Please note:
The Bauer Palazzo is closed for renovation (with a partial conversion
into retail), and it isn't clear when the hotel will
reopen.
The
luxurious
Bauer
Palazzo (formerly the Hotel Bauer and
Il Palazzo) consists of two sections: one in a
1940s Italian Modern building just inland
from the Grand Canal, and a more exclusive wing in an authentic,
historic Venetian palace that is now a lavishly-decorated "heirloom and boutique
hotel" that's perfect for a honeymoon or anniversary trip.
Chances are, you'll be arriving by water taxi at the Bauer
Palazzo's private pier, but if you're willing to mingle with
the hoi polloi on public airport boats, you can walk to the Bauer from the San
Marco Giardinetti waterbus station. The walk is quick and easy, over level pavement.
How to reach the Bauer Palazzo from
San Marco Giardinetti:
As you leave the Alilaguna boat pier, turn left and cross a small
stone bridge.
Continue a few meters to the Calle Vallaresso and turn
right.
Walk straight ahead down the Calle Vallaresso, past Harry's
Bar and a row of designer shops.
At the first corner, turn left into the Salizzada San Moisè.
Walk straight ahead, past the Fendi and Prada shops. The
street will broaden into the Campo San Moisè.
The Hotel Bauer is just beyond the San Moisè Church, on the
south side of the small campo or square. (Look for the large modern
building on your left, just before a bridge where gondoliers ply their
trade.)
For a video preview of your walk, click below:
From the Marittima cruise terminals:
Take the Alilaguna Blue Line airport boat from the ship
basin to San Marco
Giardinetti and follow the directions above.
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