Location. Linking five 17th and 18th-century buildings, The Westin Europa and Regina is an opulent architectural landmark set on the Grand Canal in Venice's designer shopping district, 250 metres from St Mark's Square. The nearest airport is Venice Marco Polo, 13 kilometres from the Piazzale Roma, Venice's only entry point by car.
Accommodation Features. Grey, white, and red marble run throughout the hotel, from the beamed- ceiling reception area to a large salon with moulded- stucco ceiling, giant Murano-glass chandelier, gilded chairs, and damask couches. In warm weather an interior garden courtyard serves as a quiet sanctuary. High-speed Internet access (surcharge) is available via the computer in the lobby, while the complimentary fitness centre contains cardio machines, a weight machine, and free weights.
The Europa and Regina has two terraces on the waterfront which offer panoramic views of the Grand Canal, St Mark's Basin to which the canal connects, and Santa Maria della Salute church on the canal's opposite side. One terrace fronts the hotel's fine-dining restaurant; the other fronts the hotel bar.
From mid-morning to late night during summer, The Westin Europa and Regina provides complimentary shuttle-boat service to two partner hotels on the Lido, a slender, 11.5 kilometre-long island which lies a 15 minute ride east of historic Venice's centre. Both Lido hotels include private beach clubs (surcharges for cabanas, umbrellas, and sun loungers) and swimming pools (surcharges).
Guestrooms. The Westin Europa and Regina offers 185 air-conditioned guestrooms in five linked buildings of five to six storeys each. All feature Venetian-influenced decor with amenities including safes, minibars, satellite TV, and high-speed Internet connections (surcharge). Marble bathrooms include dual showerheads, hair dryers, toiletries, slippers, and bathrobes.
Expert Tip. Guests availing themselves of the hotel's summertime shuttle- boat service to two partner hotels,
Grand Canal/Gondola Dock - Adjacent Grand Teatro La Fenice (Opera House) - 200 Metres Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Square) - 250 Metres Basilica Di San Marco - 350 Metres Campanile (Bell Tower) - 350 Metres Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace) - 350 Metres Teatro Goldoni (Veneto Theatre Company) - 500 Metres Rialto Bridge - 550 Metres Gallerie Dell'accademia (Accademia Gallery) - 650 Metres Peggy Guggenheim Collection (20th Century Art) - 900 Metres Giardini Della Biennale (Public Gardens) - 15 Minutes By Water Bus Jewish Ghetto And Museum - 20 Minutes By Water Bus And 350-Metre Walk
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From The Airport, Visitors Can Go By Water Or By Land Across The Lagoon To Venice. By Water, The Fastest And Most Expensive Way Is By Water Taxi. Less Expensive And Slower Is A Boat That Stops At Other Islands In The Lagoon And Ends Up Docking Adjacent To St Mark's Square 900 Metres From The Accommodation. By Land, There Are Taxis And Buses That Go From The Airport To Piazzale Roma, The Historic Centre's Land-transportation Terminus Near The Venice-st. Lucia Train Station. From Piazzale Roma (And From The Train Station On The Opposite Side Of Grand Canal), Public Water Buses (Vaporetti) Go To Various Stops Around The City Along The Grand Canal, Other Major Waterways, And The Lagoon Across The Street From The Accommodation. More Expensive Water Taxis Go From Piazzale Roma And The Train Station Directly To The Accommodation's Dock.
Directions To Accommodation: The Grand Canal Water-bus Stop Nearest The Accommodation Is S. Marco Calle Vallaresso, 250 Metres Away. After Getting Off The Water Bus, Walk Straight Ahead On Calle Vallaresso And Turn Left At The First Street. Proceed Straight Ahead Through Campo San Moisè And Cross A Little Bridge At End Of The Square Into Calle Largo Xxii Marzo. After 50 Metres, Turn Left Into A Narrow Lane With A Sign Above Pointing To Accommodation Europa & Regina. Approximately 40 Metres Ahead There Is Another Narrow Lane With A Sign Pointing To Accommodation Europa & Regina. Turn Left Into That Lane, Which Leads To A Square; Turn Right At The Square To The Accommodation's Entrance.
