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Serenissimo
Scott Haas
07/01/2004
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The hotel’s premiere suite is the Palladio, which offers a 180-degree
view of the Venetian lagoon through floor-to-ceiling windows. It is fitted with
Murano glass lampshades and mirrors, original Venetian paintings and marble
floors. A dining area allows guests to host small dinner parties. With the push
of a button, guests can summon a projection screen, which descends from the
ceiling to transform the living room into a private cinema. Its three bathrooms
are crafted from Carrara and Verona marble. The suite also has a private garden,
wooden terrace and outdoor heated Jacuzzi.
Cipriani offers several dining
options. The Cipriani Restaurant is a formal confection of arches and white
linen in which men are required to wear jacket and tie and children are welcomed
only between 7:30 and 8:30 pm. Chef Renato Piccolotto, a Verona native, who
specializes in Venetian cuisine using local mollusks and fish, oversees the
kitchen. The concierge will arrange for guests to accompany Piccolotto to the
Rialto market early in the day as he shops for fresh fish and produce to prepare
the day’s meals. Every October, Piccolotto runs an exclusive cooking school for
guests.
The Terrace Restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner, is a romantic
spot overlooking the lagoon. Finally, on the ground floor of the Palazzetto, is
Cip’s Club, a casual restaurant with views across the lagoon to Piazza San
Marco. In addition to grilled dishes and pizza, Cip’s features a dolci bar for
ice cream and pastries. The rather informal Poolside Restaurant is open for
lunch.
The amenities at Cipriani are extensive. In addition to its private
boats and butlers, the property includes a health club, steam bath, sauna,
boutique and hair salon. A variety of massage treatments can be arranged. It is
home to Venice’s only tennis court and Olympic-size swimming pool. The
property’s private marina can accommodate boats up to 70 feet, an attractive
amenity for guests who arrive on personal yachts.
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