Danieli, A Four Seasons Hotel, Venice: Reservations Open for August 26, 2026

Venice doesn’t need another luxury hotel. It needs one that can handle the city’s drama: the crowds, the logistics, the water taxis, the odd hours, the high expectations.

This summer, the city’s most famous address on the Riva degli Schiavoni is getting a reset. Hotel Danieli is returning as Danieli, A Four Seasons Hotel, Venice—and for anyone who’s ever loved the building but side-eyed the service, that’s the real headline.

If you’re plotting an Italy itinerary for late summer (or you just want to be the friend who books Venice correctly), here’s what matters and what doesn’t.

So when does Danieli (Four Seasons Venice) actually open?

Four Seasons is confirming arrivals beginning August 26, 2026. That’s the date that matters if you’re booking flights, locking in a driver in Milan, or trying to line up a lagoon-side room for a birthday week.

The official messaging still says “opening mid 2026,” but the arrival date is the concrete line in the sand. If you’re traveling earlier in summer, plan on a different base and day-trip the Danieli bar scene when it’s ready.

Where is it—and why the address is the point

The Danieli sits on the lagoon waterfront on Riva degli Schiavoni, just steps from Piazza San Marco. Translation: you’re close to everything you came for, but you still get that cinematic “arrive by water” energy when you pull up.

The hotel spans three connected palaces, including the 14th-century Palazzo Dandolo. It’s one of those Venice places that feels like a set—except you’re living in it.

What’s changing: rooms, design, and the stuff you’ll use

The refreshed Danieli has been redesigned by Pierre‑Yves Rochon (yes, that Pierre‑Yves Rochon). The quick takeaway: expect old-world bones, but with lighting, comfort, and finishes that don’t feel like you’re paying for nostalgia alone.

At opening, Four Seasons says the hotel will have 120 rooms and suites, with more to come in 2027 (bringing the total to 176). For travelers, that matters because bigger inventory means more chances at lagoon-facing rooms and connecting options for families.

Restaurants and bars: the short list to care about

Restaurant Terrazza Danieli is the rooftop play, with lagoon views and a menu led by Executive Chef Adriano Rausa. There’s also Bar Dandolo off the lobby for the classic cocktail moment, plus a bar up on the Terrazza for aperitivo.

In other words: you can build a full Danieli day without needing a reservation at 9 different places across the city.

What about the spa?

The Danieli Spa is slated to debut in late 2026, with three treatment rooms (including a couples room), plus a sauna and hammam. If a spa is non-negotiable for you, aim for late 2026 or 2027—otherwise you’re booking for the location, the rooftop, and the new-service era.

Booking strategy (and how to build a Venice stay around it)

• Want the headline stay? Target late August through October for the opening stretch—still warm, less punishing than peak July, and Venice is at its best after dark.
• Traveling with family or friends? Ask about connecting configurations; Four Seasons specifically calls out a high number of connecting rooms and suites.
• Doing Italy in one trip? Pair Venice with somewhere that feels like a hard reset afterward. If you’re ending in the Riviera, read our Saint-Tropez guide.

What You Actually Want to Know

Is Danieli the same as “Four Seasons Venice”?

Yes—this is the legendary Hotel Danieli reopening as Danieli, A Four Seasons Hotel, Venice.

What’s the first date you can stay?

Four Seasons is confirming arrivals beginning August 26, 2026.

How big is the hotel?

It opens with 120 accommodations in 2026, with an expansion planned for 2027.

Will the spa be open right away?

No—the spa is planned for late 2026.

Ready to do Venice without the chaos?

If you want this booked cleanly—right room category, right arrival logistics, and a Plan B if the opening inventory is tight—Noon can map the trip and handle the details. Start here.