Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has begun marketing its first hotel in Venice, which will officially open next summer as Danieli, A Four Seasons Hotel, Venice.
The Danieli is undergoing renovations
The hotel, one of the city's landmarks, will welcome guests on 26 August 2026, following an ambitious renovation and repositioning in the luxury segment. Located opposite the lagoon on the Riva degli Schiavoni, and just a few metres from St. Mark's Square, the former Hotel Danieli is being integrated into the group's Italian portfolio.
“A new chapter for the legendary Hotel Danieli”
The hotel occupies three interconnected historic buildings (the 15th-century Palazzo Dandolo, the 19th-century Palazzo Casa Nuova and the 20th-century Palazzo Danieli Excelsior) and has undergone extensive renovation led by French designer Pierre-Yves Rochon. “Venice is a city we have long wanted to welcome into our growing portfolio of luxury experiences, and with deep respect for its place in history and immense enthusiasm for what the future holds, we are opening a new chapter for the legendary Hotel Danieli,” said Adrian Messerli, president of hotel operations for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
A rooftop restaurant and two cocktail bars
The hotel will have 120 rooms and suites, many with direct views of the lagoon, and will be able to accommodate families with connecting rooms. It will be managed by Christian Zandonella, who has previous experience in destinations such as Rome and Capri. The culinary offering centres on the Terrazza Danieli restaurant, located on the hotel's rooftop, under the direction of executive chef Adriano Rausa. The cuisine is based on local products, including ingredients from the island of Sant'Erasmo. The hotel will also feature two cocktail bars and a space dedicated to corporate events and private parties, with approximately 850 sqm of meeting rooms.
Another 56 rooms and suites in 2027
In a second stage, scheduled for completion in late 2026, the Danieli Spa will open, featuring a wellness area, sauna and hammam. In 2027, the hotel will add 56 new rooms and suites, bringing the total accommodation capacity to 176 units. With this opening, Four Seasons consolidates its expansion in Italy, where it is already present in Milan, Florence and Taormina (Sicily), and has new projects in the pipeline, including a resort in Puglia.
