Tourist tips

• Italian for hotel is 'albergo' and a room is 'una camera'

• Room prices can drop in August when Venice is very hot and Italians tend to stay away

• The public Papadopoli Gardens in San Polo is a great place to take a break

• Check out the cheese stalls at Ruga degli Orefici, near the Rialto market

• A breakfast is nearly always included in Venice hotel room rates