We stayed at the Cipriani for a long weekend to celebrate my wife's 30th birthday. We had an absolutely fantastic time, and although we realise the hotel is a lot of money - so "value" doesn't really come into the equation - we can't understand what so many of these negative reviews are complaining about. We arrived late one night... more

Generally described as the number one hotel in Venice, the Cipriani is a mixture. On the good side, it's quite different from the other main hotels in that, since it's located on Giudecca Island, it has the space to include quiet gardens and a huge swimming pool. (Note incidentally that many guide books and web sites call the island "Guidecca"... more

There's something more than a little dated about the Cipriani - whether it's the 70's style of the bedrooms and open spaces, or the other guests....However that's not necessarily a bad thing. The quality and attention to detail are high, but without the stuffiness or self-consciousness you can get at high-design hotels. The gardens, private launch, fabulous swimming pool and... more

After previous visits to the Cipriani for dinner when in Venice, last months was not the special occasion we remembered. Food very much the same as everywhere else, staff similar but of-course prices are much higher. When ordering cheese at the end of the meal, six small pieces arrived one of which you could see through. As a portion of... more

Extremely expensive but you feel like you have arrived in the middle of a James Bond Movie. Make sure you get a newly renovated room as the first room we were offered was more like a Las Vegas Honeymoon Suite from the seventies. Believe me, that is not a compliment! The second room had a marble bathroom and the most... more

Originally planned 3 night stay as part of an engagement weekend but changed it to 1 and 2 nights at the Gritti Palace. Best decision i have made in a long while! Considering i was spending 3 times as much as a comparible room at the Gritti Palace i was expecting something really special. The launch to the hotel is... more

venice is a beautiful place but this hotel doesnt do it justice. my second visit to venice but first to this property and i cannot emphasise the dissapointment i endurered. from the moment i stepped off the water taxi i was disspointed with all before me. first no concierge to help with the bags, dissapointing rooms irrespective of the price,... more

We had been recommended to go to the pool side restaurant and have the buffet. 29 Euros each but the food was delicious and a lovely setting. We took a good 2 hours over our lunch and felt totally unhurried. Very nice, discreet staff. I would avoid the other restaurants in the hotel as they are very expensive but I... more

I was able to get a away for an afternoon and check out this amazing hotel. I work for a fashion company and want to use this hotel for future business. The rooms were beautiful and kept very well. The pool and grounds are beautiful, and lunch was really nice. This hotel is in a wonderful location and gets you... more