A delightful stay at the Admiral Emo in April. This is a fine, traditional Venetian apartment on the first floor overlooking the Grand Canal in a quiet part of Cannaregio. This is a great base for a fine, less touristy experience of this magical city, with stops for the #1 vaporetto a short walk away, providing easy (if somewhat crowded) access to the rest of the city. The Fondamente Nove, where vaporetti leave for the other islands of the lagoon, is a slightly longer walk. (Of course, long walks on back streets and bridges getting half-lost give new insights into this remarkable city of many islands, built centuries ago of stone on top of a dense forest of wood pilings, an engineering marvel in the middle of a huge lagoon.)
The apartment itself is a wonderful place to retreat and relax, taking in the activity on the Grand Canal. Kitchen is small but very well equipped, and when we were there, stocked with basics - spices, vinegar, EVOO, and coffee (tho’ you will want to know how to use a moka pot). The bed is comfortable enough. The bathroom is well-renovated. In short, this apartment is charming and wonderfully located - we would book again for our next visit for sure.