I've been coming to Venice for 25 years, and for much of that time I had a favorite hotel—until it closed unexpectedly between visits, leaving me homeless. Until now.
Paolo's apartment, incredibly, is less than 150 m from my old joint, and every bit as good: spotlessly clean, comfortable and relaxing. (That mattress is super-comfortable.) And given that it's only a few minutes walk to St. Mark's Place, it's also ridiculous value. Needless to say, I'll be checking in again next time I'm in Venice