We had 8 in our group, so needed a large place in Venice, and this was certainly large. The dining room is huge, a large living room, and a modern kitchen which could seat us all. The two main bedrooms were enormous.

This palazzo was perfectly located for us. It is within a few streets of the Rialto Bridge, where all the vaporettos stop. It would have been very hard (impossible, in fact) to find even with the best Venice map, but Antonio met us at the train station and led us to this palazzo. Once we were there and ventured out, we were able to recognize landmarks to find our way back. After the first few times it was easy.

When in Venice, stay near the Rialto or San Marco. That way, if you get lost, you can always find your way to those locations, since every other corner has a sign which states "Per Rialto" or "Per San Marco" with an arrow pointing the way you should go.

Antonio was very thorough in showing us how everything worked. Most importantly, he showed us which buzzer on the outside was for our unit.

The location is high above the intersection of two small canals, so you can look out the windows and always see gondolas or working boats going by below. This is a bit of a disadvantage if you are a light sleeper, as you will hear their motors at about 6 am in some of the bedrooms.

There are many restaurants, plus the ubiquitous gelato stores, nearby. Our favorite was Taverno Al Remer. It is very close, but you'll never find it without looking it up on Google. Great food, reasonable prices and a very personable waiter (Silvio). Make sure someone orders the duck, then everyone should taste it. If you are arriving between 7 and 8 pm (as most Americans do) you will not need reservations.

This palazzo is in a building which must be several hundred years old. Consequently, the water pressure and temperature can be quirky, but nothing we couldn't adapt to. The queen beds were adequate, but those who had to sleep on the single beds found them uncomfortable.

There are 2 rooms each with a queen or king-sized bed, one with a large circular bed plenty big enough for two, a room with a single bed, and another room with two singles divided by a curtain.

If you have trouble going up or down steps (there are 67 of them) this place is not for you. Antonio was kind enough to carry up the luggage for one our the weaker members of our party.

This is a great place for a large party, and although remodeled in period style it is not the epitome of luxury. But you can lay around all day on the copious number of couches and settees and eat peeled grapes like the ancient Romans if you wish. We would certainly go back.