1908 Grand Canal palazzo — 150 rooms and suites on the Dorsoduro waterfront, part of Marriott's Luxury Collection heritage portfolio.
BrandThe Luxury Collection
DestinationVenice
RegionEurope
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingLuxury accommodation in the heart of Venice
Best ForFirst-time Venice visitors seeking Grand Canal views without San Marco crowds, families using Marriott points for European city stays, travelers prioritizing water-taxi logistics over boutique scale.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized concierge service
ButlerStandard
Private PoolNo
Built1908
Renovated2019
The Westin Europa & Regina opened in 1908 on the Grand Canal in Venice's Dorsoduro district, across from Santa Maria della Salute. The property joined Marriott's Luxury Collection portfolio — the soft brand that began as CIGA, Italy's state-owned grand hotel chain. The 150 rooms and suites include 2
Key Features
Located on the Grand Canal
Gourmet dining options
Wellness facilities including a fitness center and spa
Stunning views of historical landmarks
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Meeting and event spaces
Dining
Gios Restaurant
Signature Experience
Arrival by water taxi to the private Grand Canal dock — you step directly from the boat into the palazzo, bypassing Venice's pedestrian navigation entirely.
Grand Canal frontage in Dorsoduro rather than San Marco, which places you on the quieter side of the Accademia Bridge with direct water-taxi access to your private dock. The 1908 palazzo architecture is intact post-renovation.
Best time: October through December and March through May provide Venice's finest luxury conditions, with the extraordinary Carnival in February, autumn creating the most atmospheric light on the canals, and late spring offering the finest conditions before summer crowds arrive.
Demand: Venice commands extraordinary year-round global luxury demand, with the city's unique status as the world's most remarkable historic cityscape sustaining consistent international premium hotel occupancy throughout the year.
Pricing: Ultra-luxury Venetian properties maintain Europe's premium pricing year-round, with the finest Grand Canal palace hotels and private island addresses representing some of the continent's most expensive rooms. Biennale years and Carnival week command the highest seasonal premiums.
Insider tip: Arrange a private visit to an extraordinary Murano glass maestro's private workshop through your hotel's most senior Venetian concierge, commissioning a bespoke piece that takes three weeks to complete and witnessing the extraordinary ancient technique in complete privacy — before an evening of priv
Avoid: Avoid August when Venice reaches maximum tourist density and the extraordinary intimacy that justifies ultra-luxury pricing becomes challenging to experience even at the finest addresses.
