Elegant 4-star hotel overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice, unique in the historic centre for featuring private parking and convenient access to Piazzale Roma.
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Hotel Santa Chiara is a refined 4-star hotel in Venice, located directly on the Grand Canal in the Santa Croce district, just 200 metres from Santa Lucia railway station and a short walk from the Piazzale Roma terminal.
Set in an exceptional location, it represents an absolute rarity for the lagoon city thanks to the availability of on-site private paid parking. Accommodations combine classic Venetian style with modern finishes, offering soundproofed rooms, air conditioning, free WiFi, and charming views of the Grand Canal, the Papadopoli Gardens, or the Rio Nuovo.
Guests can enjoy a rich breakfast every morning with options for all dietary requirements and relax at the hotel bar sipping a drink with canal views. Facilities include a 24-hour reception, lift, restaurant, and pet-friendly accommodation.
Accommodations at Hotel Santa Chiara offer a wide range of options suitable for romantic stays, business trips, or family holidays in Venice. Rooms range from welcoming single rooms designed for solo travellers to generous suites with panoramic views overlooking the Grand Canal, the Papadopoli Gardens, or the characteristic Rio Nuovo.
All units are decorated in keeping with classic Venetian tradition, enhanced by contemporary amenities. Guaranteed room features include individually adjustable air conditioning, soundproofing, high-speed free WiFi, minibar, flat-screen satellite TV, and a private bathroom complete with complimentary toiletries, with shower or chromotherapy bathtub in higher categories.
Bright 20 m² room featuring a pleasant view of the city. It offers individually adjustable air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, minibar, soundproofing, and a private bathroom with shower or chromotherapy bathtub.
Spacious 25 m² accommodation overlooking the waters of the Grand Canal. It offers air conditioning, minibar, soundproofing, WiFi connection, and a private bathroom with bath or chromotherapy shower.
Intimate and well-organised 14 m² room, designed for solo travellers. It guarantees complete peace thanks to soundproofing and comes equipped with air conditioning, minibar, flat-screen TV, and WiFi connection.
20 m² accommodation designed for three people, featuring soundproof walls and views over the city. It is equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, and a private bathroom.
Spacious 30 m² suite featuring an elegant separate seating area. It offers air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, minibar, soundproofing, and a private bathroom with a bathtub.
Located in the main building with views of Rio Nuovo and the Papadopoli Gardens, this 25 m² room combines Venetian furnishings and modern details, featuring wooden floors and a private bathroom.
Generous 45 m² suite located on the fourth floor, featuring views of Rio Nuovo and the Papadopoli Gardens, two private bathrooms, and refined Venetian-style furnishings. Note: lift reaches up to the third floor.
Elegant 35 m² suite with views of the Grand Canal, featuring exposed wooden beam ceilings and wooden floors. Includes air conditioning and a private bathroom with a bathtub.
Hotel Santa Chiara stands out in Venice for its range of services designed to ensure comfort during your stay. The property’s key feature is its private paid parking directly on site, an extraordinary convenience in Venice’s historic centre. Guests can enjoy a panoramic bar overlooking the Grand Canal for aperitifs and cocktails, an in-house restaurant, and a pleasant terrace area surrounded by greenery.
Hospitality is supported by a 24-hour reception with multilingual staff, concierge service for booking excursions and guided city tours, luggage storage, and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel is accessible to guests with disabilities and welcomes pets.
Hotel Santa Chiara stands in the Santa Croce district of Venice, directly overlooking the waters of the Grand Canal and adjacent to the green setting of the Papadopoli Gardens. The hotel’s location is unique in the lagoon city: situated at the main entry point to the historic centre, the hotel is in the urban area accessible by car via the Liberty Bridge (Ponte della Libertà) and the Piazzale Roma terminal. This feature allows visitors to avoid walking with heavy luggage across bridges, steps, and narrow Venetian alleys.
Connections to public and private transport hubs are direct. Venice Santa Lucia Railway Station is 300 metres away on foot, while public bus stops and direct shuttles to Venice Marco Polo Airport (5.5 km away) are located a few steps from the entrance. Just 35 metres from the hotel stands the Constitution Bridge, designed by architect Santiago Calatrava. From nearby Vaporetto water bus stops, guests can travel along the Grand Canal or arrange excursions to the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello.
Strolling in the immediate surroundings leads quickly to major art and architectural sites. The Scuola Grande di San Rocco and the Basilica dei Frari are 450 metres away, while the historic Jewish Ghetto is about 1 km away. Heading towards the San Polo district, a 1.3 km walk leads to the Rialto Bridge and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, continuing to St. Mark’s Square and the Doge’s Palace, located approximately 1.5 km from the property.
Hotel Santa Chiara receives excellent reviews, led by a high score for its location (9.5). Guests particularly appreciate the staff’s friendliness (9.3), cleanliness (9.3), and room comfort (9.3), highlighting the property as a practical and appealing choice for staying in Venice.
Yes, Hotel Santa Chiara is the only hotel in Venice’s historic centre to feature its own private paid parking, available upon request.
Hotel Santa Chiara is approximately 300 metres from Venice Santa Lucia Railway Station, reachable on foot in a few minutes by crossing the Constitution Bridge.
Yes, Hotel Santa Chiara welcomes pets upon request, with possible additional charges.
Hotel Santa Chiara offers continental, Italian, American, vegetarian, and gluten-free breakfast options, depending on the selected room rate.
At Hotel Santa Chiara, check-in is available from 14:00, and check-out must be completed by 12:00.
Yes, Hotel Santa Chiara features a lift, wheelchair-accessible rooms, and bathrooms equipped with grab rails and a raised toilet seat.
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