Hotel AiCavalieri
Your guests arrive by water taxi to a centuries-old palazzo on the Grand Canal, stepping directly into Venetian history.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- VCE · 45-90 minutes
- Open season
- June – September
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.8 /5 · 593
Hotel Ai Cavalieri is a hotel destination wedding venue in Venezia, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 45-90 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Hotel Ai Cavalieri in Venezia, open June–September.
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.
Once a palace, now a four-star hotel. The service is at an impressive level, everyone is truly kind and helpful, answering every question and assisting with recommendations for anything you may need, from the reception staff to the breakfast team and the people who clean and maintain the rooms. Everything is very tidy and clean, the rooms are well equipped, and the breakfast is rich and delicious. You can reach the hotel either on foot or by boat, and check-out is until 11 a.m. The entire place is luxuriously decorated, and staying in this hotel is truly an experience in itself. They even provide umbrellas and shoe covers, which is very thoughtful, as this is Venice after all. A small personal note, it would be nice and useful if the rooms also included cotton buds and makeup removal pads. I have somehow become used to that even in hotels with fewer stars. Overall, I am very satisfied with my time and stay at this hotel and would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone visiting Venice. Highest praise to all the staff! ☺️🏰
4 notes, from the desk.
Located at Calle de Borgoloco, 6108 in the heart of 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
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Hotel Ai Cavalieri.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 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
Things worth knowing.
VCE · 45-90 minutes
Guests fly into Venice Marco Polo Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.
€15,000-25,000
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.
€2,000-3,500
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€90-150 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€180-400 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
June – September
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Asked along the way.
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?+
April-May and September-October offer mild weather and lower tourist volume than summer. November-February are quieter but cooler and prone to acqua alta (high water). 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.
Hold dates at Hotel Ai Cavalieri.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.