Palazzo Dreams

A city of gilded palazzos, gliding gondolas and golden-hour light, Venice is a celebration of drama, beauty and la dolce vita

- BECKY DONALDSON

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Tucked away on the tip of Giudecca Island, Hotel Cipriani is the kind of Venetian hideaway that feels like stepping on to a film set. With sweeping 270-degree views stretching from the Doge’s Palace to the church of San Giorgio and the islands beyond, it’s hard to find anywhere more cinematic.

The hotel’s newly unveiled Serenissima and Laguna Signature Suites, reimagined by the architect Peter Marino, blend 18th-century grandeur with bold, modern flourishes.