted Rubelli wallpapers to radiant Murano glass chandeliers. Just steps away from the majestic Piazza San Marco, Hotel Palazzo Keller offers a harmonious blend of privacy, dynamism and Italian art of living, promising an unforgettable Venetian sojourn.

Hotel Palazzo Keller
Calle del Pestrin, 3522
Venice
Italy

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Ca’ di Dio

Ca’ di Dio, a newly unveiled five-star gem on Venice’s primary waterfront, reinvents the charm of its storied past. Once a pilgrim hostel, a women’s refuge and an old people’s home, this 13th-century edifice is now a sanctuary of opulence, fusing medieval undertones with modern sophistication. It boasts luxury rooms and suites, where polished stone floors, Venetian fabric wall coverings and abundant Murano glass create an air of elegance. Two distinctive restaurants present inventive dishes using local ingredients. The Ca’ di Dio offers tranquillity amidst the vibrant city, with spellbinding views over the Venetian lagoon.

Ca’ di Dio
Riva Ca' di Dio, 2183
Venice
Italy

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Aman Venice

Unveiling the splendid Aman Venice, an iconic 16th-century Grand Canal palace turned luxury hotel, nestling in the heart of San Polo district. This captivating retreat combines contemporary opulence with historical allure across its 24 indulgent suites, crowned by the Alcova suite, adorned with 18th-century frescoes by Tiepolo. Experience Michelin-starred culinary creations by renowned chef Davide Oldani amidst frescoed dining rooms, while attentive, personalised service ensures an intimate stay. With grand canal vistas, a fitness centre, spa and an exclusive rooftop terrace, Aman Venice is your home away from home in this enchanting city.