History
• 1500s: Construction of Palazzo Vendramin located adjacent to the hotel for Vendramin Calergi.
• 1844: Acquisition of the Palazzo Vendramin Calergi by Duchess de Berry Renovation by Giovanni Battista Meduna.
• 1936: Opening of the Harris Bar by Giuseppe Cirpiani.
• 1958: Construction by Giuseppe Cipriani, founder of Harris Bar.
• 1963: Opening of the Hotel.
• 1976: Acquisition by Sea Containers a company presided by Mr. James B. Sherwood.
• 1977: Dr. Natale Rusconi is appointed General Manager.
• 2013 June 23: Diner in the Sky event at the Cipriani.
Article by « Grand Hotels of the World & VB.com », written from « Cremerie de Paris ».