Luxury Hotel · Italy
Belmond Hotel Cipriani
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At a glance
On a private island with St Mark’s Square views and a Michelin-starred kitchen, Belmond Hotel Cipriani sets the standard for luxury in Venice.
Sitting on the eastern tip of Giudecca Island, Belmond Hotel Cipriani gazes directly across the lagoon at St Mark’s Square. The views alone would be enough. But this is a hotel that has always traded in more than real estate.
Across 95 rooms and suites, interiors strike the balance between opulent and restrained: Venetian craftsmanship, marble bathrooms, and the kind of quietly confident elegance that doesn’t need to announce itself. The 15th-century Palazzo Vendramin connects to the main building via a private passageway and ancient courtyard.
Dining reaches its peak at Michelin-starred ORO, where Head Chef Vania Ghedini works under the creative direction of Massimo Bottura, bringing the flavors of the lagoon and beyond to your table.
Highlights
- Heated Olympic-size Swimming Pool
- Proximity to St Mark’s square with the hotel’s 24-hour boat service
- Offers 95 Luxurious Rooms
Accommodation
Double Rooms
Hotel Cipriani’s luxury rooms blend classic Venetian style with contemporary comfort, offering king or twin beds, marble bathrooms, and views across the gardens or lagoon. Room categories range from Superior Rooms in the Palazzo Vendramin and Main Building, to Premium options with private balconies and uninterrupted lagoon views, or rooms overlooking St Mark’s Square at the Palazzetto.
Junior Suites
Hotel Cipriani’s Junior Suites offer light, spacious Venetian living across several categories, from the Peter Marino-designed Villeggiatura suites with direct pool access, to the garden-facing Orto and lagoon-view options with balconies or terraces. Located across the main building and Palazzo Vendramin, all feature marble bathrooms with separate bath and shower, king or twin beds, and sitting areas from 35m².
Suites
Hotel Cipriani’s Suites span six categories across the Main Building, Palazzo Vendramin, and Palazzetto, from garden-facing Vigneto Suites to Peter Marino-designed Serenity and Sophia Suites overlooking the Venetian lagoon. All feature spacious living rooms, marble bathrooms with separate bath and shower, and king or twin beds from 40m². Select suites offer St Mark’s Square views, private balconies, and connecting room options.
Signature Suites
Hotel Cipriani’s romantic suites blend Venetian heritage with contemporary luxury across several categories, from the garden-facing Vigneto Suites to the lagoon-view Sophia Suites, renovated by architect Peter Marino. Located on Giudecca island, all feature marble bathrooms, spacious living rooms, and king or twin beds. Some connect to adjoining rooms, and select suites offer private balconies overlooking either the lagoon or St Mark’s Square.
Further information
Dining at The Belmond Hotel Cipriani
With a venue for every mood and occasion, dining at the Belmond Cipriani is a glamourous affair.
Hotel Cipriani boasts the Michelin-starred Oro restaurant, starring Executive Chef Davide Bisetto and designed by Adam D Tihany. Oro is reserved for elegant dining. The tasting menu is quite an experience and there’s an extensive wine list.
You will find the legendary Cip’s Club overlooking St Mark’s Square, which offers a more informal vibe serving lunch and dinner with an À la carte menu.
You can also snack by the poolside at Porticciolo, sip Cipriani’s famous Bellini cocktail at the Gabbiano bar, or even take cooking lessons with Michelin-starred Oro Head Chef Davide Bisetto.
You can also step inside Enoteca: La Via Della Sete and savor the atmosphere of a traditional Venetian wine cellar.
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