Hotel Gabrielli Venezia - Starhotels Collezione, Venice

Hotel Gabrielli Venezia - Starhotels Collezione - A historic waterfront hotel with lagoon views, Venetian cuisine, and a rooftop terrace

Hotel Gabrielli Venezia - Starhotels Collezione occupies a 14th-century palazzo in Castello, featuring antique Venetian furniture and Murano glass chandeliers. The 103 rooms include soundproofed accommodations with minibars, flat-screen TVs, and some offering private terraces overlooking the lagoon or St. Mark’s Basin. Two onsite restaurants serve Venetian and international cuisine, with one located on the waterfront terrace. Guests can access the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and Gallerie dell’Accademia via a short water taxi ride from the Arsenale stop, 200 meters away. The hotel provides 24-hour reception, concierge services, and meeting rooms for events. A rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of Venice, while an inner courtyard garden provides a quiet retreat.

Pros

The waterfront location provides direct lagoon views from select rooms and terraces.

Proximity to the Arsenale water bus stop allows easy exploration of Venice.

The rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of the city and lagoon.

The historic 14th-century palazzo features original Venetian décor and Murano glass details.

Two onsite restaurants serve fresh seafood and regional dishes.

Cons

Some rooms may face interior courtyards rather than the lagoon.

The Castello district, while central, is quieter than areas closer to Piazza San Marco.