Hotel La Calcina - Does it feel out of the way?
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2003
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Hotel La Calcina - Does it feel out of the way?
Greetings fellow fodorites! I have been trying to figure out which hotel to choose for my 4-night stay in Venice. I have been to Venice 3 times before staying in various areas (Hotel Galleria, Hotel Leon Bianco, and Hotel Caneva). Hotel La Calcina has rooms facing the cana, which seems very nice, but I'm wondering if I should choose a hotel closer to the Rialto bridge/area.
I would love to hear your comments about staying in Dorsoduro.
Thanks!
Monica
I would love to hear your comments about staying in Dorsoduro.
Thanks!
Monica
#3
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 10,154
It's not THAT out of the way, since it's around the corner from a major calle to the Academia bridge. Personally I love the location--just far enough away from all the hub-bub, but close to the Grand Canal bridge and the vaporetto stop.
#5
Join Date: Apr 2004
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It is very close, but somehow felt a little out of the way to me. I prefer Dorsoduro closer to Campo Santa Margerita.
Still, I don't care for the Rialto area--too bustling for me, so if it's a choice between La Calcina or something closer to Rialto, I'd go with Calcina. It's a nice hotel. It wasn't during the day that I felt La Calcina was too quiet; it was at night. I should mention this was winter, although during Carnivale, so walking very far to a restaurant meant we had to brave the cold.
Campo Santa Margerita and closer to there had more of a buzz and a youthful feeling. But perhaps this isn't what you prefer. And don't get me wrong; I'd definitely stay at Calcina again. Very short walk to San Marco. I just haven't yet found the perfect Venice hotel and hotel location for me.
Still, I don't care for the Rialto area--too bustling for me, so if it's a choice between La Calcina or something closer to Rialto, I'd go with Calcina. It's a nice hotel. It wasn't during the day that I felt La Calcina was too quiet; it was at night. I should mention this was winter, although during Carnivale, so walking very far to a restaurant meant we had to brave the cold.
Campo Santa Margerita and closer to there had more of a buzz and a youthful feeling. But perhaps this isn't what you prefer. And don't get me wrong; I'd definitely stay at Calcina again. Very short walk to San Marco. I just haven't yet found the perfect Venice hotel and hotel location for me.
#6
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Join Date: Jan 2003
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Thanks for the comments!! It certainly helps me. The hotel quoted me a price for dates that have since changed. I'm waiting for their reply and if they have a room for me for my dates of stay I think I'll book with them. I do like the Rialto area, but love the idea of a more quiet location and a more authentic feel to Venice.
Thanks! I hope they have a room for me!
Monica
Thanks! I hope they have a room for me!
Monica
#7
Join Date: Jan 2003
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I adore La Calcina and have stayed there twice. If it felt "out of the way" at all... it was in a GOOD way!
It is very easy to get to from the train station by vaporetto. The hotel is simply outstanding, in my opinion. Great rooms, wonderful breakfast included. A little gem of peaceful, cool, quiet, what a relief after a day in the sometimes hectic feel of Venice. Especially if you can get a room with a view of the Guidecca, I'd take it in a heartbeat.
I wouldn't mind staying a little closer to San Marco possibly but I definitely do NOT care for the area around the Rialto bridge. Too crowded!
It is very easy to get to from the train station by vaporetto. The hotel is simply outstanding, in my opinion. Great rooms, wonderful breakfast included. A little gem of peaceful, cool, quiet, what a relief after a day in the sometimes hectic feel of Venice. Especially if you can get a room with a view of the Guidecca, I'd take it in a heartbeat.
I wouldn't mind staying a little closer to San Marco possibly but I definitely do NOT care for the area around the Rialto bridge. Too crowded!
#9
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,507
I agree with Suze---we spent 5 nights there and would go back in a heartbeat. A bonus is the rooftop terrace, which you can reserve for private use. We enjoyed two sunsets up there, with a bottle of wine and some antipasti from the "Billa" grocery store a ten-minute walk away.
You should be aware, however, that the Giudecca Canal is not one of the charming little side canals---it is a broad waterway for cruise ships and car ferries. We loved seeing them go by, but some people do not care for that aspect. Just so you know. . .
You should be aware, however, that the Giudecca Canal is not one of the charming little side canals---it is a broad waterway for cruise ships and car ferries. We loved seeing them go by, but some people do not care for that aspect. Just so you know. . .
#14
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 212
Westayed at La Calcina 3 years ago and are staying there again this April.
I loved it so much I did not even consider staying anywhere else.
It is out of the way but not OUT OF THE WAY. You are removed from the action (which I prefer) but can be in the action in onla a few minutes by foot or vaporetto.
My favorite part of the day was returning to La Calcina after a day of walking, sitting on the dock on the canal and having a cold drink.
You'll love it.
Donna
I loved it so much I did not even consider staying anywhere else.
It is out of the way but not OUT OF THE WAY. You are removed from the action (which I prefer) but can be in the action in onla a few minutes by foot or vaporetto.
My favorite part of the day was returning to La Calcina after a day of walking, sitting on the dock on the canal and having a cold drink.
You'll love it.
Donna
