Hotel Cipriani is an elegant building set in beautiful gardens facing St. Mark's Square across the lagoon - minutes away from the heart of Venice. 64 rooms and 31 suites, all with superb views of either the lagoon to the south, the Palladian San Giorgio Maggiore to the east or the walled gardens and vineyards to the west. Complimentary 24-hour motor boat transfer service to and from St. Mark's Square, deluxe motor boat available for outings in the lagoon and sea, hairdresser and boutique. Four restaurants - San Giorgio and the Terrace Restaurant open for dinner, the Poolside Restaurant for informal lunches and snacks, weather permitting, and the new Cip's Club at the Palazzetto, open for lunch and dinner, with its unique atmosphere and superb views of St. Mark's Basin. Health facilities include sauna, hydrosystem steam bath, solarium and masseuse. Olympic size saltwater heated swimming pool (only pool in central Venice). One tennis court in grounds of hotel (only court in central Venice). Golf at Alberoni Golf Club (Lido), 18 holes, with private launch service daily at 9.30 AM (40 minutes by boat). Yachting harbor with docking facilities for yachts and boats. Yacht rentals on request. Lido Beach (40 mins. by private launch).

Many VIP clients stay at the hotel including Barbara Streisand, Elton John, Giorgio Armani, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.

• Number of Rooms: 103
• Children's Programs: No
• Private Club/Floor: Yes
• Seasonal Closures: Oct 27, 2007 - Mar 12, 2008

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