Best Western Premier – Hotel Sant’Elena

This place is fantastic. We paid about 80 € a night. Very good price considering other places in town.
Free wifi for customers and breakfast is included.
ROOMS: small, but very functional. Ours had a queen bed, desk, closet, TV & bathroom.
LOCATION: It’s easy to get here. We used an express boat from the airport. It’s about a 15 – 20 minute walk from the main square. Not bad at all.
BREAKFAST: very European. There were eggs, some meats, fresh bread, fruit, juices & coffee.
WIFI: very strong connection. Again, this is password protected for guests only.
Great place. Would stay here again.

The Best Western Sant’Elena was my new husband and my last stop on our honeymoon, and it was the only hotel we planned on staying at for more than one night — they certainly did not disappoint!
The room was tidy and beautiful, and had a nice modern feel. I think they recently renovated. When booking, you do have to understand that this hotel is not in the heart of Venice. I, however, realized that was maybe the most appealing aspect. It’s only a water bus away from all the major sites (and there is a water bus stop right by the hotel).
They also had excellent service. The whole staff was kind throughout our stay, and answered any touristy questions we had with kindness. On our last day, as we were on a water bus to the airport, I realized I had left my tablet in the room. Not only were they kind and helpful, but they, right away, did everything they could to make sure that my tablet made it back safely to the US. It was wonderfully, carefully packaged so that it would not break, and it did not appear there was any foul play whatsoever. They ended each email to me with, «We are at your disposal» which is above and beyond the call of duty.
Just lovely! I highly recommend for anyone who has more than a night in Venice and can afford the extra five-​ten minutes to reach the sites.

Très bon hôtel. L’accueil et le service à la réception est irréprochable. Dommage qu’il soit un peu loin de la gare (le trajet en vaporetto est très long). Ceci dit, s’il on cherche du calme et de la verdure à distance des hordes de touristes, il est idéal.
Les chambres sont modernes, rien à voir avec le charme vénitien des petits hôtels du coin.
Le petit dèj est pas mal.
A recommander.

The Hotel Sant’ Elena is a wonderful hotel on the outskirts of Venice.
It is part of the Best Western chain and part of their «Premier» collection and I can see why. It is a great place to stay for the following reasons:
1. It’s away from St. Mark’s Square so it is really quiet.
2. It is the middle of a residential neighborhood, so you feel like a local.
3. It’s right next to one of the very few parks in Venice.
4. Dock nearby to catch a vaporetto.
5. They have a wonderful breakfast buffet.
6. The rooms were gorgeous with modern furnishings and dark hardwood floors.
7. Free Wi-​Fi — Didn’t experience that very often in Italy, so that was nice.
8. Nice and helpful staff.
Directions:
It’s a 20 minute walk east of St. Mark’s Square if you are heading toward Murano. The hotel is located right behind the Sant’ Elena Park on the island called Isola di Sant’ Elena. If you are walking on Viale 4 Novembre and heading east you would make a left on Calle Buccari. It is on the corner of Calle de Carnaro.
P. S. There’s a great little café on Viale 4 Novembre in between Calle Rovereto and Calle Buccari. I had the best pizza there. It’s just a little hole in the wall that the locals go to, the prices are cheap and the food is great. If anyone knows the name, please send me a private message.