Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido ResortvsHotel Danieli, Venice
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Danieli, A Luxury Collection Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort. Hotel Danieli, A Luxury Collection Hotel comes in at #8 in Venice with accolades from 12 sources such as Oyster, The Telegraph and Afar Magazine.
Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort
Lungomare Marconi, 41, 30126 Lido di Venezia
From $325/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The Excelsior is the first place most celebs phone for film festival or Biennale accommodations." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The 178-room Hotel Excelsior, on the Venetian island of Lido, first opened in 1908, and has remained one of Italy’s top-notch luxury hotels for more than a century." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Luxury and flamboyance are combined at this superb historic beachfront hotel, where the cabanas are styled like Arab tents."
Fodor's
"No longer a haunt of the noble and famous of the dolce vita days... the hotel nonetheless offers the same panache, luxury, and space as ever." Full review
Jetsetter
"A historic five-star hotel on the golden sands of the Venice Lido, with breakfast and lovely extras." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"One of the classic luxury hotels of Venice; the Excelsior mixes grandeur with a touch of the exotic. " Full review
Hotel Danieli, Venice Show All Reviews
Castello, 4196, Riva degli Schiavoni, 30122 Venice
From $365/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"One of the most sumptuous hotels in Venice since 1822." Full review
Concierge
"The view from the roof terrace across the Bacino di San Marco to the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute is stunning."
Insight Guides
"The splendid Gothic foyer is an attraction in itself, and the older rooms are very plush, although the modern extension is devoid of charm."
Fodor's
"This fabled and meticulously maintained monument of Venetian history sets the standard for premium luxury." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Trio of buildings (including a 14th-century palazzo) on the water's edge near the Bridge of Sighs, with new rooms designed by Jacques Garcia." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The Danieli is the epitome of luxury. It was the palace of the Dandolo family and has strong literary and musical connections."
Rough Guide
"No longer the most expensive hotel in Venice, but no other place can compete with the glamour of the Danieli."
Time Out
"Whether or not you're staying at this Venetian classic, twirl through the revolving door to gawp at the magnificent reception hall." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The gilded lobby, with its Murano glass chandeliers, pink marble columns, and stained-glass windows, sets the opulent tone throughout." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This five-star grande dame of Venice’s iconic waterfront offers traditional luxury and a taste of 14th-century grandeur, plus a rooftop dining terrace with superb views of the lagoon." Full review