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Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice vs Foresteria Valdese Venezia

Both Foresteria Valdese Venezia and Belmond Hotel Cipriani are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Belmond Hotel Cipriani is the choice of most reviewers compared to Foresteria Valdese Venezia. Belmond Hotel Cipriani comes in at 88 with approval from 13 sources such as DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Gayot.

Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice
Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice
9 / 10
Giudecca 10, 30133 Venice
From $922 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Long regarded as Venice's top hotel, the Cipriani is a gorgeously elegant inn set into a string of Renaissance-era buildings on 1.2 hectares (3 acres) at the tip of Giudecca." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Cloistered among sweeping, verdant grounds on the island of Giudecca, across the Grand Canal from Piazza San Marco, the Cipriani is a luxurious world unto itself."
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But be sure to book far in advance: These mini-palazzi are popular with visiting sheiks and their security staff.
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"The most glamorous of Venetian hotels."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Giuseppe Cipriani’s legendary 1950’s getaway—silk lampshades and all-marble bathrooms—flanked by two 15th-century palazzos." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Set in luxurious gardens occupying the eastern tip of one of the the Lagoon Islands, the Cipriani has been one of the world’s great hotels since it opened in 1963."
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Foresteria Valdese Venezia
Foresteria Valdese Venezia
7 / 10
Sestiere Castello, 5170 Venezia VE Italy
From $52 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Conferences
  • Breakfast included
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Those lucky enough to get a room at this weathered, though elegant, 16th-century palazzo will find simple accommodations in a charming foresteria." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Run by the Waldensian and Methodist community, it offers dormitory accommodation as well as cosy private guest rooms, several of which are en suite."
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Remember to book well ahead to get a room in the welcoming Foresteria Valdese.
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Run by Waldensians, this hostel is installed in a wonderful palazzo at the end of Calle Lunga S. Maria Formosa."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Pleasant rooms, some with frescoes or canal views."
Let's Go Let's Go
"One of few places in Venice offering dorms, Foresteria is run by a Protestant church and is an oasis of value." Full review
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