Hotel Cipriani's Peter Marino Renovation Balances Heritage and Modernity
Since 1956, Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, has been a landmark in Venice and is currently being renovated by architect Peter Marino. This year, the hotel unveiled a new Dior Spa and a revamped Michelin-starred restaurant, Oro. Marino's design harmonizes the artisanal traditions of Venice with the glamour of the 1950s and '60s, incorporating contemporary art. His enhancements include a bright lobby, a fountain garden, and thirteen updated suites that showcase traditional terrazzo flooring alongside modern sculptures. Founded by Giuseppe Cipriani, the creator of the Bellini, the hotel expanded into Palazzo Vendramin and became part of Belmond under LVMH in 2018. It features diverse accommodations, dining by Chefs Vania Ghedini and Roberto Gatto, an Olympic-sized seawater pool, and Casanova Gardens, preserving the charm of Venice away from the crowds.
Key facts
- Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, is undergoing a multi-phase renovation by architect Peter Marino.
- The renovation has delivered a Dior Spa and a reimagined Oro restaurant this year.
- Marino balances Venice's handcrafted heritage, 1950s-60s glamour, and contemporary art and design.
- The hotel was built in 1956 and founded by Giuseppe Cipriani, who invented the Bellini at Harry's Bar.
- The hotel expanded into the 15th-century Palazzo Vendramin and joined Belmond under LVMH in 2018.
- Thirteen suites have been redesigned, including the Serenissima and Laguna Suites.
- The hotel has the only Olympic-sized, seawater-heated pool in central Venice.
- The Casanova Gardens host a rabbit, three ducks, and some chickens.
- Oro's chef Vania Ghedini infuses local ingredients with Maghrebi notes.
- Cip's Club chef Roberto Gatto keeps dishes hyper-local and unfussy.
Entities
Artists
- Peter Marino
- Giuseppe Cipriani
- Vania Ghedini
- Roberto Gatto
- Paul McCartney
- Princess Diana
Institutions
- Belmond
- LVMH
- Dior
- Venetian Heritage Foundation
- Harry's Bar
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection
- Wallpaper*
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Giudecca
- Piazza San Marco
- Doge's Palace
- Bridge of Sighs
- Grand Canal
- Rialto market
- Sant'Erasmo