Hotel Pendini
Hotel Pendini occupies a 16th-century palazzo on Florence's Via degli Strozzi, steps from the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria.
Hotel Pendini is a hotel destination wedding venue in Firenze, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Florence Airport (Peretola) (FLR), 15-20 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
About Hotel Pendini
Hotel Pendini occupies a 16th-century palazzo on Florence's Via degli Strozzi, steps from the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria.
Floor-to-floor views sweep across Renaissance rooftops and terracotta domes, with the Arno River visible from upper floors.
The hotel's rooftop terrace commands 360-degree sightlines of Florence's historic center, offering an open-air ceremony or cocktail setting suspended above the city.
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Lovely stay in a lovely hotel. Perfect location. The noise may bother some people but I sleep better with noise.
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Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FLR, 20 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 16th-century palazzo location on Via degli Strozzi in Florence's historic core
- Rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Duomo, Arno River, and Renaissance skyline
- 36 guestrooms including suites within the same building for streamlined guest logistics
- 4.6/5 Google rating across 1,200+ reviews
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PMGuest check-in at Hotel Pendini; welcome aperitivo in lobby or rooftop lounge
- 7:00 PMInformal dinner at nearby restaurant or in-hotel salon
- 10:00 AMBridal prep in suite; groom's party convenes in second-floor lounge
- 3:00 PMCeremony on rooftop terrace (45 minutes)
- 4:00 PMCocktail hour and photos on rooftop; guests receive welcome drinks
- 5:30 PMReception dinner in interior salon (3–4 hours); toasts, dancing, late-night dessert
- 11:00 AMPost-wedding brunch in hotel restaurant; guests depart
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FLR · about 20 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Florence Airport (Peretola).
- Typical total
- €15,000–35,000Aisle estimate
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€15,000–35,000 for 50 guests (ceremony, reception 4 hours, day-of coordination)
- Ceremony fee
- €2,000–4,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €80–150 a headAisle estimate
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€80–150 (full catering with open bar)
- Room rate
- €150–450 a nightAisle estimate
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€150–450 (double rooms to suites; block rates available)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 055 211170
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Hotel bundles packages; direct inquiry recommended for custom quotes.
Questions about the venue
What are the ceremony location options?+
The rooftop terrace is the primary ceremony venue with unobstructed Florence views. Indoor salons on the second and third floors accommodate weather contingencies and seated dinners.
Can guests stay on-site?+
Yes. Hotel Pendini has 36 rooms across multiple categories, allowing wedding parties and guests to remain in the same location. Room blocks can be negotiated with the hotel directly.
What is the guest capacity?+
The rooftop and indoor spaces accommodate 20–150 guests depending on configuration and ceremony vs. reception setup.
Are there nearby catering options?+
Hotel Pendini offers in-house catering and event packages. Additionally, Florence's food scene within a 5-minute radius includes Michelin-starred restaurants available for off-site dining.
What is the nearest airport?+
Florence Airport (Peretola) is 4 km northwest; transfer time is 15–20 minutes by car. Rome's Fiumicino and Milan's Malpensa are alternative 2–3 hour options.
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.