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Located just a short walk from the centre of Venice, the Pensione La Calcina has wonderful lagoon views from its Zattere waterfront location. It is conveniently close to all the main sights including the Pizza San Marco, the Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. It is just a stone’s throw from some of Venice’s wonderful art collections including the Galleria dell’Accademia and the Peggy Guggenheim collection. Magnificent palazzi and historic churches filled with treasures are packed into Venice’s historic district, just a short stroll or vaporetto ride from the Pensione La Calcina.
For those on a tight budget, this delightful pensione is one of the best value luxury hotels in Venice. The 29 rooms of this boutique hotel have accommodated many famous residents and guests, including John Ruskin in 1877 and Apostolo Zeno, the imperial poet laureate in the 18th century.
Overlooking the promenade and busy waterfront, this restored luxury hotel is filled with furniture, antiques and artwork which can be enjoyed while listening to the classical music which softly fills the foyer. Although small in size, this boutique hotel is committed to good service and has an excellent café and restaurant.
Guest rooms are individually decorated and furnished to a high standard and each enjoys its own unique character. All the rooms are fitted with air conditioning and central heating for the cooler winter months. The polished wooden flooring gives a clean, warm look to the simple antique furnishings which were salvaged from the old inn. With modern bathrooms, TV, WiFi internet access and a minibar, the rooms are more than adequately appointed.
An excellent breakfast is prepared including fruit, bakery items and homemade jams and is served in the breakfast room, on the terrace overlooking the Giudecca Canal, or on room service, whatever guests prefer. Throughout the day this luxury hotel serves snacks, ice creams, teas and alcoholic drinks to visitors on the waterfront terrace. The hotel also has an excellent restaurant, La Piscine, with a mouth-watering menu prepared by chef Piccardo Memo, and a commendable wine list selection.
This delightful luxury hotel in Venice’s waterfront Zattere district is highly recommended by former guests. Well located and competitively priced, this is an excellent hotel for those wanting to explore this delightful old city from a central base.
