Hotel Gabrielli Venezia - Starhotels Collezione, Venice

Hotel Gabrielli Venezia - Starhotels Collezione - A 14th-century palazzo with waterfront dining, Murano glass chandeliers, and St. Mark's Basin views

Set in a 14th-century palazzo in Castello district, this 5-star Venice hotel retains its historic character with antique Venetian furniture and hand-blown Murano glass chandeliers by artist Archimede Seguso. Hotel Gabrielli Venezia - Starhotels Collezione features 103 rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, and soundproofed walls, with 29 rooms offering direct views of St. Mark's Basin and St. Giorgio island. Two restaurants serve Venetian and international cuisine - one on the waterfront terrace and another in the quiet courtyard. The property includes a garden, romantic inner courtyards, and a roof terrace with panoramic views over Venice and the lagoon. The Arsenale vaporetto stop stands 492.1 ft from the entrance, providing water bus connections. The Peggy Guggenheim Collection and Gallerie dell'Accademia are accessible via water taxi service, with boarding points 55 yards from the hotel.

Pros

Ancient marble adorns the walls, reception hall, and bar areas

Family-operated since 1856, maintaining traditional hospitality

Inner garden offers a peaceful retreat from city exploration

24-hour reception and check-out services available

Cons

1 mile from the Rialto Bridge

Vehicle parking requires arrangements outside the property