Hotel Cipriani Keeps the Spirit of Venetian Glamour Alive

Founded by Giuseppe Cipriani, creator of Harry’s Bar and the Bellini, the hotel was conceived as a secluded retreat for the cultural figures and jet-setters of the dolce vita era. Arrival by mahogany speedboat remains part of its allure, revealing a colourful waterfront of striped mooring poles, blue parasols and peach façades. Decades later, its cinematic setting continues to draw Hollywood’s A-list, particularly during the Venice Film Festival.