willerandmillerMarseille, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
8.0Unbeatable history and views, but flawed logistics
Piaciuto di piùMy wife and I spent three nights here for our anniversary. The historical architecture of the building is stunning, and walking into the lobby feels like stepping into a museum. The location is perfect—right on the lagoon and a three-minute walk to St. Mark's Square. We highly recommend having breakfast on the rooftop at Terrazza Danieli. The views of the water from the terrace are spectacular, and the service there was attentive. Bar Dandolo downstairs also makes excellent cocktails with a great piano player in the evening. However, the hotel suffers from structural limitations due to its age. The standard rooms are cramped, the plumbing can be temperamental with unstable hot water pressure, and the main entrance gets incredibly chaotic with tour groups and onlookers just blocking the doors to take photos. You are paying a massive premium for the brand and the history. It is a memorable stay, but be prepared for some old-building inconveniences.