It was great to be not in the middle of the hustle and bustle. The vaporetto rides, which you have to take in order to get to the main parts of Venice, are a great way to get the idea of Venice being built in the waters. Though we were 14 to sleep in a single room, everyone was attentive to be on the quiet side. The lamps on the bedside were mostly out of order - which made for a long night sleep.