THE DANIELI
Vintage Venice landmark oozing star quality
THIS LAVISH GOTHIC VENETIAN LANDMARK – a former 14th century doge’s palace – glows with Venice’s golden past. Sitting in plum position by the lagoon, the Danieli is hard to beat for sheer old-time glamour.
Its palatial tone is set by a soaring, statement-making lobby clad in marble, complete with palm fronds, gothic arches and balustrades. There’s also a sumptuous lounge area with glittering chandeliers and gold leaf marble columns. The visual wow factor is not confined to the ground floor, either – head up to the Danieli's rooftop bar and you can quaff a prosecco while watching fabulous Venetian sunsets.
Scores of stars have swept in from the hotel's private landing stage (Liz Taylor reputedly spent at least two of her honeymoons here) and vintage rooms invite you to sleep amid rich fabrics, frescoes, oil paintings and antiques. Like the grandest grande dame, the Danieli shows her age at times – and following in the footsteps of the doges naturally comes at a price.
Hit the Spot
Right on the prime Venice waterfront.
Pillow Talk
Splash out on a room with a view in the old palazzo for the full Danieli experience.
Be Savvy
Give the modern wing a miss.
Be Smitten
Vintage glitz with Venice's myriad attractions on a plate.
White-gloved waiters
More contemporary quarters can be found in the newer wings – but for the atmosphere quota you can't beat those in the original palazzo. Be lavish and splurge on a decent room with that lagoon view.
Don’t miss lunch in the Danieli's rooftop restaurant. Be fussed over by white-gloved waiters while you make the most of the photo opportunities. To cool off later, you can go and swim at a sister hotel on the Lido.
The Danieli was reviewed for Room for Romance by Tess Dalton
THIS LAVISH GOTHIC VENETIAN LANDMARK – a former 14th century doge’s palace – glows with Venice’s golden past. Sitting in plum position by the lagoon, the Danieli is hard to beat for sheer old-time glamour.
Its palatial tone is set by a soaring, statement-making lobby clad in marble, complete with palm fronds, gothic arches and balustrades. There’s also a sumptuous lounge area with glittering chandeliers and gold leaf marble columns. The visual wow factor is not confined to the ground floor, either – head up to the Danieli's rooftop bar and you can quaff a prosecco while watching fabulous Venetian sunsets.
Scores of stars have swept in from the hotel's private landing stage (Liz Taylor reputedly spent at least two of her honeymoons here) and vintage rooms invite you to sleep amid rich fabrics, frescoes, oil paintings and antiques. Like the grandest grande dame, the Danieli shows her age at times – and following in the footsteps of the doges naturally comes at a price.
Hit the Spot
Right on the prime Venice waterfront.
Pillow Talk
Splash out on a room with a view in the old palazzo for the full Danieli experience.
Be Savvy
Give the modern wing a miss.
Be Smitten
Vintage glitz with Venice's myriad attractions on a plate.
White-gloved waiters
More contemporary quarters can be found in the newer wings – but for the atmosphere quota you can't beat those in the original palazzo. Be lavish and splurge on a decent room with that lagoon view.
Don’t miss lunch in the Danieli's rooftop restaurant. Be fussed over by white-gloved waiters while you make the most of the photo opportunities. To cool off later, you can go and swim at a sister hotel on the Lido.
The Danieli was reviewed for Room for Romance by Tess Dalton
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Dining in
You could dine out on the views alone at the hotel's rooftop restaurant Terrazza Danieli, with its lamplit tables and fabulous lagoon vistas. There's an excellent choice of international dishes and you can warm up first with a drink at the Dandolo piano bar.
Breakfast
American buffet breakfast (charged extra) is served until 10:30
Room service
Available 24 hours
Where?
Terrazza Danieli, on the rooftop
What’s cooking?
Good steaks and seafood, as well as Mediterranean specialities
Dress the part
It's an elegant place. A wrap is useful for evenings.
Top table?
Face west to watch sunset over the lagoon
See & Do
You're perfectly placed here for Venice's blockbuster sights: just steps from the Doge's palace, Piazza San Marco and the Bridge of Sighs. You'll find a line of vaporetto stops along the quayside in front of the hotel, so hop aboard one for a ride across the lagoon to Giudecca island or a full-circle ride along the Grand Canal and back.
Spa
Guests have use of the private beach, pool and tennis courts at a sister property on the Venice Lido, with private transport laid on.
Diary Dates
Late January-February
Venice Carnevale makes waves with masked balls, music and parties.
You could dine out on the views alone at the hotel's rooftop restaurant Terrazza Danieli, with its lamplit tables and fabulous lagoon vistas. There's an excellent choice of international dishes and you can warm up first with a drink at the Dandolo piano bar.
Breakfast
American buffet breakfast (charged extra) is served until 10:30
Room service
Available 24 hours
Where?
Terrazza Danieli, on the rooftop
What’s cooking?
Good steaks and seafood, as well as Mediterranean specialities
Dress the part
It's an elegant place. A wrap is useful for evenings.
Top table?
Face west to watch sunset over the lagoon
See & Do
You're perfectly placed here for Venice's blockbuster sights: just steps from the Doge's palace, Piazza San Marco and the Bridge of Sighs. You'll find a line of vaporetto stops along the quayside in front of the hotel, so hop aboard one for a ride across the lagoon to Giudecca island or a full-circle ride along the Grand Canal and back.
Spa
Guests have use of the private beach, pool and tennis courts at a sister property on the Venice Lido, with private transport laid on.
Diary Dates
Late January-February
Venice Carnevale makes waves with masked balls, music and parties.
GETTING THERE
Location
Castello 4196, Venice
Parking
Venice is car-free, though the concierge will be happy to arrange a hire car for excursions out of the city.
Trains
Santa Lucia station – 5km
Taxis
EUR 90 for a water taxi from the airport. Private transfers can be arranged.
Airport
Venice Marco Polo – 20km
Rooms and suites
222 rooms and 11 suites
Special features
Well appointed rooms have robes, cable TV, mini bars and luxury bathroom toiletries. Lagoon view rooms are the most sought after, though can be a shade noisier.
Also…
The fabulous Gothic Venetian entrance hall has to be seen to be believed.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
From EUR 500
Open/closed
Open all year
Check-in
3pm
Check-out
Midday
Minimum night stay?
Normally not, though during busy times such as Carnevale it's best to check.
Children
Welcome
Pets
Small dogs are welcome
Air conditioning
Yes
Wedding license?
Yes. Up to 120 guests can be catered for.
Location
Castello 4196, Venice
Parking
Venice is car-free, though the concierge will be happy to arrange a hire car for excursions out of the city.
Trains
Santa Lucia station – 5km
Taxis
EUR 90 for a water taxi from the airport. Private transfers can be arranged.
Airport
Venice Marco Polo – 20km
Rooms and suites
222 rooms and 11 suites
Special features
Well appointed rooms have robes, cable TV, mini bars and luxury bathroom toiletries. Lagoon view rooms are the most sought after, though can be a shade noisier.
Also…
The fabulous Gothic Venetian entrance hall has to be seen to be believed.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
From EUR 500
Open/closed
Open all year
Check-in
3pm
Check-out
Midday
Minimum night stay?
Normally not, though during busy times such as Carnevale it's best to check.
Children
Welcome
Pets
Small dogs are welcome
Air conditioning
Yes
Wedding license?
Yes. Up to 120 guests can be catered for.
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