"There are few other places in Venice -- the only one that comes to mind is the Cipriani next door -- where you can relax as completely as you can here and yet quickly be in the midst of it all." Full review

"Spacious and tranquil... best features are the ground-floor spa, with its extensive range of Daniela Steiner beauty treatments, and the pretty garden with pool."

"Quiet Giudecca—the only “downtown” Venetian island not connected to the others by bridge—has lately become the center of the exclusive Venice scene." Full review

"A marvellous choice for those who love its relaxed artsy, residential vibe but rather distant from the centre for those who resent the boat trip to where it’s all happening." Full review

"Boutique property housed within a renovated 16th-century convent built by Andrea Palladio on the island of Giudecca, 10 minutes from St. Mark’s by solar-powered launch." Full review

"Splash out on a stay in a serene, Palladio-designed former convent with San Marco views, a private boat service and a superb spa." Full review

"Slink into this serene Palladio-designed former almshouse and pamper yourself with a spa session or indulge in a James Bond fantasy on the private boat to San Marco" Full review