Kempinski celebrates opening of San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice

Right in time for spring there is a new hotspot arousing itchy feet and aspiration for Italian flair: On 24 March, San Clemente Palace Kempinski celebrates its opening. Set on a private island in the Venetian lagoon, the new Kempinski hotel combines city trip with holiday, romance with culture, history with culinary art and La Serenissima with spacious parks. San Clemente Palace means Venice with a plus.

Right in time for spring there is a new hotspot arousing itchy feet and aspiration for Italian flair: On 24 March, San Clemente Palace Kempinski celebrates its opening.
Set on a private island in the Venetian lagoon, the new Kempinski hotel combines city trip with holiday, romance with culture, history with culinary art and La Serenissima with spacious parks. San Clemente Palace means Venice with a plus.

It is exciting to finally welcome our first guests on San Clemente Island, says Benedikt Jaschke, General Manager of San Clemente Palace Kempinski. We have worked towards this moment and now we can finally host gu ests and we are really curious what our first visitors will say.
San Clemente Palace Kempinski has a lot to offer and we are very much looking forward to our first season in Venice.

There are 190 rooms and suites providing privacy and relaxation surrounded by a lavish park or with views of the impressive skyline of Venice, the lagoon or the Lido. Classic decor, warm colours, the traditional high ceilings and the unequally spacious aisles, meet typical Venetian elements always recalling historic times.
A special highlight: The newly built San Clemente Suite is the gem of San Clemente Palace Kempinski a living room, a sleeping room, two bath rooms and endless possibilities.

Located in the former monastery laundry, this suite brings together historic elements such as the dark wooden ceilings beams with modern equipment and furniture. Several huge, panoramic windows offer the best view of Venice one could possibly get.

Located in the same wing of the building, the suite can be enlarged by the Navigante Suite with 100 square metres the second largest suite five Navigante Junior Suites and the Marco Polo Suite. The result: a private Palazzo a Venezia, fully independent from the happenings at the hotel while providing every service of the luxury resort at the same time.
Even a completely discreet arrival and departure is possible: right in front of the Navigante Wing, there is a private boat dock suitable for yachts with up to 35 metres length.
Three restaurants and three bars serve the culinary delights always following the traditions of the world-famous Italian cuisine. The restaurant Insieme is dedicated to providing a perfect start to the day and a diverse breakfast offer. The gourmet restaurant Acquerello offers modern creations and Italian haute cuisine with a breath-taking view.
La Dolce is set in the park of San Clemente Palace Kempinski and also stands for Mediterranean classics.

The private island boasts various leisure facilities and therefore is the perfect place for relaxation and action alike: there is a tennis court and a golf course, a heated outside pool, a jogging trail and the Kempi kids club.

During the first season, San Clemente Palace Kempinski is opened from 24 March to 8 November. Booking request can be addressed to [email protected].

About San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice
The resort hotel has an impressive heritage and is uniquely situated on San Clemente Island in the Lagoon of Venice. Set among a centuries-old park, antique courtyards and monastery buildings, the hotel provides the perfect setting for total relaxation. All 190 rooms and suites provide a stunning view of Venice, the lagoon, the gardens or the inner courtyards, and recall historic Venetian times. Three restaurants and three bars cater for all culinary desires. Guests can relax and exercise in the various facilities: there is a heated swimming pool in the garden, two tennis courts and a driving range with view of the lagoon as well as a gym and treatment rooms. It is just a ten minute trip by boat from the hotels own pier to St Marks Square. The hotel also offers six convention rooms for up to 450 people, and together with the whole complex and its surrounding grounds, it is the ideal place for weddings and other events, with the historic scenery providing an unforgettable setting.

About Kempinski

Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe's oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski's rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Today the Kempinski Group operates 82 hotels and residences in 34 countries and currently has more than 25 prestigious projects under development around the globe. Each five-star hotel reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage; each one imbues the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands. www.kempinski.com www.ghadiscovery.com

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Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Today the Kempinski Group operates 82 hotels and residences in 35 countries and currently has more than 34 prestigious projects under development around the globe.

Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe"s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski"s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Kempinski now comprises a portfolio of 75 five-star hotels in 31 countries and continues to add new properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.