Sant'Elena Venice, Italy
Renovated
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGConverted 1930s convent
The convent once welcomed traveling pilgrims, and it still operates at a slower tempo around its central cloister garden.
What it’s good at
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Sant'Elena sits on the quiet eastern tip of Venice, steps from the Biennale gardens and neighborhood trattorias.
The rooms
Rooms have tall windows and high ceilings, accented with brass fixtures and subtle Venetian touches.
Dogs stay too.
Savor Restaurant & Bar
The dining room serves Venetian cicchetti and local wines beside French doors that open onto the garden.
At the table
Patio tables sit in the quiet inner courtyard, where guests order evening aperitifs under parasols and illuminated arches.
How it began
The Mantellate Sisters operated the building as a school and pilgrim boarding house until they departed in 1999.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.