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Walking directions to Hotel Danieli (with map)

From: Venice Hotel Directions

The name "Hotel Danieli" is synonymous with the phrase "Venice luxury hotel." The oldest of the Danieli's three buildings is a 14th Century palazzo that was built for the Dandolo family, which produced three Doges (heads of state) during the heyday of the Venetian Republic.

Today, nearly two centuries after the palace's conversion into a hotel, the Danieli has a loyal following among the rich and famous (as well as the merely rich). Its location is ideal for sightseeing and within a short walk of Venice's most exclusive shops.

If you can afford the hotel's rates--preferably the discounted rates from Booking.com, and especially if you can manage a room or suite with a Lagoon view--you're likely to be rewarded by a memorable experience.

How to reach the Hotel Danieli from the Alilaguna airport boat's pier at San Zaccaria:

1. As you leave the Alilaguna Linea Blu boat station, head to your left, toward the stone bridge.

2. Cross the bridge.

3. The Hotel Danieli's main entrance is in the rose-colored palazzo just beyond the bridge.

From the San Basilio cruise pier:

1. Leave the cruise terminal by the main doors and walk to the wooden bridge.

2. Cross the bridge and walk a few meters to the vaporetto stop.

3. Board a No. 2 water bus in the direction of San Zaccaria.

4. Get off at San Zaccaria, turn left as you leave the boat station, and follow the directions above.

MAP CREDITS: Walking maps by Anders Imboden, using base data from the Comune di Venezia and Regione Veneto under license IODL-2.0.

About the author:

Durant Imboden has written about Venice, Italy since 1996. He covered Venice and European travel at About.com for 4-1/2 years before launching Europe for Visitors (including Venice for Visitors) with Cheryl Imboden in 2001.

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