The Ramada was on the wrong side of the bridge to Venice, making it somewhat cheaper and a lot more convenient for check-in/check-out.
Rooms were large, quiet and comfortable. The room was air-conditioned, but we chose to go for the quieter option as the night was mild.
The evening meal was very good. Plenty of traditional pastas with nice fresh bread rolls. Servings were generous enough to require a couple of extra laps of whatever shopping centre we next visited!
Breakfast in the dining room was excellent. A good range of cereals and good serving sizes. Also the usual range of continental food (muesli and yoghurt was our preference).
Whilst it may have been nice to stay in one of the hotels near St. Marks, I must confess that the thought of carrying luggage across bridges and/or entrusting them to boats was less than appealing.
This hotel offered the opportunity to see Venice while saving some time and money. (The time was probably more important.)