The photos look glamorous but off camera, festivals can be a grind.
That’s certainly true in Venice, where it’s common to encounter packed boats, sweaty lines and crowded screening rooms all in a day’s work every September. But Hotel Cipriani — the luxury oasis opened in 1958 and home over the years to A-listers like Sophia Loren, Cary Grant, George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Lady Gaga — opened doors to a chic relaxation escape just in time for this year’s film fest.
As part of an expansion of its collaboration with Belmond, Hotel Cipriani now hosts Dior Spa, a “haute wellness” destination that launched in June. Designed by architect Peter Marino, who also steered a renovation of the hotel, the space mixes “Venetian aesthetic codes with those of Dior” across five cabins (including one double), a relaxation lounge and a boutique where Dior wares (fragrances, skincare and makeup) are on display and for sale.
A view inside the new Dior Spa at Hotel Cipriani in Venice, Italy.
Courtesy of Dior
