Venice Landmark Reopens After Three-Year Restoration with Marriott Support

Marriott International has helped restore one of Venice's most historically significant rooms, reaffirming its commitment to preserving cultural heritage through its luxury hotel, The Gritti Palace.

Ceiling of the Room of the Four Doors, Palazzo Ducale, after conservatio. Photo: Matteo De Fina

The restored Sala delle Quattro Porte (Room of the Four Doors), located inside Doge's Palace, officially reopened this spring following a three-year conservation project supported by The Gritti Palace in partnership with Save Venice and the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia (MUVE).

For centuries, from the 9th to the 18th centuries, the hall served as one of the main reception rooms of the Doge's Palace, where heads of state, diplomats and political leaders gathered during the era of the Republic of Venice. Designed by renowned Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, the room is known for its Gothic architecture and masterpieces by artists including Jacopo Tintoretto, Titian and Alessandro Vittoria.

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The restoration focused on the room's richly decorated Roman-style vaulted ceiling, stucco sculptures, mural paintings, monumental marble doorways and the historic Door to the Senate, which leads to the former Senate Hall.

"The Gritti Palace and our associates were proud to lend our efforts to this historically important restoration," said Giovanni Cellerino, General Manager of The Gritti Palace. "We were excited to play a role in the preservation and continue to care for the city's cultural heritage, helping ensure the magnificence of the Sala delle Quattro Porte and other historic landmarks can be experienced for generations to come."

Sala delle Quattro Porte," Door to the Senate, after conservation. Photo: Matteo De Fina

Marriott said the project reflects its broader commitment to preserving the destinations where it operates. Throughout the conservation effort, associates at The Gritti Palace also helped raise awareness through cultural events, guided experiences and educational programming for guests, media and the local community.

Today, visitors to Doge's Palace can once again explore the Sala delle Quattro Porte, experiencing a space that played a central role in the political and ceremonial life of the Venetian Republic.