Hotel Danieli
Palace Grand hotel housed in a historic Venetian palace
Facing Venice’s Riva degli Schiavoni near Piazza San Marco, Hotel Danieli occupies a 14th-century palazzo with ornate interiors and canal-view rooms. Visitors stay for historic suites, a rooftop terrace and immediate access to St. Mark’s.
Hotel Danieli is a historic luxury hotel in Venice, Italy, occupying a complex of palaces on the Riva degli Schiavoni directly beside Piazza San Marco. The property is housed primarily in a Venetian Gothic palazzo dating to the late medieval period.
Guests and visitors note the hotel’s period interiors, public rooms and rooftop terrace that look out over the lagoon and San Marco Basin. The building’s façade and internal layout reflect its origin as a series of noble palaces adapted to hotel use.
Its location provides immediate access to St. Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace area and the principal waterfront promenade, making it a longstanding landmark in Venice’s historic core.
- Location and building age: Housed in a converted 14th-century palace complex on the edge of Piazza San Marco, the hotel occupies a prime waterfront location in central Venice.
What to See #
- Palazzo Dandolo: Palazzo Dandolo is the historic waterfront palace that forms the core of the hotel complex and faces the lagoon and Riva degli Schiavoni, adjacent to St. Mark's Square.
- Views and public rooms: The hotel's rooftop terrace and public rooms overlook St. Mark's Basin and are prominent viewpoints for lagoon and cityscape views.
How to Get to Hotel Danieli #
Hotel Danieli sits on Riva degli Schiavoni by Piazza San Marco in Venice. From Venezia Santa Lucia rail station take vaporetto (ACTV) Line 1 or 2 toward San Zaccaria and get off at San Zaccaria; the hotel is then a 2-3 minute walk along the waterfront. If arriving by car, park at Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto and continue by vaporetto or on foot (expect a 20-30 minute walk across bridges from Piazzale Roma).
Tips for Visiting Hotel Danieli #
- If you're visiting the hotel for drinks or the rooftop views, reserve a table or a time slot in advance - the terrace fills quickly at sunset and during high season.
- Arrive by water taxi when possible and use the hotel's seafront entrance on the Riva degli Schiavoni to avoid crowded pedestrian routes from St. Mark's Square and to enjoy the classic arrival experience.
- Combine a short visit to the hotel's public areas (lobby, terrace) with nearby sights - St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace are a few minutes' walk, so plan timing to avoid peak tourist throngs.
Best Time to Visit Hotel Danieli #
Best in spring or early autumn (April-May or September-October) for milder weather and fewer crowds than peak summer.
Weather & Climate near Hotel Danieli #
Hotel Danieli's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (754 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 87 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.