This was our splurge of the five week trip. We'd always wanted to stay on the Grand Canal. The view was amazing with a vaporetto stop and all of the shops you could possibly want within minutes. The place is very atmospheric with lots of art and vintage furnishings and three ceiling to floor windows overlooking the canal. The terrace is less usable with just a couple of plastic chairs and table and no shade, but the view from the living room is so spectacular you won't miss it at all. Wish we could have stayed a few more days!