Name: Belmond Hotel Cipriani
Address: Giudecca 10, Giudecca, 30133 Venice, Italy, Giudecca 10, Veneto, 30133, Italy
Rating: 9.5

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Hotel Belmond Hotel Cipriani

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, art and culture – Check location Giudecca 10, Giudecca, 30133 Venice, Italy – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, art and culture – Check location

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Every thing. From the friendly professional staff checking in to the bottle of Prosecco nice robes to the comfort and spacious room

Edward, United States of America

EVERYTHING! Fabulous location, the friendliest and most helpful staff, good food, comfortable rooms, couldn't have been better. It's not often, actually never.., that I say this but..this may have been better than a Four Season's hotel!

Elsa, United States of America

This is simply the best hotel in Venice. Cips is an excellent restaurant.

Antony, United Arab Emirates

Everything is perfect. The garden, the room, the views, the staff, the food and wine.

Doug, South Africa

The staff where very helpful & friendly, the breakfasts where great & the room was excellent

Peter, United Kingdom

Great location with free boat transport to the centre of Venice. Breakfast was excellent and what a view across the lagoon !

Jeremy, United Kingdom

An urban resort, in the right place with the right charme. OLYMPIC. Not just by pool size !

Geza, United Kingdom

Great location for peace from crowds yet so close to the action.

Gavin, United Kingdom

Being on its own island was very good it gave you that distance from the busy city

Jeanette, United Kingdom

this was one of the highlights of our trip. Loved the hotel, dinner at Oro. Private jetty and use of boat to various places in Venice. Everything exceeded our expectations. Hope to go again one day

Mary, Australia

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9.7

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What guests loved the most:
“Every thing. From the friendly professional staff checking in to the bottle of Prosecco nice robes to the comfort and spacious room”

Edward United States of America
“EVERYTHING! Fabulous location, the friendliest and most helpful staff, good food, comfortable rooms, couldn't have been better. ”

Elsa United States of America
“This is simply the best hotel in Venice. Cips is an excellent restaurant.”

Antony United Arab Emirates
“Everything is perfect. The garden, the room, the views, the staff, the food and wine.”

Doug South Africa
“The staff where very helpful & friendly, the breakfasts where great & the room was excellent”

Peter United Kingdom
“Great location with free boat transport to the centre of Venice. Breakfast was excellent and what a view across the lagoon !”

Jeremy United Kingdom
“An urban resort, in the right place with the right charme. OLYMPIC. Not just by pool size !”

Geza United Kingdom
“Great location for peace from crowds yet so close to the action.”

Gavin United Kingdom
“Being on its own island was very good it gave you that distance from the busy city”

Jeanette United Kingdom
“this was one of the highlights of our trip. Loved the hotel, dinner at Oro. Private jetty and use of boat to various places in Venice. Everything exceeded our expectations. Hope to go again one day”

Mary Australia

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On Giudecca Island, Belmond Hotel Cipriani offers stunning views of Venice Lagoon and the Doge's Palace. It features a large outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and luxury spa facilities.

The 5-star Belmond Hotel Cipriani has elegant interior design and plenty of outdoor areas where you are invited to relax and enjoy the view.

A full buffet breakfast is available each morning. Drinks are available from the bar, and the à la carte restaurant serves delicious Italian cuisine. Dining options include the gourmet Oro Restaurant, Cip's Club with its wooden terrace with views of St. Mark's and the Porticciolo Restaurant, ideal for a light lunch.

Rooms and suites are spacious, comfortable and packed with amenities. You will have free Wi-Fi, an iPod dock and HD flat-screen TV. Views are of the lagoon or the garden and vineyard.

You are 4 minutes from St. Mark's Square by the hotel's private boat service. A shuttle service to/from Venice Marco Polo Airport and Venezia Santa Lucia Train Station can be organized upon request.

Giudecca is a great choice for travelers interested in food, art and culture.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Venice! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

This hotel is also rated as the best value in Venice! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

Belmond Hotel Cipriani has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 26, 2013

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.6 for two-person stays.

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, art and culture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Church of San Giorgio Maggiore
0.2 miles
Bacino San Marco
0.2 miles
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
0.3 miles
Chiesa della Salute
0.3 miles
Salute Station
0.4 miles
The Ducal Palace
0.4 miles
The Bridge of Sighs
0.4 miles
San Zaccaria Station
0.4 miles
Piazza San Marco
0.5 miles
St. Mark's Campanile
0.5 miles

Closest Airports

Marco Polo Airport
5.4 miles
Canova Airport
17 miles
Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport
61.2 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Great location with free boat transport to the centre of Venice. Breakfast was excellent and what a view across the lagoon !”

Jeremy

United Kingdom

9.5

“Most delicious breakfast I have ever had or seen. All staff were not just immensely helpful, but also extremely happy to do anything required and more. The ho...”

Eva

United Kingdom

9.5

“Just Perfect. Location amazing”

Michael

United Kingdom

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From 3:00 PM

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Until 12:00 PM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

Free! All children from 4 to 12 year stay free of charge for extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

ATM card Belmond Hotel Cipriani accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Private parking is available in Piazzale Roma. A hotel concierge can then organize transportation to the property.

“EVERYTHING! Fabulous location, the friendliest and most helpful staff, good food, comfortable rooms, couldn't have been better. It's not often, actually never.., that I say this but..this may have been better than a Four Season's hotel!”

Elsa

United States of America

“this was one of the highlights of our trip. Loved the hotel, dinner at Oro. Private jetty and use of boat to various places in Venice. Everything exceeded our expectations. Hope to go again one day”

Mary

Australia

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Reviewed: November 13, 2018

Edward
United States of America
10

“Wonderful”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The espresso maker never worked
Every thing. From the friendly professional staff checking in to the bottle of Prosecco nice robes to the comfort and spacious room

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 8, 2018

Peter
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
10

“Wanted to stay here for years & it certainly did not dissapoint”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
nothing
The staff where very helpful & friendly, the breakfasts where great & the room was excellent

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 6, 2018

Latifa
United Arab Emirates
10

“best night ever”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
NOTHING
one of the best hotels ♥️

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: October 27, 2018

Jeremy
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Balcony and Lagoon View
- • Stayed 5 nights
Great location with free boat transport to the centre of Venice. Breakfast was excellent and what a view across the lagoon !

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: September 25, 2018

Elsa
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Lagoon View
- • Stayed 1 night
EVERYTHING! Fabulous location, the friendliest and most helpful staff, good food, comfortable rooms, couldn't have been better. It's not often, actually never.., that I say this but..this may have been better than a Four Season's hotel!

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 20, 2018

Geza
United Kingdom
10

“OLYMPIC HOLIDAYS”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing
An urban resort, in the right place with the right charme. OLYMPIC. Not just by pool size !

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 15, 2018

Steven
United States of America

6 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite with Garden View
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No negatives except the Pigeons & Bees attacking the tables at breakfast is bothersome!
Everything

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 13, 2018

Nicola
United Kingdom
9.6

“Book now!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Balcony and Lagoon View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wonderful. Can not fault it.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: August 21, 2018

Gavin
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location for peace from crowds yet so close to the action.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 1, 2018

Jeanette
United Kingdom
8.5

“Lovely peaceful friendly hotel with first class service”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There wasn’t really anything I didn’t like it was expensive but for a special treat it was perfect
Being on its own island was very good it gave you that distance from the busy city

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 15, 2018

Mike
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Brilliant 2 day experience”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Lagoon View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location and layout of hotel. Huge pool
Amazing view. Best position in Venice by far.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: June 17, 2018

Mary
Australia
10

“just unbelievable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Junior Suite with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
nothing
this was one of the highlights of our trip. Loved the hotel, dinner at Oro. Private jetty and use of boat to various places in Venice. Everything exceeded our expectations. Hope to go again one day

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: June 16, 2018

Sarah
United Kingdom
9.6

“Perfect way to celebrate my husband's 70 th birthday .”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
The breakfast on the terrace was fantastic, the beds unbelievable comfortable, Cip's restaurant on the water's edge looking on to St Mark's most memorable.

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: May 21, 2018

Anonymous
Canada
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Balcony and Lagoon View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Everything

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 15, 2018

Tariq
Bahrain
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Balcony and Lagoon View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very friendly staff

Stayed in May 2018

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	Double or Twin Room with Garden View 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This quiet room features a balcony overlooking the garden and vineyard. It features free Wi-Fi, an iPod docking station and HD flat-screen TV with CD/DVD player. The marble bathroom has free toiletries. This room cannot accommodate extra beds. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Fax • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Balcony • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • DVD Player • CD Player • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • iPod dock • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Garden view Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Junior Suite with Garden View 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom The junior suite is quite and completely renovated. Overlooking the garden and vineyard, it features a sitting area with sofa bed, 2 marble bathrooms with free toiletries and a balcony or terrace. Guests also have free Wi-Fi, a HD flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, iPod docking station and 3-in-one fax, printer and photocopier. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Fax • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Balcony • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • CD Player • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Interconnecting room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Wake-up service • iPod dock • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Garden view Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Junior Suite with Balcony and Lagoon View 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom With a balcony or patio with stunning views of Venice Lagoon, this junior suite has a comfortable sitting area and extra-large marble bathroom with free toiletries. Guests also have free Wi-Fi, a HD flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, iPod docking station and 3-in-one fax, printer and photocopier. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Fax • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Balcony • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • CD Player • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • View • Wake-up service • iPod dock • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double or Twin Room with Balcony and Lagoon View 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed or 3 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room features a balcony overlooking Venice Lagoon and its islands. It features free Wi-Fi, an iPod docking station and HD flat-screen TV with CD/DVD player. The marble bathroom has free toiletries. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Fax • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Balcony • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • DVD Player • CD Player • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Interconnecting room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • iPod dock • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double or Twin Room with Lagoon View 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room overlooks Venice Lagoon and its islands. It has free Wi-Fi, an iPod docking station and HD flat-screen TV with CD/DVD player. The marble bathroom has free toiletries. This room cannot accommodate extra beds. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Fax • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • DVD Player • CD Player • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • iPod dock • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Junior Suite with Pool View 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Fax • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • CD Player • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Interconnecting room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Wake-up service • iPod dock • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Suite with Lagoon View and Balcony 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Fax • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Balcony • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • CD Player • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • View • Wake-up service • iPod dock • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, art and culture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Facilities of Belmond Hotel Cipriani Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

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