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Hotel Indigo Venice - Sant'Elena, an IHG Hotel

Venice, Italy • Sant'Elena • SPLURGE

avg. $289 / night

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Sant'Elena is the quietest of Venice's sestieri — a residential island tip added to the city's eastern edge only in the early twentieth century, more garden suburb than tourist circuit, where locals walk dogs along tree-lined avenues and the Biennale crowds rarely penetrate. It is here that Hotel Indigo Venice Sant'Elena is set within a rationalist-inflected brick building from the 1920s, its arched entrance portal and corbelled cornice visible in the images alongside mature palms and a generous private garden — a combination almost impossible to find anywhere else in the lagoon city. The interiors work a warm, considered palette of tobacco-brown leather headboards, grisaille botanical wallpaper panels framed in dark timber, dusty rose and ochre cushions, and faded kilim-style rugs across dark hardwood floors — an atmosphere closer to a well-travelled private apartment than a managed hotel room. The bar and restaurant space layers patterned encaustic tilework, exposed pale brick, dark-panelled wainscoting, and a curved fluted bar counter beneath a mix of Murano-inflected glass pendants and mid-century industrial shades, the decorative plates mounted salon-style along the walls giving the room a distinctly Venetian domestic register. A glazed garden pavilion extends the dining offer into the hotel's rare outdoor space, with circular porthole apertures in the surrounding white-rendered wing framing views of palms and lawn — a pocket of stillness that most of Venice cannot offer.

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The tranquil neighbourhood. Venice is a fairy-tale of a city with palaces, cathedrals and museums to take your breath away. In our neighbourhood you can get your breath back again. It's a place where you can escape the noise and bustle, experience genuine local life, and feel refreshed. This is a neighbourhood of true tranquillity. At the heart of the neighbourhood is Hotel Indigo® Venice - Sant'Elena, a converted 1930s monastery where a peaceful inner sanctuary offers further respite from the bustle. Our neighbours include the elegant red-brick Gothic church of Sant'Elena, built by Augustinian monks in the 11th century and known for its lofty landmark belltower.

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Hotel Indigo Venice - Sant'Elena, an IHG Hotel Reviews

2,093 reviews

"We have just got back from 4 lovely days and nights at Hotel Indigo .The staff were brilliant as was the food and everything else about the hotel .The location is fantastic .Set in a tranquil quiet neighbourhood about 20 minutes walk to Saint Marks Square . We would not hesitate to book this hotel again .Thanks to all the staff who were superb also the best Aperol Spritz going ."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 27, 2026

"Its a lovely boutique hotel actually in the quieter part of Venice. We had a lovely man check us in. We got to ohr room and were greeted by a lovely bottle of press co and some macrons for my parters birthday. Room was lovely and big. Lovely garden view. Plenty of breakfast items. Its a good 20 minute walk from main Venice attractions, but its quiet and lovely. Local shop x2 cappuccinos near by €3.60 to sit in. You can quadruple this price in St Marks square. A water taxi bus service just outside the hotel. We ate near the hotel in a place called Trattoira del Tosi. More local restaurant, but the food was amazing. Staff do not speak much but they let you get on eith your holiday, which we prefer. Overall very good for us. Quiet, warm, lovely rooms. Breakfast lady was lovely too. If you want quiet and do not mind a good walk in to mai stream Venice, stay here. We loved it. Would go back anytime. Had a trip to Murano Burano islands. Its lovely. Thank you, a nice few days in Venice for us"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 25, 2026

"Very upsetting to me that they were not able to waive a €250 fee for needing to leave early on account of a flight change. Very sad as I told them upon check in but there was no manager on premise to help. I spoke to corporate and even they tried but the local manager was adamant not to help. Upsetting as this room normally rents for $150 per night as it isn’t a very nice hotel but they felt obligated to gouge me."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 19, 2026

"A wonderful stay can highly recommend. As a Diamond IHG Member we were very well looked after here. Maria especially at breakfast deserves a special mention. So kind caring, warm and always bringing our perfect Cappuccino's. Such a delight. Upon arrival in my room I heard some commotion outside so with my background in Lifeguard/Security I rushed down to save whoever was in trouble, I mentioned to Reception I am going out I am not here for TV! I got outside and walked quickly towards all the noise to save the day, when I arrived at the noise I noticed it was actually the local Marine Training Base (Naval base) with PT trainers shouting at recruits training hard. I was relieved that I did not have to save someone but amazed that the noise could travel that far to my double glazed window. I returned after a lovely walk around the local park! So beautiful. In fact I saw no trouble during my stay at all not even pick pockets. Just trades people trying to sell their goods making a living. I felt very safe. In the end I got used to the wake up sounds 'Reveille' from the military base and it was fun to hear the national anthem played every Sunday. But to be honest the noise was just on the weekend and even then it passed quickly. The suite was lovely and warm during the cold winter spell and rain. But we were offered an umbrella from the Hotel which we used, so we cannot compliment all the team enough. The hotel went beyond the call of duty to ensure our stay went well - and this is a credit to the Hotels GM. From the friendly housekeeping service to the wonderful breakfast to the huge comfortable bed (a very relaxing mattress so much better than Accor's mattress I actually wake up with no back ache wonderful). The breakfast is the best thing here, I could almost stay all day just eating the breakfast. The TV was wonderful so huge but of course I did not come here for TV so I enjoyed all of Venice and it's delights (whilst trying not to be a normal tourist seeking out local delights that normal tourists do not see and not taking a photo of every single thing I see!). On first impression (I notice other reviews some guests are a bit taken back by the hotel almost too posh for them) you can actually get past the posh stage and realise you can actually relax here, all the staff are kind, you do not have to wear your perfect designer gear everyday especially when it is raining like cats and dogs everyday., It was even wonderful to hear staff having friendly both with each other and with the guests. Even the new training young staff are enjoying their time at breakfast and getting used to guests (and not being shocked at seeing guests - do not be worried we do not bite!) A lovely stay, and great to see the Hotel catering for our every need and tailoring our experience - this is something you would expect at the Savoy or The Ritz. The hotel is perfectly located if you want to be just outside of the busy area. There is dining in the evening in the Hotel or a Pizza/Pasta restaurant very local which is also pleasant. I recommend booking a large suite inside the main hotel in the winter, the garden rooms must be lovely in the Summer. A special thank you to the GM - we can see that you have excellent hospitality experience. 5 Stars"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 04, 2026

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