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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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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

2,200.00

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

1,800.00

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$26

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

75

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel
Rooftop

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of Hotel Viking

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Hotel Viking is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings, with particular praise for their exceptional staff, such as Linda and Jordan. The venue is described as stunning, with beautiful settings like the Kay Chapel and Viking Ballroom. Guests enjoyed the delicious food and the responsive service from the entire staff, making the wedding day truly special and memorable. The hotel's historic charm and professional, accommodating approach were appreciated by couples who had their dream weddings at Hotel Viking.

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Hotel Viking is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings, with particular praise for their exceptional staff, such as Linda and Jordan. The venue is described as stunning, with beautiful settings like the Kay Chapel and Viking Ballroom. Guests enjoyed the delicious food and the responsive service from the entire staff, making the wedding day truly special and memorable. The hotel's historic charm and professional, accommodating approach were appreciated by couples who had their dream weddings at Hotel Viking.

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Kirstin Sent on 12/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

So Glad We Picked Hotel Viking!

Wow, what a great experience from start to finish! We’re so glad we chose to host our wedding at Hotel Viking. Everyone at Hotel Viking was respectful, kind, and professional with every interaction. We held our wedding ceremony in Kay Chapel, which is a nondenominational chapel now owned by the hotel. It was beautiful. We then had our cocktail hour in the Thames Room and our reception in Bellevue Ballroom. Linda from Hotel Viking answered every question, accommodated every special request, and supported us the whole way through. As I was getting ready to walk down the aisle, I was psyched to have her nearby. All of our guests LOVED the food and expressed that the hotel staff were friendly and helpful. My husband and I had a blast and felt like it was truly our dream wedding. Guests had a blast, too. The bridal party had an enormous suite to get ready in and it allowed the hair and makeup to spread out and still left room for the girls to gather, take photos, eat, drink, and lounge. Thank you for a GREAT day, Hotel Viking, and for your partnership throughout the planning process!
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48B4Fe3A03F87Fafee5F862D5661B3F74F44E232 Sent on 05/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue with wonderful service

I worked with the staff at Hotel Viking as a wedding planner (rosandco.com) for months leading up to my clients wedding and on the wedding day. Linda F. was both abundantly helpful and accommodating. They honored all of the requests we had leading up to the day and made my day of set up go so smoothly. The staff was professional and helped me ensure everything went according to schedule. I will definitely be recommending to my future couples!
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Tessa Sent on 12/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Newport Wedding - Charm & Convenience

We had our wedding at Hotel Viking and from start to finish, everyone involved was super helpful and attentive, especially Linda. Our big day felt so special and we could not have chosen a better venue for a winter wedding. We had our ceremony at Kay Chapel and the proximity to Hotel Viking added such value, we received so many compliments from the guests about this too. We always knew we wanted our wedding to be in Newport and at Kay Chapel and Hotel Viking, you definitely get that historic charm. Since these places were so naturally pretty, we didn't need to go over the top with decor.

The food & drinks at the hotel were absolutely delicious. They had plenty of options for everyone and were super accommodating for guests that had allergies.

All in all, we had our dream wedding at Hotel Viking and I would definitely recommend it to anyone else looking to get married in Newport. I cannot compliment the staff enough from to the valet staff to the front desk associates, and everyone in between.
Michael
Michael Sent on 12/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Couples Choice Awards

My husband and I were so very thrilled by the team at Hotel Viking! First, Linda was a joy to work with. She was professional, kind, and honestly felt like family. The team helped us feel comfortable and answered all of our questions and made sure we had what we needed to make our day truly special. Second, the venue was stunning! Having our wedding at the hotel was easy for our guests, and incredibly special for us. From gorgeous photo opportunities, to just having all things ready and at your finger tips, it made for a memorable day and for simple logistics. We loved the romantic feel of the Kay Chapel, the upscale feel of the Viking Ballroom, and the boutique feel of the hotel. Lastly, the food was amazing! The chef was very responsive to our suggestions during the tastings, and helped us build a menu that made our day feel extra special. We look back at our wedding day as truly one of the happiest days of our lives, and are so grateful to Linda and the team for making it all possible. We highly recommend Hotel Viking to anyone else considering a venue that really goes the extra mile to help you make the day special, and for a place that will be beautiful for you and for your guests!
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Becky Sent on 06/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Spectacular!

The day we toured Hotel Viking, we knew it was the perfect spot for our wedding. Everyone at Hotel Viking was so kind, patient, responsive, and professional. Throughout the entire wedding process, Jordan (Hotel Viking’s Event Coordinator) was extremely communicative, organized, and helpful. She answered every question of ours in a timely and professional manner. She made us feel valued and heard. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect because of the staff at Hotel Viking. The food was also spectacular and we enjoyed dancing the night away in the Viking Ballroom. We highly recommend Hotel Viking for all weddings and events!
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Lila Sent on 04/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue with a great team!

Jordan Seim and the staff at the Viking made our wedding night the most unforgettable experience! The guests greatly enjoyed their stay and had a wonderful time at the reception. Highly recommend!!
Haley
Haley Sent on 12/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

An absolute dream venue!

The Hotel Viking was an absolute dream! Throughout every part of the process, the staff went above and beyond to make our day special! Linda started out as our coordinator, and she was nothing but a class act. She’s a calming presence, and she was able to answer all of our questions (usually same day or next day!) Jordan took over as coordinator for the week of our wedding, and her professionalism not only met but exceeded our expectations! The front desk staff and valets were always friendly and welcoming. Chef Kevin’s food is unbelievably delicious! They also have immensely talented bartenders (big shoutout to Laura!) Kay Chapel is what initially drew me to the venue. It’s just as magical in person as it is in photos, and the Bellevue Ballroom gave us all of the classic Newport elegance! I could go on and on, but I’ll end with this: if you’re thinking about booking Hotel Viking for your wedding venue, you won’t regret it!
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Dorcas Sent on 12/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The staff is incredible and very accommodating. It was a seamless and beautiful wedding.

I was my daughter’s wedding planner and we started our journey at the Hotel Viking for my daughters wedding with Linda Ferguson. She was extremely responsive and helpful. Then towards the end, Jordan joined the team, and she was equally as professional and accommodating. It was a beautiful wedding, and the staff was wonderful to work with from the front desk, to the room, staff, to the banquet of people, bartenders, especially Frank , and of course the wedding planners.
J
Jenna Sent on 12/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent coordination, services, and venue for an amazing wedding event!

The Hotel Viking was an amazing spot for our wedding in August 2022. Linda Ferguson, the Wedding Day of Coordinator and Event Coordinator, is a great asset to the hotel. The Hotel has a great style for guests to enjoy the ambiance, the food options are amazing and tasty, and the wedding options can really be customized. The on-site chapel is beautiful and great for guests to have valet parking all night, walk to the chapel or courtyard for a ceremony, and then walk to the ballroom of your choice for the reception. The rooms and suites are beautiful as well. Rooftop bar is also a great perk for guests who arrive early or stay the night to enjoy!
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Erin Sent on 12/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Romantic, Historic, Attentive, Absolute Perfection

From the moment we pulled up to Hotel Viking my fiancé and I fell in love. We were so impressed with the responsiveness and professionalism we experienced with the staff from our tour through checking out after our Wedding. Linda was amazing to work with and made the planning process feel effortless. She was extremely accommodating to any of our needs and requests for our day and helped bring our dream Wedding to life. We had our reception in the Viking Ballroom and held an after wedding bunch in the Thames room. The food was amazing and hospitality was exceptional. The staff were very attentive from the moment we checked in for the weekend and made sure everything was executed flawlessly. I highly recommend Hotel Viking to any couples looking for a romantic, historic, all in one venue.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
Eloquent Images Photography Eloquent Images Photography Wedding Photographers

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.

Five Star Entertainment Five Star Entertainment Wedding DJs

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

Dana Siles Photographer Dana Siles Photographer Wedding Photographers

Beautiful venue and professional, friendly staff.

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Hotel Viking frequently asked questions

Hotel Viking includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Hotel Viking includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Hotel Viking includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by Hotel Viking for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Rooftop
Hotel Viking offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hotel Viking offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hotel Viking offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Hotel Viking offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Hotel Viking is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
Hotel Viking currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.
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