Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, VenicevsJW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Belmond Hotel Cipriani ranks significantly higher than JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Belmond Hotel Cipriani comes in at 93 with endorsements from 16 reviewers like Time Out, Travel + Leisure and Insight Guides.
Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice Show All Reviews
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
JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa
Isola Delle Rose | Laguna Di San Marco, 30124 Venice, Italy
From $348/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Wallpaper
"Appears like a floating slice of countryside, with all of its 20 buildings – which comprise a luxury hotel, private villas, and a spa and wellness centre – surrounded by a lush park of green grass." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Tucked away on peaceful Isola delle Rose—but just a 20-minute boat ride from bustling St. Mark’s Square—the JW Marriott offers a respite from Venice’s tourist swell." Full review
Jetsetter
"All-out romance on a private Venetian island, including breakfast, dining and spa discounts, and welcome extras." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"With its 16 acres of olive groves, lush gardens, you (and the kids!) will be happy to stay island-bound for days." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Set on a green and leafy 16-hectare island in the lagoon, 20 minutes from St Mark’s by courtesy launch, it’s a little far for intensive Venice-visiting but perfect as a haven from the crowds." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Tucked away on the private Isola delle Rose, JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa will take your Italian getaway to the next level." Full review
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For the Kids
• The Venice hotel has a dedicated recreation team to make sure the little ones are entertained with daily indoor and outdoor activities.
Oyster
Luxury
"Set on its own private island, south of Venice's center, the luxury JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa pulls out all the stops." Full review
Fodor's
"Set on an exclusive island called Isole Delle Rose, the JW Marriott is a 20-minute boat ride from Venice." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Set on a 16-hectare private island, 20 minutes from St Mark’s square, the Marriott’s Venetian hotel is a bucolic haven in the lagoon." Full review
Michelin Guide
"An impressively contemporary luxury boutique hotel, and one with all the bells and whistles: a day spa, a couple of swimming pools, four restaurants, and a cooking academy." Full review