If you want to stay in a quiet, residential district overlooking a canal, this is the perfect spot! We had a second floor (third to Americans) room with a wonderful view and lots of space. Great amenities and a quick walk to restaurants and bars. A few more minutes and you have shops galore. Note that the building does not have an elevator so you will be climbing stairs as you will when you pass over the bridges. Great host with information on local restaurants and how to get around Venice. (It can be challenging for outsiders.)