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 during the years as 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 building is a perfect mix between a 500-year-old monastery and a modern white marble building, with breathtaking views of the Grand Canal, completely renovated.
Located in Piazzale Roma (the only driving point of Venice),The location is unbeatable!!! Santa Chiara it is the only hotel in Venice that is accessible by vehicle (Door to door) and with a private parking place (valet parking, on request). The walking distance from here to San Marco is 25-30 minutes.
Brand new, spacious, with silk on the walls, parquet or Venetian floor and murano chandeliers. Many are big enough for families and many have the view on the Grand Canal! Even the furniture reflects this mix: a 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 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 the dinner at the sister hotel Palazzo Stern. During the good season, dinner is served on the terrace overlooking the Grand Canal, surrounded only by water, perfect place to enjoy the evening.
You can also dine on the unique and exclusive panoramic terrace with the “Prete Rosso” Restaurant at Locanda Vivaldi (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.
Terraces of Locanda Vivaldi and Palazzo Stern are great locations to celebrate weddings, birthdays, gala dinners, toasts or any event type, ccording to different needs and budget, along with providing all the services that are necessary to make your event an occasion to remember.
LOCATION
Overlooking the Grand Canal, in the heart of the Sestiere Santa Croce. Also located in Piazzale Roma, the only point of Venice reachable by car, in front of the train station, near the cruise port and Marco Polo airport
San Marco can be easily reached on foot, by vaporetto which stops a stone’s throw from the hotel or by private water taxi. The Santa Croce area is full of attractions. In front of the Scalzi Church and the Church of San Simeon Piccolo, a 10-minute walk from the hotel there are museums (natural history museum, Jewish ghetto, great school of San Rocco, great school of Carmini, Ca ‘Rezzonico, etc. .), churches (San Pantalon, San Simeone, Basilica dei Frari, church of San Rocco, church of Carmini, church of Angelo Raffaele …), shops, restaurants and bars of all kinds.
Overlooking the Grand Canal
In Piazzale (the only part of Venice reachable by car)
2 minutes walk from Santa Lucia Train Station
20 minutes drive from Marco Polo Venice Airport. Hotel reachable directly by taxi cab.
20 minutes walk from San Marco Square
In the Sestiere Santa Croce (historical center)
TELEPHONE
+ 39 (0)41 520 69 55
ADDRESS
Santa Croce, 548
30135, Venezia
Hotel Santa Chiara ****