The waterfront Hotel Ca Formenta is a renovated palazzo in Venice, Italy. The hotel is located in a residential area, 350 metres from the Biennale Gardens and within one kilometre of St Mark's Square.
Venice attractions like Basilica San Marco are less than one kilometre away, while Venice Lido's beaches are 15 minutes by water bus. The closest public water bus stop is Arsenale, 200 metres from the hotel.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is 13 kilometres from Piazzale Roma, Venice's sole car entry point. The Hotel Ca Formenta is set in a restored palazzo dating back to the 14th century, when the neighbourhood was home to traders selling wares to Venice's merchant and war ships.
The concierge desk offers restaurant recommendations and advice on sightseeing tours.The Ca Formenta Bar serves snacks and drinks all day in the shaded inner courtyard, and at tables with lagoon views, set up outside the hotel.
The hotel also offers a complimentary buffet breakfast and room service.There is a business centre and complimentary wireless Internet access in public areas.
The Hotel Ca Formenta's 21 climate controlled guestrooms offer satellite television, dial up Internet connections, minibars and safes. Ivory furnishings contrast with blue fabrics, and rooms feature Murano glass light fittings and Sistine Chapel art prints. Marble bathrooms offer heated towel rails and complimentary toiletries.
In contrast with St Mark's Square, the restaurants and cafΘs around Hotel Ca Formenta and Via Garibaldi are more popular with Venice locals than with tourists.