What can I say? We loved our canal-view room at La Calcina. It was one of our favorite hotels during our entire Italian vacation. Our room was comfortable, and beaufiful, furnished with antiques. We had a gorgeous view of the Giudecca canal outside our windows; we never got tired of throwing the windows open, and soaking up that beautiful sight!... more

Great view of the large canal. Far superior to being on the grand canal unless you just like to flout your money and lack of taste. Eat for certain in their restaurant. So quiet here...great a/c and a fabulous rooftop area which you can book for an hour of sun or wine or whatever. Helpful staff,,,,,lovely breakfasts....spacious rooms with character. more

Our family of five (Mom, Dad and three teenage daughters) enjoyed our stay at the La Calcina apartments. In addition to the hotel proper, La Calcina (pronounced Calcheena) has four apartments that are a block away. We stayed in two of them, the Iris and the Viola. Check out www.warmhospitality.com for pictures and details. The apartments aren't on the canal... more

La Calcina was so highly recommended that I feared we would be disappointed but, it deserves all the raves. Our room was tiny but what an incredible view. One window looked over the Giudecca Canal and the other onto the bell tower of Santa Maria Gesuati. We were next to small staircase that opened onto a rooftop patio with sunbrellas... more

I stayed there on a friend’s recommendation for three days in late June-early July 2007. I booked on short notice, and no room was available for the first night I was in Venice so I stayed in another hotel nearby which was pleasant enough, but La Calcina was much nicer and less expensive. My room was a single and, while... more

The location of this hotel was perfect. Right on the water, a real sun trap. Everything was within walking distance, and it was lovely and peaceful to return here in the evening, away from the hoards of people around St Marks Square. We walked all over Venice, you're never far from a gorgeous little square where you can sit with... more

Second time here and better than ever - already booked for 2009 more

After 4 nights at the Hotel Londra it was going to be difficult for a hotel charging a third of the price to match the experience. But in it's own way La Calcina is an undeniable gem. The public areas have wonderful character, the outlook and transport connexions are great and the rooms comfortable with huge character. The service has... more

It's pretty hard to find reasonably priced hotel in Venice but La Calcina beats them all! Located near to the Zaterre stop and opposite Guideca the location is peaceful but just 10 minutes from St Marks Square. The hotel is small and traditional but not fussy and very comfortable. Rooms are slighlty small but this is Venice with space at... more