Hotel La Fenice Et Des Artistes – A Favorite for Families in Venice
About the Hotel
Historic Venetian Stay
Hotel La Fenice Et Des Artistes is located in San Marco, Venice, a 5-minute walk from Piazza San Marco and 30 meters from La Fenice Theatre. The hotel occupies an 18th-century Venetian palazzo overlooking a quiet square. It features 67 rooms, a private garden, and over 200 paintings by artists like Pirandello and Baryšnikov. Past guests include Maria Callas, Riccardo Muti, and Robert De Niro.
Rooms with Character
Rooms range from Classic Singles with courtyard views to Suites with canal-facing terraces. All include private bathrooms with Diptyque toiletries, minibars, safes, and satellite TV. Family Rooms sleep up to four, while the Suite with Terrace offers a lounge area and views of passing gondolas. Fenice Apartments and Hotel Piccola Fenice nearby provide options for extended stays.
Dining and Local Eats
Breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, with gluten-free and lactose-free options available. Nearby, Taverna La Fenice-a historic inn-serves Venetian classics like 'Risi con le sepe' (cuttlefish risotto). Bacari (wine bars) such as Cantina Do Spade offer cicchetti (Venetian tapas). Gelateria Nico and Pasticceria Tonolo are local favorites for desserts.
Arts and Exploration
The hotel arranges visits to La Fenice Theatre for operas and ballets. Nearby landmarks include the Libreria Acqua Alta (a bookshop with bathtubs of books), Squero di San Trovaso (gondola workshop), and Palazzo Grimani. Vaporetto (water bus) stops at Sant'Angelo (5-minute walk) connect to San Marco and Rialto.
Family and Guest Services
Services include free high-speed Wi-Fi, luggage storage, and 24-hour reception. Babysitting and laundry are available on request. The hotel is wheelchair-accessible via two lifts (except the 4th floor). Staff can book museum tickets, guided tours, and water taxis from Marco Polo Airport (reachable via Alilaguna Orange Line).
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Outdoor Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor