Locanda SS. Giovanni e Paolo
In Venice, the best possible location is one that is close to the main sights but still slightly off the beaten path – and Locanda SS. Giovanni e Paolo is just that. While it is only a short walk from both the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square, it is in a part of the city that is rarely infiltrated by the tourist crowds, so you can return to the inn after sight seeing and actually relax. In the small side streets of Venice, you can get a sense of how the city really feels, which is what will charm you about it. And because the inn is in a renovated 18th century building, you can get a feel for Venice’s history, too.
The renovated rooms of Locanda SS. Giovanni e Paolo give you modern conveniences (like air conditioning and wall safes) with historic charms (like exposed beams in the ceilings). There are single and double rooms, and most rooms can accommodate an extra bed if you need one. Each room has a private en suite bathroom which includes a hair dryer for your convenience. The room rates include breakfast in your room, a discount in the parking area (there is only one in Venice!) and a free entry to the Casino.
Some of the amenities you will find at Locanda SS. Giovanni e Paolo are:
- Free linens and towels
- Free continental breakfast served in your room
- Free Casino entry
- Luggage storage
- Car park discount
- No curfew or lockout
If you are looking for a truly unique experience, you can reserve the rooftop room at Locanda SS. Giovanni e Paolo – from the windows of this upper room you get excellent views of this magical city, including the rooftop terraces of nearby buildings and some of the church bell towers around Venice. But even the regular rooms at the inn have nice views overlooking the small side streets which surround the building – some also look out onto a pretty church across the way.
It is quite likely you will be completely charmed by the city of Venice no matter where you stay, but if you stay at Locanda SS. Giovanni e Paolo it is likely you will be even more pleased with the city. It is a place that is away from the crowds, a place that gives you a glimpse of what life in Venice used to be like, and that is really special.