Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal
Built in the 14th century as a Venetian palazzo, Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal occupies one of San Marco's most coveted addresses overlooking the legendary waterway.
Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal 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), 20–40 minutes depending on transport method. Best months: June, July, August, September.
About Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal
Built in the 14th century as a Venetian palazzo, Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal occupies one of San Marco's most coveted addresses overlooking the legendary waterway.
The structure underwent comprehensive restoration to merge its Renaissance architecture with modern luxury, preserving original frescoes and marble while installing contemporary amenities.
Today it functions as a five-star hotel and premier wedding destination where centuries-old grandeur frames intimate ceremonies and elaborate receptions.
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Luxurious rooms so well-appointed. Nice breakfast buffet. Perfect location so close to St Mark's. Walking from elevator to reception area seemed to be under construction, not congruent with the ambience of this grand hotel.
LvrGod · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Room types
- 6 listed
Money
- Price
- €250 to €800 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- VCE, 40 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegantAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 14th-century Venetian palazzo with original frescoes and period architectural details intact
- Direct Grand Canal views from multiple event spaces and guest rooms
- Google rating of 4.5/5 with consistent international acclaim
- Piazza San Marco location provides iconic backdrop for wedding photography
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- Afternoon/EveningGuest arrivals; welcome aperitivo on Grand Canal terrace or in lobby lounge
- 11:00 AMCeremony in hotel's main salon or Piazza San Marco (weather permitting)
- 12:30 PMCocktail reception with views of the Grand Canal
- 7:00 PMMulti-course seated dinner in grand dining room or outdoor terrace
- 10:00 PMDessert, dancing, and late-night prosecco bar
- 10:00 AMFarewell brunch for remaining guests; checkout by afternoon
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- VCE · about 40 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Venice Marco Polo Airport.
- Typical total
- €35,000–75,000Aisle estimate
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€35,000–75,000 for 50 guests (ceremony, reception, and accommodation for 3 nights)
- Ceremony fee
- €3,000–5,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €180–320 a headAisle estimate
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€180–320 (multi-course menu, beverages, service)
- Room rate
- €250–650 a nightAisle estimate
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€250–650 (standard to deluxe rooms; wedding guest rates typically 10–15% discount)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 041 520 0211
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Pricing excludes flowers, photography, music, and external vendors. Hotel may impose mandatory in-house catering and beverage minimums. Seasonal surcharges apply during peak summer. VAT (22%) included in quoted rates.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold a ceremony and reception at the hotel?+
Yes. The hotel offers multiple event spaces, both indoor salons with Grand Canal views and outdoor terrace areas on the piazza, accommodating ceremonies, cocktail receptions, and multi-course dinners.
What is the guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates 20–150 guests depending on configuration and event format.
Are guest rooms included in wedding packages?+
Guest rooms are available at negotiated rates for wedding parties. The hotel typically offers discounted group pricing for overnight stays during the wedding weekend.
What is the best time of year for a wedding here?+
Summer is warm but crowded; winter is quieter but cooler.
Can we bring our own catering?+
Hotel Monaco operates an in-house culinary team. External catering is typically not permitted; menus and special dietary accommodations are arranged directly with the hotel's executive chef.
Could this be your venue?
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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: 6 listed
“Suite with Grand Canal View”
Read the source for room typesEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spaces