Portrait Firenze
Portrait Firenze stands apart as a 5-star hotel directly overlooking the Arno River on one of Florence's most prestigious addresses, offering unobstructed views of the Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery.
Portrait Firenze is a hotel destination wedding venue in Firenze, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport (Peretola) (FLR), 15-20 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
About Portrait Firenze
Portrait Firenze stands apart as a 5-star hotel directly overlooking the Arno River on one of Florence's most prestigious addresses, offering unobstructed views of the Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery.
Rather than generic ballroom spaces, the venue provides intimate rooms with museum-quality art collections and floor-to-ceiling Renaissance architecture.
This is a working luxury hotel where your wedding guests stay in the same storied building as your celebration.
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It’s hard to rate a hotel perfectly, but Portrait Firenze comes very close. Everything felt seamless and thoughtfully done. The welcome was outstanding. Modou greeted us warmly, spoke our language, and was genuinely hospitable and helpful.
Rawan Al Megbel · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Room types
- 9 listed
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FLR, 20 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
Venue highlights
- Located at Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli 4, with direct Arno River views and Ponte Vecchio sightlines from multiple event spaces
- Part of Lungarno Collection, a portfolio of 5-star properties; Portrait Firenze houses original artwork throughout public and private areas
- Accommodates 20-150 guests with flexibility across multiple salons, terraces, and the rooftop with 360-degree Florence panoramas
- Michelin-trained culinary team manages all food and beverage in-house; no external catering required
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 19:00–22:00Welcome aperitivo on rooftop terrace with Arno views; guests check into hotel
- 10:00–11:30Ceremony in Grand Salon or rooftop
- 11:30–13:00Cocktail reception and photography
- 13:30–18:00Seated lunch reception
- 20:00–23:30Evening aperitivo and dessert service in separate salon
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FLR · about 20 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport (Peretola).
- Typical total
- €25,000–60,000+Aisle estimate
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€25,000–€60,000+ for 50-75 guests (2-day event with overnight stay)
- Ceremony fee
- €2,500–5,000Aisle estimate
Depending on space and day of week
- Reception
- €150–250 a headAisle estimate
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€150–€250 (food and beverage; varies by menu selection)
- Room rate
- €300–800 a nightAisle estimate
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€300–€800 per room (varies by season and room category)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 055 396 8000
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Final pricing requires direct consultation with events team. Lungarno Collection offers volume discounts for large room blocks.
Questions about the venue
Can we have both ceremony and reception on-site?+
Yes. Portrait Firenze offers multiple indoor salons and a rooftop terrace suitable for ceremonies, with adjacent reception spaces. The hotel's full-service kitchen and sommelier staff handle all dining.
What is the hotel's policy on guest accommodations?+
The venue is a 5-star hotel with approximately 40 rooms. Hotel blocks are negotiable with the events team; guests enjoy direct access to spa facilities, restaurants, and riverside location.
Are there outdoor event options?+
The rooftop terrace overlooks the Arno and city skyline and is available for ceremonies, cocktail receptions, or dinners. Weather contingency plans and heating/cooling systems are in place.
Can we customize the menu?+
Completely. The Michelin-trained kitchen works directly with couples to design menus. Italian regional specialties and international cuisines are both available; wine pairings from Lungarno's cellar.
What is included in venue rental?+
Room rental includes tables, chairs, linens, and basic décor. Catering, bar service, and florals are additional. The events team provides detailed proposals based on your guest count and date.
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
Room types: 9 listed
“Studio Deluxe with River View”
Read the source for room typesEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spaces