Hotel Danieli Venice, VE, Italy

Overlooking Riva degli Shiavoni, just steps from Piazza San Marco, St. Mark's Basilica, and legendary sites such as the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, the masterfully restored Hotel Danieli is synonymous with the splendor and romance of Venice. The hotel is made up of three interconnecting palaces, each unique in style, whose glorious interiors blend together to create an evocative ambiance which offers guests the best in modern comfort and refined luxury. The main building, the Dandolo Palace, is a Venetian gothic landmark lavishly appointed with pink marble, stained glass, gold leaf decorated ceilings, Murano glass chandeliers, and antiques. This magnificent palace was commissioned in the 14th century by the noble Venetian family Dandolo, four of whose members represented the city as Doge. Of these four, the most famous and glorious was Enrico, who conquered Constantinople. Enrico Dandolo's portrait and many memories of his heroic life still adorn the Dandolo Palace.
The adjacent "Casa Nuova" building is a 19th century palace whose decor reflects a rich, Venetian Baroque style.
The impressive building to the right of the central Dandolo Palace is the "Danielino". Dating back to 1948 the Danielino's decor conveys an aura of old world charme; pastel shades of pale pink, soft blue and yellow, Empire style furnishings, and framed stuccoes embrace guests during their Venetian sojourn.
Named to Conde Nast Traveler's 2005 Gold List Reserve and 2001 Readers' Choice Awards List, for generations the Hotel Danieli has been the luxury hotel preferred by discerning visitors to Venice.