Hotel Viking

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $15,000

Catering services pricing

$125 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $15,000

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

Memorable Hospitality Since 1926. Located atop downtown Newport’s Historic Hill neighborhood, Hotel Viking opened to an awestruck public almost a century ago. As a member of the prestigious Historic Hotels of America, our Newport RI luxury hotel holds a special place in history. From the original key boxes located behind the Front Desk, to the 1926 brass letterbox in the Lobby, the hotel offers a wonderful combination of style, comfort, and modern amenities. More than a building or a name, we are an iconic and important landmark in the Newport landscape. We are inspired by and committed to the unique experiences for our guests: past, present, and future.

Seated guest capacity

  • 75-250

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Beaches, Waterfront Settings
  • Golf and Country Clubs
  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Hotels, Inns, Resorts

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
1 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840

Our event spaces

Kay Chapel

Intimate, classy and charming feel to it

Dating to 1859, Kay Chapel in Newport RI is a beautiful historic landmark and one of the city's most unique private settings for memorable gatherings.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Square footage

1,800

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Luxurious and chic, Warm and cozy

Guests often feel this space is

“Elegant”

Viking Ballroom

The beauty of the venue speaks for itself

Our largest venue, the Viking Ballroom can be divided into multiple, flexible spaces. The ideal location for a reception, large conferences, or breakout sessions.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Square footage

1,800

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour, Fun and festive, Luxurious and chic

Guests often feel this space is

“Wonderful”

Thames I and II

A dream come true

Ideal for more intimate events, this flexible space can be divided into two separate rooms. Boasting natural daylight and looking out onto our Courtyard, it becomes the perfect venue day or evening.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Square footage

1,500

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour, Fun and festive, Luxurious and chic

Guests often feel this space is

“cute”

Bellevue Ballroom

absolutely gorgeous!

With its high ceilings, intricate details, and an expansive adjacent patio, this Newport RI event venue beautifully combines natural light with sophisticated elegance.

Guest capacity

Up to 425 Seated

Square footage

4,032

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Engagement party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour, Fun and festive, Luxurious and chic

Guests often feel this space is

“beautiful & elegant”

Kay Chapel

Intimate, classy and charming feel to it

Dating to 1859, Kay Chapel in Newport RI is a beautiful historic landmark and one of the city's most unique private settings for memorable gatherings.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Square footage

1,800

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Luxurious and chic, Warm and cozy

Guests often feel this space is

“Elegant”

Available services that can be provided by Hotel Viking

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event staff
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Rentals

  • Barware
  • Chiavari Chairs
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Standard Chairs

Accommodations

  • Bedroom suites
  • Double bed rooms
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Luxury suites
  • Room blocks offered
  • Single king rooms
  • Single queen rooms

Reviews

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  • Dishonest & Disappointment

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    •Erin D.•Nov 10, 2024

    From the very beginning, their communication was poor, unprepared, unprofessional, and chaotic. It felt like they were completely disorganized and did the bare minimum to accommodate our needs. The quality of their work and overall value was also lacking - the venue itself felt large but disjointed, and we got the sense they were more concerned with their own interests than making our special day truly memorable. Overall, I would not recommend Hotel Viking to any couples looking to have a stress-free, well-executed wedding celebration. We our locals to Newport for the last 5 years and wanted to get married in the same city. We booked the viking and planned for a 2 year engagement. Warning: the %service fee in your contract if its gone up from your contract to your wedding date they dont keep track and dont pay attention and tell me the forms could not be changed so I had to have them manually fix all of the pricing a minimum of 4 times. Also when i signed the contract I was told certain things that would be done- windowsill candles, votives, signage for guests but when it came to wedding day none of that was done. When i sent in my review all they did was tell me i should have had a day of coordinator. Even when they listed these items in “hotel will provide” the day of contract person,Zachary. (Well our 4th one from signing the contract since it doesnt seem like they can keep someone on staff unfortunately.) decided he would not be in attendance for our wedding which he told us at the rehearsal the day before. Our contact person would be the banquet manager, Jose. Jose also had another event at the same time in the other hall so he was not even available for our 3pm wedding since that event went until 5pm. When working with my photographer and MOH he proceeded to yell at them that he wasnt in charge of weddings and it wasnt his job. The front desk also didnt even know a wedding was happening as they sent 5 guests to the wrong event. The valet didnt know it was happening as they charged myself and my guests incorrectly. There were no signs pointing for the wedding as we had seen for other weddings when we visited. We had to have the groomsman with handwritten pieces of paper directing guests. No one from the Viking to be seen until Linda arrived and started printing signs and doing anything possible she could to assist. She was truly the only bright spot The month leading up to the wedding planning consisted me emailing Zachary for updates with no answers or replies. It would take a minimum of 2 weeks to answer and it would always be that day at 5pm so even if I answered instantly no reply after. He had deadlines for when timelines would be due but he missed every one of them. And i was just left waiting. No apologies were given just that he was busy with the current wedding. He would not read any notes or items we would discuss and I would find myself repeating over and over. Also things we had discussed and agreed like the menu when I would point out things were missing it was now an additional cost. Or fees were not included in the minimum as they had been with other planners, they would honor this “Atypical request” as a 1 time courtesy. The food was delicious all around best part about the viking was the food. Everyone was thrilled with the chefs Calls & emails have been unreturned from management

  • So Glad We Had Our Wedding Here!

    •Verified review
    •Kirstin B.•Dec 27, 2023

    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. We definitely recommend Hotel Viking!

  • 2022 Winter Wedding Wonderland <3

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    •Ashtin O.•Mar 13, 2022

    Our wedding at Hotel Viking was absolutely beyond what we had hoped it would be! Linda and everyone involved made sure everything was handled just as we wanted. They were responsive, courteous, and absolute professionals at every step of the way. We particularly appreciated how they honored their word despite some COVID scheduling hiccups the year before and how they worked with us to accommodate changing plans. On top of all that, they were a GREAT deal financially. We cannot recommend them enough.

  • Hotel Viking was Beautiful!

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    •Kerriann G.•Feb 4, 2022

    Linda was absolutely amazing! She was so helpful, answered all our questions and was so accommodating as we navigated planning a Covid wedding! Hotel viking was beautiful and the food was fabulous!

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