I gave 4 stars on condition because it’s Venice, and all the buildings are expectedly old and have their quirks. I have been to Venice hundreds of times, though, and never stayed in a hotel that was impressively nicer than Centauro. The staff are absolutely wonderful, attentive, and kind. The 24-hr desk is also convenient if you stay out too late, which I definitely did. Nice breakfast, and it’s also nice to see that both Google and Apple Maps are actually starting to work well in Venice! It would not be easy to find without them, but few things are in Venice. Lots of really great restaurants nearby, and the typical narrow shopping alleys. Located about halfway between St. Mark’s and Rialto; it’s quite a trek from Santa Lucia, about 30 minutes walk, so I would recommend taking the Vaporetto maybe to Rialto if you’re averse to porting your belongings. I walked both to and from the train station, but I despised myself for doing that twice. Highly recommend this place.