Bauer Palladio Hotel and Spa

 A top of the range establishment that oozes with elegance and quality. One of the city's top drawer offerings which, in spite of its austere external appearance, sets out to impress and please. The cavernous lounges and charming courtyards provide a truly palatial ambience. A solar boat provides connections to the properties sister, the Bauer, near St Mark's Square.

Exterior

A grey coloured waterside cathedral like building with a discreet front door, small windows and topped by three towers. The rear is somewhat less dramatic but rooms look over a well tended garden.

Property type: Hotel

Storeys: 3

Built Year: 2006

Interior

The spacious interior overflows with grandeur and elegance with a massive lounge and lobby area, a sumptuous fine dining restaurant and neo classically designed bar, all of which have a tall ceiling and rustic coloured furnishings. The well equipped spa has eight treatment rooms and views over the water.

Rooms: 50

Grounds

The rear courtyard has manicured lawns, delicate flowering shrubs and a calm feeling of relaxation solitude.

Location

Area Type: Situated at the eastern end of the long Giudecca Island, with sweeping views across the lagoon towards St Marks and the Doges Palace. In a calm and enviable location away from the main tourist traps but with easy access by waterbus to the main sights. Zitelle waterbus stop is 50 yds along the lagoon's edge with a couple of small bars and eateries adjacent..