We visited in late May of 2013 and it MADE our tri...

We visited in late May of 2013 and it MADE our trip to Venice special. The room on the Grand Canal was beautiful with both modern accents and ancient ceiling beams painted in the 1500's. Seeing the traffic coming and going on the canal each day was a highlight of the trip. All day long the small and larger boats plied their trades below and that gives you the essence of Venice. Can't speak for other rooms that did not have the view, but if you are going to Venice, it is highly recommended as a place to stay. The desk was courteous, helpful and efficient. The room details were immaculate and the breakfast was fitting of a top hotel. All in all, I would go back. Also, note that the vaperetto (water bus) stop is directly next door so if you are carrying baggage, the walk is about 100 feet to the hotel and there is a 'pier' for the smaller water taxi's if you arrive that way. Being off the main tourist route, it is very quite for a place almost in the middle of Venice. Enjoy.