Trying to find a pretty decent place in Venice for our trip in Venice, convenient to everything. Seen some pretty ridiculous prices for some hotels with canal views. Does this really matter? Yes, I want the ambience, although I am aware we probably wont be spending too much time in the room.<BR><BR>I was able to find a double room at the Locanda Leon Bianco but with a minor canal view for 130E. I am a little concerned about the view being a small narrow canal. Based on the postings on this forum, it is a recommended hotel and I am not having much luck finding something cheaper with any view at all. <BR><BR>Any thoughts?<BR><BR>Any

Check out posts for Leon Bianco - yours says Leon Biano.I stayed here last year and loved the area.I had room on Grand Canal which was huge but others looked good-sized as well.I obsessed with canal view or not and learned that it didn't really matter to me.For one, the windows in Venice buildings aren't so wide that it offers a huge expanse to sit and gaze (as I fantasized).Rather, unless you stick your head out and peer to the right and left, one really has a narrow view. The GC was interesting for morning traffic but the small canals were "cute as a button".Lastly,once I arrived in Venice and saw its' beauty, I couldn't wait to get into the streets each day and look again.The Leon Bianco is a fine hotel with all necessary amenities, in a neighborhood full of character, some cafes closeby open at night should you wander towards home at night and want to stop for a drink or dinner,considerate, helpful hosts and a good price.Had I spent more on a hotel,it would have been so wasted-the view is outside your hotel,intoxicating and free.I hope you'll know what I mean and agree once you get there. Enjoy

Joanne,<BR>check out the Hotel Galleria, we stayed there for 6 nights over Easter this year and had a terrific view of the Grand Canal. They were not that expensive either. I have stayed in Venice twice before and yes, the view did make a big difference to our stay. It was wonderful to watch all the water traffic.<BR>If you do a search on this board, you will see lots of recommendations for this hotel.<BR>Kay

As we haven't been yet,(leave in a week)<BR>can't give opinion.<BR>but, I think what Sue says covers it all.<BR>Plus the people there seem very friendly and accommodating.<BR>and the location for that price really can not be beat!<BR>Thanks Sue for the good words.<BR>can't wait to get there.<BR>Are all the rooms yellow?<BR>My favorite color.

Woops, thanks Sue, it is Leon Bianco! We did book the room with the small canal view. I think your right, I am envisioning this huge window you could look out of but it's probably just me fantasizing. They were very nice people to deal with in making the reservation. I am hoping it's everything that Fodorites have raved about!