Langham Hospitality Group announced a new hotel, The Langham, Venice, to open in 2023. This will be the group’s first property in Italy. The 138-room hotel will be situated on the island of Murano, known for glass making, and housed in the former Casino Mocenigo, with frescoes dedicated to music, poetry and love. A courtyard, a highlight of the design, will showcase an outdoor swimming pool and manicured garden.

Two restaurants will serve a variety of cuisine, while a cooking school will teach guests the art of Italian cuisine. Alfresco bars, including a rooftop one, will also be available. Langham’s signature Chuan Spa will provide wellness therapies and treatments based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. A fitness center, elegant ballroom and multifunction rooms round out the offerings.

“Venice remains one of the world’s leading leisure destinations and we are delighted to have found such an exceptional site on which to develop our first hotel in Italy,” said Stefan Leser, chief executive officer, Langham Hospitality Group. “The Langham, Venice will provide an exclusive leisure experience that blends the finest elements of the local Venetian culture and heritage with personalized intuitive service that are the hallmarks of The Langham luxury experience.”