It has history, it has swagger, and it also has world-class artisans making sure everything looks perfect. So, it's no wonder that when it comes to luxury hotels, Venice is in a class of its own. The floating city has known exactly what travellers want since the days of La Serenissima, the ‘most serene’ republic of Venice, which collapsed in 1797 – and with every century it has only refined its offerings.
Although, things are changing. For decades, Venice was a place where luxury meant more of everything – from paintings and fancy wallpaper to chandeliers and even heavier drapes. But over the past few years, a steady stream of contemporary hotels have been throwing open their doors – even in the most historic Grand Canal palazzos.
