Palazzo 42 - boutique hotel & suites is a hotel destination wedding venue in Pistoia, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Florence Peretola Airport (Aeroporto di Firenze) (FLR), 60 minutes. Best months: April, June, July, August.
Palazzo 42 - boutique hotel & suites
Palazzo 42 operates as a working 4-star hotel, meaning your guests have accommodations on-site and the venue remains operational during your event, no need to rent out the entire property.
About Palazzo 42 - boutique hotel & suites
Palazzo 42 operates as a working 4-star hotel, meaning your guests have accommodations on-site and the venue remains operational during your event, no need to rent out the entire property.
This boutique hotel in Pistoia offers 42 rooms across its restored Renaissance palazzo, giving you built-in lodging flexibility.
The intimate scale keeps logistics manageable while the Tuscan location provides countryside authenticity without isolation.
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Beautiful boutique hotel. Think a Marriott boutique at half the price. They met us at the door. Helped us with our luggage.
Darylyn Phraner · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FLR, 60 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 42-room capacity on-site for guest accommodations within the venue property
- 4-star hotel status with full amenities including restaurant and bar facilities
- Located in Pistoia, a medieval town 37km west of Florence in central Tuscany
- 4.8/5 Google rating based on verified guest reviews
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.
- 18:00-22:00Guest arrivals; welcome aperitivo in palazzo courtyard or lounge
- 09:00-11:00Guest breakfast at hotel; wedding party preparation in rooms
- 15:00Ceremony in palazzo hall or courtyard
- 16:00-17:00Cocktail hour and group photos
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FLR · 60 minutes
Guests fly into Florence Peretola Airport (Aeroporto di Firenze).
- Typical total
- €8,000-25,000+Aisle estimate
Final pricing requires direct proposal from Palazzo 42.
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€8,000-25,000+ for 50 guests (ceremony, reception, accommodations 2 nights)
- Ceremony fee
- €1,000-3,000Aisle estimate
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
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Contact venue (typically €1,000-3,000)
- Reception
- €60-120 / headAisle estimate
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
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€60-120 (estimated, depends on menu/season)
- Room rate
- €120-250 / nightAisle estimate
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
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€120-250 per room (4-star hotel rates, wedding group discounts available)
- Weather window
- April, June – August
The 4 months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 0573 569268
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we rent the entire hotel for our wedding?+
Palazzo 42 operates as a functioning boutique hotel, so the property remains open to regular guests during your event. You can arrange event spaces and offer discounted room rates to your wedding party, but exclusive buyouts depend on availability and season.
What's included in the venue rental?+
Event spaces within the palazzo are available for ceremonies and receptions. The hotel's restaurant and bar services can be arranged. Contact the venue directly via https://www.palazzo42.it/ to customize packages based on your guest count and timeline.
How far is Palazzo 42 from Florence?+
The venue is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Florence, roughly 45-50 minutes by car depending on traffic. This proximity allows guests to explore Florence while staying at the hotel.
What's the nearest airport?+
Florence Airport (Peretola) is the closest major airport, about 50km away with roughly 60-minute transfer time by car or private driver.
What's the wedding season like in Pistoia?+
Spring (April-May) features blooming gardens; fall (September-October) brings golden light and fewer crowds than summer.
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.