A Curated Presentation from Kelly Signature Travel
We have carefully selected four exceptional properties for your consideration, each positioned in Venice's Santa Croce sestiere — within easy reach of Piazzale Roma upon your arrival. Pricing shown reflects total stay for two guests over four nights.
Occupying a beautifully preserved 18th-century palazzo directly on the Grand Canal, Ca' Nigra is one of Venice's most intimate and storied retreats — adults-only, with just 14 to 22 rooms, a rare private rose garden, and Murano glass chandeliers throughout. The setting blends original Venetian architecture with refined Eastern antiques, delivering an atmosphere of unhurried elegance that few properties in the city can match. Your bus transfer from the cruise terminal arrives at Piazzale Roma, just a 5–10 minute stroll away; the Rialto Bridge is a scenic 15-minute walk, while Piazza San Marco is best savored via a short, spectacular vaporetto ride of roughly 25 minutes along the Grand Canal.
With just 15 individually themed rooms — inspired by Venice's stones, secret gardens, Oriental connections, and maritime heritage — this quietly exceptional boutique property earns a near-perfect 4.9 guest rating. Frette Italian linens, pillow-top beds, a hidden garden terrace, a steam room, and complimentary cappuccinos upon arrival set the tone for a deeply personal stay. Piazzale Roma is a comfortable 10-minute walk from the door; the Rialto Bridge — under 1 kilometer away — is reachable in roughly 15–20 minutes on foot, while Piazza San Marco is an enjoyable 20-minute walk through authentic Venetian neighborhoods.
Housed in a handsome 16th-century palazzo just steps from the Grand Canal and Piazzale Roma, Hotel Olimpia is a polished member of Best Western's Signature Collection — offering the reassurance of a globally recognized brand with genuine Venetian character. The 40 rooms are dressed in authentic 18th-century-inspired furnishings, the breakfast room overlooks a tranquil canal, and a private garden — an extraordinary luxury in Venice — provides a calm retreat. Piazzale Roma bus terminal is a mere 100–150 meters from the hotel entrance, making arrival with luggage exceptionally easy; the Rialto Bridge is a 20-minute walk, and Piazza San Marco is reachable on foot in about 25 minutes or by a single vaporetto stop.
One of Venice's most uniquely positioned hotels, Santa Chiara sits directly on the Grand Canal with the Papadopoli Gardens as its front garden — and boasts the remarkable distinction of being the only hotel in Venice's historic center with its own private on-site parking. The 52 sound-proofed rooms are appointed in classic Venetian style, and the Deluxe Canal View room selected for you offers direct Grand Canal panoramas from your window. Piazzale Roma bus terminal is literally adjacent — under 5 minutes on foot — making it the most convenient arrival point of all four properties; the Rialto Bridge is approximately 19 minutes away, and Piazza San Marco is a pleasant 20–25 minute stroll.