Hotel Cipriani, a Belmond Hotel, Venice

Glamour and gourmet dining

You don’t have to be in the heart of Venice to truly appreciate its beauty. Sometimes it’s better to enjoy a little time away from the crowds but still easily pop over to the city when you want. This Belmond hotel, which is located on the island of Giudecca, gives you just that. There are very few, if any, hotels that have a pool in Venice due to their size and the nature of the city; the Belmond hotel has an Olympic-sized pool in its extensive grounds. And as you laze by the water, attentive hosts will be on hand to cater to your every whim whether that’s a refreshing drink or a light snack. There are also plenty of shaded spots to head to in the gardens, some with beautiful views out over the water, and there’s even a tennis court in the grounds. The interiors are pretty special, too, with one-of-a-kind antiques furnishing grand spaces, dark wood accents and light-filled lounges.

You don’t have to be in the heart of Venice to truly appreciate its beauty. Sometimes it’s better to enjoy a little time away from the crowds but still easily pop over to the city when you want. This Belmond hotel, which is located on the island of Guidecca, gives you just that. There are very few, if any hotels that have a pool in Venice due to size and the nature of the city; the Belmond hotel has an Olympic sized pool in its extensive grounds. And as you laze waterside, attentive hosts will be on hand to cater to your every whim whether that’s a refreshing drink or a light snack. There are also plenty of shaded spots to head to in the gardens, some with beautiful views out over the water, and there’s even a tennis court in the grounds. The interiors are pretty special too with one-of-a-kind antiques furnishing grand spaces, dark wood accents and light-filled lounges.

Each morning you can spend a while in bed before heading down to the dedicated breakfast room to make the most of an extensive buffet. Lunch is a casual affair and takes place at the al fresco Cip’s Club which has a deck over the water and Venice City views. This restaurant is also open for dinner and is one of the city’s most romantic spots for a dinner ‘per due’. The Michelin-starred Oro Restaurant is the hotel's delightful waterside setting; open only for dinner, the restaurant's design is sublime with a gold-leaf gilded ceiling and a striking glass chandelier. 

An ultra-luxurious hotel located just five minutes by boat from St Mark’s Square.