HOT NEWS FROM HOTEL CIPRIANI, A BELMOND HOTEL, VENICE

With the Venice Film Festival approaching, all eyes are once again on La Serenissima and no place captures the city’s legendary glamour quite like Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice. As the season unfolds, the hotel unveils an array of exciting new highlights that blend heritage and innovation, from the first phase of Peter Marino’s transformative redesign to exclusive Dior experiences, a renewed culinary journey at Michelin-starred Oro and bespoke cultural encounters throughout the city and beyond.

1. HOTEL CIPRIANI, A BELMOND HOTEL, VENICE INTRODUCES A NEW ARRIVAL EXPERIENCE AND THE FIRST REIMAGINED SUITES BY PETER MARINO

Belmond perpetuates the legendary legacy of Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice with renowned architect Peter Marino, a longtime admirer of Venice and Chairman of the Venetian Heritage Foundation. His vision draws on three eras: the grandeur of Old Venice, the vibrant Dolce Vita of the 1950s and ‘60s, and the bold spirit of contemporary art and design. The 2025 season ushers in an elevated reimagining of the arrival experience with a new double-height, light-filled lobby – an inspired  addition to the beloved original wooden reception. This phase also unveils thirteen redesigned rooms, including two Master Suites, Serenissima and Laguna, offering private salons, dining rooms, and panoramic lagoon views, and eleven Suites and Junior Suites with private balconies overlooking the Casanova Gardens. This initial reveal marks a transformative evolution of the hotel’s identity, blending historic relevance with modern comfort and sophistication. As Peter Marino notes, the aim is to “rekindle the magic” of a place that has long welcomed the world’s cultural elite and is an enduring  symbol of Dolce Vita.

2. TWO NEW DIOR DESTINATIONS at HOTEL CIPRIANI:  the DIORIVIERA POP- UP AND IL BACARO DIOR – THE FIRST DIOR BAR IN ITALY

Hotel Cipriani and Dior proudly unveil two new iconic venues for the 2025 season: Il Bacaro Dior and a Dioriviera pop-up. Located on the lagoon with sweeping west-facing views of St. Mark’s basin, Il Bacaro Dior is the first Dior Bar in Italy, offering an unrivalled vantage point to enjoy the city’s famed sunsets. The bar is elegantly dressed in reinterpretations of Dior’s iconic toile de Jouy, sketched on sophisticated bamboo furniture. Guests can indulge in a curated menu of cocktails and cicchetti, typical Venetian finger-food, crafted in collaboration with the Maison. The Dior pop-up at Hotel Cipriani has been adorned with lush tropical garden-inspired décor and works of art that echo the motifs of the toile de Jouy. It showcases the House’s seasonal creations alongside an exceptional collection of hand-made furniture, meticulously woven by the artisans of Bonacina.

3. MICHELIN-STARRED ORO RESTAURANT PRESENTS NEW MENU FOR THE 2025 SEASON

At Oro, Hotel Cipriani’s Michelin-starred restaurant,  Venetian cuisine is reimagined with vibrant creativity led by acclaimed Head Chef Vania Ghedini, under the culinary direction of culinary maestro Chef Massimo Bottura. Born in Ferrara, Ghedini, brings a fresh perspective and innovative culinary vision, shaped by her early beginnings in her grandparents’ bakery, where her passion for Italian cuisine was first ignited. Now at the helm of Oro, she curates a refined dining experience that blends tradition with contemporary flair. Guests are invited to choose between an inspired tasting menu or an à la carte selection. Standout dishes include the “Homage to Carpaccio", a bold reinterpretation of the iconic dish originally created by Giuseppe Cipriani, offering a modern take on a Venetian classic. The “Paris-Venice Lobster" pays tribute to the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express’ menu. Finally, the poetic “Rise and Milk" dessert, infused with Moroccan notes and classic Italian nostalgia, is a heartfelt creation inspired by the recent birth of Chef Vania’s child.

4. EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO VENICE’S LESSER-KNOWN TREASURES WITH HOTEL CIPRIANI’S CULTURAL PROGRAMMING

Hotel Cipriani has a range of complimentary on and off property experiences curated to immerse guests in the magic of Venice. Step aboard Edipo Re, the hotel’s elegant 16m sailing yacht, and glide through the lesser-known corners of the Venice lagoon in style. Guests can opt for a romantic sunset cruise or an early morning sail as the city wakes up. Just moments from the hotel, guests can wander to the Hortus Redemptories, designed by architect Andrea Palladio and recently restored by the Venice Gardens Foundation.  Art lovers will be enchanted by a private visit to the gallery and former home of Countess Gozzi, FORTUNY + CHAHAN and an afternoon at a glassmaking workshop on Murano. Closer to home, the hotel hosts morning and evening garden concerts, wine tastings by expert sommeliers, cooking and bellini cocktail classes, a water-side tennis court, and personal training lessons. The hotel concierge is on hand to further tailor guests’ city adventure.