BAUER CASA NOVA
Enticing Venetian home-from-home with five-star frills
AN OFFSHOOT of the famous Bauer Hotel, this restored 16th century mansion is only steps from Piazza San Marco. Traditional patterned walls in rich jewel colours, marble floors and bathrooms, heavy beamed ceilings and antiques create an enticing five-star Venetian home away from home.
With a kitchenette in all the suites and 24-hour room service from its illustrious neighbour next door, guests at the Bauer Casa Nova need never leave their room – although it would be a shame to miss all the historic art treasures a stone’s throw away. Stay here and get the best of both worlds – the big sights of Venice are right on your doorstep.
Inter-connecting doors allow guests to occupy one unit or an entire floor, while the penthouse has a Venetian wooden roof terrace or altana – tailor-made for midnight rambles or a glass of fizz before a night’s partying. Whip up a bowl of pasta in your suite, or head to the Bauer’s lavishly grand restaurant next door for the full works.
Hit the Spot
Minutes from St Mark's and the Doge's Palace.
Bedtime
Casanova himself prowled these very streets. Perhaps he tested out these very rooms?
Be Savvy
Feel at home with all the Bauer's hotel amenities on call.
Be Smitten
Lap up the stylish home life of a Venetian aristo.
Round-the-clock concierge
Guests have access to the five-star amenities of the Bauer, including round-the-clock concierge service, fitness centre, private docking and the gourmet De Pisis restaurant on the Grand Canal. A loved-up weekend here should definitely cure that sinking feeling.
The Bauer Casa Nova was reviewed by Room for Romance
With a kitchenette in all the suites and 24-hour room service from its illustrious neighbour next door, guests at the Bauer Casa Nova need never leave their room – although it would be a shame to miss all the historic art treasures a stone’s throw away. Stay here and get the best of both worlds – the big sights of Venice are right on your doorstep.
Inter-connecting doors allow guests to occupy one unit or an entire floor, while the penthouse has a Venetian wooden roof terrace or altana – tailor-made for midnight rambles or a glass of fizz before a night’s partying. Whip up a bowl of pasta in your suite, or head to the Bauer’s lavishly grand restaurant next door for the full works.
Hit the Spot
Minutes from St Mark's and the Doge's Palace.
Bedtime
Casanova himself prowled these very streets. Perhaps he tested out these very rooms?
Be Savvy
Feel at home with all the Bauer's hotel amenities on call.
Be Smitten
Lap up the stylish home life of a Venetian aristo.
Round-the-clock concierge
Guests have access to the five-star amenities of the Bauer, including round-the-clock concierge service, fitness centre, private docking and the gourmet De Pisis restaurant on the Grand Canal. A loved-up weekend here should definitely cure that sinking feeling.
The Bauer Casa Nova was reviewed by Room for Romance
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Dining in
Romantics will love the restaurant at the Bauer Hotel next door. Decorated with Venetian silk and gilded mirrors, it exudes opulence and old world charm. The menu doesn't disappoint either, and lobster pennette whipped with basil pesto sauce will whip your taste buds up a storm.
Dining out
You won't be short of choices in Venice, but you'll find it hard to beat Antico Martini near La Fenice. Not really dining, but you could follow tradition and sip a Bellini at much talked-about Harry's Bar...
Where?
De Pisis restaurant at the Bauer
What’s cooking?
The style is Mediterranean with international touches. We loved the spider-crab sausage with coral sauce and spring cabbage.
Dress the part
The Bauer is grandly elegant
Top table?
Those on the terrace are perfect for watching the gondoliers on the Grand Canal.
See & Do
Where to begin? How about starting with Piazza San Marco, just around the corner. Try and get there early in the morning – no tourists and no pigeons. Art lovers will enjoy the Accademia and Guggenheim museums while things don't get more romantic than a gondola ride for two. You'll pass under the Bridge of Sighs, where that other lover Casanova was imprisoned. Otherwise take your pick from the Doge's palace, the Rialto bridge, trips to Murano and Burano and a night at the opera.
Shop
Label lovers will find everything here from Gucci to Valentino with every other name in between (for shoes, try Bruno Magli). Traditional Venetian arts and crafts can be found in Alberto Valese (paper), Rubelli (silks) and Antichità e Oggetti d'Arte (interior decorators kill for the silks and velvets here).
Spa
You'll have full access to the menu of spa treatments at Bauer Palladio Hotel. Highlights include a Turkish hamman, Obermaier jacuzzi and the innovative Vitalis bath.
After dark
Get the Bauer's bartender to mix you some cocktails, take them on the terrace and watch the twinkly lights of Venice.
Suitably fortified, head into the alleys and enjoy getting lost in the maze, as well as in each other's company.
Dates
Late January-February
Venice Carnevale makes waves with masked balls, music and parties.
Romantics will love the restaurant at the Bauer Hotel next door. Decorated with Venetian silk and gilded mirrors, it exudes opulence and old world charm. The menu doesn't disappoint either, and lobster pennette whipped with basil pesto sauce will whip your taste buds up a storm.
Dining out
You won't be short of choices in Venice, but you'll find it hard to beat Antico Martini near La Fenice. Not really dining, but you could follow tradition and sip a Bellini at much talked-about Harry's Bar...
Where?
De Pisis restaurant at the Bauer
What’s cooking?
The style is Mediterranean with international touches. We loved the spider-crab sausage with coral sauce and spring cabbage.
Dress the part
The Bauer is grandly elegant
Top table?
Those on the terrace are perfect for watching the gondoliers on the Grand Canal.
See & Do
Where to begin? How about starting with Piazza San Marco, just around the corner. Try and get there early in the morning – no tourists and no pigeons. Art lovers will enjoy the Accademia and Guggenheim museums while things don't get more romantic than a gondola ride for two. You'll pass under the Bridge of Sighs, where that other lover Casanova was imprisoned. Otherwise take your pick from the Doge's palace, the Rialto bridge, trips to Murano and Burano and a night at the opera.
Shop
Label lovers will find everything here from Gucci to Valentino with every other name in between (for shoes, try Bruno Magli). Traditional Venetian arts and crafts can be found in Alberto Valese (paper), Rubelli (silks) and Antichità e Oggetti d'Arte (interior decorators kill for the silks and velvets here).
Spa
You'll have full access to the menu of spa treatments at Bauer Palladio Hotel. Highlights include a Turkish hamman, Obermaier jacuzzi and the innovative Vitalis bath.
After dark
Get the Bauer's bartender to mix you some cocktails, take them on the terrace and watch the twinkly lights of Venice.
Suitably fortified, head into the alleys and enjoy getting lost in the maze, as well as in each other's company.
Dates
Late January-February
Venice Carnevale makes waves with masked balls, music and parties.
GETTING THERE
Location
San Marco, 30124 Venice
Parking
If you must bring a car to Venice, leave it at Piazzale Roma.
Trains
Venezia Santa Lucia – 5km
Taxis
EUR 70 by water taxi from the station, or EUR 90 from the airport. Private transfers can be arranged.
Airport
Venice Marco Polo – 20km
Rooms and suites
10 rooms, 9 suites.
Special features
All rooms have Italian marble bathrooms, and wi-fi. Suites also have a kitchenette.
Also…
Guests have full access to the Bauer hotel next door, with its fitness centre and award-winning restaurant.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
From EUR 500
Open/closed
Open all year
Check-in
2pm
Check-out
Midday
Minimum night stay?
No
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast is served until 11am
Room service
Available 24 hours a day
Children
Welcome
Pets
Small dogs welcome by arrangement
Air conditioning
Yes
Languages
Italian, English, French, Spanish and German
Wedding license?
Yes – for parties of up to 250
Eco conscience
Owner Francesca Bortolatto Possati supports the Rio Treà dei Pensieri Co-operative, creating a range of cosmetics from 100% natural products.
Location
San Marco, 30124 Venice
Parking
If you must bring a car to Venice, leave it at Piazzale Roma.
Trains
Venezia Santa Lucia – 5km
Taxis
EUR 70 by water taxi from the station, or EUR 90 from the airport. Private transfers can be arranged.
Airport
Venice Marco Polo – 20km
Rooms and suites
10 rooms, 9 suites.
Special features
All rooms have Italian marble bathrooms, and wi-fi. Suites also have a kitchenette.
Also…
Guests have full access to the Bauer hotel next door, with its fitness centre and award-winning restaurant.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
From EUR 500
Open/closed
Open all year
Check-in
2pm
Check-out
Midday
Minimum night stay?
No
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast is served until 11am
Room service
Available 24 hours a day
Children
Welcome
Pets
Small dogs welcome by arrangement
Air conditioning
Yes
Languages
Italian, English, French, Spanish and German
Wedding license?
Yes – for parties of up to 250
Eco conscience
Owner Francesca Bortolatto Possati supports the Rio Treà dei Pensieri Co-operative, creating a range of cosmetics from 100% natural products.
