Found this on Hotwire, a sister hotel of the fancier Carlton Grand Canal which is directly across the canal from St Lucia Station. The breakfast was good, the people were genuinely nice. They have daily newspapers in many languages in the lobby, including the INYT. The internet wifi was not perfect, but seemed to work pretty well.
The most important thing was it was really close to both Pt Roma (land and sea connections) and St. Lucia (rail). If you have never been to Venice before you should consider this of great value. (You will see many folks schlepping heavy bags over stepped bridges) and understand why being close to only ways in and out of the island is practical. read more