Luxury Hotels to Book for the 2025 Venice Biennale
The 61st Venice Biennale, titled 'In Minor Keys,' runs from May 9 to November 22, 2025, alongside the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. A guide highlights five extraordinary hotels for visitors. The Gritti Palace, a 15th-century former doge residence on the Grand Canal, features 82 rooms with Murano glass and underwent a 2013 renovation. Ca' di Dio, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is a 66-key hotel with a Murano chandelier and garden courtyards. Airelles Venezia opens its first property outside France on Giudecca, offering gardens and boat shuttles. Hotel Cipriani on Giudecca, a Belmond property, was refreshed by Peter Marino with 13 new rooms and the Oro restaurant under a gold-leaf dome. Aman Venice in Palazzo Papadopoli boasts 18th-century frescoes and contemporary interiors by Jean-Michel Gathy, plus market-to-table dining.
Key facts
- 61st Venice Biennale titled 'In Minor Keys' runs May 9 to November 22, 2025
- 83rd Venice International Film Festival occurs during the Biennale
- Gritti Palace dates to 1475, was home of Doge Andrea Gritti, became hotel in 19th century
- Gritti Palace has 61 rooms and 21 suites with Murano glass and Venetian design
- Ca' di Dio designed by Patricia Urquiola, has 66 keys and a Murano glass chandelier
- Airelles Venezia is the brand's first hotel outside France, on Giudecca island
- Hotel Cipriani refresh by Peter Marino includes 13 rooms and Oro restaurant with gold-leaf dome
- Aman Venice in Palazzo Papadopoli features 18th-century frescoes and interiors by Jean-Michel Gathy
Entities
Artists
- Andrea Gritti
- Patricia Urquiola
- Peter Marino
- Jean-Michel Gathy
Institutions
- Venice Biennale
- Venice International Film Festival
- Gritti Palace
- Marriott
- Ca' di Dio
- SLH (Small Luxury Hotels)
- Airelles Venezia
- Belmond Hotel Cipriani
- Aman Venice
- Palazzo Papadopoli
- Galerie
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Grand Canal
- Giudecca
- Riva degli Schiavoni
- St. Mark's Square
- Palazzo Papadopoli