Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel

Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice has been a Venetian legend since 1958: a haven for discerning travellers, close enough to the city bustle, yet far enough to offer a relaxing escape. A welcome rarity in Venice, the property is a green oasis with its luscious Casanova Gardens and red-clay tennis court, as well as the famous salt-water swimming pool the biggest in the city. An emblem of vintage allure, Hotel Cipriani is also the starting point of Belmonds story as the first acquisition in 1976. The 79-room hotel is located on Giudecca Island, an exhilarating boat ride away from St Marks Square, with sweeping views of the lagoon. Glamorous guests of past and present from Yves Saint Laurent and Sophia Loren to George Clooney and Madonna, have all enjoyed the privacy of the hotel, whose history is layered with countless stories. Guests can savour a Bellini at Bar Gabbiano, indulge in Michelin-starred cuisine at Oro restaurant, relish in a long sun-drenched lunch at Cips Club, or...