Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, VenicevsPalazzo Barocci
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Belmond Hotel Cipriani scores significantly higher than NH Collection Venezia Palazzo Barocci. Belmond Hotel Cipriani ranks #1 in Venice with approval from 16 reviewers such as Frommer's, Forbes Travel Guide and Star Service.
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
Palazzo Barocci
Corte dell'Albero 3878 A, San Marco, 30124 Venice
From $149/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The upscale NH Collection Venezia Palazzo Barocci combines appealing modern decor with a convenient location on Venice's Grand Canal that's still nicely removed from the hectic Rialto area." Full review
Star Service
"Near Ponte Rialto and vaporetto stop Sant'Angelo, next to the classically traditional Palazzo Sant'Angelo hotel, this midrange style-conscious operation sits directly on the Grand Canal." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"On the Grand Canal, within easy walking distance from the sights, right beside a vaporetto stop yet tucked away in a quiet corner, the location is a major selling point." Full review