My husband and I, along with an elderly Aunt, stayed here for four nights in early September and had a wonderful time! We had two rooms; one overlooking a small canal and bridge, with a floor to ceiling window that opened to a tiny balcony which allowed you just to be able to step out and look down at the gondolas going by on some days. Our aunt had a room on the opposite side, overlooking the outside patio. Both rooms were roomy, clean and had a desk and nightstands with nice lighting for reading in the evening. Breakfast was good with an assortment of meats, cheeses, breads, jams, yogurts, cereal, hard boiled eggs and coffee; for an additional charge you could order espressos or cappucinos. With the help of the front desk, We were able to secure a wheelchair for Auntie, who had trouble walking; it was a lifesaver! The hotel opened to a small square, ,and right next door was a cafe with outdoor seating. Just a two minute walk around the corner was the Fenice Theater (Opera house) and we were fortunate enough to be able to buy tickets to La Traviata; seeing an italian opera, in Italy, was an experience indeed and SO convenient to this hotel. St. Marks square was very close and once one learned the street, was less than a 10 minute walk. I can't say enough about the staff; courteouos, professional, so helpful and welcoming. I would definitely stay here again.