Set in a prestigious 18th century building, this luxury hotel boasts panoramic views of the Grand Canal. Its lavish Venetian rooms include a large marble bathroom, 3 minutes’ walk from St. Mark’s Square. All rooms at Bauer Il Palazzo feature rich fabrics, gilt mirrors and Murano glass chandeliers. Each room is equipped with satellite TV, and Wi-Fi is free in public areas. Some rooms offer views of the lagoon, others overlook the canal. A varied breakfast buffet is served daily on the rooftop terrace with exclusive views of the Venice skyline. The De Pisis restaurant offers a gourmet menu every evening, and guests can enjoy a cocktail or traditional spritz at the B Bar in the winter, or on the Bar Canale terrace in the summer. Staff can arrange a candlelit dinner on the canal or tango lessons on the terrace, upon request. The hotel’s rooftop hot tub can be booked in advance, and full spa facilities are available at the Palladio sister hotel on Giudecca Island. A free shuttle service connects the two hotels. San Marco Vallaresso Vaporetto stop is 2 minutes’ walk away, and it is a 40-minute ride to the car parks at Piazzale Roma square and to Santa Lucia Train Station. Private transfers with a luggage porter can be organized on request.

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