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The St. Regis Venice vs Hotel Palazzina Grassi
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: The St. Regis Venice is $742 a night less. They are 613 metres apart.
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The honest take
Book Palazzina Grassi unless you specifically want the St. Regis's pool, gym and rooftop. At $1,180 versus $2,618 a night, with a stronger guest rating from far more reviews, it is the better bet for most travellers wanting a design-forward Venetian stay on the Grand Canal. The St. Regis earns its premium through scale and facilities you cannot get elsewhere on this list, but you are paying a great deal for that extra square footage of amenity. Both sit within the same half-kilometre of San Marco, so location is a wash.
The look and the feel
The St. Regis Venice
The St. Regis occupies a restored 19th-century palazzo facing the Grand Canal, with the kind of hushed grandeur Starwood's top brand does everywhere: Frette linens, down comforters, gilt mirrors, a lobby pitched somewhere between a private club and an embassy. Gio's Restaurant serves Mediterranean food under chandeliers, and there are two bars for evening drinks with a view toward the water. The mood is formal and international, aimed at guests who want deep pile carpet, discreet staff and a spa to retreat to after a day of churches and crowds.
Travellers who want a full-service five-star with a pool, gym and rooftop, and are happy to pay heavily for it.
Hotel Palazzina Grassi
Palazzina Grassi is the first Italian hotel Philippe Starck ever designed, and it shows: mirrored surfaces, Murano glass reworked into something spikier and more theatrical, deep reds and blacks against pale Venetian stucco, furniture that looks like it wandered in from a fashion shoot rather than a hotel supply catalogue. The building itself is an old palazzo on a quiet ramo near the Grand Canal, so the bones are historic even as the interiors are pure Starck fantasy. The restaurant and terrace lean into canal views, and the bar draws a design-literate crowd rather than a strictly corporate one.
Travellers who want a striking, design-led Venetian stay on the Grand Canal at a comparatively sane price.
Palazzina Grassi has no pool, fitness room or rooftop, so anyone wanting to swim or exercise on-site has to look elsewhere or make peace with going without.
Palazzina Grassi is the more interesting room to sit in, because Starck's theatrical, slightly subversive Venice beats the St. Regis's competent but familiar grand-hotel formula.
The numbers
| The St. Regis Venice | Hotel Palazzina Grassi | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $2,399 | $3,141 |
| Guest rating | — | 9.5/10 |
| Reviews | 54 | 364 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 5 | 4 |
| Distance apart | 613 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only The St. Regis Venice has
- Pool
- Fitness
- Rooftop
Only Hotel Palazzina Grassi has
- Pet
- Bar
What guests actually say
The St. Regis Venice
- attentive helpful staff
- excellent location
- luxurious yet comfortable rooms
- pricey relative to expectations
Hotel Palazzina Grassi
- amazing breakfast
- friendly attentive staff
- modern design and rooms
- very small rooms
- far from everything
“I love Hotel Palazzina Grassi. The best in Venice.”
Guests at The St. Regis Venice come away happier, praising consistently exceptional service and location with almost no complaints, whereas Palazzina Grassi guests love the breakfast and design but note small rooms and one uncomfortable bed.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
The St. Regis Venice
- Deluxe Room with Internal ViewRoom Only$2,259
- Deluxe, Guest Room, 1 King, Internal ViewRoom Only$2,259
- Deluxe Room with Internal ViewBreakfast Included$2,323
Hotel Palazzina Grassi
- 09-Grand Canal SuiteRoom Only$3,141
- Grand, Canal, SuiteRoom Only$3,271
- Suite, Canal ViewRoom Only$3,281
In guests' own words
The St. Regis Venice
10/10
Great hotel amazing location and newly renovated everything was great
10/10
Perfect location and high-end service
Hotel Palazzina Grassi
10/10
“I love Hotel Palazzina Grassi. The best in Venice.”
The staff were very nice and friendly. They really take care of you. Breakfast was amazing. The drinks were amazing. The design of the hotel was very cool. We loved the room. We left and already want to go back that’s how great it was.
10/10
“Amazing, unique place in perfect location- will definitely come back!”
Instant wow factor, great design, amazing customer service. Private boat dock was awesome
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10/10
“Refer to the above, fantastic experience.”
The property is a boutique hotel but the rooms are very modern. Appointments in the rooms are excellent and the staff was tremendous. Very attentive and helpful from the time we checked in until we checked out. Breakfast was great. Highly recommend this property.
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About each
The St. Regis Venice
Luxurious Accommodations Indulge in individually decorated guestrooms featuring down comforters, Frette Italian sheets, and designer toiletries. Stay entertained with flat-screen TVs and stay connected with complimentary wireless internet. Dining and Relaxation Savor Mediterranean cuisine at Gio's Restaurant or enjoy a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Hotel Palazzina Grassi
Luxury Design by Philippe Starck Experience the elegance and sophistication of the first Italian hotel designed by Philippe Starck. Palazzina Grassi offers a unique blend of modern luxury and Venetian charm, creating a truly unforgettable stay. Gourmet Dining Experience Indulge in a culinary journey at Palazzina The Restaurant and The Terrace. Enjoy…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Facilities, in full
The St. Regis Venice
- Elevator
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Conference space
- Golfing nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Library
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Porter/bellhop
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Boat tours nearby
Hotel Palazzina Grassi
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
Where they are
Campo Barozzi, San Marco 2159, Venice, VE, 30124Ramo Grassi, 3247
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