Danieli Venezia: Insider's Tips And Best Way To Book With Travel Advisor Benefits (2026)

The best way to book Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel is through a Four Seasons Preferred Partner travel advisor.

A Preferred Partner booking adds daily breakfast for two, a $100 hotel credit ($200 in suites), a room upgrade when available and VIP recognition.

Preferred Partner rates equal the official direct booking rate on the Four Seasons website. We don't charge any booking fees, so you get the benefits for free.

By a Travel Agent with LuxRally, a Forbes-endorsed agency and official Four Seasons Preferred Partner. Facts last verified .

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The island of San Giorgio Maggiore, with its church and bell tower, in the Venetian lagoon on a hazy morning
San Giorgio Maggiore across the lagoon from the Riva degli Schiavoni.
The Property

Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel at a glance

Rooms and suites
120 now; 168 once Palazzo Danieli Excelsior reopens in 2027
Buildings
Palazzo Dandolo (1471) and Palazzo Casa Nuova; Palazzo Danieli Excelsior under restoration
Four Seasons since
Summer 2026, after a restoration by Pierre-Yves Rochon
Spa
Danieli Spa due to open in late 2026
Transfer
12 km (7.5 miles), about 40 minutes by water taxi from Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
City tax
About €5 per person per night, paid at the hotel
The Perks

Four Seasons Preferred Partner benefits at Danieli Venezia

The program benefits are the same at every hotel. What changes is what they are worth. This is how each one works at this property.

01

Breakfast for two on the roof

Daily breakfast for two per bedroom at Restaurant Terrazza Danieli, the rooftop restaurant over the lagoon, from 7:00 to 10:30 am, or through in-room dining. Four Seasons sells it separately as a Bed and Breakfast rate.

02

$100 hotel credit, $200 in suites

One credit per stay for dining or, once it opens, the spa. It covers a good part of an aperitivo at Bar Dandolo or a lunch on the rooftop terrace.

03

Upgrade priority

A one-category upgrade when available at check-in. Rooms here are small, so the move worth having is from a Superior or Deluxe Room to a Premium Room, or up to a lagoon view.

04

Early check-in and late checkout

Priority for both. Flights from the US land at Marco Polo in the morning, and the water taxi is quick, so we ask for a room to be ready by late morning.

05

VIP recognition

A welcome amenity and a VIP note on the reservation. We pass on your arrival time and boat transfer, any celebration, and the dinners or private tours you want held.

06

Combines with Four Seasons offers

The benefits apply on top of the hotel's offers, which in October 2026 include Advance Purchase at up to 20 percent off, Venice Hideaway at 15 percent off and Experience More with a spending credit.

Advisor Picks

Best rooms to book at Danieli Venezia

The open rooms are in Palazzo Dandolo and Palazzo Casa Nuova, redesigned by Pierre-Yves Rochon. Each looks over the lagoon, a canal or the rooftops, and the view counts for more than the category name.

The room to book

Premium Lagoon-View Room

33 to 49 sq m (355 to 527 sq ft), facing the lagoon and San Giorgio Maggiore, with a king or twin beds and a marble bathroom with walk-in shower. Connecting rooms are available.

Space without the view

Premium Room

31 to 38 sq m (334 to 409 sq ft), looking over the city or the canals. A sensible choice for anyone out exploring all day who still wants more room than the entry categories.

A suite on the water

Grand Lagoon-View Suite

59 to 71 sq m (635 to 764 sq ft), with a separate living area and lagoon views, sleeping up to three. The Dandolo and Grand Dandolo suites, 52 to 75 sq m, are in the old palazzo.

The grandest stay

Doge Dandolo Royal Suite

148 sq m (1,592 sq ft), the largest suite, followed by the Presidential Suite at 133 sq m (1,432 sq ft). Many specialty suites keep original antiques and works of art.

The Superior Room, at 22 to 27 sq m (237 to 291 sq ft), and the Deluxe Room, at 28 to 30 sq m (301 to 323 sq ft), are the smallest and do not promise a lagoon view.

Before You Go

Advisor tips for Danieli Venezia

01

Register for the access fee waiver

Venice charges day visitors an access fee on set days. Hotel guests are exempt but must register for the exemption on the city's website before arrival, and the hotel cannot do it for you.

02

Ask for Dandolo if the history matters

Palazzo Dandolo, built in 1471, holds the gilded lobby and staircase most people picture. We ask for a room in Dandolo rather than Casa Nuova when the setting matters more than size.

03

Book the terrace table early

Terrazza Danieli is open to outside diners, and its outdoor tables are limited. We reserve the terrace for sunset dinner when we book the room, especially from late spring to early autumn.

04

Older reviews describe another hotel

Before its 2026 reopening the Danieli was a Luxury Collection hotel under Marriott. Reviews from that era describe rooms that have since been redone, and Marriott Bonvoy points and status no longer apply.

05

Check the spa date before booking

The Danieli Spa, with three treatment rooms, a sauna and a hammam, is due in late 2026. If a spa matters, we confirm it is open for your dates before you commit.

Where the Credit Goes

Dining at Danieli Venezia

Executive Chef Adriano Rausa runs the kitchen, cooking Venetian dishes with produce from the island of Sant'Erasmo and fish from the Adriatic.

Rooftop, all day

Restaurant Terrazza Danieli

Indoor and outdoor seating over the lagoon and San Giorgio Maggiore. Lunch runs 12:00 noon to 4:30 pm and dinner 6:00 to 10:30 pm, with many dishes finished at the table.

Lobby bar

Bar Dandolo

In the lobby of Palazzo Dandolo, with a pianist, coffee by day and cocktails built around the aperitivo. Open daily from 10:00 am to 1:00 am.

24 hours

In-room dining

The full Four Seasons menu at any hour, with a children's menu. The easiest dinner on an arrival night after a long flight.

The noble floors

Private dining

Historic salons on the first and second noble floors seat up to 40 for a private dinner. Semi-private tables can also be set up indoors or out at Terrazza Danieli.

On Property

Spa, boats and tours at the Danieli

The hotel stands on the lagoon a few steps from St Mark's Square, and much of what it offers happens on the water.

01

Danieli Spa

Three treatment rooms, one for couples, with a hammam, sauna and relaxation area overlooking the canal. Signature treatments use Murano glass stones infused with gold. Due to open in late 2026.

02

Water taxis at the door

Private water taxis wait a few steps from the entrance and can be booked through the concierge at any hour, for the islands of Murano, Burano, Torcello and the Lido.

03

Private tours

The concierge arranges an after-hours visit to the Doge's Palace next door, guided boat tours of the Grand Canal, a trip on a traditional bragozzo and a bacari crawl from about $390.

04

Fitness centre

Open 24 hours. Babysitting, cribs and children's amenities can be arranged for families.

Timing

When to visit Danieli Venezia

The hotel is open all year, and Venice changes more with the crowds than with the weather.

April to June
Mild weather and long evenings on the rooftop terrace, before the summer heat. A good time for boat days to Burano and Torcello.
July and August
Hot, humid and busy around St Mark's. Rates are at their highest, from around $2,000 a night, and terrace tables need booking well ahead.
November to March
The quietest and cheapest months, with rates from a little over $1,000 a night. Expect fog and the odd acqua alta high tide, and crowds again at Carnival.
Travel

Getting to Danieli Venezia

Venice's centre is car-free, so every arrival ends by boat at the hotel's private dock on the Riva.

From Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
A short car ride to the airport pier, then a private water taxi to the dock. The hotel can have a representative meet you at arrivals.
From Santa Lucia station
About 20 minutes by water taxi. Trains take about two hours 30 minutes from Milan and about two hours from Florence, and staff can meet you at the station.
From Treviso (TSF) or by car
From Treviso, about 60 minutes by car to Piazzale Roma, then water taxi. Drivers park at Piazzale Roma, 25 minutes from the hotel by water taxi.
Good to Know

Danieli Venezia FAQs

What is the best way to book Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel?

The best way to book Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel is through a Four Seasons Preferred Partner travel advisor. The advisor books the official Four Seasons rate, with no booking fees, and the reservation adds daily breakfast for two, a $100 hotel credit and upgrade priority.

What are the Four Seasons Preferred Partner benefits at Danieli Venezia in 2026?

Daily breakfast for two per bedroom at Restaurant Terrazza Danieli or in your room, a $100 hotel credit per stay ($200 in suites), a one-category upgrade when available at check-in, priority for early check-in and late checkout, and a welcome amenity with VIP recognition. The benefits combine with the hotel's own offers, such as Advance Purchase and Venice Hideaway.

Is Four Seasons Preferred Partner an official Four Seasons program?

Yes. Four Seasons Preferred Partner is Four Seasons' own program for invited travel advisors. The benefits are confirmed by the hotel on the reservation, not added by a third party, and the rate is the official rate Four Seasons publishes.

Travel advisor vs Amex FHR vs booking direct: which is best for Danieli Venezia?

A Four Seasons Preferred Partner advisor and Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts (FHR) both add breakfast for two, a $100 credit and upgrade priority at Danieli Venezia. FHR also offers noon check-in when available and guarantees 4:00 pm checkout, but needs an Amex Platinum or Centurion card and a booking through Amex Travel. Preferred Partner needs no card, doubles the credit to $200 in suites and adds VIP recognition. Virtuoso advisors can book Danieli Venezia with the same core benefits, but Preferred Partner is Four Seasons' own in-house program, and its bookings get higher priority for upgrades and recognition. Booking direct at fourseasons.com costs the same and adds none of these, because Four Seasons has no points programme.

Is the Hotel Danieli now a Four Seasons?

Yes. The Hotel Danieli reopened in summer 2026 as Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel, Four Seasons' first hotel in Venice and fourth in Italy. It opened with 120 rooms and suites in two palazzi, and the third, Palazzo Danieli Excelsior, is due to reopen in 2027.

How do I get from Venice airport to the Danieli?

By private water taxi from Marco Polo Airport, about 40 minutes across the lagoon to the hotel's own dock on the Riva degli Schiavoni. The hotel can arrange the boat and a representative to meet you at arrivals, so there is no luggage to drag over bridges.

Which room should I book at the Danieli?

The Premium Lagoon-View Room, 33 to 49 sq m (355 to 527 sq ft), looks across the water to San Giorgio Maggiore and is the best balance of view and price. For a living room as well, book the Grand Lagoon-View Suite, 59 to 71 sq m (635 to 764 sq ft).

Does the Danieli have a spa?

The Danieli Spa is due to open in late 2026, with three treatment rooms including one for couples, a hammam, a sauna and a relaxation area. Until it opens, guests have a 24-hour fitness centre. We confirm the spa's status for your dates when quoting.

Does it cost more to book Danieli Venezia through Four Seasons Preferred Partner?

No. The Four Seasons Preferred Partner rate matches the rate the hotel publishes itself, and we charge no booking fees. The benefits are added at no extra cost.

Can Four Seasons Preferred Partner benefits be added to a Danieli Venezia booking I have already made?

Usually, yes, if you booked directly with the hotel. Send us your confirmation and the benefits can be added with the dates, rate, room type and cancellation policy unchanged. Bookings made through an online travel agency cannot be moved.

How to Book

How to book Danieli Venezia with Four Seasons Preferred Partner benefits

  1. 1Send us your dates, the room category you want, and who is travelling. Tell us if it is a special occasion or a first visit.
  2. 2We reply within 24 hours with the Four Seasons Preferred Partner rate, which matches the hotel's own published rate, plus any hotel offer available for your dates.
  3. 3Confirm, and the hotel contacts you directly to collect your card details. The benefits are on the reservation from that point.
  4. 4We add your requests before you travel: flight times for early check-in, dining reservations, dietary notes and the upgrade request.

Already booked direct?

Send us your confirmation. A reservation booked directly with the hotel can usually have the benefits added, with the dates, rate, room type and cancellation policy unchanged. Bookings made through an online travel agency cannot be moved.

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