Hotel

Hotel Exclusive

54033 Carrara MS, Italy, Italy20–150 guests$$$

Type:Hotel

Capacity:20–150 guests

Budget:$$$

Airport:Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei) (PSA), 50-60 minutes

Hotel Exclusive sits in Carrara, Italy's marble capital, offering couples a practical advantage: direct access to one of Europe's most photogenic landscapes while hosting receptions in a dedicated 4-star property. The venue handles both ceremony and multi-day guest accommodations on-site, eliminating logistics across multiple locations. Marble quarries, Renaissance towns, and Tuscan coastline lie within 30-60 minutes, giving you built-in content for pre-wedding shoots.

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Highlights

4-star hotel with 57 rooms accommodating up to 150 guests on property
Located in Carrara, home to world-famous marble quarries used as dramatic photo backdrops
Google rating of 4.7/5 based on verified guest reviews
On-site dining and ceremony spaces eliminate vendor coordination across multiple venues
20-minute drive to Cinque Terre; 45 minutes to Pisa; 90 minutes to Florence

Quick facts

Capacity20–150 guests

Venue typeHotel

Price range$$$

LocationItaly

Nearest airportPSA

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Plan your wedding at Hotel Exclusive

Getting there

Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei) (PSA)

50-60 minutes to venue

Private car/driver

€80-120 one-way (estimated)

50-60 minutes · Hotel Exclusive can arrange pickup. Direct route via SS1/A12.

Train

€15-25 per person

75 minutes total · Pisa Centrale to Carrara station, then 5-minute taxi to hotel.

Rental car

€40-60/day rental + €10 motorway toll

50-60 minutes · Self-drive via A12 motorway. Parking available at hotel.

Cost estimate

Ceremony / venue fee

€500-1,500 (on-site; varies by configuration)

Reception (per guest)

€60-120 (3-course dinner with wine)

Accommodation (per night)

€80-180 (standard to superior rooms; group rates available)

Estimated total

€8,000-20,000+ for 50 guests; €18,000-50,000+ for 100-150 guests

Pricing is indicative. Contact http://www.exclusivecarrara.com/ for formal quotes. All-inclusive packages and group room rates negotiable. High season (May-September) commands premium rates.

Sample wedding weekend

Thursday (2 days pre-wedding)

15:00-18:00Guest arrival; welcome cocktail in hotel lounge

Friday (1 day pre-wedding)

09:00-12:00Optional marble quarry tour for interested guests

19:30Rehearsal dinner in hotel restaurant

Saturday (Wedding day)

14:00Ceremony in hotel garden or hall

16:00-16:45Cocktail reception and family photos

19:00-23:00Reception dinner with dancing

Sunday (1 day post-wedding)

10:00Optional brunch for departing guests

This is a sample itinerary. Your wedding weekend can be fully customized.

Frequently asked questions

Can we tour the marble quarries for photos?

Yes. Hotel Exclusive can coordinate tours and photography sessions at nearby active quarries in Carrara. Many couples book morning shoots before evening receptions.

What's the breakdown for a 100-guest wedding?

Contact the hotel directly at http://www.exclusivecarrara.com/ for customized quotes. Budget typically includes room blocks, ceremony setup, reception dinner, and on-site coordination.

How far is the nearest airport?

Pisa International Airport (PSA) is 45 km away, approximately 50-60 minutes by car or shuttle service.

Can we host a rehearsal dinner at the hotel?

Yes. The hotel restaurant and event spaces are available for rehearsal dinners, welcome drinks, and day-after brunches.

What's the nearest town for guest activities?

Carrara itself offers marble museum tours and quarry visits. Cinque Terre (20 minutes), Lucca (40 minutes), and Portovenere (30 minutes) are popular day-trip destinations.