Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel
Santa Croce, San Stae; Venice, Italy
Palazzo Venart combines a small historic hotel with an unusually appealing garden setting on the Grand Canal. The former private residence has been restored with a strong emphasis on its artistic and architectural character, while rooms and suites provide a more intimate scale than Venice’s large landmark hotels. A private pier makes arrival by water part of the experience, and the courtyard offers another sheltered place to pause. GLAM restaurant is central to the recommendation, with Enrico Bartolini and resident chef Donato Ascani’s culinary approach drawing on lagoon traditions through contemporary technique. The dining room and magnolia-shaded courtyard give meals a setting that is closely connected with the house. Its Santa Croce location near San Stae encourages exploration of a quieter part of the historic city. Choose Palazzo Venart when food and time at the property are major priorities. The strongest appeal is the combination of limited accommodation, a waterside garden and destination dining, making it especially suited to an unhurried couple’s stay or a carefully planned celebration.