Ca' Formenta
Castello 1650, Via Garibaldi
VENICE,
IT 30122
Location. The waterfront Hotel Ca Formenta is a renovated palazzo in Venice, Italy. The hotel is located in a residential area, 350 metres from the Biennale Gardens and within one kilometre of St Mark's Square. Venice attractions like Basilica San Marco are less than one kilometre away, while Venice Lido's beaches are 15 minutes by water bus. The closest public water bus stop is Arsenale, 200 metres from the hotel. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is 13 kilometres from Piazzale Roma, Venice's sole car-entry point.
Hotel Features. The Hotel Ca Formenta is set in a restored palazzo dating back to the 14th century, when the neighbourhood was home to traders selling wares to Venice's merchant and war ships. The concierge desk offers restaurant recommendations and advice on sightseeing tours.
The Ca Formenta Bar serves snacks and drinks all day in the shaded inner courtyard, and at tables with lagoon views, set up outside the hotel. The hotel also offers a complimentary buffet breakfast and room service.
There is a business centre and complimentary wireless Internet access in public areas.
Guestrooms. The Hotel Ca Formenta's 21 climate-controlled guestrooms offer satellite television, dial-up Internet connections, minibars and safes. Ivory furnishings contrast with blue fabrics, and rooms feature Murano glass light fittings and Sistine Chapel art prints. Marble bathrooms offer heated towel rails and complimentary toiletries.
Expert Tip. In contrast with St Mark's Square, the restaurants and cafés around Hotel Ca Formenta and Via Garibaldi are more popular with Venice locals than with tourists.
Surrounding Area
NEAR SAINT MARKS SQUARE
Room Information - Ca' Formenta
Bed Type: Short Description: Standard Triple Room Long Description: One double bed and one single sofabed or two twin beds and one single sofabed. Ivory-coloured furniture including desk. Blue carpeting and fabrics. Gold brocade walls. Murano-glass light fixtures. Prints of details from Sistine Chapel frescoes. Air conditioning, safe, dial-up Internet connection, satellite TV, minibar, turndown service. Marble bathroom with hair dryer, heated towel rail, and shower/tub combination or walk-in shower. Bed Type: Short Description: Standard Single Room Long Description: One double bed. Ivory-coloured furniture including desk. Blue carpeting and fabrics. Gold brocade walls. Murano-glass light fixtures. Prints of details from Sistine Chapel frescoes. Air conditioning, safe, dial-up Internet connection, satellite TV, minibar, turndown service. Marble bathroom with hair dryer, heated towel rail, and shower unit. Bed Type: Short Description: Superior Room overlooking lagoon Long Description: One double bed or two twin beds. View of lagoon. Ivory-coloured furniture including desk. Blue carpeting and fabrics. Gold brocade walls. Murano-glass light fixtures. Prints of details from Sistine Chapel frescoes. Air conditioning, safe, dial-up Internet connection, satellite TV, minibar, turndown service. Marble bathroom with hair dryer, heated towel rail, and shower/tub combination or walk-in shower. Bed Type: Short Description: Standard Double/Twin Long Description: One double bed or two twin beds. Ivory-coloured furniture including desk. Blue carpeting and fabrics. Gold brocade walls. Murano-glass light fixtures. Prints of details from Sistine Chapel frescoes. Air conditioning, safe, dial-up Internet connection, satellite TV, minibar, turndown service. Marble bathroom with hair dryer, heated towel rail, and shower/tub combination or walk-in shower. Bed Type: Short Description: Economy Double Long Description: One double bed or two twin beds. Located on ground floor. Ivory-coloured furniture including desk. Blue carpeting and fabrics. Gold brocade walls. Murano-glass light fixtures. Prints of details from Sistine Chapel frescoes. Air conditioning, safe, dial-up Internet connection, satellite TV, minibar, turndown service. Marble bathroom with hair dryer, heated towel rail, and shower/tub combination or walk-in shower.
Property Information
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Smoke-free property
Tour assistance
Star rating: 3
Area Activities
Lagoon waterfront - across street
Giardini della Biennale (public gardens) - 350 metres
Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Square) - 900 metres
Basilica di San Marco - 900 metres
Campanile (bell tower) - 900 metres
Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace) - 900 metres
Grand Canal - 900 metres
Grand Teatro La Fenice (opera house) - 10 minutes by water bus and 200-metre walk
Peggy Guggenheim Collection (20th-century art) - 10 minutes by water bus and 250-metre walk
Gallerie dell'Accademia (Accademia Gallery) - 10 minutes by water bus
Rialto Bridge - 15 minutes by water bus
Jewish Ghetto and Museum - 25 minutes by water bus and 350-metre walk
Driving Directions - Ca' Formenta
From Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE):
Distance to Hotel Ca Formenta is 13 kilometres, approximately 20 minutes' drive to Piazzala Roma.
Getting there. ATVO buses run every 30 minutes to Piazzale Roma in the city centre. The journey time is 20 minutes and single tickets cost 3 EUR. The ACTV number 5 bus also goes to Piazzale Roma. The number 15 bus runs between the airport and Venice-Mestre train station. At Pizzale Roma, water buses (vaporetto) are available. A free bus service links the airport terminal to the airport jetty; from here, regular Alilaguna boats leave for the city. Single tickets cost 10 EUR. Private water taxis are available, but are typically very expensive. Prices are all subject to change. The hotel has a private water-taxi dock and its nearest water-bus stop is Arsenale. After getting off the water-bus, turn right and walk along the waterfront for approximately 200 metres, crossing two bridges en route. The hotel's narrow facade will appear on the left immediately after the second bridge where it crosses Via Garibaldi, which runs diagonally off the waterfront promenade.
Getting around. The Hotel Ca Formenta is located on Via Garibaldi, within one kilometre of St Mark's Square. Venice is best explored on foot or by public water buses (vaporetto). Three-day passes for the public water bus cost 25 EUR and offer unlimited travel. Water taxis and gondolas are also available. Gondola ferries (traghetti) cross the Grand Canal and the fare is 50 cents. Drivers can leave their cars at Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto.
Policies & Disclaimers
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book.
Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed
for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access
and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled
directly between you and the property.
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