Hotel Ai Cavalieri is a hotel destination wedding venue in Venezia, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 45-90 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Hotel Ai Cavalieri
Your guests arrive by water taxi to a centuries-old palazzo on the Grand Canal, stepping directly into Venetian history.
About Hotel Ai Cavalieri
Your guests arrive by water taxi to a centuries-old palazzo on the Grand Canal, stepping directly into Venetian history.
Hotel Ai Cavalieri seats up to 150 guests across intimate salons with frescoed ceilings and marble floors, where the ceremony concludes with champagne on a private terrace overlooking canal traffic and centuries-old architecture.
Reception dinners unfold in candlelit rooms where 16th-century proportions create natural romance without theatrical styling.
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Once a palace, now a four-star hotel.
Nina Protulipac · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- VCE, 90 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Located at Calle de Borgoloco, 6108 in Venice's San Marco district
- 4.8/5 Google rating with verified guest reviews
- Accommodates up to 150 guests across multiple interconnected palazzo rooms
- Direct water access via private dock; no bridge crossing required for mobility-limited guests
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- AfternoonEarly guests arrive; welcome reception in palazzo courtyard or ground-floor salon
- 3:00 PMGuest arrival; aperitivo on private terrace overlooking Grand Canal
- 5:00 PMCeremony in main salon (45 minutes); post-ceremony champagne on terrace
- 7:00 PMCocktail hour in palazzo rooms; passed hors d'oeuvres
- 8:30 PMSeated dinner in candlelit banquet hall; toasts and dancing until 1:00 AM
- 10:00 AMOptional farewell breakfast for departing guests; transfers arranged
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- VCE · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Venice Marco Polo Airport.
- Typical total
- €15,000-25,000Aisle estimate
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€15,000-25,000 for 80 guests (venue, catering, basic setup; excludes flowers, photography, music, guest rooms)
- Ceremony fee
- €2,000-3,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €90-150 a headAisle estimate
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€90-150 (food and beverage)
- Room rate
- €180-400 a nightAisle estimate
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€180-400 (depending on room category)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 041 241 1064
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Pricing varies by season (peak rates June-September). Minimum guest count typically 40-50. Custom packages available. 16-person ceremony surcharge may apply. Gratuity and VAT calculated separately.
Questions about the venue
How do guests arrive at the venue?+
Guests take water taxis directly to Hotel Ai Cavalieri's private dock on the Grand Canal. The hotel arranges transfers from Marco Polo Airport (approximately 45 minutes by private boat or 90 minutes by public vaporetto). No street-level walking required from water entry.
What's included in venue rental?+
Rental includes ceremony and reception spaces, tables, chairs, and linens. In-house catering, sommelier service, and wedding coordination are managed by the hotel's events team. Decor, flowers, photography, and music are typically arranged separately.
Can we host both ceremony and reception here?+
Yes. The venue offers separate salons for ceremonies (capacity 80-100) and receptions (capacity up to 150). Multiple rooms allow for cocktail areas, dining, and dancing within the palazzo.
What's the best time of year to marry in Venice?+
June-August attract crowds but provide warm, long daylight hours.
Are guest rooms available at the hotel?+
Yes. Hotel Ai Cavalieri has 30+ rooms ranging from standard doubles to suites. Wedding parties typically receive discounted rates. Early booking is essential, as rooms fill quickly during peak season.
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.