Belmond's 1958 Venetian flagship on Giudecca Island — 96 rooms with private boat service to St. Mark's Square.
BrandBelmond
DestinationVenice
RegionEurope
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingIsland
Best ForRepeat Venice visitors seeking island separation from the city center, Belmond loyalists collecting properties, couples on milestone trips who want pool and garden amenities unavailable in Venice proper.
PrivacyHigh
ServiceImpeccable personalized service
ButlerHigh
Private PoolNo
Built1958
Renovated2018
Belmond Hotel Cipriani opened in 1958 on Giudecca Island, across the lagoon from St. Mark's Square. The 96 rooms include the La Serenissima Suite with its Venetian décor and marble bathrooms. The property's structural amenity is the private boat service between the hotel dock and St. Mark's — a cros
Key Features
Private dock for water taxis
Michelin-starred Oro Restaurant
Olympic-sized heated swimming pool
Comprehensive wellness and spa facilities
Exquisite gardens and terraces
Historic architecture and sumptuous accommodations
Dining
Oro Restaurant
Cips Club
Il Porticciolo
Gabbiano Bar
Giudecca 10
Signature Experience
The private boat crossing from Giudecca to St. Mark's Square — Belmond's signature transport format applied to Venetian geography.
Giudecca Island setting with private boat service to St. Mark's — the lagoon crossing creates separation from Venice's pedestrian crowds while keeping the city accessible. The heated pool and garden scale are structural advantages over competing Venice luxury properties.
Signature Suite: La Serenissima Suite
Designed by Peter Marino, spacious living areas, marble bathrooms, and elegant Venetian décor.
Best time: October through December and March through May provide Venice's finest luxury conditions, with the extraordinary Carnival in February, autumn creating the most atmospheric light on the canals, and late spring offering the finest conditions before summer crowds arrive.
Demand: Venice commands extraordinary year-round global luxury demand, with the city's unique status as the world's most remarkable historic cityscape sustaining consistent international premium hotel occupancy throughout the year.
Pricing: Ultra-luxury Venetian properties maintain Europe's premium pricing year-round, with the finest Grand Canal palace hotels and private island addresses representing some of the continent's most expensive rooms. Biennale years and Carnival week command the highest seasonal premiums.
Insider tip: Arrange a private visit to an extraordinary Murano glass maestro's private workshop through your hotel's most senior Venetian concierge, commissioning a bespoke piece that takes three weeks to complete and witnessing the extraordinary ancient technique in complete privacy — before an evening of priv
Avoid: Avoid August when Venice reaches maximum tourist density and the extraordinary intimacy that justifies ultra-luxury pricing becomes challenging to experience even at the finest addresses.
