Benefiting from a truly privileged position in Venice, Bauer Palazzo is just streets away from both St Mark’s Square and the Grand Canal. combining two adjoining buildings – one is very grand and reminiscent of a luxury liner whilst the other is more gothic in feel, within you will find a spacious art-deco marble clad lobby plus a grand staircase. The style is classic European luxury with antique furnishings, Murano glass and chandeliers. Guests will benefit from the convenient hotel launch with ferries across to the sister property Palladio Spa, which offers further spa facilities than the modest facilities on offer here. There are 135 rooms and 56 suites with varying degrees of classically elegant styling or art deco touches; some offer balconies. A top spot for an Aperitivo is the canal side terrace from the bar – the views of passing gondolas are sublime.