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Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, VenicevsForesteria Valdese Venezia
Both Foresteria Valdese Venezia and Belmond Hotel Cipriani are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Belmond Hotel Cipriani is the choice of most reviewers compared to Foresteria Valdese Venezia. Belmond Hotel Cipriani comes in at 88 with approval from 13 sources such as DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Gayot.
Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice
Frommer's
Concierge
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Gayot
Fodor's
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Giudecca 10, 30133 Venice
From $922/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "Long regarded as Venice's top hotel, the Cipriani is a gorgeously elegant inn set into a string of Renaissance-era buildings on 1.2 hectares (3 acres) at the tip of Giudecca." Full review
Concierge "Cloistered among sweeping, verdant grounds on the island of Giudecca, across the Grand Canal from Piazza San Marco, the Cipriani is a luxurious world unto itself."
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But be sure to book far in advance: These mini-palazzi are popular with visiting sheiks and their security staff.
Insight Guides "The most glamorous of Venetian hotels."
Travel + Leisure "Giuseppe Cipriani’s legendary 1950’s getaway—silk lampshades and all-marble bathrooms—flanked by two 15th-century palazzos." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Set in luxurious gardens occupying the eastern tip of one of the the Lagoon Islands, the Cipriani has been one of the world’s great hotels since it opened in 1963."
Time Out "Set amidst verdant gardens, the Cipriani has great facilities as well as a private harbour for your yacht and a good chance of rubbing shoulders with a film star." Full review
Gayot "The Hotel Cipriani is home to Casanova Spa, highlighted by a space age room dedicated to the SeaCreation treatment, which utilizes seashells and sea-inspired products."
Fodor's "Excellent service, elegant, peaceful rooms that blend historic and contemporary styles, some with spectacular views of the lagoon, and a heated salt-water swimming pool." Full review
Star Service "This Venetian icon has been busy implementing changes over the past few years, though it still exudes its luxury mystique." Full review
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Guests in search of a home-away-from-home on their vacation can request one of the attractive apartments, which blend modern and antique appointments and have kitchenettes and private terraces overlooking the pool.
Afar Magazine "Secreted away on Giudecca Island is the glamorous, lagoon-facing Belmond Hotel Cipriani." Full review
Foresteria Valdese Venezia Frommer's DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Let's Go
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Sestiere Castello, 5170 Venezia VE Italy
From $52/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Meeting Rooms
- Conferences
- Breakfast included
Frommer's "Those lucky enough to get a room at this weathered, though elegant, 16th-century palazzo will find simple accommodations in a charming foresteria." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Run by the Waldensian and Methodist community, it offers dormitory accommodation as well as cosy private guest rooms, several of which are en suite."
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Remember to book well ahead to get a room in the welcoming Foresteria Valdese.
Rough Guide "Run by Waldensians, this hostel is installed in a wonderful palazzo at the end of Calle Lunga S. Maria Formosa."
Michelin Guide "Pleasant rooms, some with frescoes or canal views."
Let's Go "One of few places in Venice offering dorms, Foresteria is run by a Protestant church and is an oasis of value." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"This hostel, run by the Waldensian Church, is set in a lovely 18th-century palazzo in a quiet but central location." Full review
Lonely Planet "Holy hostel: this rambling palace retreat owned by the Waldensian church has 1st-floor guest rooms with 18th-century frescoes by Bevilacqua, and canal views one floor up." Full review
