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 | La Calcina: Wonderful Pension in Venice
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I stayed at Pensione La Calcina for 5 nights (May 20th - 25th) and will state right away I will definitely return again! After being in Venice 4 times, this is the best place for me.
I got a quote of 106 Euros per night for a double room with private bathroom, a view of the Guidecca Canal, and buffet breakfast (with cash payment).
I stayed in room 31, which faces the side canal; however, I could also see the Guidecca canal. My room was small with a single bed, closet, desk with lamp, chair, tv; mini bar; A/C; decent sized bathroom with shower and window in the shower; and a horrible vacuum type hair dryer. There's also a safe in the closet. This room is located on the third floor. No elevator but there is always someone around to lug the luggage up those flights of stairs. On the main level next to the reception desk is a telephone booth to make calls, as well as a computer for free Internet access. There is also a nice sitting area and a breakfast room.
Breakfast, which was terrific, is served either inside, outside on the terrace, or on the roof terrace (for additional 4.50 euros). I enjoyed the terrace outside, as it hung over the water. Cruise ships passed by on a daily basis. Breakfast was always filling with choices of breads, cereals, pastries, eggs, ham, cheese, coffee, tea, and juice. Service from all waiters was fabulous. They were busy all the time but always with a smile. They were very professional in their uniform. It made me feel like I was at a 5-star hotel.
I had dinner one night at the hotel, choosing their 32 Euro (rather than 22 Euro) menu for hotel guests. It was probably one of my best meals in Italy! Service was impeccable. If you are not staying at this hotel, I still recommend dining here.
Venice is my favorite city in Italy and after staying in the typical crowded touristy areas, I selected La Calcina for my recent stay (May 2006). It's only a 15-20 minute walk to Piazza San Marco, 3 minutes to the Zattare Vaporetto Stop and 10 minutes from the Accademia bridge. Just down the street is a restaurant, La Zattare: great pizza and fabulous views. A little further down is Nico's with wonderful gelato and still further down (this is heading west) is a grocery store with inexpensive boxed wine (or bottled) and lots of great foods for a picnic. Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: US$120-180 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averagePhone: 041.520.64.66Directions: Take the Vaporetto to the Zattare stop and head east to the first bridge. The Pension is just in front of the bridge.Website: http://www.lacalcina.com/ Other Contact: Dorsoduro 780 - 30123 Venezia -
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| La Calcina: Best meal in Italy
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With very friendly staff this homely, elegant hotel was the highlight of our stay in Venice. The excellent location is very easy to walk to from Accademia boat stop or right at the Zattere stop also a 15 minute walk to St Mark's square. Our room was a good size with an almost king size bed, the bathroom was modern and immaculate. We loved sitting on the restaurant verandah watching the many varieties of water transport pass by. Breakfast which included freshly made omelette was more than we expected, but the jewel in the crown is the dinner, surved by candlelite. A set price, three course menu is offered - don't bother eating anywhere else - these were the best value and tastiest meals in our two week stay in Italy.
Views from the restaurant area onto the main canal are spectacular day and night. Rooms are furnished typically for the area, very cosy and comfortable. Evening restaurant menu and set price
offer for hotel guests only, is the best value meal in Italy. Theme: HotelPrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageDirections: This area is safe, clean, has good size open spaces and is a mix of hotels, churches, galleries without being noisy. A euro 6.50 boat ride, or even better, a free 15 minute walk to St Marks square.Website: irenecassim@optusnet.com.au
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 by grandmaR
According to the website: For as long as there has been a lodging place here, once an inn and now a hotel, it has been called "La Calcina [The Lime House].” It was later named "Vapore [Steam]" and "Cucciolo [Puppy]". Today it is called "La Piscina [The Pool]". Regardless of the different names, they all refer to the same place, a historical site in Venice on the Zattere promenade, at the foot of the Calcina Bridge.
Each of the 29 rooms are slightly different but they all have a high-performing Internet connection (DSL/Wireless), wooden parquet flooring, the furniture from the old inn, a bathroom, air-conditioning, a telephone, television, minibar and a safe.
Double room with bath without view from Euro 110 - 180 (Low season) to Euro 150 - 220 (High Season) - buffet breakfast included Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: US$120-180 » Currency ConverterPhone: Tel: 041.520.64.66Directions: Land taxi to Piazzale Roma and then from Piazzale Roma take public water bus number 51 or 61. Get off at the "Zattere" stop, turn right as you disembark and go straight for 150 meters. Time: about 45 minutesWebsite: http://www.lacalcina.com/
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I got sticker shock when I started shopping for a hotel in Venice. Then I found La Calcina. Great value for money, with perfect location, excellent service and a lovely restaurant. Located on the Zattere, you'll not have to deal with hordes of tourists every second. But it's only a 5 minute walk to Accademia and has a vaporetto stop just a few yards away, so you can be anywhere in Venice quickly and conveniently. The Zattere has lots of restaurants, nice views and is a great place to walk. There's a supermarket (Bila) not far away (located at the S. Basilio vaporetto stop).
The room was great, the price terrific and the breakfast buffet on the restaurant over the canal was fabulous. Dinner in the restaurant was very good and comparably priced to others in Venice. And best of all, every staff member was friendly, professional and very helpful.
If you're a history buff, you can brag that you stayed in Ruskin's House. For the rest of us, you can brag that you found the perfect place to stay in Venice. If you're traveling with a group, or just want more space, check out the spacious and beautiful apartments they have. Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageDirections: Steps from the Zattere vaporetto and Aliguna stops - with no bridges in between!Website: www.lacalcina.com
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