The location was great relative to the Alilaguna, Water Bus, restaurants, St Mark’s Square, etc. We loved the balcony over the canal watching the gondolas go by. Many of the gondolas also have someone singing and/or playing an accordion, so it’s nice ambience (unless you’re trying to nap). Also be aware if you’re a late sleeper that there is significant noise early in the mornings when the restaurant across the canal is restocking from a boat. If you’re up and about early, which I highly recommend, this won’t be an issue. Also, the key to one of the 4 locked doors could be quite tricky, but it is a very old door!! All in all, we’d stay there again.