This 5 star hotel is extremely well located right on the Grand Canal, two minutes walk from St Marks Square and the Water Bus stop, and has dual frontage, both to the Grand Canal, and to a small plaza area, overlooking a small bridge. The rooms are large in size, and all the amenities are first class. The view from... More

I was a bit apprehensive about the Bauer hotel especially after reading the reviews but I was wrong as I had the best experience during my stay there. The hotel is traditionally decorated but elegant and well maintained. The room was a bit small but I was offered a room overlooking the canal, which was lovely. Breakfast on the terrace... More

Close to all places of interest, helpfully staff, room was what you would expect for a 5 star hotel. Down side had to ask for the free WiFi, would have expected to have been told it was free when I checked in which is standard practice in all the 4 & 5 hotels I have stayed in around the world.

First visit and loved it. Water & boats a pleasant change from bikes & vehicles. Food & drink great and not as pricey as we thought apart from the biggest rip off ever at Harry's Bar. Ludicrous prices 16 € + 10% vat for a Bellini that tasted nothing special in a place tha resembled the front room of a... More

My family and I stayed here for one night before a cruise, and was not disappointed. The hotel was within easy walks to most major sites in this beautiful city, which to me, was the most important aspect to a hotel in Venice. The morning buffet did the job, and the lobby bar was a nice place to spend time... More

Stayed at the Bauer during a family trip at Easter time. We enjoyed the hotel comfort very much because of the tropical rain outside and the acqua alta almost every night ! The Bauer is a mixture of a traditional hotel with gracious personals and of a modern hotel . The room for breakfast right in front of the Canal... More

Just returned after staying over Easter at the hotel. Arrival at the hotel was by water taxi to the private jetty of the hotel which was an excellent way to arrive and also leave. We arrived earlier than the recommended check-in time but this was no problem as they had a room ready in 10 minutes. Room was excellent, large... More

Stayed there for a family weekend (2 adults & 2 children 6&9) from the 16th to the 18th March 2013 in a suite, as this was the only way to accommodate the whole family. Alternatively would have been two double rooms, but the hotel could not guarantee that the rooms would be adjacent! Hotel is kept in the old style... More

Had three nights here, returning after a stay many years ago. The Bauer continues to delight! The hotel exudes old fashioned elegance and grandeur. Located just along from St. Marks, with Grand Canal frontage and direct access by water taxi. The welcome from the staff starts as you step off the boat and continues everywhere. Concierge team will make all... More