The Bar/Lounge at Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice

"The hotel was opened in 1959 by Giuseppe Cipriani, who founded Harry's Bar and Torcello's Locanda Cipriani, and was such a good buddy to Ernest Hemingway that he appeared in one of the master's novels (Across the River and into the Trees)"

"If you simply can't cope without a private butler and space for an entourage, opt for the 11-suite Palazzo Vendramin or the five-suite Palazzetto Nani Barbaro, across the garden from the hotel"

"Given the culinary standing established by Giuseppe Cipriani with the foundation of Harry's Bar, it's no wonder the Belmond Hotel Cipriani has a fabulous dining scene"

"Red-clay tennis courts and a wellness center round out the resortlike facilities, and the grounds truly are splendid: enjoy a restful afternoon poolside, or have an aperitivo at one of the attractive bars while listening to live jazz music"

"Secreted away on Giudecca Island is the glamorous, lagoon-facing Belmond Hotel Cipriani, originally opened in 1958 by Giuseppe Cipriani, founder of the infamous Harry’s Bar and the creator of that ubiquitous brunch cocktail, the Bellini"

"On-site amenities are equally lavish including an elegant Michelin-star restaurant and an Olympic-size pool, plus there's a spa, sauna, steam room, small gym, red-clay tennis court, elegant gardens, and dining and drinking at pool- and lagoon-side restaurants and bars"

"Although it only has a lounge, Palazzo Vendramin extends to its guests all the services of the Cipriani, except when the latter is closed"

"Although it only has a lounge, Palazzo Vendramin extends to its guests all the services of the Cipriani, except when the latter is closed"

"• For gorgeous lagoon views in a casual atmosphere, partake in dinner at Cip’s Club, a light lunch at Porticciolo Pool Restaurant and pre- or post-meal drinks at San Giorgio Bar"