Royal loft was the best way to experience Venice. It’s a bit hard to find at first but we used Apple maps and Nikki’s check in pictures and found it no problem. It’s very close to Rialto stop for the water bus and is 2 min from San Marco square. We stayed in the gondola room and it was gorgeous and very spacious. We shared a bathroom with the host but never even found it a problem. Area was very safe and close to lots of shopping, restaurants, and site seeing. I would definitely stay here again in the future.