Bauer Palladio Hotel & Spa A new offshoot of Venice’s Bauer Hotel, with more restrained decor and an appealing location on Giudecca island, across the basin from the city. Doubles from $340; Giudecca, 33;011-39-041-270-3806.
Where to Eat
Al Covo A favorite for its local cuisine and snug vibe. Castello 3968; 011-39-041-522-3812.
Florian’s A famous centuries-old café. Piazza San Marco 57; 011-39-041-520-5641.
Harry’s Bar A Venice icon, serving classic Italian food and Bellini cocktails, which were invented here. Piazza San Marco 1323; 011-39-0-41-528-5777.
Lineadombra A new restaurant with a menu focusing on Venetian seafood dishes and a cellar stocked with local wines. Ponte dell'Umilta, Dorsoduro, 19; 011-39-041-241-1881.
Where to Visit
Palazzo Franchetti A palace near the Accademia Bridge housing Venice’s Institute of Sciences, Letters and Arts, which puts on exhibits like a recent one on self-portraits. Campo Santo Stefano 2945; 011-39-041-240-7711.
Palazzo Barbaro The Venetian mansion where Henry James used to stay during his frequent trips to the city. On the Grand Canal, near Piazza San Marco.
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