Hotel rating: Star Rating 5
Chain: Leading Hotels of the World
Number of floors: 8
Number of rooms: 75
Year opened: 1870
Year renovated: 1999

An intimate boutique hotel, within the heart of Venice, Il Palazzo at the Bauer is a truly authentic Venetian-style palazzo overlooking Venice's Grand Canal. More like a sophisticated home than a hotel, it is both elegant and luxurious. Il Palazzo, with its stunning gothic façade, reflects Venetian opulence at its best with lavish décor and furnishings designed for the ultimate in comfort for visitors to Venice. Benefiting from the most spectacular vantage point in Venice, Il Palazzo is conveniently located just steps from St Mark's Square, and is close to Venice's finest shops, museums and sites. With its own private boat dock on the Grand Canal, guests arriving at Il Palazzo are greeted by the hotel's sumptuous lobby, decorated in wood paneling and antique veneered Venetian panels, a lasting impression that is reflected in the unique décor and attention to detail in each of the hotel's guest rooms and suites. Guests of Il Palazzo can expect a unique hotel experience together with the ultimate in personalized service. The hotel's 35 luxurious and comfortable guest rooms and 40 suites are lavishly appointed with the finest furniture, fabrics, Murano glass chandeliers and an array of modern amenities. Each of the hotel suites is individually decorated with many rooms featuring balconies or terraces offering spectacular views of Venice, the Grand Canal and St Mark's Basin. Serving some of the finest cuisine in Venice, Chef Giovanni Ciresa prepares a stunning blend of innovative international and Mediterranean dishes at the hotel's restaurant, De Pisis with a terrace set against the spectacular backdrop of Venice's main waterway, the Grand Canal. Breakfast is served at Settimo Cielo, Il Palazzo's exclusive terrace and lounge with magical views over Venice and the lagoon. For aperitifs and cocktails the hotel's Bar Foyer provides an inviting and cozy atmosphere while the Bar Gran Canal offers an elegant environment with live music each evening. Il Palazzo offers unsurpassed hotel facilities that include an elegantly appointed Fitness Room and Health Spa complete with the finest exercise equipment, personalized programmes and relaxing treatments and massages. Exclusive Venetian and Italian gifts, many designed and handcrafted by the artisans of Venice, are available at the hotel's Boutique. Experience the real Venice in the most elegant, romantic, private Venetian palazzo at Il Palazzo at the Bauer.