Bauer Hotel

Set on the Grand Canal, this stylish hotel in an ornate building is a 5-minute walk from both Piazza San Marco and the Teatro La Fenice opera house. Featuring marble bathrooms with designer toiletries, the warm rooms include walk-in closets, Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs and minibars, plus street or canal views. Suites add whirlpool tubs and/or balconies, while upgraded suites add separate living rooms and additional bathrooms. A breakfast buffet is served in an elegant lounge with a terrace. There’s also a posh Mediterranean restaurant, and a refined bar offering evening live music.