A former convent, the Best Western Hotel Sant'Elena is located opposite the Olivetani Monks' Monastery and near the Biennale gardens in Venice, Italy. San Marco Cathedral stands one kilometre from the hotel, and the Lido beaches are positioned 500 metres away. Sleek and sober furnishings respect the original architecture and intent of the hotel's surroundings. This property serves complimentary buffet breakfasts each morning, and complimentary newspapers are delivered on weekdays. The on site bar offers fine Italian wines, and two terraces and a flower garden reveal peaceful outdoor settings. Function rooms accommodate up to 50 people.

Business amenities include fax and photocopy services, and high speed Internet access is available in public areas. A concierge offers tour assistance, and the front desk is staffed 24 hours a day. Hotel amenities include Town Car rentals, express check out services and currency exchange.

The hotel offers transportation to and from Venice Marco Polo Airport.

This hotel offers 76 guestrooms equipped with cable television, direct dial telephones and minibars. Rooms reflect dark stained furnishings and beamed ceilings that create dramatic interplay with white color schemes and fabrics. Select accommodations include refrigerators and provide separate sitting areas with modern style sofa beds. Bathrooms contain makeup mirrors. All accommodations feature Internet access. Small pets are accepted. Located 400 metres from the hotel, the Palazzo Ducale was the seat of Venice government for centuries. A regular tour of this Gothic structure is remarkable, but the Palazzo Ducale also offers a secret tour that explores the little known recesses of the palace.