Fodor's Expert Review Palazzo Barbarigo
San Polo 2765, Venice, Veneto, 30125, Italy
This former palace was formally named Palazzo Barbarigo della Terrazza because of its unique open-air terrace. While it is not unusual to find an opulent hotel along the Grand Canal, it is unusual to discover black marble, matte lacquer, indirect lighting, and 1940s design perfectly ensconced in a 16th-century Venetian palace. Massive mirrors soar from floor to ceiling to create a feeling of spaciousness. Each room, whether suite or standard, feels like a refuge; a long, ultra-chic bar runs the length of the piano nobile (principal floor) to a balcony above the canal, just large enough for a table and two chairs.
PROS
- intimate
- lavish
- an uncommon ambience
CONS
- standard rooms have pleasant side canal, but not Grand Canal, views
- at times, unpleasant odors waft from the side canal
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Rate Includes: Free Breakfast