With walls covered with the finest Rubelli and Bevilacqua fabrics, gilt mirrors, carved stucco ceilings and Murano-glass chandeliers which tinkle in the warm breeze, Bauer Il Palazzo is near-perfect in its execution.

One of Venice’s most prestigious addresses, Bauer Il Palazzo’s majesty is second-to-none. Lovingly restored after the crumbling Bauer building was rescued in 1997 to create this stunning boutique hotel, it’s now a period piece in a superior location, with panoramic pinch-yourself views over the Grand Canal and an exclusive rooftop terrace.