BAUER IL PALAZZO, Venice

Bauer Il Palazzo - A Grand Canal luxury hotel with Murano chandeliers, rooftop dining, and views of St. Mark's Basin

Located in San Marco, this 5-star Venice hotel occupies two distinct palazzi: a 1940s building with a marble-clad lobby and grand staircase, and a 19th-century Gothic structure. The Bauer Il Palazzo features 119 accommodations, with over half being signature suites, all appointed with Rubelli fabrics, original Murano glass chandeliers, and marble bathrooms. The De Pisis restaurant serves Italian and international cuisine on a terrace overlooking the Grand Canal, while the Settimo Cielo offers Mediterranean dining with panoramic views. The eighth floor houses an outdoor pool with a bar and an Italian rooftop garden. A fitness center and steam bath occupy the seventh floor, with access to the Palladio Spa via hotel launch across the Giudecca canal. The Bauer maintains its own water dock in Rio di San Moisè, connecting directly to the Grand Canal. The property stands 0.5 miles from St. Mark's Square, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Campanile di San Marco.

Pros

Private water dock eliminates bridge crossings when arriving by water taxi

Original stuccoes by Renaissance master craftsmen and Terrazzo floors throughout

Gothic windows in the ballroom open to a private terrace overlooking St. Mark's Basin

Front desk staff provides traditional Venetian hospitality

Cons

Fitness center is limited in size

Main spa facilities require boat transfer to sister property