Palazzina Grassi 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), 45-60 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Palazzina Grassi
Palazzina Grassi cuts through Venice wedding logistics by offering accommodation and celebration space under one roof, a genuine advantage when coordinating 100+ guests across the city's fragmented venues.
About Palazzina Grassi
Palazzina Grassi cuts through Venice wedding logistics by offering accommodation and celebration space under one roof, a genuine advantage when coordinating 100+ guests across the city's fragmented venues.
This 4-star hotel on the Grand Canal provides direct water access, eliminating transportation headaches between ceremony, reception, and guest lodging.
The property's 4.7-star rating reflects consistent execution on the operational details that matter most to destination weddings.
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Falling in Love with Venice at the Palazzina Grassi. This review is long overdue for our amazing holiday at this beautiful hotel on the iconic Grand Canal back in late April 2025. Our stay got off to a spectacular start.
Edward Southwick · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 70 guests
- Standing reception
- 200 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 15 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 25 rooms
- Room types
- 11 listed
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
Money
- Price
- €25,000 to €60,000 for the whole property, per nightAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- VCE, 60 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Located directly on the Grand Canal at Ramo Grassi with private water entrance, eliminates guest transfer coordination
- Hotel accommodates guests on-site, reducing logistical complexity for multi-day celebrations
- 4.7 Google rating based on verified guest experiences
- Historic palazzo setting in Venice's central San Marco area
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PMGuest arrival; check-in at hotel; welcome cocktail in lobby or waterfront bar
- 7:00 PMRehearsal dinner in private dining room or on terrace
- 10:00 AMFinal ceremony setup and guest seating
- 4:00 PMCeremony (waterfront location with natural light)
- 5:30 PMCocktail hour with Grand Canal views
- 7:00 PMSeated reception and dinner
- 10:00 AMFarewell breakfast; guest checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- VCE · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Venice Marco Polo Airport.
- Typical total
- €15,000-35,000+Aisle estimate
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€15,000-35,000+ for 75 guests, 2-night event
- Ceremony fee
- On request
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- Reception
- €80-150+ a headAisle estimate
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€80-150+ (depends on menu and season)
- Room rate
- €200-450 a nightAisle estimate
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€200-450 (varies by room type and season)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 041 528 4644
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Final costs depend on season (peak June-September), guest count, customizations, and beverage selections. Request itemized proposal directly from venue. Room block rates for guests typically offer 10-15% discount vs. standard rates.
Questions about the venue
Can we have both ceremony and reception at Palazzina Grassi?+
Yes. The venue offers multiple indoor and outdoor spaces suitable for ceremonies, cocktails, and dining. Confirm specific room configurations and capacities directly with their events team.
What's included in wedding packages?+
Contact the venue directly at their website or phone for current package details, which typically cover venue rental, catering, and beverages. Room block rates for guests are negotiated separately.
How early can we arrive for setup?+
Setup timing depends on your specific package. Coordinate with the events director well in advance, especially regarding water-entry logistics for décor and equipment.
Are there outdoor ceremony options?+
The property features waterfront spaces with Grand Canal views. Weather contingency plans are essential, discuss backup indoor locations when booking.
What's the nearest airport?+
Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is approximately 13km away. Most guests arrive by plane, then transfer via boat taxi or water bus, factor 45-60 minutes total travel time into day-of timelines.
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.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 70 guests
“Ideal for informal dinners (up to 70 seated), cocktail dinatoires (up to 120 guests), or after-dinner events (up to 200 guests).”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 200 guests
“Ideal for informal dinners (up to 70 seated), cocktail dinatoires (up to 120 guests), or after-dinner events (up to 200 guests).”
Read the source for standing receptionSmallest party taken: 15 guests
“Depending on the location and particular arrangements, it is possible to accommodate 15 to 180 people.”
Read the source for smallest party takenRooms: 25 rooms
“Palazzina Grassi is the only five star hotel in Italy to be designed by Philippe Starck. Overlooking the Grand Canal in the quiter part of San Marco district, Palazzina Grassi is a luxury boutique hotel of 25 room, including 5 suites.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 11 listed
“Suite with Canal View”
Read the source for room typesWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“Guests can hire out the whole hotel, including all rooms for their guests to stay in, to experience the most exclusive, glamorous yet relaxed experiences, in their own private palace.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesIn-house catering: Yes
“Personalized food and beverage service: Enjoy impeccable catering tailored to your preferences.”
Read the source for in-house cateringEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesSetting: Urban, historic, elegant
“Located in the heart of Venice, just steps from Piazza San Marco, this 16th-century palazzo with contemporary flair offers 25 stunning rooms and suites overlooking the Grand Canal.”
Read the source for setting