Location. The Locanda di Orsaria hotel in Venice, Italy, is in the residential Canareggio neighbourhood. The hotel is 100 metres from the Grand Canal and Santa Lucia train station. The Accademia Art Gallery, St Mark's Square and Rialto Bridge are within one kilometre.
Hotel Features. The Locanda di Orsaria hotel is set in a 16th-century building, which has been a taverna since 1850. Named after the last locandiera (innkeeper), who managed it from 1930 to 1980, the hotel is now run by the Dello Strologo family. Concierge staff can provide advice on Venice attractions and book tickets, and there is Internet access in the lobby (surcharge). Airport transportation is available (surcharge).

Drinks are served in the hotel's lounge bar, and coffees are served in the lobby. The hotel offers a complimentary buffet breakfast.

The hotel provides discounts at a nearby fitness centre. Activities include tennis and exercise classes.

Guestrooms. The Locanda di Orsaria hotel's 15 air-conditioned guestrooms have Venetian blinds and traditional rustic interiors. Rooms have high-speed Internet connections, satellite television, minibars and mosquito nets.

Expert Tip. Venice's St Mark's Square is one kilometre from the hotel. Painters like JMW Turner and Claude Monet have been inspired by this famous piazza, which features in many of their works.

Room Types:

Standard twin/double room:   One double or two twin beds. Venetian blinds and mosquito nets. Air conditioning, direct-dial phone, cable television, high-speed Internet port, minibar. Ensuite bathroom with hair dryer.

Quadruple room:   One double and two twin beds. Air conditioning, direct-dial phone, cable television, high-speed Internet port, minibar. Ensuite bathroom with hair dryer.

Triple room:   One double bed and one twin bed. High-speed Internet access. Cable/satellite TV. Direct-dial phone. Hair dryer and makeup mirror. Air conditioning.

Double Superior:   One double bed. High-speed Internet access. Cable/satellite TV. Direct-dial phone. Hair dryer and makeup mirror. Air conditioning.

Driving Directions:
From Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE):
Distance to Locanda di Orsaria hotel is 20 kilometres, approximately 15 minutes' drive.

Getting there. ATVO buses run every 30 minutes to Piazzale Roma in the city centre. The journey time is 20 minutes and single tickets cost 3 EUR (luggage included). The ACTV number 5 bus also goes to Piazzale Roma. Taxis cost about 40 EUR. The number 15 bus runs between the airport and Venice-Mestre train station. At Piazzale Roma, water buses (vaporetto) are available. A free bus service links the airport terminal to the airport jetty; from here, regular Alilaguna boats leave for the city. Single tickets cost 10 EUR. Private water taxis are available for about 80 EUR, and are typically very expensive. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. The hotel is on Calle Priuli Dei Cavalletti, which crosses Lista di Spagna, the main street on the way to St Mark's Square. Venice is best explored on foot or by public water buses (vaporetto). Three-day passes for the public water bus cost 25 EUR and offer unlimited travel. Water taxis and gondolas are also available. Gondola ferries (traghetti) cross the Grand Canal and the fare is 50 cents. Drivers can leave their cars at Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto, a few minutes' walk to the hotel.

Driving directions. From Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE):
Follow signs for Venice and the Piazzale Roma Car Terminal.
After parking, take a taxi or water bus direct to the hotel.