About Casa Sant'Andrea
Casa Sant’ Andrea is a former 16th Century monastery, restored to former glory in Venice’s Santa Croce quarter, where it caters for groups and individual travellers by the canal of Santa Chiara. The Piazzale Roma bus depo, Venice Passenger Ferry Terminal and Santa Lucia train station are all within 10 minutes’ walk, while central attractions like St. Mark’s Square and Rialto Bridge can be reached in under half an hour taking a water taxi.
The spacious rooms share bathroom facilities and include free Wi-Fi and complimentary toiletries.
Casa Sant’ Andrea has an elegantly decorated meeting room capable of fitting up to 60 people, with paid parking nearby. Guests can enjoy a common lounge with TV.
A varied breakfast is included in the price of staying and good restaurants can be found a short walk away along Rio Dei Tolentini.
The Papadopoli Gardens are just 400 metres away from the hotel.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Very functional location for transport.
Casa Sant’ Andrea is close to the train station, water bus stops, ferry terminal and bus station, so getting anywhere you need to go, including the central Venice tourist highlights, is a breeze from this hotel. Even better, you are not likely to have tro
positive:
Friendly and informative staff.
The title says it all: you will find the staff members happy to help you explore your way through this labyrinthine city with helpful recommendations.
positive:
Historic feel, large rooms.
This restored monastery really has a sense of history about it and the large, clean rooms often have canal views.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Not fancy but good value.
If you are looking for the Ritz, or for that matter a TV and other equipment in your room, this will not be your hotel. However, if you are after good value accommodation in a handy spot, read on.
negative:
Shared bathrooms not for everyone.
Most rooms have shared bathrooms and some queueing is possible if you end up springing for one of these, so perhaps shell out extra for a private bathroom upgrade if you want more privacy.
negative:
Those bells can be loud.
With a church right next door, there's a good chance you may be woken before you are ready. Then again, there are churches all over Venice...