The Santa Chiara Hotel is situated in Piazzale Roma and overlooks the Grand Canal. It is just a short walk away from the taxi and water-taxi stations and the waterbus and bus stops. The hotel is not surrounded by any buildings, which means that all the rooms enjoy a panoramic view over the city. Location In the romantic city of Venice, everyone travels by boat. Along the narrow canals are small bacaros (traditional wine bars) and intimate restaurants packed with locals and tourists. The centre of this historical city is dividing into six quarters – San Marco, Dorsoduro, San Polo, Santa Croce, Cannaregio and Castello. Visitors can explore each quarter by hopping on a gondola and traveling down the Grand Canal, which intersects each district. The town was also once the centre of Italy's commercial greatness and the palazzos and churches of the Renaissance period are spectacular. Accomodation All have bathroom/shower WC telephone satellite TV hairdryer minibar air conditioning safe * (certain amenities may be payable locally) Please note: The city of Venice is introducing a new city tax. This tourism tax is to be paid before the end of stay DIRECTLY to the hotel. This is 3€ per day, per person. Eating and Drinking Breakfast is served daily between 7am and 10.30am and there is a bar service from 7.30pm to 10.30pm at the bar or in the attractive courtyard complete with garden and fountain. Both the bar and breakfast room overlook the Grand Canal. Swimming Pools The hotel does not have a swimming pool.