Hotel Danieli

What incentive award tops a visit to the Hotel Danieli in Venice? Arguably, the hotel occupies the city's most envied location: a brief walk from the center of Saint Mark's Square and next door to the Palazzo Ducale and its dungeons connected by the Bridge of Sighs. Views of the Venice lagoon, island of San Giorgio, and sunsets over the Grand Canal distill the essence of La Serenissima's timeless magic.

The 225 guest rooms occupy three palaces, the Dondolo, Casa Nuova, and Danieli Excelsior. All incorporate materials indigenous to the rich cultural heritage of Venice plus sumptuous modern bedding, Internet access, and LCD TVs. For groups, ten venues leave their mark on every affair, whether in the fourteenth-century Gothic Hall, Rennaissance-style Marco Polo rooms, or jewel box Sala Privé.