CIPRIANI, A BELMOND HOTEL

The Cipriani itself houses 79 sumptuously decorated rooms and suites with magnificent views over the lagoon or the verdant Casanova gardens. Suites provide additional space with balconies or terraces, and these can be connected to create two and three-bedroom residences. Separated from the main building by a floral passageway and ancient courtyard is the 15th Century Palazzo Vendramin, providing a further 16 rooms with a focus on privacy.

Dining at The Cipriani is a revelation. The stunning Fortuny Restaurant is adorned in authentic Murano glass with two waterside terraces providing an unforgettable, alfresco experience with a backdrop of a Venetian scene replicating a Veceli masterpiece. There is also the seasonal Porticciolo Pool Restaurant, elegant yet casual Cip's Club and three bars headlined by the Gabbiano, Venice's most illustrious meeting point.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Couples in search of Venetian glamour
• Spa aficionados 
• Families

THINGS TO DO AT THE HOTEL:

• View St Mark’s Square from the Olympic-sized pool, the finest in Venice 
• Book a tennis lesson on the hotel’s clay court by the lagoon 
• Lose yourself in the Casanova Wellness Centre 
• Take advantage of the fitness Centre, sauna and steam bath 

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Sail to the remote islands of the Venetian Lagoon aboard Edipo Re 
• Roam the streets of Venice alone or with a private guide 
• Watch the sun rise from St Mark’s Square
• Explore the finest local vineyards by vespa 
• Kayak around Venice