The location is excellent for access to St Marks Square and the vaporetto. Endless opportunities to eat and drink in the vicinity, but do your research for the most authentic as prices can be steep for poor quality. The Liassidi Palace is a comfortable hotel with authentically styled bedrooms and general decor. However, small improvements could make a huge difference to the overall experience: Replacing old style fixed hairdryers with something more effective. Ensuring that fridges actually keep their contents cold - ours did not. Placing tea and coffee making facilities in accessible locations - ours was on a shelf below the safe in a cupboard and was too low and enclosed to make tea making easy. The shabby chic decor (i.e. scuffed/chipped) whilst not to everyone's taste didn't bother me but with a little maintenance would lift the general appearance. The shower was a new style add unit, and was almost impossible to stay in for longer than it took to get wet, and throw a soapy sponge about your body as it was so small. I'm a size 12, 66 year old female, height 5' 6" with no mobility issues - how most men would manage I have no idea. I do however understand the logistical nightmare of modernising old buildings such as those in Venice. No air conditioning, which wasn't a problem in April but in July would be, particularly as canal traffic can be noisy. Again I accept that building age can be a factor for this type of addition. That said: The bed and pillows were firm but comfortable. Staff on the reception desk were helpful and pleasant. Staff in the breakfast area could be hit and miss in terms of how they interacted with guests. A warm welcome goes a long way! Breakfast itself was reasonably good with a fair choice of the usual pastries, cheeses, scrambled eggs and bacon, toast, yoghurt and fresh fruit. Overall, I would recommend the Liassidi Palace but would like to compare facilities (photos/reviews) of other hotels in the vicinity of a similar star/price before a return visit.