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Hotel ViolinoD'Oro

Your guests step off the vaporetto directly into Piazza San Marco, entering a 4-star hotel where Venetian history becomes their backdrop.

Ceremony
20 seated
Reception
150 seated
Nearest airport
VCE · 60 minutes
Price range
$$$
Google rating
4.5 /5 · 517

Hotel Violino D'Oro is a hotel destination wedding venue in Venezia, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Marco Polo Airport (Venice) (VCE), 60 minutes.

01 · In a sentence

Hotel Violino D'Oro in Venezia.

Your guests step off the vaporetto directly into Piazza San Marco, entering a 4-star hotel where Venetian history becomes their backdrop.

Here, arrivals feel like entrances into something significant—the marble lobbies, the proximity to the basilica, the way light hits the water outside their windows.

Every moment from check-in to the final toast happens within steps of one of Europe's most iconic squares.

Outstanding boutique hotel. The location is second to none, a short stroll to St Marks Square and right on the street where all the high end boutiques are. The actual hotel is beautifully appointed and the rooms are spacious. We requested an upgrade upon our arrival and were very pleased with the suite we stayed in, overlooking S. Moise canal. It was large with a huge walk in robe to keep all our luggage. The staff were so friendly and professional. The breakfast was plentiful and the bar area was so lovely to spend time in either reading with a coffee or before or after dinner drinks. I can’t fault this hotel and will definitely be back. Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful stay, and probably the best hotel we stayed in over our 5 weeks in Italy 🙌🏻

Tatiana Coulter · on Google
02 · What sets it apart

4 notes on the house.

Note 01

Located at Piazza San Marco 2091, Venice's main plaza, with direct water access via vaporetto

Note 02

4.5-star Google rating with consistently praised service and location

Note 03

Historic 4-star hotel offering both ceremony and reception spaces under one roof

Note 04

Walking distance to Basilica di San Marco, Doge's Palace, and the Grand Canal

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05 · A sample weekend

How the weekend usually runs.

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Friday Evening · day 01
  • 4:00 PMGuests arrive and check into hotel rooms; welcome aperitivo in plaza or lounge
Saturday Morning · day 02
  • 10:00 AMCeremony in hotel's main salon or on piazza terrace
Saturday Afternoon · day 03
  • 1:00 PMCocktail reception in plaza or hotel courtyard with views of Basilica
06 · Practical

Things worth knowing.

Getting there

VCE · 60 minutes

Guests fly into Marco Polo Airport (Venice).

Typical total

$30,000-60,000

Prices are estimates and vary by season (peak April-October costs more). Contact hotel directly for firm quotes. Service fees and gratuities typically added to final bill.

Ceremony fee

$2,000-4,000

A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.

Reception

$150-250 / head

A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.

Room rate

$200-500 / night

A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.

Direct line

041 277 0841

Answered by the venue in local hours.

Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources — not a quote from the house. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.

07 · Questions

Asked along the way.

How do guests arrive at the venue?+

Guests arrive via vaporetto (water bus) that docks near the hotel at Piazza San Marco. From Marco Polo Airport, transfers take approximately 60 minutes by water taxi or vaporetto. The hotel's position on the plaza means arrivals are part of the Venice experience itself.

Can we have both ceremony and reception here?+

Yes. Hotel Violino D'Oro offers multiple event spaces suitable for ceremonies, receptions, and multi-day celebrations, all within the property.

What is the guest capacity?+

The venue accommodates 20 to 150 guests depending on room configuration and setup.

Are accommodations available for guests?+

Yes. The hotel offers on-site rooms, and being in Piazza San Marco, guests have numerous nearby accommodation options within the same plaza and surrounding area.

When should we book?+

Venice's peak season runs April through October. Book 12-18 months in advance for these months, or 6-9 months ahead for shoulder seasons.

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