Hotel Gabrielli Venezia - Starhotels Collezione

Twelve minutes by vaporetto from Santa Lucia station, the Gabrielli Venezia occupies a 14th-century Gothic palazzo on Riva degli Schiavoni — the broad promenade facing the San Marco basin, where the Bridge of Sighs is visible from upper-floor windows. A five-star base for travellers who want the lagoon as a constant backdrop.

The spa runs a full circuit of steam room, sauna, and hot tub; the garden terrace — rare for a property this close to the waterfront — adds open-air seating without leaving the building. Themed dinners and live music operate seasonally in the restaurant.

Rooms feature hardwood floors and soundproofing to offset the promenade foot traffic below, with minibars and in-room breakfast service available. The concierge arranges gondola routes, cooking classes, and local culture tours directly.