Hotel Santa Chiara

Facing the Grand Canal, Hotel Santa Chiara is located in a building that has been part of Venetian history for the last five centuries. Part of the main building (the older section) is what remains of an old monastery, more specifically, a nunnery for the Orsoline sisters. The convent was partially dismantled over the years  to make room for the Rio Novo canal, as well as to give Piazzale Roma square more room for roads. This means the building is actually older than the canal itself, as the latter was dug at the beginning of the 20th century! The completely renovated building is a perfect mix between a 500-year-old monastery and a modern white marble building, with breathtaking views of the Grand Canal.Located in Piazzale Roma (the only driving area in Venice), The location is unbeatable! Santa Chiara iis the only hotel in Venice that is accessible by vehicle (door to door) and with  private parking  (valet parking, on request). The walking distance from here to San Marco is 25-30 minutes. 

Brand new interiors, spacious, with silk on the walls, parquet or Venetian floors and murano chandeliers. Even the furniture reflects this mix:  modern Venetian decor with a lot of charm and attention to every detail. The breakfast room, the bar and the hall overlook the Grand Canal!

The balance between ancient and modern, the attention to detail and the love for art can be seen in the common areas and in the rooms, many of which are big enough for families and have the advantage of having a beautiful view of the water. The view of the Grand Canal, the Constitution and Scalzi Bridges, the Church of San Simeon Piccolo and that of Santa Maria di Nazareth, will make you fall in love with this small Boutique Hotel.

It’s possible to book  dinner at  sister hotel Palazzo Stern. During the good season, dinner is served on the terrace overlooking the Grand Canal, surrounded only by water, the perfect place to enjoy the evening.
You can also dine on the unique and exclusive panoramic terrace at the “Prete Rosso” Restaurant at Locanda Vivaldi ( the other sister hotel managed by the same family). The view from the terrace is magnificent! From the columns of Piazza San Marco to the Dogana, from the island of Giudecca with the nearby islands of San Giorgio to the Lido of Venice.


The Terraces of Locanda Vivaldi and Palazzo Stern are great locations to celebrate weddings, birthdays, gala dinners, toasts or any event type, which can be arranged according to different needs and budgets, along with providing all the services that are necessary to make your event an occasion to remember.