The room was a typical room you can expect in a European hotel, but it gets 5 stars for the location, view and friendliness of the staff. I was amazed to be able to find such an affordable hotel in such a beautiful location. It's within walking distance from several restaurants and major attractions, but the hotel itself is located on a little side street where almost no tourists go, so you're getting the true Venetian experience.
This is also the only hotel I've stayed at in Europe that had a proper front desk.
GPS is HIGHLY recommended, as the property will be very difficult to find without it.
The only thing I will complain about is the breakfast lady was a little annoying. She kept coming over to our table and putting food on it, when we just wanted to be left alone and grab what WE want ourselves. She also rationed out the meat, which is the one thing we wanted more of.