This glamorous hotel combines modern luxury with classic Milanese design. While all rooms complement the renowned style of the city with elegant Italian furniture and fine fabrics, the property is perhaps most well-known for its 5381-square-foot presidential suite that houses three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a wraparound balcony, and a personal Pompeii-style spa with a private pool, a sauna, and a Turkish bath. These over-the-top offerings have attracted an elite roster of guests, reportedly including Madonna.
BelmondHotelCipriani, Venice
An elaborate ceiling design at the Belmond Hotel Cipriani.
The interior of this enchanting hideaway manages to compete with its stunning surrounding views. Adorned with antiques, original art, and local artifacts, this 96-room hotel exudes vintage glamour at every turn. Guests, who have included Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, and Meryl Streep, are treated to equally luxurious outdoor areas as well. The resort offers a red clay tennis court and the only Olympic-size pool in the city, as well as the breathtaking Casanova gardens, named for famed author Giacomo Casanova, who is said to have charmed his lovers in the spot.
Aman Canal GrandeHotel, Venice
The Alcova Tiepolo suite at the Aman Canal GrandeHotelin Venice.
George Clooney once told People that Venice is “the most romantic city in the world,” so after he met now wife Amal Clooney in Italy, it was only natural that the famous couple chose the floating city for their 2014 nuptials. This hotel affirms the actor’s statement by highlighting Venice’s classic romantic vibe with frescoed interiors, silk wall coverings, and chandeliers, as well as views of the Grand Canal and the property’s private garden. It's set in one of Venice’s eight palazzos on the Grand Canal, and many of the rooms also feature wood paneling and works by several of Italy’s notable artists.
