The Venetian address that justifies the detour to the Giudecca on its own, far from the San Marco crowds.

Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice

★9.9

From

3,470 €

“Private water-taxi shuttle 24/7 from St Mark's Square, heated pool facing the basin.”

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L'Hotel Cipriani has occupied the eastern tip of the Giudecca since 1958, and we quickly see why Clooney, the Windsors and the European jet-set return every summer. The private boat crossing (three minutes from San Marco) severs all ties with the tourist bustle. The rooms overlook the three-hectare garden or the basin, cream tones and blond wood, bathrooms in Carrara marble. The Olympic sea-water heated pool remains unique in Venice, open from April to October. The service is of absolute discretion, without fawning. From 3 470 € the night, rate that climbs quickly in high season, but the score of 9,9/10 from 139 reviews speaks for itself ✨

Who is it for?

Who we recommend it to

We recommend the Cipriani to travellers seeking Venice without the queues, ready to pay the price of relative seclusion. It's an address for honeymoons of wealthy thirty-somethings, fifty-something couples accustomed to grand hotels, a few American families in July-August. The glamorous rub shoulders with beautiful people poolside, the discreet enjoy the garden and suites with private terraces.

The building

Architecture and interiors

The Cipriani is an ensemble of ochre and white buildings constructed in 1958 by Giuseppe Cipriani, founder of Harry's Bar. Classic Venetian architecture revisited, no baroque flourishes. Interiors signed by successive Italian decorators, neutral tones, bespoke furniture, contemporary art in the public areas. The rooms range from 35 to 280 m² for the Palladio Suite, all with balcony or terrace.

At the table

Restaurants, bar, service

Three tables at the Cipriani: the Oro restaurant has held a Michelin star since 2019 under Davide Bisetto, technical Venetian cuisine. The Cip's Club by the basin serves grills and fresh pasta from April to October, yacht-club casual vibe. The Gabbiano offers a classic Italian menu indoors or on the garden-facing terrace. Breakfast served until noon, room service 24/7.

Highlights

Olympic sea-water heated pool, the only one of its kind in Venice
Private 3-hectare garden with tennis courts and organic kitchen garden
Private water-taxi shuttle 24/7 from St Mark's Square (3 min)
Casanova Wellness Centre spa with hammam and garden-facing cabins
Oro restaurant by Davide Bisetto, Michelin star since 2019

Location & access

Where the hotel sits in Venice

The Cipriani stands on the Giudecca island, facing the basin of San Marco, three minutes by water taxi from St Mark's Square. The hotel runs its private shuttle every 15 minutes from 7am to midnight, then on request. Calm residential quarter, a few local restaurants ten minutes' walk, but you come above all for the seclusion. Marco Polo Airport 40 minutes by private water taxi (around 120 €), Santa Lucia station 15 minutes.

Good to know

Before you book

Pets: Accepted on request, supplement 100 € / night, basket and bowls provided.
Pool: Open April to October, heated to 28°C, towels and loungers included.
Shuttle: Free private water taxi every 15 min (7am-midnight), then on call.
Spa: Casanova Wellness Centre open 9am-9pm, booking advised 48h ahead.
Children: Welcome, baby cots and kids' menus available, babysitting on request.
Wi-Fi: Free throughout the hotel, fibre-optic speed.

Facilities

1 pool

Non-smoking rooms

Airport shuttle

Fitness centre

Facilities for disabled guests

Restaurant

Room service

Free Wi-Fi

Spa and wellness centre

Wi-Fi available throughout

Family rooms

Pets allowed

Location

Where Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice is located

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