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Venice, Italy
The Danieli, Venezia
The 14th-century Gothic Palazzo Dandolo by St Mark's Square — a hotel since 1824.
The Danieli (formerly Hotel Danieli) is a five-star hotel in Venice, now run by Four Seasons. Its central wing is Palazzo Dandolo, built in the late 14th century by a branch of the noble Dandolo family. The hotel also occupies neighbouring 14th–15th-century buildings.
The main façade faces the Riva degli Schiavoni and St Mark's Basin, a few minutes from St Mark's Square.
History
In the 16th century the building was divided among family members; in the 17th century it belonged to the Mocenigo and Bernardo families and hosted society receptions — in 1629 Monteverdi's opera “Proserpina rapita” was performed at the wedding of Giustiniana Mocenigo. In 1822 Giuseppe Dal Niel, known as Danieli, rented the first floor, and in 1824 he bought the whole building and turned it into a hotel.
Views from the rooms
Lagoon-side rooms look onto St Mark's Basin and the island of San Giorgio Maggiore.
Who it suits
For a first “just like the movies” trip to Venice, anniversaries and lovers of historic interiors.
What to see nearby
- St Mark's Square and Basilica, the Doge's Palace — a few minutes' walk.
- The Bridge of Sighs — just along the waterfront.
Location
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4196, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
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