Marina's Palazzo was: exactly as the pictures, really big, sunny, well equipped for cooking, it's quiet, there's a sofa for each to strech out on (we were 4) and on top of that, it's just outside the typical tourist areas, has a bit of local feel, bars/restaurants/supermarket around the corner, and it's in the perfect location for both the Biennale and rest of Venice. Each wander through the city where google maps said 25 minutes took hours because there are so many distractions! OK, the mattresses were a bit worn out. That's it. Totally recommendable to anyone who can climb 3 flights of stairs.