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Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel

Name: Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel
Address: Venice, Italy

the legendary Danieli reborn

Venice, Italy

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First look

Four Seasons has taken over the Danieli, and that is a bigger deal than another five-star opening. This is the brand stepping into one of Venice's most recognizable addresses: three connected palaces on the Riva degli Schiavoni, a short walk from Piazza San Marco and the Doge's Palace, with the lagoon right outside the door. The oldest of the three, Palazzo Dandolo, dates to the 15th century and has run as a hotel since 1822.

The restoration is led by Pierre-Yves Rochon, who has handled the interiors at several historic Four Seasons properties across Europe. It opened on July 30, 2026 with 120 rooms and suites, climbing to 176 by 2027 — roughly four weeks ahead of the August arrivals date Four Seasons had announced.

Just opened — not yet scored. We publish a Fat Score once enough guests have stayed and written about it. Check back soon.

What we'll be watching

We haven't stayed yet — here's what will decide whether it lands when we do.

Whether Four Seasons keeps the Danieli's weight. The building has run as a hotel since 1822 and carries real Venetian character — the risk is house-style polish smoothing that into any-city luxury. We'll be watching whether the restoration preserves the grain or buffs it out.
Whether the phased opening bites. It opened with 120 rooms and climbs to 176 in 2027 — staying during the build-out can mean work next door at full-rate prices. We'd want to know which wing is finished before booking.
Whether the lagoon-facing rooms justify the premium. The address on the Riva degli Schiavoni is the whole point, and the rooms over the water will command a steep premium. We'll be watching whether the view earns it or you're paying for the postcard.

What's changed

We track this opening and log every change. Newest first — dates are when we confirmed it, not necessarily when it happened.

30 Jul 2026Now expecting July 2026 (was August 2026).
30 Jul 2026Confirmed open.
2 Jul 2026Confirmed taking reservations — bookable direct.

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You'll be dealing with the two of us the whole way through, which is why we only take on a handful of trips at a time — if we're full, we'll say so. We reply by email, usually within one working day. The hotel pays us, not you: your rate is the same as booking direct, and the perks come on top.

Good to know

When did the Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel open?

It opened on July 30, 2026, about four weeks ahead of the August 26 arrivals date Four Seasons first announced. A second phase in 2027 expands the hotel further.

Where is it located?

On the Riva degli Schiavoni, a short walk from Piazza San Marco and the Doge's Palace, with the lagoon right outside the door. It's three connected palaces; the oldest, Palazzo Dandolo, dates to the fifteenth century.

Is this Four Seasons' first hotel in Venice?

Yes. Four Seasons has taken over the historic Danieli, which has operated as a hotel since 1822 — the brand's first property in the city.

How many rooms does it have?

The hotel opened with 120 rooms and suites in July 2026, rising to 176 by 2027 as additional keys come online.

Who is restoring it?

The interiors are led by Pierre-Yves Rochon, who has handled several historic Four Seasons properties across Europe.

Will Fat Voyage score the Danieli?

We publish a Fat Score only once a hotel is open and real guests have stayed and written about it — drawn from luxury travel communities, editorial publications, and verified guests, never paid placements. This is a first look, not a verdict; we'll score it once there's enough independent signal to be fair.

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