The Bauer Palladio Hotel and Spa rests in a prime position on the island of La Giudecca across the water to the Doge's Palace in the magical city of Venice. Situated away from the madding crowds and touristic bustle, the 5 Star Bauer Palladio Hotel and Spa is an exciting, unique five-star hotel concept resting in a handsome building that was a sixteenth-century convent designed by the greatest Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio. Guests can relax in a range of guestrooms and suites that combine old world luxury with modern conveniences including Satellite TV and Internet access, gourmet dining, and unparalleled service. The Hotel is linked by complimentary shuttle boat to THE BAUERs at St.Mark. Getting to the Hotel: There is a private Shuttle Boat available every day for guests from the hotel dock to the sister Hotels of THE BAUERs in St. Mark from 10 am to midnight. Local Tips: Be sure to visit the Four Gardens that have been re-arranged and partially restored behind the XVI century Zitelle complex on the island of Giudecca. Enjoy this romantic residence with an age-old, classic refined and noble atmosphere! Please note a city tax of 5 Euros per person per night is required and to be paid locally. FACILITIES: Dining: The Bauer Palladio Hotel and Spa is booked on a Bed and Breakfast basis. The magical L'Ulivo main restaurant is set amid lush green gardens in a XVI century patio with a menu focusing on light and savoury dishes made with organic ingredients, all of which strictly follow the "carbon neutral" principle - fresh seafood from local markets, the freshest, ripest seasonal fruit used in the delicious homemade cakes, and a selection of wines from the nearby Friuli region. Guests may choose to dine in the dining room, with its charming open kitchen, or outdoors on the patio, nestled in the beautiful backdrop of the gardens. Activities: Guests can enjoy the spectacular SPA set over two floors, with eight rooms, each dedicated to a special treatment, from facials to the Vitalis Bath, which offers detoxifying baths using products such as Dead Sea minerals and muds. After treatment, guests can relax in the sauna or the spacious lounge area which has three huge windows overlooking St Mark's Square. Additional: Reception desk, help with excursions, ticket bookings for concerts, events, performances, theatre, restaurant bookings, guided tours of Venice, elevator, luggage storage, room service, Internet access, fax service, laundry service, wake-up call. Some services are with charge.