There is great expectation in Laguna for the beginning of International Film Festival, which for 11 days will transform Venice into the world capital of cinema. And as they begin to arrive vip and Hollywood stars, we thought to accompany you on an unusual tour through the most prestigious hotels in the city, luxury icons and timeless elegance, which were also set of cinematographic masterpieces of great directors such as Sergio Leone and Woody Allen.
Excelsior – There was once in America
The first exhibition in 1932 was held on the terrace of the Excelsior, but the success of the event was decided in the following years to build a dedicated place and thus the Palazzo del Cinema was built. Located in Venice Lido, the Excelsior has been chosen for years by important stars during their stay in Venice Like George Clooney and Denzel Washington. The charm and solemnity of the hotel struck Sergio Leone, who turned into the Sala degli Stucchi the scene of the dinner between Noodles (Robert de Niro) and Deborah (Elizabeth McGovern) of C’era once in America. Moorish architecture, crystal chandeliers and fine fabrics, it is no coincidence that the great Roman director decided to immortalize the Excelsior in his masterpiece.
Cyprians – 007 Casino Royale
The exciting final scenes of Casino Royale, those in which the beautiful Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) lost their lives were shot between the calluses and the canals of Venice. Hotel Cipriani, set of scenes from the film, is the symbol of the lagoon city. Elegance, luxury and unmistakable style: every detail of Cipriani is treated in detail to give guests unique and unforgettable moments. A plaque in Cip’s Bar del Cipriani remembers that this was the Bond’s Bar: ordering a razed vodka martini, but not mixed is a must.
Danieli – The Tourist
In Venice they still remember when Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie were filming the city during the filming of The Tourist. Several scenes were filmed at Palazzo Pisani Moretta, which for the occasion was transformed into the Hotel Danieli; some footage was made in the lobby of the hotel. A few minutes from Piazza San Marco, the hotel consists of three historic buildings connected by covered bridges. Enjoy a drink on the panoramic terrace with a privileged view of the lagoon.
Gritti Palace – Everyone says I love you
The Hemingway 116 suite is the one where Woody Allen and Natasha Lyonne stay during the Venetian scenes of All say I love you. The hotel is quoted directly by the American director when in a scene of the film collides with a young and charming Julia Roberts and being lost asks where the Gritti Palace is located. The Gritti is located in a 16th century building, decorated with marbles, chandeliers made by hand and Murano glass. Details that did not leave indifferent Woody Allen.
The Westin Europe and Queen – The Talent of Mr Ripley
Some scenes from Anthony Minghella's lucky film were filmed in Venice; the Caffè Florian and Piazza San Marco among all were immortalized by the late British director in the film that also sees Fiorello. The meeting between Tom (Matt Damon) and Dickie (Jude Law) takes place in Westin's 453 suite, a room with a spectacular view of the lagoon. Directly overlooking the Grand CanalThe Westin offers its guests a quality treatment, respecting the Venetian hotel tradition.
