San Clemente Palace, Venice - Managed By Mandarin Oriental, Venice

San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice - Historic Private Island Resort with 12th-Century Church, Multiple Restaurants, and Complimentary Water Shuttle

Located on the private Island of San Clemente, this five-pearl Venice hotel occupies a 900-year-old restored monastery complex spanning 17 acres of gardens and courtyards. San Clemente Palace Kempinski operates a complimentary boat service running every 30 minutes to Piazza San Marco, just 10 minutes away. The property features 196 rooms equipped with LCD flat-screen TVs, Italian marble bathrooms, and laptop-friendly workspaces. Three distinct dining venues include Ca' dei Frati overlooking the lagoon, Le Maschere serving traditional Venetian cuisine, and La Dolce offering poolside wood-fired pizzas. The Kempinski's grounds house a spa, state-of-the-art gym, tennis courts, golf range, and a pool with private cabanas. The Al Bacaro open-air bar serves traditional Venetian snacks, while Buddha-Bar Beach combines neo-Asian and Mediterranean flavors. A dedicated kids' club caters to families, and the Ladies in Red concierge team assists with guest requests.

Pros

Private 17-acre island setting provides a tranquil escape from Venice's crowds

Historic 12th-century church and monastery buildings on-site

Views of Venice's skyline and lagoon from multiple vantage points

Extensive outdoor spaces including gardens, courtyards, and terraces

Cons

Dependent on boat schedule for accessing main Venice attractions

Location requires additional travel time for exploring the city