Hotel Santo Stefano – A Favorite for Families in Venice
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Hotel Santo Stefano offers Venetian-style rooms with floral furnishings, marble floors, and triple lancet windows overlooking Campo Santo Stefano. All rooms include air conditioning, smart TVs with satellite channels, minibars, electronic safety deposit boxes, and kettles with tea selections. Modern bathrooms feature marble mosaics by Ravenna artisans, NUXE toiletries, rainfall showers, and heated towel rails. Room categories range from single rooms with French beds to family rooms with king-size Pelle Frau leather beds and hypoallergenic mattresses with memory foam pillows.
Dining Options
Breakfast is served as an international buffet with sweet, savory, and gluten-free options, available in the internal room during winter and on the outdoor terrace in Campo Santo Stefano during summer. The stallage bar serves espresso and drinks directly on the square. Room service is available, and the hotel can arrange reservations at local bacari and restaurants like Ai Do Forni, Ristorante da Fiore, and Taverna La Fenice.
Location & Transportation
Located in San Marco, the hotel is a 7-minute walk from St. Mark's Square and less than 10 minutes from Rialto Bridge. Nearby landmarks include the Accademia Bridge (5 minutes), Peggy Guggenheim Collection (0.5 km), and La Fenice Theatre. The San Samuele vaporetto stop (Line 2) is a 3-minute walk away with no bridges to cross, while Sant'Angelo stop (Line 1) is 5 minutes away. Garage S. Marco in Piazzale Roma offers parking with hotel agreements.
Services & Amenities
Services include 24/7 reception, free low-emission WiFi throughout the hotel, luggage storage, and elevator access to all floors. The hotel organizes guided tours to Murano, Burano, and Torcello islands, along with food and wine tours. Additional offerings include wine and fruit baskets for special packages, different density pillow menus, and 24-hour laundry service. Boat transfers can be arranged from Marco Polo Airport (€100-130) and Santa Lucia station (€70-100).
Building History
The hotel occupies a 15th-century building that originally served as a watchtower. The distinctive triple lancet windows on the 5-story facade date back to 1400. The property shares Campo Santo Stefano with the Benedetto Marcello Conservatory of Music, based in Palazzo Pisani since 1940.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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