Giudecca Venice, Italy
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Resort ClassicOutside the door
The house
BelmondJet-set lagoon citadel
A lush sanctuary on Giudecca, trading crowded alleys for sweeping lawns, quiet walkways, and classic Venetian glamour.
“super-attentive service, manicured greenery, and an air of sophistication combine into a pampered world all its own.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Dedicated private butlers and round-the-clock mahogany launch transfers across the Venetian lagoon.
Remarkable
Seawater Olympic pool, red-clay tennis courts, and private gardens spanning Giudecca Island.
Remarkable
A 1958 Giudecca landmark preserving Giuseppe Cipriani's original Bellini recipes at Bar Gabbiano.
What they say
Three Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Venice
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
The breakfast is unique and quite possibly the most romantic in the world — white mozzarella, blood orange juice, and golden espresso.
“His touch shows in the luminous, double-height lobby, its seamless flow into the fountain garden and pool, and in thirteen newly redesigned suites.”
“The peach-hued 15th-century palazzo is styled with Murano glass chandeliers and Fortuny and Rubelli fabrics and has a Michelin-starred chef in house.”
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Giudecca Island trades the crowded tourist thoroughfares for quiet promenades and panoramic views across to Doge's Palace.
The rooms
Most rooms open onto balconies over the lagoon or gardens, styled with hand-blown Murano glass and Venetian fabrics.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
An Olympic-sized heated seawater pool sits in the gardens, lined with sun loungers and cabanas beside the lagoon.
The spa
Set across two levels, the Dior Spa houses five treatment suites alongside a dedicated beauty and fragrance boutique.
The gym and hot tub
The fitness center faces the gardens through wide windows, and a shaded wooden terrace holds a lagoon-facing hot tub.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Michelin-starred Oro serves modern Venetian dishes under vaulted ceilings, and Cip’s Club floats on a wooden lagoon deck.
The property’s gardens are for more than just show: the smells waft throughout the property, and herbs are freshly picked each day.
How it began
Giuseppe Cipriani opened the hotel in 1958 with the Guinness sisters, creating a quiet enclave facing Saint Mark's.
“Bathrooms are drenched in marble, Murano glass is omnipresent, furniture is antique and heavy drapes frame private balconies.”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.