Staying at Pensione Accademia was the icing on the cake of my much-enjoyed 4-day visit to Venice. The front desk, breakfast room, and bar staff were uniformly gracious, well-informed, and helpful. The breakfast array was delicious, and starting each day dining on the hotel's shaded patio was a treat. The location couldn't be better--just west of the Grand Canal, midway between the Ca'Rezzonico and Accademia vaporetto stops, with a varied assortment of nearby restaurants and cafes. My room was well-appointed, with a terrific view of the hotel's front garden and the Grand Canal beyond. The air conditioner worked wonderfully. I stumbled onto this gem of a small hotel, and am very glad I did.