Danieli, Venezia — A Four Seasons Hotel
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Main Amenities
- Panoramic Terrazza Danieli restaurant
- Rooms and suites with lagoon view
- 24h Concierge
- Room service
- Historic bars and lounges
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pet-friendly
- Private transfers on request
A Legend Reborn: The Danieli Reopens Under Four Seasons
One of the most storied addresses in all of Europe has entered a new chapter. The Hotel Danieli Venice, a landmark on the Riva degli Schiavoni since the 14th century, has reopened in 2026 as Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel — marking the arrival of the world's most celebrated luxury hotel brand at one of Venice's most iconic properties. The reopening is unfolding in two phases: 120 rooms and 52 suites are available from 2026, with the hotel expanding to its full capacity of 176 accommodations and 79 suites in 2027. The Danieli Spa is scheduled to open in late 2026. Guests booking now will experience the Danieli at the beginning of what promises to be its finest era.
The Danieli's story begins in the late 1400s, when the Palazzo Dandolo was completed on the orders of Doge Enrico Dandolo — built as a private home and lodging place for princes, cardinals, and ambassadors. In 1822, the ornately decorated palace was converted into a hotel by Giuseppe Dal Niel, who gave the property his personal nickname: "Danieli." The hotel quickly became one of the most celebrated addresses in Europe, welcoming Lord Byron, Balzac, Charles Dickens, and Marcel Proust through its doors. In 1855, the adjoining Palazzo Casa Nuova — originally built as the city's treasury — was incorporated into the hotel. The final expansion came in 1950 with the inauguration of the Palazzo Danieli Excelsior. Today, under Four Seasons stewardship, these three interconnected palaces spanning five centuries of Venetian history offer a seamless experience of authentic grandeur and modern luxury.
The interior renovation has been entrusted to celebrated French designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, whose approach honors the Danieli's aristocratic past while bringing it fully into the present. Precious marbles, grand staircases, Murano glass chandeliers, Rubelli fabrics, and frescoed ceilings remain — now set against the impeccable service standards that have made Four Seasons the benchmark for luxury hospitality worldwide. As General Manager Christian Zandonella puts it: the Danieli opens the door to authentic cultural connections, celebrating the beauty of everyday life in Venice.
Rooms and Suites — Five Centuries of Venetian Elegance, Reimagined
Spread across three historic palaces, the accommodations at Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel are among the most distinctive in Europe — each one shaped by centuries of Venetian craftsmanship and Pierre-Yves Rochon's refined contemporary vision. A large number of rooms and suites face the Venetian Lagoon, offering views that no modern hotel could manufacture. The full complement of 176 accommodations, including 79 suites, will be available from 2027.
Guest Rooms
The Premium Lagoon-View Room is the hotel's most sought-after room category — offering breathtaking direct views of the Venetian Lagoon, infused with the elegance of Rochon's interior design and the reassurance of round-the-clock Four Seasons care. Generous in proportion, refined in every detail, these rooms place the lagoon at the center of the guest's experience from morning to evening. The Deluxe Room welcomes guests with greater space and timeless Venetian-style elegance: Rubelli fabrics, Murano glass chandeliers, and a wall of mirrors that amplifies the light and the sense of space, with views over the charming streetscapes of the Castello sestiere. The Premier Room is the most spacious of the standard room categories — extra-large, with a dining table for two and views of the surrounding palaces and laneways that make a stay in this part of Venice feel like inhabiting a private corner of the city's history.
Suites
The Four Seasons Lagoon-View Suite is a spacious corner suite with panoramic lagoon views framed by two windows that flood the room with natural light — a layout that is both beautiful and genuinely rare among Venice's great hotels. The Grand Lagoon-View Suite elevates the experience further: a one-bedroom suite with views of both the Venetian Lagoon and the Grand Canal, a spacious living room with dining table and sofabed, and a bedroom sanctuary with walk-in closet and marble bathroom. Available in a two-bedroom configuration for families or groups. The Grand Dandolo Suite, housed within the original 14th-century Palazzo Dandolo, offers extra-spacious one-bedroom accommodation where classic Venetian décor meets modern comfort — a separate living room with dining table evoking the feeling of a private Venetian residence. Also available in a two-bedroom configuration.
Signature Suites
At the pinnacle of the hotel's accommodation is the Presidential Suite — positioned on the topmost fourth floor of the Palazzo Dandolo, with spectacular views of the Venetian Lagoon and San Giorgio Island. Designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon with a fresh contemporary sensibility, the suite features a spacious living area with a dining table for six, a guest powder room, and a sunlit bedroom with en suite bathroom and abundant closet space. This is the Danieli at its most rarified: a private vantage point above one of the world's great cities, where the lagoon stretches to the horizon and Venice unfolds below.
Dining — Rooftop Views and the Art of the Venetian Table
Restaurant Terrazza Danieli
The Restaurant Terrazza Danieli is one of the great rooftop dining experiences in Italy — a legendary address in its own right, now elevated by Four Seasons' culinary vision and service standards. Perched above the rooftops of the Castello sestiere with panoramic views of the city, the lagoon, and the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, the restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating for one of the most visually extraordinary dining settings imaginable. The seasonal menus celebrate Venetian gastronomy at its finest — fresh, local ingredients drawn from the Adriatic and the Veneto, prepared with the refinement that Four Seasons brings to every table. A dinner here, as the sun sets over the lagoon and the lights of the city begin to appear, is an experience that defines a Venice stay.
Bar Terrazza Danieli
Sharing the rooftop with the restaurant, the Bar Terrazza Danieli is one of the finest spots in Venice for an aperitivo. Al fresco seating with panoramic lagoon views, a carefully curated selection of wines and cocktails, and a menu of light snacks that provides the perfect complement — this is the Venetian aperitivo hour at its most refined. Whether a pre-dinner Spritz as the sun drops behind the palazzi, or a late-evening digestivo with the lights of the lagoon reflected in the water below, the Bar Terrazza offers a setting that is difficult to leave.
Bar Dandolo
In the magnificent lobby of the 15th-century Palazzo Dandolo, the Bar Dandolo is one of Venice's most atmospheric places to pause. Soaring ceilings, ornamental stonework, and the soft sound of piano melodies create an environment of quiet grandeur. Coffee in the morning, afternoon tea in the English tradition, or a crafted cocktail in the evening — the Bar Dandolo does all of these with the ease of a place that has been doing it for two centuries. It is the kind of bar that hotel bars aspire to be.
In-Room Dining and Private Dining
The in-room dining menu at Danieli, Venezia is available around the clock — from a leisurely breakfast in bed to a late-evening dinner in a historic suite overlooking the lagoon. For private events and celebrations, the hotel's salons on the first and second piano nobile floors can accommodate private dinner parties of up to 40 guests — among the most sophisticated private dining spaces available in Venice, with the Danieli's centuries of history as their backdrop.
The Danieli Spa — Opening Late 2026
The Danieli Spa is scheduled to open in late 2026, adding one of the most anticipated wellness facilities in Venice to an already extraordinary property. The spa will feature three treatment rooms, including one dedicated couples' suite, alongside a sauna, hammam, and a dedicated relaxation area — a complete wellness sanctuary within the historic walls of the Danieli. Four Seasons spas are known for their attention to personalization and the quality of their therapist training; the Danieli Spa will reflect those standards in a setting that is uniquely Venetian. Guests booking stays from late 2026 onward are advised to inquire about spa availability at the time of reservation. Venice Welcome will confirm the latest opening status at time of booking.
Meetings, Events, and Weddings
With 848 square meters of event space across its historic palaces, Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel is one of the most distinguished event venues in Italy. The noble floors of the Palazzo Dandolo — with their original frescoes, ornamental stonework, and views over the lagoon — provide a backdrop that no purpose-built conference center could approach. For weddings, the combination of the Danieli's architecture, Four Seasons' culinary and hospitality excellence, and the incomparable setting of the Riva degli Schiavoni creates an occasion of genuine rarity. Venice Welcome works with the Danieli to coordinate private events and celebrations as part of a broader Venice stay — from intimate dinners for two to receptions of 40 guests on the piano nobile.
What to Visit Nearby
St. Mark's Basilica and Piazza San Marco
The Danieli is positioned steps from Piazza San Marco — which means guests are at the very epicenter of Venice. St. Mark's Basilica, with its Byzantine mosaics, its golden altarpiece, and its rooftop panoramic terrace, is a two-minute walk. Early morning, before the day-trippers arrive from the mainland, is the moment to see it: the square empty, the pigeons undisturbed, the façade of the Basilica catching the first light. Venice Welcome offers private skip-the-line tours of the Basilica, allowing guests to explore at their own pace with an expert guide — the most rewarding way to experience a building of this complexity.
Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs
The Doge's Palace is the immediate neighbor of the Danieli — its Gothic façade visible from the hotel's waterfront position on the Riva degli Schiavoni. The palace was the seat of the Venetian Republic's government for five centuries, and its interior — the grand council chambers, the armoury, the prisons connected by the Bridge of Sighs — is among the most historically significant in Italy. Venice Welcome arranges private guided visits to the Doge's Palace, including after-hours access when available, for guests who want to experience this extraordinary building without the crowds.
The Rialto Bridge and Cannaregio
Twenty minutes on foot from the Danieli — or a short private boat ride — the Rialto Bridge and its market occupy the commercial heart of historic Venice. The morning market has operated since the 12th century; the wine bars in the surrounding streets have been serving cicchetti almost as long. Venice Welcome's private Bacaro tours explore this neighborhood in depth — the hidden wine bars, the fish stalls at dawn, the working Venice that most visitors see only in passing.
The Grand Canal by Private Boat
The Danieli's position on the waterfront gives guests immediate access to the water. A private boat tour of the Grand Canal, organized through Venice Welcome, transforms the city's most famous image into something intimate and personal — the palaces seen from the water, the light on the canal at different hours, the private perspectives that only a boat can provide. This is how Venice was meant to be seen.
Murano, Burano, and the Venetian Lagoon
The Danieli's waterfront position makes it one of the most convenient departure points in Venice for the lagoon islands. Murano, Burano, and Torcello are each extraordinary in their own right — and each best experienced privately, at your own pace, with expert guidance. Venice Welcome organizes private motorboat excursions to all three islands, with a live glassblowing demonstration on Murano, time to explore Burano's painted houses at leisure, and a visit to Torcello's ancient cathedral.
Reaching the Hotel — Arrivals and Water Access
By Private Water Taxi from Marco Polo Airport
The Danieli's position on the Riva degli Schiavoni — directly on the waterfront — makes it one of the best-served hotels in Venice for water arrivals. From Marco Polo Airport, a private water taxi takes approximately 30 to 35 minutes across the lagoon, arriving directly at the hotel's waterfront landing. Venice Welcome arranges private water taxi transfers with our own family-owned fleet — people who have worked on the Grand Canal for decades and know Venice's waterways better than anyone.
- Standard Private Water Taxi — up to 8 passengers
- Luxury Wooden Water Taxi — up to 6 passengers, handcrafted wooden hull, leather-upholstered cabin, Meet & Greet service included
Night surcharges apply for arrivals after 9pm or before 7am — confirmed at time of booking.
By Private Water Taxi from Santa Lucia Train Station
From Santa Lucia train station, a private water taxi brings guests along the Grand Canal and around the edge of the city to the Danieli's waterfront landing — approximately 20 to 25 minutes, with some of Venice's most extraordinary scenery along the way. Venice Welcome coordinates all transfers from the station, with both standard and luxury wooden water taxi options available.
On Foot from San Zaccaria
For guests arriving independently, the nearest vaporetto stop is San Zaccaria — served by Lines 1, 2, and 5.1 from Santa Lucia station — just a one-minute walk from the hotel entrance on the Riva degli Schiavoni. The Alilaguna Blue and Red Lines from Marco Polo Airport also stop at San Zaccaria. That said, for a stay at a hotel of this caliber, arriving by private water taxi directly at the waterfront is an experience that sets the tone for everything that follows.
