One of the most famous hotels in Italy has been given a serious makeover and emerged with a new names
The canal-front Danieli, Venezia, in Venice is now a Four Seasons Hotel following an extensive restoration.
The Danieli is one of Venice's best-known historic landmarks in a prime waterfront location on the Riva degli Schiavoni, overlooking the Venetian Lagoon and the island of San Giorgio Maggiore.
The hotel is known for Venetian Gothic architecture and modern luxury, and many guest rooms offer sweeping lagoon views, news hub Travel Mole reports.
The reopening strengthens Four Seasons’ presence in Italy, adding a fourth property to its portfolio after Florence, Milan and Taormina.
“With the reopening of the iconic Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel, we usher in a new chapter in this renowned palace’s history,” said Rainer Stampfer, president of Global Operations, Hotels and Resorts at Four Seasons.
“Together with our long-term partners, Gruppo Statuto, we are offering guests a new way to experience the grandeur of Venice.“
Originally built in 1471 as the residence of the noble Dandolo family, Palazzo Dandolo is the key element of the hotel, which also incorporates Palazzo Casa Nuova, once home to the Venetian Republic’s Treasury.
Restoration work continues on Palazzo Danieli Excelsior, due for completion in 2027.
The hotel currently offers 120 rooms and suites, with that increasing to 168 rooms once the final phase of restoration is complete next year. A new Danieli Spa is also in the works.
French interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon led the redesign of the historic interiors, while rooms have been reconfigured to provide larger layouts and additional junior and one-bedroom suites.
Modern technology has been discreetly incorporated through integrated entertainment systems, automated curtains, personalised lighting and climate controls without detracting from the building’s heritage.
The famous Terrazza Danieli rooftop restaurant has also been refreshed.
“The reopening of Danieli as a Four Seasons experience marks an exciting milestone after months of dedication and meticulous restoration,” said general manager Christian Zandonella. “We are delighted to welcome guests back to one of Venice’s most iconic addresses.“
The canal-front Danieli, Venezia, in Venice is now a Four Seasons Hotel following an extensive restoration.
The Danieli is one of Venice's best-known historic landmarks in a prime waterfront location on the Riva degli Schiavoni, overlooking the Venetian Lagoon and the island of San Giorgio Maggiore.
The hotel is known for Venetian Gothic architecture and modern luxury, and many guest rooms offer sweeping lagoon views, news hub Travel Mole reports.
The reopening strengthens Four Seasons’ presence in Italy, adding a fourth property to its portfolio after Florence, Milan and Taormina.
“With the reopening of the iconic Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel, we usher in a new chapter in this renowned palace’s history,” said Rainer Stampfer, president of Global Operations, Hotels and Resorts at Four Seasons.
“Together with our long-term partners, Gruppo Statuto, we are offering guests a new way to experience the grandeur of Venice.“
Originally built in 1471 as the residence of the noble Dandolo family, Palazzo Dandolo is the key element of the hotel, which also incorporates Palazzo Casa Nuova, once home to the Venetian Republic’s Treasury.
Restoration work continues on Palazzo Danieli Excelsior, due for completion in 2027.
The hotel currently offers 120 rooms and suites, with that increasing to 168 rooms once the final phase of restoration is complete next year. A new Danieli Spa is also in the works.
French interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon led the redesign of the historic interiors, while rooms have been reconfigured to provide larger layouts and additional junior and one-bedroom suites.
Modern technology has been discreetly incorporated through integrated entertainment systems, automated curtains, personalised lighting and climate controls without detracting from the building’s heritage.
The famous Terrazza Danieli rooftop restaurant has also been refreshed.
“The reopening of Danieli as a Four Seasons experience marks an exciting milestone after months of dedication and meticulous restoration,” said general manager Christian Zandonella. “We are delighted to welcome guests back to one of Venice’s most iconic addresses.“
