Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel vs Splendido, A Belmond Hotel
Belmond vs Belmond — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Book Hotel Cipriani when the trip is Venice itself. The hotel sits on Giudecca, a private-launch ride from St Mark's rather than in the San Marco crush, with an Olympic seawater pool and Palazzo Vendramin suites that feel like a separate house. It is a city palace with breathing room, which is the rarest thing in Venice.
Book Splendido when the trip is Liguria: harbour theatre, hillside terraces, and a village that empties at night. The 16th-century monastery sits above Portofino's piazzetta, so you sleep out of the day-tripper crush and walk or boat down when you want the harbour. It is seasonal in a way Cipriani is not. Confirm operating months before you lock flights.
Same Belmond service culture, different geography. Cipriani wins for a culture-heavy Italian city week with a pool you will actually use. Splendido wins for a slower coastal stay where the view is the harbour, not a canal. Side-by-side facts live on this page; destination context is on Venice and Portofino.
Facts
| Metric | Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel | Splendido, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1958 | 1500s / Hotel 1901 |
| Rooms | 79 | 70 |
| Architect | Giuseppe Cipriani / Palazzo Vendramin (15th Century) | Martin Brudnizki (2024) / Historic Benedictine Monastery |
Dining
| Metric | Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel | Splendido, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel | Splendido, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel | Splendido, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel
- The 1958 island sanctuary features 79 rooms and suites on Giudecca in Venice, founded by Giuseppe Cipriani and run by Belmond.
- Includes Oro Restaurant (1 Michelin Star), Cip’s Club over the water, Olympic saltwater pool, and 24-hour private boat shuttle.
- Located on Giudecca Island, a 4-minute private boat ride to St. Mark’s or 30 minutes by water taxi from Venice Marco Polo (VCE).
Splendido, A Belmond Hotel
- The 70-room 16th-century Benedictine monastery overlooks Portofino harbor, Liguria, Belmond.
- Includes heated saltwater infinity pool, Dior Spa in tiered gardens, Ristorante La Terrazza, and private gozzo boat.
- Located on the hillside above Portofino, a 45-minute drive from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA).