Traditional Venetian palace
Overlooking the Lagoon and just steps away from the Basilica, Piazza San Marco, the Doge’s Palace and the iconic Bridge of Sighs, the Danieli Hotel is one of the best located luxury hotels in Venice. The Danieli Hotel is in the district of San Marco, surrounded by imposing churches, close to the legendary Fenice theatre and encompassed by magnificent palazzos. Excellent shopping is a short walk away in the smart shopping district of the Salizzadi di San Moise.
Sister to the famous Hotel Gritti and part of the Starwood Hotel Group, the Danieli Hotel continues their fine traditional of unsurpassed service in elegant surroundings. This well located luxury hotel is a popular honeymoon destination, offering a quiet atmosphere of luxury in a magnificent setting. Refurbished in 2008 by Jacques Garcia, it incorporates two original palazzos, one of which dates back to the14th century, and a rather more modern building. The delights of the Danieli begin in the two storey high reception area which has typical Gothic coffered ceilings, a grand staircase, hand carved marble pillars, wonderful antique furnishings and some stunning Venetian glass chandeliers.
The Danieli offers a peaceful respite from the crowded streets with a relaxed reading room and a magnificent rooftop bar which has fabulous views across the lagoon by day and at sunset, making it a most romantic place to spend the evening. The newly refurbished Restaurant Terrazza Danieli offers wonderful International cuisine as well as more traditional Venetian dishes, with stunning views of the city and lagoon. Finish the evening in the comfortable Dandolo Bar or in the stately Grand Salone.
The rooms of this luxury hotel are well appointed, furnished in Venetian style with antique wooden furniture, parquet flooring, antique light fittings, plush velvet armchairs, large flatscreen TVs and simple but more than adequate bathrooms. Rooms in the modern building do offer more space, and the suites, which are a favourite of Elizabeth Taylor, are in a league of their own. Many rooms have fabulous lagoon views and private balconies which are reflected in the price. For those who have set their heart on a luxury hotel in Venice, in a central location with a fabulous atmosphere, the Danieli is one of the very best hotels in this lovely city.
