Hotel La Forcola

Cannaregio 2353 (Venice) 30121

The La Forcola Hotel takes its name from one of the most characteristic elements of the Venetian gondola, called precisely the forcola: the special kind of oarlock that is essential for the Venetian style of rowing. The Hotel is housed in an ancient Palace in the heart of the historic center, immersed in the characteristic and peaceful Venetian atmosphere.
The building has been recently restructured to offer our guests a pleasant environment, provided with exclusive comforts such as, for example, the elevator, a really unique service compared to the other hotels in Venice.
Located on three floors, the hotel is furnished in classic style, sober and elegant, strongly featuring the use of wood, a material that gives the atmosphere a special warmth..
The public areas of the hotel are very comfortable and welcoming: in the bar and reading lounge our guests will find an atmosphere of perfect peace in which to organize their vacation days, assisted by our highly qualified staff, happy to give advice and information.


Among the services that the hotel offers, we remind you that we can organize excursions to the Islands of the splendid Venice Lagoon and free entry to the Venice Casino, situated one minute from the hotel.

First hour on internet is free of charge.

Hotel La Forcola offers accommodation in Venice. There is a casino on site and guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Every room is fitted with a TV. Some units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. Superior rooms include a spa bath or a hot tub. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Ca' d'Oro is 500 metres from Hotel La Forcola, while Rialto Bridge is 800 metres away. The nearest airport is Marco Polo Airport, 7 km from Hotel La Forcola.

The comfortable rooms of the La Forcola Hotel are situated on three floors of an ancient Venetian palace: those on the upper floor all have a splendid terrace overlooking the ancient Corte del Volto Santo, while the others overlook the characteristic Rio Terà della Maddalena.
The 23 rooms of this elegant Venice hotel have been recently restored and tastefully furnished in classic style, with furniture in solid wood, fine fabrics and luxury finishes. All the rooms are easily accessible thanks to the elevator and are equipped with every comfort: air conditioning, color satellite TV, minibar, phone and private bath.
The beautiful suite that overlooks Strada Nuova has a double bedroom, a spacious lounge with a double divan bed and a bathroom with a hydro-massage bath: a unique and special environment for a truly unforgettable stay..

By plane
From the Venice "Marco Polo" airport you can reach the La Forcola Hotel by private water taxi, or you can take the direct "Venice Air Terminal" bus, arriving in Piazzale Roma in about 20 minutes. From there, take the no. 1 or no. 82 water-bus and get off at the San Marcuola stop. From the landing stage, cross the "calle" in front of you and then turn right, cross the bridge, the "fondamenta" on your left and turn right into the Campiello della Colombina. In front of you is the courtyard of the Venice Casino: turn left towards the Calle Larga Vendramin and you will then be in Strada Nuova, practically in front of the La Forcola Hotel. The trip by water-bus takes about 4 minutes, and then it is just 3 minutes on foot from the landing stage to the hotel.
By car
You can park your car at Tronchetto and then take the no. 82 water-bus, or you can take either the no. 82 or no. 1 water-bus from Piazzale Roma. In either case, get off at the San Marcuola stop, cross the "calle" in front of you and then turn right. Cross the bridge, the "fondamenta" on your left, and then turn right into the Campiello della Colombina. In front of you is the courtyard of the Venice Casino: turn left towards the Calle Larga Vendramin and you will then be in Strada Nuova, practically in front of the La Forcola Hotel. It will take you approximately 3 minutes on foot from the landing stage to the hotel.

By train
From the railway station you can reach the La Forcola Hotel on foot in about 10 minutes, or you can take the no. 1 or no. 8 water-bus (in the direction of St. Mark's) and get off at the San Marcuola stop (about 4 minutes). From the landing stage, cross the "calle" in front of you and then turn right, cross the bridge, the "fondamenta" on your left and turn right into the Campiello della Colombina. In front of you is the courtyard of the Venice Casino: turn left towards the Calle Larga Vendramin and you will then be in Strada Nuova, practically in front of the La Forcola Hotel. It will take you about 3 minutes on foot from the landing stage to the hotel.