Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Venice [Master Thread]
Feb 27, 2007, 9:44 am
#46
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Yes I did! I am a Gold Member and they upgraded me to a large room with ocean view - fantastic! What I did was to send an e-mail to them requesting for a free upgrade and they nicely replied with a "yes" answer.
It was a lovely stay. The breakfast was included with my rate, and the buffet was gorgeos!
It was a lovely stay. The breakfast was included with my rate, and the buffet was gorgeos!
Feb 27, 2007, 9:56 am
#47
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Danieli!!
We stayed there as an SPG Gold. I e-mailed/faxed the hotel prior to arrival to let them know we would be travelling on our honeymoon, and they upgraded us to a truly awesome suite. The balcony opened right up onto the small market at the San Zaccaria vaporetto stop.
Coincidentally, a large number of gondoliers embark from here, so plenty of singing can be heard. In the morning, the chatter of the market was a great addition as well.
As other suggest on this board frequently, you will increase your chance of upgrade significantly if you contact the hotel ahead of time to advise them of a special occasion.
Coincidentally, a large number of gondoliers embark from here, so plenty of singing can be heard. In the morning, the chatter of the market was a great addition as well.
As other suggest on this board frequently, you will increase your chance of upgrade significantly if you contact the hotel ahead of time to advise them of a special occasion.
May 7, 2007, 4:16 pm
#49
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We took advantage of the 3k for breakfast for 2 as well. Breakfast on the Grand Canal was nice. The food was very good but it would probably cost half that in a place without such a view.
The E&R is probably a little farther from a breakfast place, but not like you can't walk for 10 minutes and find something.
We really enjoyed the E&R, it is a really nice hotel and the location is great. Despite being so close to St. Marks, you have to go down a small alleyway to a small quiet square where the hotel entrance is. We stayed on points when it was a cat 4 for 10k/night.
The E&R is probably a little farther from a breakfast place, but not like you can't walk for 10 minutes and find something.
We really enjoyed the E&R, it is a really nice hotel and the location is great. Despite being so close to St. Marks, you have to go down a small alleyway to a small quiet square where the hotel entrance is. We stayed on points when it was a cat 4 for 10k/night.
May 7, 2007, 4:47 pm
#50
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Considering the breakfast at this property is 55 euros per person the 3000 points is a bargain. You could have the Continental breakfast at 28 euros which consists of coffee, one muffin or pastry and two slices of toast.. not even refills.
Eating anywhere close the St Marks in Venice is an expensive propostion.
Watch out if the piano-player is working if you have a expresso at the restaurant near the base of the tower or you will get a 5 euro additional charge per person just for the piano music.
Two expressos and two piano player charge = 19 euros.,I kid you not
mike
May 10, 2007, 8:54 pm
#52
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The breakfast option ( along with a few other choices such as a key-ring etc) is usually presented to you on a card which is part of your welcome package.
Considering the breakfast at this property is 55 euros per person the 3000 points is a bargain. You could have the Continental breakfast at 28 euros which consists of coffee, one muffin or pastry and two slices of toast.. not even refills.
Eating anywhere close the St Marks in Venice is an expensive propostion.
Watch out if the piano-player is working if you have a expresso at the restaurant near the base of the tower or you will get a 5 euro additional charge per person just for the piano music.
Two expressos and two piano player charge = 19 euros.,I kid you not
mike
Considering the breakfast at this property is 55 euros per person the 3000 points is a bargain. You could have the Continental breakfast at 28 euros which consists of coffee, one muffin or pastry and two slices of toast.. not even refills.
Eating anywhere close the St Marks in Venice is an expensive propostion.
Watch out if the piano-player is working if you have a expresso at the restaurant near the base of the tower or you will get a 5 euro additional charge per person just for the piano music.
Two expressos and two piano player charge = 19 euros.,I kid you not
mike
May 19, 2007, 6:13 pm
#53
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May 20, 2007, 6:10 pm
#54
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The Danieli does offer the pay by points options and they will provide this to you when you arrive. We just spent two nights there earlier in May and out of the three SPG hotels we visited in Italy (Westin in Rome and Grand in Florence), this one is the only place to disappoint.
We were upgraded to a room facing the Lagoon/Canal. Unfortunately the room itself was a smoking room recently converted to non-smoking and the bed was awful to the point of backpain in the am. This place is in dire need a renovation.
One other note, we were told to not take photos of the lobby which is probably the most redeeming quality in this place.
In retrospect, I should have booked the Europa (both Gritti and Danieli are ripped on these boards and TripAdvisor) as at least with Westin you stand a decent chance of consistency versus a Luxury Collection rip-off.
We were upgraded to a room facing the Lagoon/Canal. Unfortunately the room itself was a smoking room recently converted to non-smoking and the bed was awful to the point of backpain in the am. This place is in dire need a renovation.
One other note, we were told to not take photos of the lobby which is probably the most redeeming quality in this place.
In retrospect, I should have booked the Europa (both Gritti and Danieli are ripped on these boards and TripAdvisor) as at least with Westin you stand a decent chance of consistency versus a Luxury Collection rip-off.
May 21, 2007, 7:29 am
#55
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For breakfast options:
at the danieli, turn right out the front door. turn right at the first street, c.d. Rasse. walk one block. green bar on left, brown bar on right. prices double if you sit at a table.
from R&E out to the main thorofare. go left(away from san marco) about 2 blocks on c. larga on the left, before the canal, small bar. no seats. or, left on c. larga, then i think first right to la fenice. it the square with the theatre is a very nice restaurant/bar that serves a very nice breakfast.
breakfast in italy, paris, london is expensive. sort of 10 euro min. no $2.99 specials of hash browns, two eggs and unlimited coffee.
at the danieli, turn right out the front door. turn right at the first street, c.d. Rasse. walk one block. green bar on left, brown bar on right. prices double if you sit at a table.
from R&E out to the main thorofare. go left(away from san marco) about 2 blocks on c. larga on the left, before the canal, small bar. no seats. or, left on c. larga, then i think first right to la fenice. it the square with the theatre is a very nice restaurant/bar that serves a very nice breakfast.
breakfast in italy, paris, london is expensive. sort of 10 euro min. no $2.99 specials of hash browns, two eggs and unlimited coffee.
May 21, 2007, 3:51 pm
#56
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Platinum Starwood stayed at Danielli two years back.
Least favorite of the three *woods we stayed at in Italy. Room was dated with no upgrade. Location is good as a tourist. All lobby no room.
Really liked the Grand Hotel in Florence - - ultra nice but not gaudy. Pleasant staff
Grand Hotel in Rome was opulent, just not my taste. At some point, there is enough gilded look and gold everywhere with chandeliers. But first rate and a strong staff.
Least favorite of the three *woods we stayed at in Italy. Room was dated with no upgrade. Location is good as a tourist. All lobby no room.
Really liked the Grand Hotel in Florence - - ultra nice but not gaudy. Pleasant staff
Grand Hotel in Rome was opulent, just not my taste. At some point, there is enough gilded look and gold everywhere with chandeliers. But first rate and a strong staff.
Aug 13, 2007, 4:17 am
#57
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I had a wonderful award stay at the Gritti. Room with a small balcony overlooking Canal Grande and a wonderful dinner at the Doge's Club. Certainly a pretty expensice place, but well spend money.
Aug 20, 2007, 3:00 pm
#58
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Venice Suite or 2 rooms?
My wife and I will be traveling with our 16 yo daughter next summer in Venice pre-cruise for 2 nights. We are considering the E&R or the Danieli. Since I am only gold, I would consider spending the extra points on a suite upgrade. Since there are 3 of us, I would consider just getting 2 rooms as this would be the same amount of points anyway. Do any of the suites (rooms) in either location accomodate 3? Is asking for a rollaway in a suite out of the question, or would we just be better off with 2 rooms? Anyone?
Thanks!
Jim
Thanks!
Jim
Aug 21, 2007, 5:09 pm
#59
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Location: Toronto, Canada
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I was in 205 on the 'new' building (350 years old) in the Daniele and it had a separate living area that had a sofa that I THINK pulled out (we didn't check) but it looked like it. The room faced the Grand Canal and was very nice.
It was 14,000 points per night in 2005 ... a lot lot more now I think.
Loved the hotel and the location ... drink wine though, as rum & coke was 23 euros in the bar! The several course fish dinner was superb.
It was 14,000 points per night in 2005 ... a lot lot more now I think.
Loved the hotel and the location ... drink wine though, as rum & coke was 23 euros in the bar! The several course fish dinner was superb.
Aug 22, 2007, 5:32 pm
#60
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Excutive Level at the Danieli?
Can anyone tell me if there is an executive level at the Hotel Danieli? Are there any special "perks" that I can look forward to with Mrs. MusicMan when we are there for our anniversary this Sept.?
I have reserved the upgraded room award (20,000) for three nights. Does anyone have a suggestion as to what specific rooms to request? Any favorites? Any rooms to avoid? Thanks!
I have reserved the upgraded room award (20,000) for three nights. Does anyone have a suggestion as to what specific rooms to request? Any favorites? Any rooms to avoid? Thanks!
