CASA SANT'ANDREA, Venice

The hotel is perfectly positioned for seamless arrivals: from Marco Polo Airport, take ACTV bus line 5 (€8, 20 min) to Piazzale Roma, then walk 3 minutes. Treviso Airport connects via ATVO shuttle (€12, 50 min) to the same square. The Santa Lucia train station is 8 minutes on foot. The vaporetto stop at the doorstep offers direct access to St. Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge, and the islands of Murano and Burano. The immediate area around Piazzale Roma is a transport hub, with supermarkets, pharmacies, and several cafés and restaurants within 500 meters. The location is safe day and night for walking, even with luggage, though you cross a small bridge with steps from the station. For car travelers, public parking is available at Garage San Marco (indoor, 2 minutes away) and at Tronchetto, accessible by People Mover. The hotel provides a 10% discount coupon for Garage San Marco.

The accommodation consists of double, quadruple, and family rooms on the first and second floors (no elevator). Some rooms offer canal views (specifically the quadruple with shared bathroom). Rooms with private bathroom have en-suite facilities; shared bathrooms are shared between two rooms - note that bathroom doors lock loudly, which can disturb light sleepers. All rooms feature air conditioning, heating, free toiletries, and an alarm clock. There is no TV, minibar, or kettle in rooms; a shared lounge has a TV. Rooms are on the smaller side, with limited storage and desk space only in some rooms. The air conditioning system has been reported as occasionally unreliable; windows can be opened but lack screens, which may allow mosquitoes (running the AC with windows closed is recommended). Beds are on the firmer side and some bed frames may creak. Rooms are cleaned daily. For families, cots are available for children up to 2 years old, and interconnecting rooms can be arranged upon request.

The breakfast buffet includes bread rolls, croissants, cakes, cold cuts (ham, cheese), boiled eggs, cereals, yogurt, canned fruit salad, and a machine dispensing coffee, cappuccino, and juices. Soy milk is available upon request. While not extensive, it provides a filling start to the day. Takeaway bags can be arranged for early departures. The hotel does not have its own restaurant or bar, but the surrounding area offers numerous dining options within a 5-minute walk, including pizzerias, trattorias, and a minimarket on site for snacks and drinks. Pets are not allowed in the breakfast room.

The reception is staffed 24/7, allowing late arrivals and early departures without issue. Free luggage storage is offered before check-in and after check-out, with a dedicated bag room. Daily housekeeping is included. WiFi is free in public areas (lounge, reception). There is a drinks vending machine. For business needs, fax/photocopying and meeting/banquet facilities are available for a fee. Express check-in/check-out is free. Safety features include CCTV outside, fire extinguishers, and smoke alarms. The hotel accepts bicycles for storage in a closed patio. Payment can be made by Visa, Maestro, CartaSi, MasterCard. Note that there is no elevator, which may affect guests with heavy luggage or mobility issues.