Hotel Danieli, Venice
venice, italy · ★★★★★
The Verdict
Worth it for your honeymoon?
The Hotel Danieli is the most spectacularly located hotel in Venice — three connected palazzi (the 14th-century Palazzo Dandolo, the Palazzo Casa Nuova, and the 19th-century Palazzo Danieli Excelsior) on the Riva degli Schiavoni, two minutes’ walk from the Doge’s Palace and looking directly across the Bacino di San Marco at the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. The original Palazzo Dandolo lobby, with its four-story gold-leaf Gothic atrium and grand staircase, is among the most photographed hotel interiors in the world. The hotel has hosted Wagner, Dickens, Proust, Balzac, Ruskin, Greta Garbo, Sophia Loren, and every European royal of the 20th century. Today it operates as part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, and the property is in the middle of an extended restoration (2024–2026, scheduled completion 2026) that is bringing the Dandolo and Casa Nuova interiors back to original splendor under the direction of the Italian architect Pierre-Yves Rochon. The Restaurant Terrazza Danieli on the rooftop has the most panoramic 360° dining view in Venice — looking across to Salute, San Giorgio Maggiore, and back to the Doge’s Palace. The honeymoon move is a Palazzo Dandolo Lagoon View Suite — you sleep in the 14th-century palazzo with a window directly over the lagoon, with San Giorgio Maggiore as the entire view. The defining moment: sunrise from the rooftop terrace with the lagoon water turning gold and the city still asleep below. Caveats: the Danieli is large (225 rooms across three connected buildings) and during the ongoing restoration period some areas may be inaccessible; verify what is open and what is in scaffolding for your dates; the Riva degli Schiavoni outside can be crowded with tourist foot traffic 9am–7pm; and the Luxury Collection brand operation (vs. the family-owned Cipriani or independent Aman) means a slightly more corporate service feel. But for honeymooners who want the most historically charged location in Venice with a spectacular lobby and a rooftop dining terrace facing the Doge’s Palace, the Danieli remains an iconic choice.
- ✓Prioritise spa & wellness
- ✓Are willing to invest in once-in-a-lifetime
- →Need a strictly adults-only resort
- →Want a direct beachfront
- →Prefer boutique & intimate properties
Score Breakdown
84/100
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At a Glance
Room Recommendation
Which room to book
A Palazzo Dandolo Lagoon View Junior Suite — the original 14th-century building with the window over the Bacino and San Giorgio Maggiore as the view. For the pinnacle, the Doge Dandolo Royal Suite (Wagner’s former rooms). Avoid the Casa Nuova interior-facing rooms — they’re modern, less atmospheric, no lagoon view.
No Surprises
True cost breakdown — 7 nights for two
Based on mid-range rooms, premium-economy flights from Europe, full dining and signature experiences. Adjust for your actual travel profile.
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Room (7 nights avg $3,700/nt) | $25,900 |
| Flights (2 pax, economy/premium) | $1,800 |
| Airport transfers / seaplane | $200 |
| Dining & drinks (beyond room) | $38,850 |
| Excursions & experiences | $700 |
| Spa / signature treatments | $300 |
| Tips & service (8%) | $5,180 |
| Total estimated | $72,930 |
Day by Day
Your 7-night honeymoon itinerary
Riva degli Schiavoni arrival
Private water taxi from VCE direct to the Danieli water-gate. Welcome champagne in your Palazzo Dandolo suite. Sunset cocktails on the rooftop terrace, then dinner at Terrazza Danieli.
Doge’s Palace and San Marco
Two-minute walk to the Doge’s Palace. Private morning tour. Lunch at Quadri. Afternoon at the Basilica. Cicchetti crawl in Cannaregio in the evening.
Gondola at dawn and Dorsoduro
7am private gondola from the Danieli water-gate. Late breakfast on the rooftop. Afternoon at Peggy Guggenheim and Accademia. Dinner at Vini da Gigio.
Lagoon day
Private bragozzo to Torcello and Burano. Lunch at Locanda Cipriani on Torcello. Return for spa, then Terrazza Danieli dinner.
Murano and contemporary art
Morning at Berengo Studio glass. Lunch at Venissa (1 Michelin star). Afternoon at Punta della Dogana. Dinner at Osteria alle Testiere.
San Giorgio Maggiore close-up
Vaporetto to San Giorgio Maggiore (3 min) for the Palladio church and bell-tower view (the best in Venice). Lunch at Riviera in Dorsoduro. Final dinner on the Danieli rooftop.
Slow departure
Final breakfast on the rooftop. Private water taxi from the Danieli water-gate back to Marco Polo.
Honest Assessment
What to know before you book
Ongoing restoration through 2026 — verify dates and which areas are open during your stay.
Riva degli Schiavoni outside has heavy tourist foot traffic 9am–7pm. Choose a lagoon-side, higher-floor room.
225 rooms across three connected buildings — less intimate than the Aman or Gritti.
Pre-Arrival
Email to send the hotel
Subject: Honeymoon inquiry — Hotel Danieli Dear Danieli reservations, We would like to book 5 to 7 nights for our honeymoon [DATES] in a Palazzo Dandolo Lagoon View Junior Suite if available. Questions: 1. Honeymoon turndown (champagne, flowers)? 2. Confirmed dinner reservations at Terrazza Danieli? 3. Confirmation of restoration status during our dates? 4. Private water taxi from Marco Polo to the water-gate? 5. Private gondola at dawn from the water-gate? Thank you, [Your names]
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Good for honeymooners?
The location at the Doge’s Palace, the Palazzo Dandolo lobby, and the rooftop terrace are unmatched. Just verify restoration status for your dates.
Best time to visit?
May, June, September, October. Carnevale in February is unforgettable. Avoid July–August.
Book in advance?
Doge Dandolo Suite and the best lagoon-view rooms 9–12 months out for high season. Standard rooms 6 months. Terrazza Danieli dinner reservation built in.
Adults-only?
No — the Danieli operates more as a grand-historic-hotel than as an adults sanctuary. Expect some family guests in summer.
Best room type?
Palazzo Dandolo Lagoon View Junior Suite. Avoid the modern Casa Nuova interior rooms.
How to get there?
Marco Polo (VCE). Private water taxi 25 min direct to the Danieli water-gate.
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