Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice
Venice
“Jet-set lagoon citadel”
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Vibe
Private wooden launches glide across the lagoon, depositing film stars and discreet travelers at a sunlit sanctuary on Giudecca's quiet edge.
“Jet-set lagoon citadel”
Dedicated butler service in Palazzo Vendramin suites and twenty-four-hour private wooden launch crossings to St. Mark's.
Founded in 1958 by Giuseppe Cipriani, remaining a storied haven for the international film festival crowd.
An Olympic saltwater pool, red-clay tennis in the Casanova gardens, and multiple lagoon-facing open-air dining venues.
On the eastern tip of Giudecca Island, a five-minute private launch ride from St. Mark's Square.
Rooms
Dressed in Rubelli fabrics and Fortuny lighting, rooms open onto private balconies overlooking rose-filled Casanova gardens and passing vaporetto traffic.
Wellness
The Olympic-sized heated saltwater pool anchors the grounds, complemented by a red-clay tennis court and open-air Dior Spa cabanas.
Backstory
Giuseppe Cipriani founded the retreat in 1958 with backing from the Guinness family sisters, seeking a serene counterpart to Harry's Bar.
Eat & drink
Sip original Bellinis at Bar Gabbiano, book waterside tables at Cip's Club, or dine on modern Venetian tasting menus at Oro.
The neighborhood
Perched on Giudecca's peaceful eastern tip, the estate remains completely detached from San Marco's daytime bustle, just a five-minute boat ride away.
“A secluded paradise on the Giudecca island that offers a serene contrast to the bustling Piazza San Marco across the water.”
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