Sant'Elena - Best Western
Calle Buccari 10, Sant'Elena, Venice, Italy, 30132
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Expert review of Sant'Elena - Best Western
Quiet and chic, this hotel is ideal for Film Festival-goers, Biennale art fans... and families.
At peak times, finding somewhere reasonably-priced to lay your head in Venice can be difficult: the Sant’Elena, with its 76 rooms, is a good place to try; even at highest-season moments, this hotel’s prices compare favourably with those of other four-stars. For visitors to the nearby Biennale, or to the Film Festival – one vaporetto stop away on the Lido – it’s ideal.
Location:
In a former convent, and with a pretty garden in what used to be the cloister, the Sant’Elena is in the district of the same name: a brisk half-hour walk from St Mark’s, it’s not central by any means, but I love its residential charm. It’s tranquil, leafy and great if you’re travelling with children who’ll appreciate the lagoon-side park at the end of the street.
Bedrooms:
The 76 rooms and suites are spacious, modern, and black and white without being too coldly minimalist. The Sant’Elena is one of Venice’s few hotels with excellent disabled access.
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Public areas:
The elegant minimalist approach begins the moment you enter the door; the spiral central staircase is quite an eye-catcher. The garden in what used to be the convent’s cloister is a great place to escape the crowds and relax.
Eating and drinking:
The breakfast buffet is very well stocked with pastries, fruit, cheeses and meats. The hotel’s Valentine’s Restaurant & Bar, with its view over the garden, serves Venetian staples, including much seafood, done competently.
Service:
Professional.
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Who stays there:
With its well equipped, 50-person conference room, the Sant’Elena is a popular spot for business meetings. But parents and children love the garden and quiet neighbourhood, and anyone looking to visit the Biennale or the Film Festival on a budget will appreciate the Sant’Elena’s excellent prices.
Pros:
Efficient service
Good-sized bedrooms with contemporary décor
Quiet residential neighbourhood
Cons:
A good way from the centre
The 1930s building is a far cry from a classic Venetian palazzo
More information on Sant'Elena - Best Western:
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- Type:
- Hotel
- Address:
- Calle Buccari 10, Sant'Elena, Venice, Italy, 30132
- Amenities:
- Business Centre, High-Speed Internet, Pets Allowed, Restaurant, Room Service
- Neighbourhood:
- Sant'Elena
