Grand Hotel Continental Siena is a hotel destination wedding venue in Siena, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Florence Peretola Airport (Amerigo Vespucci) (FLR), 90 minutes by car. Best months: June, July, August, November.
Grand Hotel Continental Siena
Grand Hotel Continental Siena stands apart as the only five-star property occupying the historic heart of Siena's medieval center, with direct access to the UNESCO-listed Piazza del Campo from its position on Via Banchi di Sopra.
About Grand Hotel Continental Siena
Grand Hotel Continental Siena stands apart as the only five-star property occupying the historic heart of Siena's medieval center, with direct access to the UNESCO-listed Piazza del Campo from its position on Via Banchi di Sopra.
This 4.7-rated venue offers Renaissance frescoes and vaulted ceilings within rooms dating to the 12th century, providing an architectural authenticity that newer properties cannot replicate.
Weddings here leverage the hotel's 150-year hospitality legacy and proximity to Siena's most iconic landmarks for ceremony and reception settings.
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5 star is truly the description from accommodations, staff, morning breakfast, lounge, etc. Our son’s wedding was here mid stay and before during and after the wedding day we were treated like ‘royalty’.
Pamela LaGuardia · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Room types
- 12 listed
Money
- Price
- €180 to €350 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FLR, 90 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Setting
- Urban, historic, formalAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Located on Via Banchi di Sopra, steps from Piazza del Campo (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- 4.7 Google rating reflects consistent five-star service standards across 500+ guest reviews
- Original medieval architecture with 12th-century structural elements and Renaissance frescoes
- Accommodates 20-150 guests across multiple salons with flexible dining configurations
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 6:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; welcome aperitivo in hotel lounge
- 11:00 AMCeremony (on-site salon or external venue with transportation arranged)
- 1:00 PMCocktail hour in hotel courtyard or garden
- 2:30 PMReception dinner in main dining salon
- 11:00 PMDancing and late-night dessert service
- 10:00 AMFarewell brunch for remaining guests before checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FLR · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Florence Peretola Airport (Amerigo Vespucci).
- Typical total
- €15,000–60,000+Aisle estimate
See the full figure+
€15,000–60,000+ for 50–100 guests with two-night stay
- Ceremony fee
- €0–1,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €180–300+ a headAisle estimate
See the full figure+
€180–300+ (includes dinner, beverages, service)
- Room rate
- €250–600+ a nightAisle estimate
See the full figure+
€250–600+ per room (varies by room category and season)
- Weather window
- June – August
The months the weather is kindest, with November mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 0577 56011
Answered by the venue in local hours.
All-inclusive packages available through Starhotels Collezione.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold ceremonies in the historic center of Siena, or must everything occur at the hotel?+
The hotel's location on Via Banchi di Sopra permits ceremonies in nearby Siena Cathedral or Piazza del Campo (with permits), while receptions occur at the hotel. Staff can coordinate logistics given the property's central location.
What makes this venue different from other Siena hotels?+
Grand Hotel Continental is the only five-star venue directly positioned in Siena's medieval core with original 12th-century architecture. Competitors are typically located outside the historic center and lack this historical integration.
How many guest rooms are available for our wedding party?+
The hotel features 57 rooms across multiple categories. Wedding packages typically offer preferential rates for guests booking blocks; consult the team for specific allocations.
What is the typical wedding package cost structure?+
Pricing varies by season and guest count. Contact the venue directly at https://collezione.starhotels.com/en/our-hotels/grand-hotel-continental-siena/ for customized proposals, as luxury five-star accommodations and dining typically range from €150–300+ per person for receptions.
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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
Room types: 12 listed
“Superior Double Room”
Read the source for room typesEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spaces