Abu was a friendly guy that really tried to accommodate my needs. I arrived way before check-in and even tho they were full, he let me sit in the lobby for a few hours until a room opened up.
Ok, the location is very close to the Mestre station, so it's easy to get to Venice island.
However, the accommodations are truly overpriced.
Pros:
- strong wifi connection
- close to Mestre station
- so-so breakfast options
- clean bedroom
- friendly host with a decent command of English
Cons:
- shared bathroom with an awkwardly-shaped tub.
- no good restaurants nearby
- neighborhood has no shopping or other amenities besides a McDonald's
- way overpriced for the undecorated, dormitory-style accommodations
- a lot of stairs and the host does not attempt to help carry them upstairs
- host does not offer any navigational help getting around or finding a decent place to eat (a map of Venice or train tickets would have been nice for the high cost of the room)
Make sure you bring your own towels and toiletries.