Grand Hotel Cavour Florence is a hotel destination wedding venue in Firenze, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Florence Airport (Peretola) (FLR), 15 minutes by car. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Grand Hotel Cavour Florence
Guests arrive at this 19th-century palazzo in Florence's historic center and immediately encounter soaring ceilings, marble staircases, and views across the Duomo.
About Grand Hotel Cavour Florence
Guests arrive at this 19th-century palazzo in Florence's historic center and immediately encounter soaring ceilings, marble staircases, and views across the Duomo.
The hotel transforms into an intimate venue where your wedding party stays steps from Renaissance art and cobblestone streets.
Staff orchestrate ceremony and reception logistics with the precision of a city that's perfected hospitality for centuries.
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The Grand Hotel Cavour is a beautiful and luxury hotel that deserves high praise. When we arrived to check in, the reception was very kind and welcoming, even giving us a map with the best places to visit in Florence.
Purpy Ui W · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 90 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 42 guests
Staying over
- Room types
- 15 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- Price
- €130 to €250 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FLR, 15 min by car
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Located at Via del Proconsolo 3, within walking distance of the Duomo and Uffizi Gallery
- 19th-century palazzo architecture with period details including frescoed ceilings and original marble floors
- Hotel guests receive priority room rates; 40+ guest rooms available on-site for multi-day celebrations
- Google rating of 4.4/5 from verified guests
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PMGuest arrival; check-in begins at the hotel
- 6:00 PMWelcome aperitivo in the courtyard or main salon
- 10:00 AMFinal ceremony setup; guests begin arrival
- 11:30 AMCeremony in main hall or courtyard
- 1:00 PMReception, dining, and dancing in event hall
- 9:00 AMOptional farewell breakfast; guest checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FLR · 15 minutes by car
Guests fly into Florence Airport (Peretola).
- Typical total
- €8,000–25,000+Aisle estimate
Contact venue directly for custom quotes. Additional costs include flowers, photography, entertainment, and décor.
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€8,000–€25,000+ (50-guest wedding with ceremony, reception, and 2-night accommodation block)
- Ceremony fee
- €1,500–3,000Aisle estimate
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
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€1,500–€3,000 (depending on guest count and room configuration)
- Reception
- €80–150 / headAisle estimate
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
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€80–€150 (catering and beverages; varies by menu and season)
- Room rate
- €120–350 / nightAisle estimate
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
See the full figure+
€120–€350 (depending on room category; wedding block rates available)
- Weather window
- June – September
The 4 months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 055 266271
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What's the closest airport?+
Florence Airport (Peretola/FLR) is 4 miles away, about 15 minutes by car or shuttle.
Can guests stay at the venue?+
Yes. The hotel has 40+ rooms ranging from classic to suite categories. Book early for wedding block rates.
Are outdoor spaces available?+
The venue offers both interior halls and a courtyard/terrace space; specific configurations depend on season and guest count.
What's included in venue rental?+
Contact the hotel directly at the website or phone. Packages typically include room rental, basic setup, and tables/chairs; catering and beverages vary by package.
Is the venue suitable for large weddings?+
Yes, up to 150 guests. Smaller intimate gatherings of 20+ are equally accommodated.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 90 guests
“90 Pax”
Read the source for seated dinnerCeremony, seated: 42 guests
“42 Pax”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRoom types: 15 listed
“Classic Double or Twin Room”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Terrace Ceremony”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Services provided on request: reception desk, wifi broadband connection for videoconferencing (up to 100MB), video projector, amplifiers and microphones, platforms and stands, IT facilities with internet-connected PCs and printers, photocopying, fax service, simultaneous translators, square table arrangements, transfer and delivery services, coffee breaks, lunches, refreshments and conference dinners.”
Read the source for in-house cateringNearest airport: FLR, 15 min by car
“FLR”
Read the source for nearest airportEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesSetting: Urban, historic, elegant
“The extraordinary nature of its location, in the very heart of Renaissance Florence, is portrayed in the individual elegance of the rooms, arranged over six floors and adorned with particular attention to materials, colours and high-quality furnishings”
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