La € Calcina€: this was the name of the old inn where John Ruskin stayed in 1876. The hotel has nowadays been radically and accurately restored. The books, the paintings and many others objects belonging to the €old Calcina€, create today as in the past, a warm and welcoming atmosphere rich of refinements and tiny surprises€€ €La Calcina€ is located on the €Zattere€, one of the most picturesque places in Venice. The vast and incomparable view of the Giudecca canal, the sun and light of this spot give shelter to many venetians who choose to take a walk even on the cold winter days. Each of the 29 rooms are slightly different but they all have wooden parquet flooring, the furniture from the old inn, a bathroom, air-conditioning, a telephone and a safe. La Calcina is a twenty-minute-walk or boat ride from St. Mark€s square, Piazzale Roma, Tronchetto € auto park and from the train station. You can see also:La Calcina Apartments The cosy rooms on the ground floor where classical music is played along with the wonderful terrace-garden on the Giudecca canal, offer meeting and refreshment-points. You will always want to lenghthen your moments of relax here in spite of the moment of the day or the season of the year. There is a rich buffet for breakfast. The bar offers an excellent coffee service and a large range of delicious snacks. We accept all the best known credit cards. Animals are forbidden in the hotel. Rates include air conditioning and buffet breakfast