Hotel Villa Cipriani
Old-money Italian countryside. Antique furniture, parquet floors, bathrooms tiled in hand-painted Vietri sul Mare ceramics, and a garden that has been drawing celebrity guests since the dolce vita era. The atmosphere is quiet, unhurried, and resolutely analog.
Book the Grand Terrace Junior Suites if views matter most — the terrace looks directly over the valley and pool
Why It Matters
One of the few hotels in the Veneto where the garden is genuinely as talked-about as the rooms. The infinity pool won Best Italian Pool at the 2014 Italian Pool Award. The American Bar was designed by Giuseppe Cipriani himself in the 1960s and still serves proper Bellinis. And the guest book reads like a mid-century film festival: Orson Welles, Peter O'Toole, Marcello Mastroianni, Vittorio De Sica. It is a Preferred Hotels & Resorts member and listed on Historic Hotels of Europe.
Hotel Villa Cipriani sits just inside the medieval walls of Asolo — a small hilltop town in the Veneto that the Venetian upper class have used as their escape hatch for centuries. The hotel itself dates to the 16th century and was once home to English poet Robert Browning; it was transformed into a hotel in 1962 by Rupert Guinness and Giuseppe Cipriani (the same Cipriani who founded Harry's Bar in Venice). The result is a 28-room property that feels less like a hotel and more like staying at a well-appointed country estate whose owners happen to have impeccable taste.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Classic
The entry-level rooms, located in the main Villa building with views of the village streetscape and the inner courtyard. Each one is unique in colour and fabric. Small by modern luxury standards — honestly quite compact — but the character more than compensates. Shower-only bathrooms with Vietri tiles.
King · 20 sqm
Classic (Single Use)
Same as Classic but configured for single occupancy. Village and courtyard views, unique colour and fabric scheme. Shower-only bathroom with Vietri tiles. Good value for solo travellers at a 5-star property.
King · 20 sqm
Deluxe
Cosy rooms in the Villa and Casa Giardino, each with a distinct personality in terms of colour, fabric, and decoration. No sitting area, but thoughtfully furnished. Bathrooms with Vietri tile work.
King · 24 sqm
Deluxe Star
Romantic rooms with a sitting area, distributed across both the Villa and Casa Giardino. Each one different from the other in colour palette — soft pastels to brighter tones. Bathrooms decorated with Vietri tiles. The larger of the two Deluxe categories.
King · 30 sqm
Grand Terrace Junior Suite
The choice for guests who want a private outdoor space. A large flowered terrace overlooks the valley, Monte Grappa, and the pool — ideal for breakfast or a private dinner. Furnished with antique period pieces and a sitting area inside. Bathroom with bathtub and shower, Vietri tiles.
King · 40 sqm
Junior Suite
Generous rooms spread across both the Villa and Casa Giardino. Parquet floors, a sitting area, and views of the valley and nearby mountains. Bathrooms with tub and shower and Vietri tile work throughout. Each one is slightly different in layout and colour palette.
King · 38 sqm
Premier Junior Suite
On the piano nobile (main floor) of the Villa, these suites look out over Monte Grappa or the garden, with views down the valley. Period furniture, a living area, and bathrooms with both tub and shower and the signature Vietri tiles. Quieter and more classically proportioned than the terrace rooms.
King · 40 sqmSuite Duse
The top-floor flagship of Casa Giardino, reached via an internal staircase. Hand-painted Venetian red walls by a local artist reference the home of actress Eleonora Duse, visible from the suite's small studio. Sitting area in the main room plus the separate studio; large windows with sweeping valley views. Bathroom with both tub and shower, fully tiled in Vietri sul Mare ceramics.
King · 50 sqmSuperior
Compact rooms in Casa Giardino, away from the street-facing rooms of the Villa proper. Furnished with locally crafted pieces and decorated with care. Bathrooms with either tub or shower (varies per room), Vietri tiles. A good mid-range pick for couples who plan to spend most of their time outside the room.
King · 22 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Hotel-arranged visit to a family winery within the Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG production area, about 20 km from the hotel. Includes a tour of the cellar and laboratory, family history, and a tasting of your choice. Booking required; 40% cancellation penalty if cancelled after noon the day before.
Hotel-arranged visit to a local artisan distillery about 20 km from Villa Cipriani. Includes a tour of the stills and production process, followed by a tasting of your choice. Booking required.
An exclusive nighttime guided visit to the Gypsotheca and birthplace of sculptor Antonio Canova in Possagno, about 15 minutes from the hotel. Conducted by lantern light, in the tradition of 18th-19th-century museum tours. One of the more atmospheric evening activities available in the Veneto. Book through the hotel.
The hotel serves as a base for cycling in the Asolo hills, Pedemontana, and Monte Grappa area. Numerous mapped routes in the province of Treviso including the GiraSile, Montello cycling ring, and the Piave ring. Bicycle rental available on request. Each June, Asolo hosts the Granfondo Segafredo — a 105 km race known locally as the 'small Flanders of the Veneto'.
The Province of Treviso offers routes through vineyards, along the Piave River, and up Monte Grappa. The hotel can suggest and arrange guided or self-guided itineraries.
The nearest course is Asolo Golf Club in Cavaso del Tomba (27 holes, 12 km from the hotel). Over a dozen courses are within driving distance across the Veneto, ranging from 9 to 27 holes. The hotel can arrange transport and tee times.
A 2-hour calligraphy workshop held in the villa setting, covering basic strokes, letterforms, and personal style. Includes a tea and pastry break. Available as private or group sessions. Book through the hotel.
The outdoor heated infinity pool with a large Jacuzzi area, designed by architect Maurizio Trevisan and awarded Best Italian Pool at the 2014 Italian Pool Award. Surrounded by the villa's lush park with olive and cypress trees. Equipped with sunbeds. Seasonal (summer), open daily 10:00–18:00.
Yoga classes offered at the gym/fitness area. Details on frequency and instructors available on request from the hotel.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Well-equipped business centre and meeting rooms available for corporate guests, private events, and teambuilding.
WiFi available throughout the property. Note: some past guests have reported connectivity issues in certain areas.
Cardio machines (treadmills, exercise bikes), weight training equipment. Yoga classes available. Complimentary towel and water included.
The famous centuries-old park surrounding the villa. Tulips in April, fragrant roses in May, olea fragrans later in the season, and an imposing persimmon tree in winter. A genuine draw in its own right.
Gift vouchers available for stays and experiences.
Pets allowed. Charges may apply.
Award-winning outdoor heated infinity pool (Best Italian Pool 2014) with a large whirlpool area. Surrounded by olive and cypress trees. Open seasonally (summer), 10:00–18:00 daily. Sunbeds provided.
Sauna, Turkish bath (hammam), multi-sensory shower, treatment rooms. Open 10:00–19:00 daily.
Available on request through the hotel concierge.
Transfers from Treviso (TSF) and Venice Marco Polo (VCE) airports available for a surcharge. Must be arranged in advance.
On-site parking available at €25 per day. No prior reservation required.
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