Hotel Fontana – A Favorite for Families in Venice
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Hotel Fontana offers single, twin/double, and quadruple rooms, some with private terraces overlooking the Church of San Zaccaria. All rooms include air conditioning, satellite TV with SKY programming, Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms with showers. Two rooms feature terraces with city views. Hypoallergenic and non-smoking options are available.
Dining & Bar
The hotel has a 24-hour bar serving drinks and snacks. Nearby Campo San Zaccaria has traditional Venetian bacari (wine bars) where locals enjoy a spritz at sunset. Rialto Bridge, a 10-minute walk, offers restaurants serving regional dishes.
Leisure & Nearby
St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs are a 5-minute walk away. The Lido, accessible by vaporetto (20 minutes), hosts the Venice Film Festival. Castello district features historic sites like San Pietro's Basilica.
Location & Transport
The hotel is in Campo San Provolo, Castello, a quiet area near San Zaccaria vaporetto stop (lines 1, 2, 4.1, 5.1). Piazzale Roma (car terminal) is 30-45 minutes by vaporetto. Marco Polo Airport transfers connect via Alilaguna shuttle.
Services & Family
Managed by the Stainer family since 1968, the hotel provides multilingual staff, a TV room, and free Wi-Fi. No onsite restaurant, but breakfast is served on the terrace. Public transport and major landmarks are within walking distance.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
Services
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock