I cannot imagine there is a better location for a stay in Venezia! Just next to the Grand Canal, we arrived by water taxi, and each day we would venture out through the little sotoportego towards the central square, or come home winding deeper towards the canal and the Palazzetto before heading up to our magical little duplex in the sky with views in all directions. And the incredibly close proximity to the Ponte Accademia is truly invaluable, allowing immediate access to the quieter side of Venezia in lovely Dorsoduro, or just a meandering jaunt over to the busy squares of San Polo. If the big sights are what you seek, they are at your disposal as you are at the edge of San Marco, and therefore just a short walk from the main square, La Fenice, Doges Palace, and so on. Everyone should experience waking up to the views from those windows as the sun rises over the lagoon city. Highly recommended!