Hotel Sant'Elena ★★★★

Despite its inherent charm and abundance of bucket-list sights, Venice’s reputation is sometimes dampened by its status as a veritable tourist magnet; often, holidaymakers way outnumber the locals. But, VeryChic are offering you the chance to experience the magic of authentic Venice away from the crowds, at the Hotel Sant’Elena in the district of Castello. This splendid former convent, built around a picturesque inner courtyard, exudes serenity, comfort and four-star luxury a stone’s throw from the verdant Parco delle Rimembranze.

The Deluxe Rooms are peaceful refuges that immediately envelop guests in an all-encompassing sense of comfort. Decorated with taste and style, the rooms offer contemporary conveniences for the modern traveller – plus a kettle to ensure your morning gets off on the right foot! The large windows offer pretty views onto the narrow Venetian roads below or the inner courtyard, where you can relax under the Italian sun.

The breakfast buffet is a veritable feast; tables heavily laden with sweet and savoury delicacies of all kinds are at your disposal. Don’t be shy on second helpings - after all, you’ll need plenty of fuel to keep you going throughout your day of exploring! Don’t think you’re sacrificing a central location for a touch more tranquillity, however; the world-renowned sight of St Mark’s square and other central attractions are only a 30-minute stroll away along the Riva degli Schiavoni. And, if you don’t fancy the walk, the centre is only 5 minutes away by water taxi from the station just 150m away from the hotel.

Your stomach is bound to be rumbling after a day of wandering through the maze of picturesque streets, but don’t fret: you’ll want to have an empty stomach to devour the delights of the hotel restaurant, Valentine’s. Serving up mouth-watering Venetian cuisine from an exquisite à la carte menu, make sure you try the house specialities, all of which are lovingly made with fresh seafood and locally-grown produce.
    
So, there you have it: the perfect peaceful break in the magical city of Venice. Get those passports ready…the Hotel Sant’Elena is waiting!