Hotel San Fantin, Venice

Hotel San Fantin - A 19th-century family-run Venice hotel near La Fenice Theatre with historic cannons

Located in San Marco district and decorated with two 19th-century cannons, this historic Venice hotel features a small lodge designed by Giorgio Casarini in 1869 to commemorate the Venetian resistance of 1849. Hotel San Fantin stands next to La Fenice Theatre and a 5-minute walk from St. Mark's Square. The rooms overlook an internal courtyard or canal and come equipped with fans, telephones, and private bathrooms with showers and hairdryers. Some rooms include TVs and free WiFi access. An Italian breakfast is served in the dining room, and the property offers luggage storage. The San Fantin sits 1 mile from Santa Lucia Train Station, with the Rialto Bridge and Peggy Guggenheim Collection both 0.5 miles away. Eight restaurants and cafes operate within 300-1640.4 ft, including Ristorante Rosa Rossa and Cafe Florian.

Pros

Historic lodge designed by Giorgio Casarini commemorates 1849 Venetian resistance

Distinctive 19th-century cannons decorate the building's facade

Direct access to eight nearby restaurants within 300-1640.4 ft

Central location in San Marco district surrounded by Venetian alleys

Cons

1 mile distance from Santa Lucia Train Station

Limited room amenities compared to higher-rated properties