With respect, your post tells us b*gger all that can help us to help you, and also implies you haven't done a search on the other Venice threads in this forum before posting.
Is this your first time in Venice?
Would you prefer to be on the island or one of the off-island islands?
Are you travelling alone or with your partner?
Do you have children?
Do you want a historic hotel or something more modern?
Room or suite?
What is your budget? Venice is ludicrously expensive and unless you really have money to burn ($1k+ per night) you're going to get less than you think. And even at $1k+ per night you're still likely to be disappointed.
Whilst I haven't been, Bauer Il Palladio is brand new and could well be the best option purely for that reason. The best hotel in the St Marks area is generally believed to be the other Bauer property. The Cipriani also has its fans. The Starwood properties eg Gritti are generally seen as poor options - I certainly wouldn't recommend the Gritti after my one stay there.
Last edited by Raffles; Aug 2, 2007 at 4:46 am