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San Clemente Palace Venice
Venice, Italy · Independent · High Luxury
San Clemente Palace Kempinski sits on an island first settled in 1131, when a Venetian merchant funded a church and hospice for pilgrims and soldiers headed to the Holy Land. The site later held a monastery, a military garrison, a mental hospital, and a female asylum before its conversion to a hotel. Reopened by Kempinski in March 2016 after further renovations, it remains one of Venice’s most layered addresses.
- 196 rooms
- Opened 2003
- Neighborhood: Isola di San Clemente
About San Clemente Palace Venice
- San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice opened in 2003 on the private island of San Clemente, occupying a former religious complex reached only by boat.
- The private island of San Clemente has been a crusader hospice, monastery, garrison, and asylum; the palace hotel is reached only by boat.
History
San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice opened under the Kempinski brand in 2003 on the private island of San Clemente in the Venetian lagoon. The property occupies a former religious complex that has long been associated with San Clemente island, giving it a distinctly historic setting rather than a purpose-built resort. Today it is known as a secluded luxury retreat reached by boat, with gardens, lagoon views, and a strong sense of Venetian escape. The official Kempinski site confirms the property identity, while the available reference sources point to its long historical island context and use as a hotel in its current branded form. [Kempinski Hotels](https://www.kempinski.com/en/san-clemente-palace-venice), [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Clemente_Palace_Kempinski_Venice)
The setting
San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice commands all of Isola di San Clemente in the Venetian Lagoon, a storied island first settled in 1131 as a crusader hospice, later home to Camaldolese monks, and for centuries the ceremonial arrival point for distinguished visitors to the Doge of Venice. A private hotel launch reaches the city in minutes, with the Bridge of Sighs eleven minutes and Piazza San Marco thirteen minutes on foot from the landing — while the island's historic church, enclosed gardens, and 360-degree lagoon views toward the San Marco skyline deliver a resort privacy unrivalled in the Venetian archipelago.
Restaurants and bars
- Acquerello Restaurant — Restaurant
- Insieme Restaurant — Restaurant
- San Clemente Palace Bar — Bar
Amenities
- Private island location with boat access
- Spa with treatment rooms
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Tennis courts
- Gardens and walking paths
- Lagoon views and terraces
- Family-friendly activities
- Meeting and event spaces
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- Historic Hotels Worldwide member
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