Hotel Gabrielli is a hotel destination wedding venue in Venezia, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Venice Marco Polo Airport (Aeroporto di Venezia) (VCE), 20 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Hotel Gabrielli
Hotel Gabrielli sits directly on Venice's main waterfront promenade, meaning your guests arrive by boat and step straight into the action rather than navigating hidden side streets.
About Hotel Gabrielli
Hotel Gabrielli sits directly on Venice's main waterfront promenade, meaning your guests arrive by boat and step straight into the action rather than navigating hidden side streets.
This 4-star property offers 110 rooms across a restored palazzo, with multiple event spaces that open onto the lagoon.
The location eliminates the logistical puzzle most Venice weddings face: getting everyone to the same place without getting lost in the maze.
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Absolutely Extraordinary. This is a new hotel, fully and beautifully remodeled so disregard an old reviews. Blessed to stay at many of the world’s great hotels this is as good as it gets. Every design element is stunning.
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Getting there
- Nearest airport
- VCE, 20 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 110-room capacity allows for substantial guest accommodations on-site, rare in Venice's compact historic center
- Direct waterfront position on Riva degli Schiavoni means water taxi and gondola arrivals are seamless
- Multiple event spaces accommodate ceremonies and receptions without moving guests between buildings
- 4.4/5 Google rating indicates consistent guest satisfaction with service and facilities
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PMGuest arrivals via water taxi; check-in and aperitivo on waterfront terrace
- 7:00 PMWelcome dinner in hotel restaurant or private dining room
- 3:30 PMCeremony (either in hotel event space or nearby church; gondolas depart hotel for ceremony location at 3:00 PM)
- 5:00 PMCocktail hour on waterfront with lagoon views
- 7:00 PMReception dinner in main ballroom
- 11:00 AMFarewell brunch before guest departures
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- VCE · about 20 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Venice Marco Polo Airport (Aeroporto di Venezia).
- Typical total
- €40,000-60,000Aisle estimate
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€40,000-60,000 for 75 guests including 2 nights accommodation, ceremony space, and reception
- Ceremony fee
- €2,000-4,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €120-180 a headAisle estimate
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€120-180 (food and beverage)
- Room rate
- €150-400 a nightAisle estimate
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€150-400 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 84491
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Ask about wedding suites and guest room rate discounts when booking. Service charges and VAT typically add 10% to catering costs.
Questions about the venue
How do guests get to Hotel Gabrielli?+
Guests arrive via water taxi from Marco Polo Airport (about 20 minutes) or by traditional gondola. The hotel's position on Riva degli Schiavoni, the main waterfront promenade, makes it one of Venice's most accessible venues.
Can we have an outdoor ceremony?+
The hotel offers waterfront terraces with lagoon views, though outdoor space is limited. Many couples opt for ceremonies in nearby churches (San Giorgio Maggiore or the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute are 5-10 minute boat rides away) and receptions at the hotel.
What's included in wedding packages?+
Contact the hotel directly through their website for specific packages. Typical offerings include event space, catering, accommodation discounts for guests, and coordination services. Custom arrangements are common for destination weddings.
How many guests can the venue hold?+
The hotel can accommodate ceremonies and receptions for 20-150 guests depending on room configuration and whether you use single or multiple event spaces.
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.