- Official reopening on 30 July 2026 following a major renovation.
- Deployment of 120 restored rooms and suites, before increasing capacity to 168 keys in 2027.
- Interior design reimagined by Pierre-Yves Rochon to showcase the Gothic heritage.
- Culinary offering orchestrated by chef Adriano Rausa at the panoramic restaurant Terrazza Danieli.
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A heritage rebirth on the Riva degli Schiavoni
An undeniable symbol of the City of Doges, the legendary Venetian establishment enters a new era under the Four Seasons banner. Owned by the Statuto Group, this architectural complex comprising three historic palaces has benefited from an extensive enhancement programme. The first phase of this reopening concerns Palazzo Dandolo, a 15th-century Gothic building, as well as Palazzo Casa Nuova. This management takeover consolidates the Canadian brand’s footprint in the Italian ultra-luxury market.
The aesthetic signature of Pierre-Yves Rochon
The artistic direction of the interior spaces was entrusted to French designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, who focused on preserving the site’s centuries-old memory while introducing contemporary elegance. The selected hues recall the chromatic palette of the lagoon, combining marine greens with shades of ochre and terracotta pink. Venetian craftsmanship is showcased through Murano glass creations, Rubelli fabrics and original terrazzo floors. In the main lobby, the gold-leaf painted carved ceilings and the monumental staircase regain their former glory.
What Pierre-Yves Rochon has changed at the Danieli
Since the reopening on 30 July 2026, the work of the French designer is more visible. Pierre-Yves Rochon has reimagined Palazzo Dandolo and Casa Nuova; the Danieli Excelsior, meanwhile, remains under renovation until 2027. The designer, who has already signed projects for Four Seasons hotels in Paris, Cap-Ferrat, Geneva, Milan and Florence, worked with a palette of celadon green, soft blues, terracotta, ochre and dusty pink, echoing the city’s marbles and stuccos.
In the lobby, the hand-painted gilding of the ceiling has been fully restored, featuring its quadrilobes on an azure blue background. The four-storey atrium regains its pink marble columns and golden staircase, and Venetian mirrors reflect the light of the lagoon everywhere.
The rooms gain space, with more Junior Suites and suites, and many connecting rooms, which are rare in Venice according to the General Manager, Christian Zandonella. Technology remains discreet: a media wall integrates the television among the artworks, and motorised curtains open onto the lagoon like a stage curtain.
On the top floor, Terrazza Danieli retains its architecture but trades its dark finishes for pastel tones, azure accents and matte gold, with mirrors reflecting the view of San Giorgio Maggiore. Chef Adriano Rausa offers Italian cuisine with a Venetian accent, using produce from the island of Sant’Erasmo, and the Terrazza bar serves aperitivo at sunset. A second bar, Bar Dandolo, is located near the lobby, and the hotel features 848 m² of event space.
Rooms, suites and fine dining
The establishment initially offers 120 completely redesigned keys, providing unique perspectives of the lagoon or the surrounding canals. The layout now prioritises more generous volumes and ideal modularity for residential stays. On the hotel’s rooftop, the Terrazza Danieli restaurant continues to offer one of the most spectacular panoramas of Venice facing the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. Executive Chef Adriano Rausa interprets Italian gastronomy rooted in local traditions.
A progressive opening schedule until 2027
The transformation project will continue over the coming months to enrich the overall experience. The end of 2026 will see the inauguration of the Danieli Spa, a space dedicated to well-being featuring three treatment rooms, a sauna and a steam room. The final stage is scheduled for 2027 with the delivery of the renovated Palazzo Danieli Excelsior, which will bring the total capacity of the urban resort to 168 rooms and suites.
