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DescriptionMark's square, and is overlooking the Canal of Santa Maria Formosa Square. The rooms of Locanda Formosa accurately recreate the old sophistication and style of 1700 Venice. Furniture and upholstery, with esteemed workmanship and fine materials, create highly elegant rooms with warm and striking tones. An atmosphere of subtle romance, ideal for all couples who choose Venice for their wedding.
Located in an age-old aristocratic house of exquisite neo-gothic design, Locanda Formosa is situated on a canal which verges on the liveliest of areas, Santa Maria Formosa, one of the most characteristic places in Venice. Secluded, despite the large number of tourists, it is just a stroll from St. Mark's Square and Rialto Bridge. The hotel was recently taken over by the management of Locanda La Corte, offering new services and possibilities to guests.
The buffet breakfast is served in a room decorated with precious damask cloth. During the summer season, if you wish, you can have breakfast outdoors in the elegant courtyard of the nearby Locanda La Corte. Room service is also available on request.
Exclusive to our guests, this hotel in Venice organizes itineraries and excursions on a private boat: an exceptional occasion for an out-of-the-ordinary look at the city and lagoon.
There are numerous restaurants offering special rates to our hotel guests, where you can taste the best typical cuisine for a reduced price.
The hotel also enjoys a special rate with the San Marco garage in Piazzale Roma.
All our guests can avail of free admission to Venice Casino.
AddressCASTELLO 5841 FONDAMENTA DEI PRETI, VENICE, 30122
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DirectionsBy plane
From Venice "Marco Polo" airport, there are several options to reach Locanda Formosa:
- with a private water taxi get off at the stop in front of the hotel;
- with the "Alilaguna" speed boat get off at San Zaccaria (the trip should last about 1 and 15 minutes, cost 10 ?). From Riva degli Schiavoni go towards Calle delle Rasse, beside Hotel Danieli. Walk along this street until you reach Campo di San Filippo e Giacomo. Once you arrive here turn right for Calle Drio la Chiesa and after the bridge, Calle dei Mercanti. Turn left for Calle Corte Rotta and Ruga Giuffa, until you reach Campo Santa Maria Formosa. Go around the church and when you arrive to the canal (Canale dei Preti) follow the "fondamenta" on your right to number 5841 where Locanda Formosa is situated.
- the "Venezia Air Terminal" bus (cost 3 ?) will bring you to Piazzale Roma in 20 minutes. From here you can take vaporetto no. 82 (Canal Grande ticket, cost 5 ?)and get off at the Rialto stop. From here, take Calle Larga Mazzini and then turn left for Campo San Bartolomeo; take Sotoportego della Bissa and then Salizzada San Lio after the bridge. Take the third "calle" on the left (Calle del Paradiso), follow the directions for Campo San Giovanni e Paolo/Ospedale Civile. Walk the entire "calle" , passing the bridge and then another bridge on the right. Locanda Formoso is immediately to the left at no. 5841.
By car
Arriving by car, you can park in Piazzale Roma, in Garage San Marco which offers a special rate for our hotel. You can then reach Locanda Formosa in two ways:
- with a private water taxi which brings you in front of the hotel;
- with vaporetto no. 82 (Canal Grande ticket, cost 5 ?), get off at the Rialto stop. From here, take Calle Larga Mazzini and then turn left for Campo San Bartolomeo; take Sotoportego della Bissa and then Salizzada San Lio after the bridge. Take the third "calle" on the left (Calle del Paradiso), follow the directions for Campo San Giovanni e Paolo/Ospedale Civile. Walk the entire "calle" , passing the bridge and then another bridge on the right. Locanda Formoso is immediately to the left at no. 5841.
By train
From Venice "Santa Lucia" railway station you can reach Locanda Formosa in two ways:
- with a private water taxi which brings you in front of the hotel;
- with vaporetto no. 82 (Canal Grande ticket, cost 5 ?), get off at the Rialto stop. From here, take Calle Larga Mazzini and then turn left for Campo San Bartolomeo; take Sotoportego della Bissa and then Salizzada San Lio after the bridge. Take the third "calle" on the left (Calle del Paradiso), follow the directions for Campo San Giovanni e Paolo/Ospedale Civile. Walk the entire "calle" , passing the bridge and then another bridge on the right. Locanda Formoso is immediately to the left at no. 5841.
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