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Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice

Venice, Italy

Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice

Where else in Venice can one swim in an Olympic-sized pool - the result of a fortunate misunderstanding between the owner and his craftsmen - watch the sun rise over St Mark’s Square, and stroll through the Casanova Gardens, scene of so many intrigues, whilst remaining discreetly in the background on the little-known island of Giudecca? Chef Vania Ghedini, under the creative direction of Massimo Bottura, has created a menu that pays homage to local history, blending influences from the East with a commitment to locally sourced produce. A private shuttle takes you across the lagoon, day and night, to rediscover the grand romance of Venice. The return journey under the stars, following in the footsteps of the great names of cinema, music and fashion, gives your stay a singular flavour – one known only to the doges who once built the city’s wealth.

Accommodations

What we like

The ecosystem

Observe the lagoon’s wildlife – and other curious birds – through the binoculars of the Dogaressa Suite.

The pasta

Lunch for two over Tagliatelle allo Scoglio at Oro Luce.

The seas

Leave the island for a sail aboard the Edipo Re, the hotel’s historic sailing boat.

Location

Address

Giudecca 10

30133 Venice, Italy

Airport

Arrive at Venice Marco Polo, then thirty minutes by the hotel’s private motoscafo.

Giudecca island

A few minutes by boat from St Mark’s Square, just steps from the gardens of Giudecca.

At a glance

Public areas: free

In room: free

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