About
Hotel Viking is an elegant and sophisticated wedding venue located in the heart of downtown Newport in Rhode Island. This historic hotel was built in 1926 and has been offering beautiful and memorable weddings for over 95 years. We are conveniently located on Bellevue Avenue and offer all the amenities you and your guests are looking for in a wedding venue! Whether you are planning an intimate wedding affair or elaborate reception, this quaint and special venue has you covered.
Facilities and Capacity
Hotel Viking can accommodate all your wedding celebrations, from your rehearsal dinner to post-wedding brunch. We offer 14,400 square feet of banquet space, including the grand 5,880 square foot Viking Ballroom which accommodates up to 500 guests and a dance floor, or the classic 4,032 square foot Bellevue Ballroom which accommodates up to 425 guests, as well as our one-of-a-kind Kay Chapel for your ceremony. Dating back to 1859, the Kay Chapel is a historic Newport landmark that is now a unique setting for wedding ceremonies that accommodates up to 200 guests. The iconic hotel also offers 208 luxurious guest rooms, including 24 suites with history and ambiance.
Services Offered
Hotel Viking offers upscale amenities, One Bellevue Restaurant and the Top of Newport roof deck bar for your guests to enjoy while you are getting ready for your Big Day! Our wedding packages include everything you need and will have you stress-free before your big day. The Hotel Viking offers services to make the wedding of your dreams come true. Services include:
- Award-winning spa services
- One Bellevue Restaurant and Top of Newport Bar
- Hill Market
- In-room dining
- 4-hour rental of ballroom
- 1-hour separate location for cocktail reception
- Complimentary food tasting for 4
- Custom floor plan
- Suite accommodations for the couple
- Groom’s room at Kay Chapel
- Heated pool and hot tub
- Lounge area
- Fitness center
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Hotel Viking in Newport offered a truly dreamy wedding experience, according to multiple ecstatic reviewers. The staff, particularly Linda, was lauded for their professionalism, helpfulness, and accommodating nature. The venue itself, with spaces like the historic Kay Chapel and the stylish Bellevue Ballroom, received high praise for its romantic ambiance and photo opportunities. Guests were impressed by the delicious food, accommodating service, and the overall seamless execution of events. The hotel's beautiful decor and attentive staff, including event coordinators like Linda and Jordan, earned high recommendations for couples looking for a picture-perfect wedding venue in Newport.




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Classic elegance in historical Newport, doesn't get better than Hotel Viking. Reach out to my friend, Linda, and she will take care of your wedding and fulfill your visions.

Love this place, staff was easy to work with and of course food top notch!
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