Hotel Bauer Palazzo vs Palazzina Grassi
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Bauer Palazzo is the choice of most writers compared to Palazzina. Bauer Palazzo comes in at 90 with accolades from 14 sources like DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel Bauer Palazzo
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San Marco 1459, Campo San Moise, 30124 Venice
From $459 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Here, the luxury is super-discreet: Those wishing to stay incognito can slip in and out via private launch at the water entrance."
Lonely Planet
"An elegant 18th-century Venetian Gothic palace updated in 2000 with a multi-million dollar renovation for maximum luxury."
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DK Eyewitness
"The Bauer also boasts wonderful Grand Canal views from many of its rooms, extending across to the Salute church, and gondolas can be hired outside the front door."
Time Out
"Luxurious, antique Il Palazzo is housed in the older building and has Grand Canal frontage."
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Star Service
"In an unbeatable location near Piazza San Marco, this hotel feels a bit like James Bond—a sexy foreigner in an exotic land."
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Palazzina Grassi
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Sestiere San Marco 3247, 30124 Venice
From $302 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"In the serene Accademia neighborhood... the 26-room Palazzina Grassi has a superb collection of Modernist glass from Murano masters in a sparkling space designed by Philippe Starck."
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Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"An aristocratic fifteenth-century palazzo on the Grand Canal is the canvas for Philippe Starck’s first Italian design hotel."
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Star Service
"Traditionalists beware: This chic, civilized gem is primed for fans of modernist guru Philippe Starck's familiar brand of high-style hijinx."
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Oyster
Luxury
"A small and quiet property in a great location -- all the main tourist spots in Venice are within walking distance, as are a good variety of shops and restaurants."
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Jetsetter
"An opulent Venetian palace on the Grand Canal reinvented by French style guru Philippe Starck."
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