Description
Bauer Il Palazzo is an intimate, luxurious hotel in the heart of Venice, just a few steps from Piazza San Marco. The historic 18th century building has been beautifully restored and is situated on the Grand Canal with views towards the islands of San Giorgio and the church of Santa Maria della Salute.
The rooms and suites are all individually decorated with lavish furnishings, many feature balconies with spectacular views of the city, the Grand Canal and the sparkling basin of San Marco. The Italian marble bathrooms are supplied with toiletries from Santa Maria degli Angeli.
The Settimo Cielo is an elegant lounge with Venice’s highest roof terrace offering magnificent panoramic views, open to hotel guests for breakfast. The award-winning restaurant De Pisis also boasts an outdoor terrace and is situated on the Grand Canal. It offers gourmet Venetian and Mediterranean cuisine with Asian influences.
Venice is an ancient city encompassing 117 islands connected to each other by many canals and bridges. It has been made a Unesco World Heritage site due to its unique urban layout and artistic patrimony. Venice offers everything a traveller could dream of; fantastic shops, mouthwatering cuisine and unique events. The Bauer Palazzo is a great base for exploring this magnificent city.
Guide price
£1,140 Per person
£1,140 per person for 4 nights in a Deluxe Suite on a B&B basis including British Airways flights to Venice and return airport private water-taxi transfers in mid season.
Accommodation
The Palazzo has 44 Double Deluxe rooms and 38 suites with modern Venetian interiors and period furnishings. All rooms boast Italian marble bathrooms supplied with exclusive toiletries of Santa Maria degli Angeli. Most suites have jacuzzi bathtubs, glass chandeliers and large luxurious living areas. Some of the more prestigious suites feature walk-in wardrobes. Every room has air conditioning, satellite TV and internet connection.
Childcare
Children are welcome but there are no facilities except a children’s menu at 'De Pisis' restaurant.
Facilities
Restaurant De Pisis offers gourmet Mediterranean and Italian cuisine with Asian influences. Guests can dine on terrace seating along the Grand Canal, or in the elaborately furnished dining room. Settimo Cielo offers a delightful breakfast on a spectacular 7th floor terrace with breathtaking views of the city and lagoon. Creative cocktails, quality wines and lively entertainment can be found in the B-Bar lounge.
When to travel
Venice is a city that can be enjoyed at all times of the year. The months from Easter to October are the main tourist season when hotels can be difficult to come by at short notice. The other two really popular spells are during the Carnival in February (the 10 days up to Shrove Tuesday) and the weeks on each side of Christmas.
Summer (mid July to the end of August) isn't necessarily the best time to go to Venice. Apart from the hordes of tourists, the air can be humid and unpleasant. The climate will often result in clouds of mosquitoes and other insects invading the lagoon, and the smell emanating from the water can be very unpleasant. Italians holiday in August, so many shops and restaurants close during this time.
If you're planning to visit Venice between October and late February, take your wellies just in case! This is the season of floods - known locally as acqua alta, and occasional downpours can be heavy. The low-lying Piazza San Marco is especially vulnerable.
Clear blue skies and balmy weather make spring and autumn the best times to go.
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Location and directions
Venice, Italy
The hotel is located in the heart of Venice, overlooking the bustling Grand Canal, 2-minutes from St Mark's Square.
How to get there
2-hour British Airways flight to Venice Airport. Private Water Taxi directly to the hotel from the airport dock takes about 30-minutes. Alternatively, the Alilaguna (public water-ferry) leaves every hour from the airport dock to San Marco and takes about 45-minutes.
