Maria's directions were clear and we found the place surprisingly quickly. We arrived late at night and Maria greeted us quickly and energetically. She was very warm and welcoming, and probably the most authentic person we met in Venice.

The room is exactly as you see in the photos. The larger bed is firm and the smaller bed is softer. There is a large wardrobe with drawers and a bunch of Venice-related books and maps, if you need them. The bathroom is clean and has plenty of light and ventilation. There was plenty of hot water, and the cold water is drinkable, which was very handy.

Our only complaint about the room is that the refrigerator makes extremely loud clicking noises if you let it run. We simply unplugged it for most of our time there, as we had nothing that needed to be refrigerated.

The breakfast provided is spartan, though completely normal by Italian standards. Do not expect a full English breakfast. You will get coffee, milk, juice, fruit, and bread. Maria will deliver this to you at whatever time you choose, and she is very punctual.

The location is very good. It is very close to a major landmark, and directly across the Grand Canal from the train station. If you arrive by bus or the people mover, it's a short walk from Piazza della Roma. Hint (from P. d. Roma): do NOT cross the large bridge everyone is crossing. Cross the smaller one instead!

From the room, you cross the Grand Canal (to the train station side) and there are the Vaporetto stations, where you can take the Vaporetti all the way through the Grand Canal, or go to Lido or Murano. It's very easy. Burano is also an easy trip requiring 1 transfer.

Despite the very convenient location, the room is very well isolated from the tourist noise that lasts well into the night. It was very quiet in the room at most times.

We would recommend this room and our host Maria for anyone traveling to Venice. It is a perfectly suitable base for your exploration of Venice, and Maria is a kind and gracious host.