The Gritti is old-school, grand-hotel Venice, with the Grand Canal at the front door and Santa Maria della Salute across the water. It has 82 rooms and suites and is part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection. The Gritti Terrace, open from April to October, is one of the best places in the city to eat beside the canal. Club del Doge is the more formal restaurant.
Address: Campo Santa Maria del Giglio 2467, San Marco, 30124 Venezia
Neighbourhood: San Marco
Good for: Stay, Dinner
Perfect for: A classic Venetian splurge