[1] Long considered one of the leading luxury hotels of the world, its room rates begin at USD $1,400 per night.

The hotel was opened in 1958 by Giuseppe Cipriani, founder of Harry’s Bar in Venice and inventor of the Bellini cocktail.

As well as Giuseppe Cipriani, the partners in the joint company were the three daughters of the 2nd Earl of Iveagh, who provided the financing.

[9][10] In April 2014, the hotel opened Oro restaurant, designed by Adam Tihany, which in December 2015 was awarded a Michelin star.

[13] Bond flies into the Marco Polo Airport and is picked up by the Hotel's launch service.