We followed the other rave reviews and booked 4 nights at Corte Grimani. Yes, it is absolutely wonderful. Huge spacious rooms and immaculately presented. Not glitzy. Very central location. Discretely positioned, we found it without difficulty by following their map. Adequate English spoken by reception staff. We would definitely stay here again.

We stayed at the Corte Grimani for 4 nights at the end of a 17 day trip to Northern Italy. The stay there was just perfect in every way. It is a small and refined hotel with a private water taxi stop at the front door and 1 block from St. Mark's Square. The front desk clerks were very friendly and helpful. We booked a corner suite with two bathrooms and a small kitchen/dining area overlooking the canal. We were really happy with it. The rooms were large and well appointed with classic contemporary furniture. I agree completely with all the other reviewers who liked this hotel. Most amazing was the room rate which we found to be very reasonable in Venice. Because the hotel is so close to St. Mark's Square, you can buy a day pass on the vaporetto (city public water taxi) and be anywhere in the Venice area for sightseeing locations in minutes. In addition, we felt like we had our own apartment in Venice and it felt great to come home to it every night we were in this beautiful city.

We found the site through Fodors and/or Trip Advisor. Great Location. Quiet. Clean. Very good staff. The beds were firm (hip, hip, hooray). The a/c worked. We rented a place with a kitchen.

Under 5 minute walk to San Marco Square. The staff was always great about making resturant recommendations.

We really have nothing bad to say. Venice can be tough to navigate when you are trying to find your hotel vs. the train station or however. We took a private water taxi to the hotel. More expensive, but it worked well for us.

I would glady return and gladly stay at the same hotel.

Oh, I found a negative - the lift was small. We took the stairs. It seems that all lifts (elevators) in Italy are small, not just here.

We just finished an amazing 3 night stay at the Residence Corte Grimani. We loved this hotel for so many reasons. First, the owners are exceptionally pleasant, welcoming and helpful. Second, our two room apartment was large, very clean and well equiped. We paid extra to use the small kitchenette. Since we were traveling with two small children, this was very helpful. There was a small refrigerator, plates, cups and microwave. The bathroom was large, clean and equiped with a washer/dryer. Finally, Venice is very expensive. We paid 160 euros for me, my husband and our two children to eat a basic buffet breakfast at a near by restaurant. Yet, our three night stay here was only a total of 900 euros. This hotel is a bargain by Venice standards. This place has it all. Great location, great apartments with space for traveling families, great owners and great price. We will definitely return.