Venice — August 26, 2025. Venice has a brand‑new old soul. Hotel Gabrielli has reopened as a 5‑star on the Riva degli Schiavoni, steps from St Mark’s, after a full redesign that returns the historic palazzo to the city with 66 rooms and suites, a rooftop terrace overlooking the lagoon, and a “secret” 600 m² garden inside the walls. It also joins The Leading Hotels of the World.
Why it matters now
This is not a soft refurb. It’s a top‑to‑tail comeback timed for late summer and the Venice season, with tangible upgrades: five‑star positioning, new rooms, a view‑driven rooftop, and a large private garden—rare in the historic center. For travelers, it adds fresh inventory in the city’s most walkable zone. For Venice, it’s a heritage building in working order again.
What’s new (at a glance)
- Category: 5‑star under Starhotels Collezione.
- Keys: 66 rooms and suites (newly launched).
- Rooftop: panoramic Gabrielli Rooftop Terrace above the lagoon.
- Garden: approx. 600 m² private garden restored with historic species.
- Membership: The Leading Hotels of the World.
- Where: Riva degli Schiavoni, a short walk to Piazza San Marco and the Arsenale.
Rooms & design
Interiors read Venetian contemporary: calm tones, stone and wood, and a focus on light from tall windows. The 66 rooms and suites include lagoon‑view categories and signature suites; details (marble, canaletto walnut, gilded accents) nod to the building’s lineage without weighing it down.
Rooftop & the “secret” garden
The Gabrielli Rooftop Terrace sits above the city with a 360‑degree line of sight—from the Lido to Punta della Dogana. It’s prime for golden hour into blue hour. Tucked behind the palazzo, the 600 m² garden—one of Venice’s larger private green spaces—has been replanted with historic varieties noted in archival research.
Location & access
You are on the Riva degli Schiavoni, facing the lagoon, with the Biennale Gardens and Arsenale within a pleasant stroll and St Mark’s Square a few minutes away. Vaporetto landings along the Riva make arrivals simple.
How to plan your stay
When to go. Late August through October balances warm light and fewer crowds.
Room strategy. Request lagoon‑view categories on upper floors for long light; book early on festival weeks.
Daily rhythm. Mornings in the garden, late afternoon on the rooftop, and an evening walk along the Riva.
At a glance (save this)
- Name: Hotel Gabrielli — Starhotels Collezione
- Status: Reopened as a 5‑star, summer 2025
- Keys: 66
- Highlights: Rooftop terrace • 600 m² private garden • prime Riva location
- Membership: The Leading Hotels of the World
- Walk‑to: St Mark’s, Arsenale, Biennale, vaporetto on the Riva
FAQ
When did Hotel Gabrielli reopen?
Summer 2025; the reopening has been scheduled and announced for late August following a full redesign.
How many rooms are there?
66 rooms and suites, newly launched this season.
Is it a five‑star now?
Yes. Hotel Gabrielli is positioned as a 5‑star under Starhotels Collezione.
Does it have a rooftop?
Yes—the Gabrielli Rooftop Terrace above the lagoon.
What’s special about the garden?
It’s a ~600 m² private garden, rare for Venice and restored with historic species.
Is it part of a global collection?
Yes—member of The Leading Hotels of the World.