Bauers Palladio Hotel & Spa
Convent privacy in the verdant gardens of Giudecca Island



This secret gem, tucked away on Giudecca Island away from the touristic bustle of the city centre, was once a 16th-century convent. Designed by the great Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, the handsome building is the key highlight of this hotel. Rooms and suites bedecked in a sophisticated colonial style come with beautiful lagoon or garden views. Shielded from the touristic footfall typically permeating the city, here a tree-lined garden courtyard serves as the backdrop to dining at the Ulivo restaurant, serving local market produce, fish and wines from the Friuli region.
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