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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nGritti Palace<\/a> has a very long history that dates back the 14th century. It turned into a hotel in the 19th century.<\/p>\n\n\n I’ve stayed at my due share of “palaces” in Europe, and I’m still astonished at how beautiful this hotel is, which I guess is from the Venetian school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The suite night award cleared into a one-bedroom suite.<\/p>\n\n\n Their bathroom amenity is from Acqua di Parma, and my friend loves them a lot. He took all of them before the turndown service however the housekeeping didn’t bring in any more supplies, and I couldn’t stop laughing…<\/p>\n\n\n It’s my birthday in couple of days and we left note. The hotel has kindly prepared a cake and champagne.<\/p>\n\n\n Have a look at the gorgeous restaurant:<\/p>\n\n\n Breakfast buffet:<\/p>\n\n\n A-la-carte menu:<\/p>\n\n\n I was wondering whether the complimentary breakfast covers all items, until I saw the caviar… Food is generally good especially the pastries.<\/p>\n\n\n My friend had a spa treatment and here’s a photo:<\/p>\n\n\n There’s another restaurant with an outdoor terrace, but probably seasonal and closed during the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n The hotel’s concierge is very friendly and professional. When we came back from sightseeing the second day he chased and told us that there’s a free tour to a glass factory, and he could coordinate with the St Regis if necessary. We declined the offer but really appreciated the gesture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our next night is at the St Regis<\/a>, which is closer to San Marco and the port. Its entrance is in a hidden courtyard and very quiet. <\/p>\n\n\n In contrast with Gritti Palace it is a very modern hotel. The property was recently renovated and upgraded from the Westin brand – quite a climb up the ladder!<\/p>\n\n\n Interestingly I found this sculpture, which is the work of Jaume Plense like the one I saw at At Six<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n The hotel has four buildings, however according to the staff they don’t really differ in terms of room types or themes. Our suite night award materialised as a Venetian Suite, which is a suite in one of the lower categories.<\/p>\n\n\n It is new and reminiscent of an upscale, expensive apartments. Made aware of my birthday they added some decoration in the bedroom.<\/p>\n\n\n Acqua di Parma again – this time my friend left a \u20ac5 tip and housekeeping brought two sets of amenities :p<\/p>\n\n\n Champagne and cake, but the cake from Gritti Palace is much more delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n Restaurant:<\/p>\n\n\n Breakfast buffet and menu:<\/p>\n\n\n The plates are so delicate and I love them, food quality not so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Couple of photos of the gym. Neither hotel has a swimming pool.<\/p>\n\n\n If I need to choose between the two I’ll go for Gritti Palace at the drop of a hat, as it’s got much more of a character and the service is also better. We had a coffee at the Aman as well, and I must say I was truly impressed.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n