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AFTER MORE THAN Timeless charme, impeccable service, relaxed atmo- hottest spots in Venice, Giuseppe Cipriani, the founder
TWENTY YEARS sphere, superb food. Belmond Hotel Cipriani is the place of the exclusive Harry’s Bar restaurant, made his dream
OF RUNNING ONE to be in Venice, a place like nowhere else. A destination come true building a hotel that would be within easy
OF THE HOTTEST within a destination, an elegant oasis of serenity and reach of St Mark’s Square and yet far enough away from
SPOTS IN VENICE, style in Giudecca Island, on the edge of Venice’s pictu- the crowds to ensure peace and privacy. During their
GIUSEPPE CIPRIANI, resque lagoon, only five minutes from St Mark’s Square. stay, guests can slip into one of the finest swimming po-
THE FOUNDER OF
THE EXCLUSIVE In time it’s always beenm the Venetian favourite seclu- ols in Europe and the only Olympic-sized pool in central
HARRY’S BAR ded retreat of movie and rock stars, presidents, prime Venice and be pampered by a range of indulgent spa
RESTAURANT, MADE ministers and royalty. It has also a special place in Bel- treatments in the Casanova Beauty and Wellness Centre.
HIS DREAM COME mond history, as the first hotel in its global portfolio of Unforgettable is the gourmet experience in the elegant
TRUE. iconic properties, trains and river cruises. Besides, as part 40-seat Oro Restaurant, decored by Adam D Tihany,
of Belmond’s signature Venice Simplon-Orient Express surmounted by a domed gold leaf ceiling with a stun-
journey from London to Venice, it allows train lovers to ning handmade Murano glass chandelier. Headed by
combine the romance of Venice with the romance of Executive Chef Davide Bisetto, received its first Michelin
rail. After more than twenty years of running one of the star within two years of opening. The menu reinterprets

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