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La Calcina

At a Glance

    Pros

  • rooftop altana
  • panoramic views from some rooms
  • elegant, historic atmosphere

    Cons

  • quite eclectic
  • not for travelers who prefer ultramodern surroundings
  • no elevator

La Calcina Review

The elegant, eclectic La Calcina sits in an enviable position along the sunny Zattere, with front rooms offering heady vistas across the expansive Giudecca Canal. You can reserve the rooftop altana (wooden terrace) for sunbathing or a private retreat, or enjoy an afternoon tea in one of the lounge's quiet corners with flickering candlelight and barely perceptible classical music. A stone staircase leads to the rooms upstairs, which have parquet floors, original art deco furniture, and firm beds; some have truly inspirational views. A penchant for the floral is evidenced in the wall drawings and the live and silk flower arrangements that dot the hallways and common areas. A few rooms have private terraces, and when windows are open in corner rooms, you'll never think to turn on the air-conditioning. Besides full meals at lunch and dinner, the Piscina bar and restaurant offers drinks and snacks all day in the elegant dining room or on the waterside terrace. A variety of apartments is also available. One single room does not have an en suite bath.

    Contact Information

  • Address: Dorsoduro 780, Venice, 30123 | Map It
  • Phone: 041/5206466
  • Website: www.lacalcina.com
  • Vaporetto: Vaporetto: Zattere.
  • Location: Dorsoduro

    Hotel Amenities

  • 27 rooms, 26 with bath; 5 suites.
  • Restaurant, bar.
  • Rooms have: safe, Internet, Wi-Fi.
  • Rate includes breakfast.
  • Credit cards accepted.

Member Reviews

  • StormsEnd, from Vancouver, Canada
    4/8/08

    We (two couples) stayed at La Calcina in October 2007 after disembarking from a cruise. The location is superb. Handy for walking or taking the vaporetto anywhere. The staff were excellent, the rooms clean and bright and the dinner we had there the first night was decicious. Sunset from the roof top terrace was beautiful. Very good value and definitely recommended.

    Ratings details: Room: 4 | Atmosphere: 5 | Service: 5 | Value: 5
  • ctoner, from Cobourg, Ontario, Canada
    2/10/08

    Although it has been a while, my husband and I stayed here for 2 nights on our honeymoon, back in 97. The hotel was lovely then, and according to what I here from other reviews, it still is. The hotel staff were very accomodating, even when the AC stopped working for a few hours during our stay. The room wasn't large, but clean and quiant. The location is terrific. You can catch a watertaxi very close by and when you have luggage, this is important. Over the years, I have learned to pair down (luggage wise) but still a great place and wonderful location. The breakfast was awesome on the waterside patio.

    Ratings details: Room: 4 | Atmosphere: 5 | Service: 4 | Value: 5
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