Hotel Cipriani & Palazzo Vendramin

Hotel Cipriani is a resort: a way of life, an island apart, in every sense. And it involves all the senses that make a stay unforgettable. Four minutes by private launch from San Marco, on the tip of the Giudecca Island, the Cipriani is synonymous with the dolce vita, Venetian style. 95 rooms & suites sharing a view like nothing else in the world, restaurants to please the finest palates, and impeccable service.

Hotel Cipriani offers a wide choice of superbly appointed suites and rooms exquisitely decorated with magnificent views over the open lagoon and the gardens. In particular, the Palladio Suite is like a new dimension: a glass capsule, suspended mid-air above the lagoon. One of the unique features of this Suite is a 180 degree view over the Venetian lagoon through floor to ceiling windows. The airy living room offers access to a private balcony overlooking the lagoon. The elegant dining area allows guests to host small dinner parties served by a personal butler. Guests staying in the Palladio Suite have exclusive use of a large terrace with an outdoor heated long plunge pool and a heated Jacuzzi whirlpool, shaded by fragrant jasmine bushes. The master bedroom is sumptuosly decorated and enjoys panoramic views across the magical lagoon.

Guests arriving by boat can land directly at the Palladio Suite private dock, located at the end of the Suite private garden - a great way to arrive at Hotel Cipriani in style and total discretion. A deluxe motor launch can be reserved upon request, boarding from this exclusive dock. Its master captain will guide you through every cove, island and islet of the paradisiacal lagoon. Exclusively for guests of the Palladio Suite, on the day of arrival and departure, a complimentary water taxi is available for transfers from and to the airport or railway station.

Cip's Club
The whole of Venice has the dimension of a crystallized dream, but there are some locations that take the magic to unique and unforgettable levels. Cip's Club can be counted amongst them, with its terrace projecting into the lagoon, with views towards St. Marks and the other monuments of the city. The restaurant was originally created for the guests of the Cipriani, but it has also become a favourite with Venetian locals. The inside hall is beautifully decorated with original paintings and watercolours celebrating its wonderful views. Outside, a spacious wooden terrace is decorated in the style of a private yacht deck and is truly one of the best dining venues in the world.
LUXOS recommends: Linguine with clams, wedge shells, mussels and cherry tomato

H.N. 18.1.2012

Casanova Wellness Centre
The Casanova Wellness Centre at the Cipriani Hotel offers the ultimate in spa luxury. It is named after the legendary lover whose romantic escapades often took place in what are now the gardens of the Hotel Cipriani. The Wellness Centre mirrors this sort of appeal with a treatment cabin for massages for couples, and other wonderful experiences such as baths infused with essential oils and flower petals. The Casanova Centre is hallmarked by a welcoming, relaxing atmosphere, while its treatments are enhanced by Aromatherapy Associates and Sothys products. The Fitness Centre includes high-tech equipment, a steam bath and a sauna, while the Centre also has a hair salon, with comprehensive styling and treatment services for men and women. (H.N. 15.6.11)

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