if you're looking for a palatial retreat on a private island just a short We ride from the hustle and bustle of St. Mark's Square, then San Clemente Palace Hotel & Resort K for you - a certainly was the place for my Ate and me. This magnificently restored monastery boasts oversized rooms and hallways elegantly decorated in modernly classic style - yet with. every modern accessory. Four acres of private grounds include a pool and tennis courts. For a refined meal, and a lagoon view, head to Ca dei Frati for its tempting Mediterranean A A cut menu.

Set on the 17-acre private island of San Clemente - an untouched retreat on the Venetian lagoon dating from the 12th century - the centrally located San Clemente Palace Hotel & Resort is just a few minutes away from St. Mark's Square by 24-hour complimentary shuttle boat. Boasting magnificent views of St. Mark's, Giudecca island and the Lido, the hotel is near many of Venice's major attractions. St. Lucia railway station and Venice's main parking lot can be reached within 15 minutes and Marco Polo International Airport is 10 miles from the hotel.

San Clemente Palace Hotel & Resort features 200 superbly appointed rooms and suites, many with enchanting views of the surrounding lagoon and Saint Mark's. In-room guest amenities include two phones, data port, high-speed Internet access, newspaper, safe, fully stocked mini bar, robes and hairdryer. Fax machines are provided in suites.

Three restaurants located in the most attractive points of the island offer tempting fare from the Mediterranean culinary tradition: the elegant gourmet Ca' dei Frati restaurant, Le Maschere restaurant for a more informal environment, La Laguna restaurant, located near the pool and tennis, offering buffet service. The hotel also features Gli Specchi, an American bar, and Le Conchiglie bar by the pool.

The San Clemente Island with its 4 acres centuries-old park is a natural oasis of peace. San Clemente Palace Hotel & Resort along with its lovely and precious church, built in 1131, and courtyards are the only constructions on the island. The surrounding park includes several facilities to relax and pamper our clients in this wonderful panorama. Features include a freshwater outdoor swimming pool near the hotel's garden, one tennis court, a three-hole executive golf course, and a Beauty & Wellness Club offering a variety of treatments, massages and aesthetic programs. The Club also features a steam room, sauna and exercise room.

• Number of Rooms: 200
• Children's Programs: No
• Private Club/Floor: No

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