The only hotel on Giudecca Island with direct lagoon views of St Mark’s Square and a Michelin-starred kitchen under Massimo Bottura’s creative direction.
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Belmond Hotel Cipriani occupies the eastern tip of Giudecca Island, separated from central Venice by a short private launch ride across the lagoon. The main building and the 15th-century Palazzo Vendramin, connected via a private passageway and courtyard, together hold 95 rooms and suites. Interiors draw on Venetian craftsmanship throughout: marble bathrooms, considered proportions, and a quiet confidence that runs from the lobby to the uppermost suites.
Giudecca sits just south of the main islands, close enough to San Marco and Dorsoduro to make both practical on foot or by water taxi, while remaining distinct from the crowds that fill the central sestieri.
The case for staying here rests on several specific advantages: unobstructed St Mark’s Square views from the lagoon-facing rooms, a private outdoor pool, and the Michelin-starred ORO restaurant, where Head Chef Vania Ghedini works under Massimo Bottura’s creative direction. Few hotels in Venice can claim this combination of position, scale, and culinary ambition.
ORO holds a Michelin star and operates under the creative direction of Massimo Bottura, with Head Chef Vania Ghedini leading the kitchen day to day. The tasting menu draws on lagoon ingredients and broader Italian traditions; the wine list is extensive. The room itself was designed by Adam D. Tihany. Elsewhere, Cip’s Club serves lunch and dinner à la carte with views across to St Mark’s Square, while the Gabbiano bar is the right place for a Bellini. Poolside snacks are available at Porticciolo, and Enoteca La Via della Seta functions as a traditional Venetian wine cellar.
The spa and wellness facilities at Belmond Hotel Cipriani include access to one of the few outdoor pools in Venice, a rare asset given the city’s density. The property also offers cooking lessons with the Michelin-starred kitchen team, which functions as a practical alternative to conventional spa programmeming for guests who prefer an active, skill-based experience. Full details on treatment rooms, gym, sauna, and steam facilities are available directly from the hotel.
Giudecca Island sits immediately south of central Venice, keeping the Cipriani at a useful remove from the densest tourist corridors while remaining close to San Marco, Dorsoduro, and the Zattere waterfront. The hotel’s private launch connects the island to the city in minutes, and water taxis provide onward access to the broader lagoon.
Marco Polo International Airport is the primary arrival point, roughly 45 minutes by water taxi or the Alilaguna ferry service. The private launch to central Venice runs continuously throughout the day.
Double Rooms are distributed across the Main Building, Palazzo Vendramin, and the Palazzetto, with configurations ranging from Superior to Premium. King and twin bed options are available. Marble bathrooms are standard across all categories. Views vary by position: garden-facing rooms suit guests who prefer a quieter outlook, while Premium rooms offer private balconies with lagoon or St Mark’s Square views, the latter accessed via the Palazzetto.
These are the right choice for shorter stays or solo travellers who want the full Cipriani experience without committing to suite dimensions. The Palazzo Vendramin rooms carry the added character of a 15th-century building.
Junior Suites start from 35 square meters and are spread across the Main Building and Palazzo Vendramin. All include marble bathrooms with separate bath and shower, king or twin beds, and a sitting area. The Villeggiatura category, designed by Peter Marino, offers direct pool access. Garden-facing Orto suites and lagoon-view options with balconies or terraces round out the range.
The Junior Suites work well for guests who want meaningful space without the full footprint of a suite. The Villeggiatura category is the strongest option for those prioritising pool access and Peter Marino’s interior design.
Suites span six categories from 40 square meters and are located across the Main Building, Palazzo Vendramin, and Palazzetto. All include spacious living rooms and marble bathrooms with separate bath and shower. The range moves from garden-facing Vigneto Suites through to Peter Marino-designed Serenity and Sophia Suites with lagoon views. Select categories include St Mark’s Square views, private balconies, and connecting room configurations.
For families or guests who require the connecting room option, the Suites offer the broadest set of practical configurations in the hotel. Peter Marino-designed categories are the right call for guests where interior authorship matters.
Signature Suites occupy the top of the room hierarchy, offering marble bathrooms, generous living rooms, and king or twin beds. The category spans garden-facing Vigneto configurations through to lagoon-view Sophia Suites, the latter renovated by architect Peter Marino. Private balconies and connecting room options are available on select categories, with some positions offering direct St Mark’s Square sightlines.
These are the suites for guests where views and architecture are the primary criteria. The Peter Marino-renovated Sophia Suites combine the most considered interiors in the building with the hotel’s most consequential lagoon outlook.
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