Hotel Viking
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About This Vendor
Memorable Hospitality Since 1926
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 250 guests and a dance floor, or the classic 4,032 square foot Bellevue Ballroom which accommodates up to 150 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 In-room dining 4-hour rental of ballroom 1-hour separate location for cocktail reception Complimentary food tasting for 4 Cake cutting Bartenders Custom floor plan Suite accommodations for the couple Wedding specialist Groom’s room at Kay Chapel Heated pool and hot tub Lounge area Fitness center
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 250
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment
SettingsBallroom, Historic Venue, Hotel, Religious Setting, Church, Restaurant
Business AttributesPricing for Hotel Viking
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting Cost | Moderate |
| Cost Starting | |
| Price Range | $12,000 - $40,000+ |
| Couples Usually Spend | $21,500 |
| Peak Season Months | May-October |
| Peak Season Cost | $20,000 - $40,000+ |
| Peak Season Reception Cost | |
| Peak Season Ceremony Cost | $2,200 |
| Peak Season Bar Service Cost | $26 |
| OffSeason Months | January-April, November-December |
| OffSeason Cost | $12,000 - $20,000+ |
| OffSeason Reception Cost | |
| OffSeason Ceremony Cost | $1,800 |
| OffSeason BarService Cost | $26 |
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View PricesHotel Viking Reviews
Tessa Kolaczenko (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
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.
Reviewed on 01-01-2024
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.
Reviewed on 01-01-2024
Michael Broschart (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
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!
Reviewed on 27-12-2023
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!
Reviewed on 27-12-2023
Keila Lopez (other) 4 out of 5 Rating
The location is great and the venue is beautiful. The food was not as great during the wedding. Food was cold, not prepared well, and even the salad was terrible. I wish there would of been more communication on where to go etc
Reviewed on 27-12-2023
The location is great and the venue is beautiful. The food was not as great during the wedding. Food was cold, not prepared well, and even the salad was terrible. I wish there would of been more communication on where to go etc
Reviewed on 27-12-2023
Kirstin Burdett (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
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. They made sure my sister had everything she needed with her toddler and they accommodate dogs, so guests didn't have to worry about pet care while attending our wedding. 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 experience Hotel Viking!
Reviewed on 27-12-2023
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. They made sure my sister had everything she needed with her toddler and they accommodate dogs, so guests didn't have to worry about pet care while attending our wedding. 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 experience Hotel Viking!
Reviewed on 27-12-2023
Rebecca Cavallaro (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
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!
Reviewed on 05-06-2023
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!
Reviewed on 05-06-2023
Chris Nabhan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-11-2022
Words can't describe how amazing The Hotel Viking was for a wedding venue. Everything from the food to the atmosphere made for a weekend that was better than we could have ever imagined. When the weather appeared to be unseasonably warm during our November wedding, the event team let us move the cocktail hour to the courtyard making for an extra special experience. Linda and the team were extremely accommodating both leading up to the wedding and throughout the weekend. Additional kudos to the culinary team and the bartenders for making the cocktail hour/reception perfect.
Reviewed on 02-01-2023
Wedding Date 05-11-2022
Words can't describe how amazing The Hotel Viking was for a wedding venue. Everything from the food to the atmosphere made for a weekend that was better than we could have ever imagined. When the weather appeared to be unseasonably warm during our November wedding, the event team let us move the cocktail hour to the courtyard making for an extra special experience. Linda and the team were extremely accommodating both leading up to the wedding and throughout the weekend. Additional kudos to the culinary team and the bartenders for making the cocktail hour/reception perfect.
Reviewed on 02-01-2023
Haley Campbell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-12-2022
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!
Reviewed on 01-01-2023
Wedding Date 16-12-2022
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!
Reviewed on 01-01-2023
Jenna Simeone (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-08-2022
Great location, service, food, and coordination from Linda Ferguson. The hotel rooms are nice to stay and the rooftop bar is great to enjoy in the spring/summer/early fall.
Reviewed on 31-12-2022
Wedding Date 07-08-2022
Great location, service, food, and coordination from Linda Ferguson. The hotel rooms are nice to stay and the rooftop bar is great to enjoy in the spring/summer/early fall.
Reviewed on 31-12-2022
Erin Fish (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-11-2022
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.
Reviewed on 31-12-2022
Wedding Date 11-11-2022
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.
Reviewed on 31-12-2022
Alicia Lavoi (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-12-2022
We had the most beautiful wedding at Hotel Viking! The entire staff was wonderful to work with, especially the on-site wedding coordinators Linda and Jordan. They were amazing to work with and so very helpful and accommodating every step of the way. We are abundantly happy and thankful that we chose Hotel Viking for our special day!
Reviewed on 18-12-2022
Wedding Date 10-12-2022
We had the most beautiful wedding at Hotel Viking! The entire staff was wonderful to work with, especially the on-site wedding coordinators Linda and Jordan. They were amazing to work with and so very helpful and accommodating every step of the way. We are abundantly happy and thankful that we chose Hotel Viking for our special day!
Reviewed on 18-12-2022
Linda Hanusek (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-10-2022
Our daughters wedding was last week at the Viking hotel and Kay chapel in Newport Rhode Island. I 100% would recommend the Viking hotel they were wonderful to work with Linda was amazing the staff, Hotel venue, everything came together and it was absolutely beautiful, exquisite! Thank you you all for helping to make such wonderful memories for Leah and Liang!
Reviewed on 24-10-2022
Wedding Date 21-10-2022
Our daughters wedding was last week at the Viking hotel and Kay chapel in Newport Rhode Island. I 100% would recommend the Viking hotel they were wonderful to work with Linda was amazing the staff, Hotel venue, everything came together and it was absolutely beautiful, exquisite! Thank you you all for helping to make such wonderful memories for Leah and Liang!
Reviewed on 24-10-2022
Alana Whelan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-10-2022
Linda was amazing! The day was beyond my expectations, I self admittedly was not the most organized bride! But Linda helped to get everything in order. It really was a magical day, especially in the courtyard with the twinkling lights and fire pits for our cocktail reception. Hotel Viking (and Newport) will always be a special place for us!
Reviewed on 18-10-2022
Wedding Date 07-10-2022
Linda was amazing! The day was beyond my expectations, I self admittedly was not the most organized bride! But Linda helped to get everything in order. It really was a magical day, especially in the courtyard with the twinkling lights and fire pits for our cocktail reception. Hotel Viking (and Newport) will always be a special place for us!
Reviewed on 18-10-2022
Rainer Petrea (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-07-2022
The evening before my daughter’s wedding, we hosted a welcome reception for family and friends in the Viking’s lovely lower courtyard. It was a smashing success – in no small part due to the exemplary planning process with Linda Ferguson, the Viking Wedding and Event Sales Manager. Linda is lovely, very responsive and a wonderfully clear communicator; working with her was a pleasure. The courtyard is a beautiful, relaxed and festive setting, where all our guests felt very comfortable and welcome. We chose to serve a “street taco” buffet which included lots of generous garnishes with homemade cookies for dessert. The food and drinks were a huge hit with all – truly excellent quality! In all ways, it was a perfect venue for folks to meet and get to know each other a bit before the “big day”.To top it all off, my daughter and I each received a thoughtful gift bag from Linda with treats and memories of Newport. Many thanks to Linda and the Viking for making a very special wedding welcome party – it was a wedding weekend highlight!
Reviewed on 17-08-2022
Wedding Date 04-07-2022
The evening before my daughter’s wedding, we hosted a welcome reception for family and friends in the Viking’s lovely lower courtyard. It was a smashing success – in no small part due to the exemplary planning process with Linda Ferguson, the Viking Wedding and Event Sales Manager. Linda is lovely, very responsive and a wonderfully clear communicator; working with her was a pleasure. The courtyard is a beautiful, relaxed and festive setting, where all our guests felt very comfortable and welcome. We chose to serve a “street taco” buffet which included lots of generous garnishes with homemade cookies for dessert. The food and drinks were a huge hit with all – truly excellent quality! In all ways, it was a perfect venue for folks to meet and get to know each other a bit before the “big day”.To top it all off, my daughter and I each received a thoughtful gift bag from Linda with treats and memories of Newport. Many thanks to Linda and the Viking for making a very special wedding welcome party – it was a wedding weekend highlight!
Reviewed on 17-08-2022
Ashtin Otto (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-01-2022
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.
Reviewed on 11-03-2022
Wedding Date 15-01-2022
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.
Reviewed on 11-03-2022
Kayleigh Ciullo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-11-2021
Hotel Viking was the perfect venue for our wedding. The location is fantastic, the recent renovations looked great, and we cannot say enough about how much we loved the chapel. It made for the perfect one-stop-shop we were going for: our guests could stay on-site, walk across the street for the ceremony, and come right back for the cocktail hour and reception, all with an elegant backdrop.Due to the pandemic, we had to postpone two times, but Linda and the hotel staff were very accommodating and wonderful to work with. We are very grateful for the flexibility and were able to have the wedding we dreamed of with all our friends and family.
Reviewed on 28-12-2021
Wedding Date 20-11-2021
Hotel Viking was the perfect venue for our wedding. The location is fantastic, the recent renovations looked great, and we cannot say enough about how much we loved the chapel. It made for the perfect one-stop-shop we were going for: our guests could stay on-site, walk across the street for the ceremony, and come right back for the cocktail hour and reception, all with an elegant backdrop.Due to the pandemic, we had to postpone two times, but Linda and the hotel staff were very accommodating and wonderful to work with. We are very grateful for the flexibility and were able to have the wedding we dreamed of with all our friends and family.
Reviewed on 28-12-2021
Justin Miller (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-11-2021
Everything was perfect at the Hotel Viking for our wedding. The hotel is amazing and the Bellevue Ballroom was beautiful and elegant. From check in to check out the staff was very friendly and professional. Our guests had such a wonderful time and we couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate our wedding. Ms. Ferguson is the wedding coordinator and she did an excellent job communicating with us and making sure our big day went smoothly. We are very thankful for her help and all of the great services at the Hotel Viking.
Reviewed on 27-12-2021
Wedding Date 13-11-2021
Everything was perfect at the Hotel Viking for our wedding. The hotel is amazing and the Bellevue Ballroom was beautiful and elegant. From check in to check out the staff was very friendly and professional. Our guests had such a wonderful time and we couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate our wedding. Ms. Ferguson is the wedding coordinator and she did an excellent job communicating with us and making sure our big day went smoothly. We are very thankful for her help and all of the great services at the Hotel Viking.
Reviewed on 27-12-2021
Trevor Rymill (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-10-2021
Linda and the rest of the staff at Hotel Viking worked very hard to make our day special. We had a year delay due to covid and we needed a lot of attention near the event to make sure our group could be safely accommodated. Kay Chapel looked lovely and Linda’s recommendation for DJ worked out great. Our special day went very well! Everyone had a great time.
Reviewed on 27-12-2021
Wedding Date 23-10-2021
Linda and the rest of the staff at Hotel Viking worked very hard to make our day special. We had a year delay due to covid and we needed a lot of attention near the event to make sure our group could be safely accommodated. Kay Chapel looked lovely and Linda’s recommendation for DJ worked out great. Our special day went very well! Everyone had a great time.
Reviewed on 27-12-2021
Kerriann Gilman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-12-2021
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!
Reviewed on 17-12-2021
Wedding Date 11-12-2021
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!
Reviewed on 17-12-2021
Madeline Sills (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-07-2021
I am sooooo glad we decided to go with Hotel Viking!!! Linda and the team at the hotel just did the best job ever with the day. They accommodated everything we wanted for the day, were so sweet with all of my (likely annoying) requests, and just executed so perfectly on everything. I cannot get over it, it was all a dream come true. I also wasn’t completely sure about it when Linda said they didn’t require wedding coordinators (or find them very necessary at all) and that she would take care of all of the day of stuff for us, but it was so true. She took care of every last detail and it just couldn’t have gone better. I also just loved how friendly the front desk staff was with our guests and us throughout the whole weekend. It was beyond amazing and I am so grateful for the whole team! The food was also delicious, we all know wedding food gets a bad rap as being very “meh” but people raved about their meals and our apps! And the bartenders!!! Oh my gosh they prepared anything guests wanted, I have never been to a wedding where espresso martinis were servers but they did here! I was just as surprised as my guests but so excited to see how accommodating they were with those crazy requests!!! The bartenders (I am blanking on their names!!) but they were just so so nice and friendly in addition to the great service/cocktails. The waitstaff was also soooo friendly! And as an added bonus, they were also really reasonably priced compared to other area venues… Highly recommend planning your Newport wedding here.
Reviewed on 03-08-2021
Wedding Date 31-07-2021
I am sooooo glad we decided to go with Hotel Viking!!! Linda and the team at the hotel just did the best job ever with the day. They accommodated everything we wanted for the day, were so sweet with all of my (likely annoying) requests, and just executed so perfectly on everything. I cannot get over it, it was all a dream come true. I also wasn’t completely sure about it when Linda said they didn’t require wedding coordinators (or find them very necessary at all) and that she would take care of all of the day of stuff for us, but it was so true. She took care of every last detail and it just couldn’t have gone better. I also just loved how friendly the front desk staff was with our guests and us throughout the whole weekend. It was beyond amazing and I am so grateful for the whole team! The food was also delicious, we all know wedding food gets a bad rap as being very “meh” but people raved about their meals and our apps! And the bartenders!!! Oh my gosh they prepared anything guests wanted, I have never been to a wedding where espresso martinis were servers but they did here! I was just as surprised as my guests but so excited to see how accommodating they were with those crazy requests!!! The bartenders (I am blanking on their names!!) but they were just so so nice and friendly in addition to the great service/cocktails. The waitstaff was also soooo friendly! And as an added bonus, they were also really reasonably priced compared to other area venues… Highly recommend planning your Newport wedding here.
Reviewed on 03-08-2021
Sara DaSilva (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-07-2021
We had our ceremony this weekend at Kay Chapel and could not be happier. Linda is fantastic. She’s so responsive to all emails throughout the planning process. Our ceremony was a huge success and she was so kind and organized. Kay Chapel is also gorgeous inside. Perfect venue!
Reviewed on 21-07-2021
Wedding Date 17-07-2021
We had our ceremony this weekend at Kay Chapel and could not be happier. Linda is fantastic. She’s so responsive to all emails throughout the planning process. Our ceremony was a huge success and she was so kind and organized. Kay Chapel is also gorgeous inside. Perfect venue!
Reviewed on 21-07-2021
Jacqueline Elliot (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-09-2019
Loved having all of our events as well as guests stay on site. The chapel is beautiful and our cocktail hour in the courtyard was so nice. The staff handled all coordination day of and we didn't have to worry about a thing!
Reviewed on 20-11-2019
Wedding Date 07-09-2019
Loved having all of our events as well as guests stay on site. The chapel is beautiful and our cocktail hour in the courtyard was so nice. The staff handled all coordination day of and we didn't have to worry about a thing!
Reviewed on 20-11-2019
Angela Haumesser (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-11-2019
We are so happy that we chose Hotel Viking / Kay Chapel for our wedding ceremony and reception. Linda Ferguson was an tremendous help during the final phases of planning, and especially on the day of! She was a calming presence, and took away any stress and worry we could possibly feel. We had so many guests compliment us on the service and attention from all of the waitstaff during the reception - food and drink was all just delicious and perfect! The beauty of the venue speaks for itself - Kay Chapel was perfect in making our guest list of almost 200 people feel intimate and close. The entire day and night went so smoothly thanks to all of the staff at Hotel Viking.
Reviewed on 19-11-2019
Wedding Date 02-11-2019
We are so happy that we chose Hotel Viking / Kay Chapel for our wedding ceremony and reception. Linda Ferguson was an tremendous help during the final phases of planning, and especially on the day of! She was a calming presence, and took away any stress and worry we could possibly feel. We had so many guests compliment us on the service and attention from all of the waitstaff during the reception - food and drink was all just delicious and perfect! The beauty of the venue speaks for itself - Kay Chapel was perfect in making our guest list of almost 200 people feel intimate and close. The entire day and night went so smoothly thanks to all of the staff at Hotel Viking.
Reviewed on 19-11-2019
Bianca Mini (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-10-2019
We held our ceremony at Kay Chapel and our reception at Hotel Viking in the downstairs ballroom and both are absolutely gorgeous!Hotel Viking gives you a day of coordinator which is nice as well.From a brides point of view communication was very tough the weeks prior to our big day as we would sometimes wait days or even a week or so for a response from our coordinator, but day of she was helpful.We also stayed at the hotel as well and the room was very nice-however it could have just been our luck but we found a half eaten apple on our floor and a pair of dirty socks on our mini fridge (pretty gross) but we didn’t let it ruin our time.The ceremony, cocktail hour and reception areas were all soo beautifully set up (thank you so much to the team at the Viking that helped with this- you guys are amazing!)We did have a little mishap during our cocktail hour and reception we had hotel guests in their bathing suits walking through our cocktail hour (which was downstairs in the “private” area we had reserved) and then again standing at the door of our reception until one of my husband’s groomsmen had to do the work of asking them to move along.The food is sooo delicious we had so many compliments from everyone on the appetizers and the meals!One of the girls on the catering staff came up to us at the end of the night to give us a framed picture of Batman and Catwoman personalized with our names that she had made for us after finding out that my husband is a huge Batman fan! I couldn’t believe it it was so nice of her and it came out amazing!!Out of all the pros and cons we still wouldn’t have chose a different place to get married ❤️
Reviewed on 22-10-2019
Wedding Date 11-10-2019
We held our ceremony at Kay Chapel and our reception at Hotel Viking in the downstairs ballroom and both are absolutely gorgeous!Hotel Viking gives you a day of coordinator which is nice as well.From a brides point of view communication was very tough the weeks prior to our big day as we would sometimes wait days or even a week or so for a response from our coordinator, but day of she was helpful.We also stayed at the hotel as well and the room was very nice-however it could have just been our luck but we found a half eaten apple on our floor and a pair of dirty socks on our mini fridge (pretty gross) but we didn’t let it ruin our time.The ceremony, cocktail hour and reception areas were all soo beautifully set up (thank you so much to the team at the Viking that helped with this- you guys are amazing!)We did have a little mishap during our cocktail hour and reception we had hotel guests in their bathing suits walking through our cocktail hour (which was downstairs in the “private” area we had reserved) and then again standing at the door of our reception until one of my husband’s groomsmen had to do the work of asking them to move along.The food is sooo delicious we had so many compliments from everyone on the appetizers and the meals!One of the girls on the catering staff came up to us at the end of the night to give us a framed picture of Batman and Catwoman personalized with our names that she had made for us after finding out that my husband is a huge Batman fan! I couldn’t believe it it was so nice of her and it came out amazing!!Out of all the pros and cons we still wouldn’t have chose a different place to get married ❤️
Reviewed on 22-10-2019
Stephanie Smolenski (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-09-2019
First and foremost let me say that our day was beautiful, and the employees (special shout out to Carlington!) who served us that night, as well as the valet staff, were EXCEPTIONAL.Management, however, is an entirely different story. Our coordinator was switched 3/4 of the way through the process, and while our second coordinator, Linda, was good, she ruffled my husbands feathers more than once throughout the process. She approached both of us, separately, lamenting that there had been complaints of our dog barking in our suite (its a dog friendly hotel). Not only did I immediately go to the room to bring him down to the reception to address it, she felt the need to reiterate to my husband later. It seemed incredibly tone-deaf; they placed us directly outside of the elevator and Top of Newport bar in one of their lowest level suites; of course that much activity, drunk people, and live music right outside the door would stir him up. It was poor planning on their end. In addition, my husband multiple times had to ask her what the point of their conversation was as we were interrupted through the night. She even told me that they don't typically make my favorite drink, but they certainly can, but \"just in case I'd like anything else.\" If you can do it and the bride and groom requested it, why even mention it??The room block was quite the headache. After finding rooms online for significantly cheaper than what was being offered to our guests, we had to fight tooth and nail to get our guests a fair rate (though in the end, Julie became quite helpful). The general manager, Mark, was completely non-responsive to both calls and emails to the point that I needed to find out the owner's of the hotel to contact them directly (Davidson Hotels, out of Georgia - Erin was very helpful). My husband and I almost took a day out of work to go in person and demand to speak with him.While at the end of the day, we had a beautiful night, it was solely due to people like Carlington, going above and beyond to make our night easy and wonderful. The service staff there is truly superb, cannot recommend them enough. If you can deal with management long enough to get to the day of, that staff with come through for you tenfold. I can't say enough, it was the best day of our lives; it just could have been much better with more thoughtful management.
Reviewed on 13-09-2019
Wedding Date 01-09-2019
First and foremost let me say that our day was beautiful, and the employees (special shout out to Carlington!) who served us that night, as well as the valet staff, were EXCEPTIONAL.Management, however, is an entirely different story. Our coordinator was switched 3/4 of the way through the process, and while our second coordinator, Linda, was good, she ruffled my husbands feathers more than once throughout the process. She approached both of us, separately, lamenting that there had been complaints of our dog barking in our suite (its a dog friendly hotel). Not only did I immediately go to the room to bring him down to the reception to address it, she felt the need to reiterate to my husband later. It seemed incredibly tone-deaf; they placed us directly outside of the elevator and Top of Newport bar in one of their lowest level suites; of course that much activity, drunk people, and live music right outside the door would stir him up. It was poor planning on their end. In addition, my husband multiple times had to ask her what the point of their conversation was as we were interrupted through the night. She even told me that they don't typically make my favorite drink, but they certainly can, but \"just in case I'd like anything else.\" If you can do it and the bride and groom requested it, why even mention it??The room block was quite the headache. After finding rooms online for significantly cheaper than what was being offered to our guests, we had to fight tooth and nail to get our guests a fair rate (though in the end, Julie became quite helpful). The general manager, Mark, was completely non-responsive to both calls and emails to the point that I needed to find out the owner's of the hotel to contact them directly (Davidson Hotels, out of Georgia - Erin was very helpful). My husband and I almost took a day out of work to go in person and demand to speak with him.While at the end of the day, we had a beautiful night, it was solely due to people like Carlington, going above and beyond to make our night easy and wonderful. The service staff there is truly superb, cannot recommend them enough. If you can deal with management long enough to get to the day of, that staff with come through for you tenfold. I can't say enough, it was the best day of our lives; it just could have been much better with more thoughtful management.
Reviewed on 13-09-2019
Christine Gannon (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-04-2019
We had our wedding at the hotel Viking end of April and could not have been happier. Linda was amazing to work with, and everything from our first venue visit to our wedding day went well. Linda was very accommodating and helped create a custom package that suited our needs and budget. She was attentive through the planning process and the wedding weekend.
Reviewed on 07-06-2019
Wedding Date 27-04-2019
We had our wedding at the hotel Viking end of April and could not have been happier. Linda was amazing to work with, and everything from our first venue visit to our wedding day went well. Linda was very accommodating and helped create a custom package that suited our needs and budget. She was attentive through the planning process and the wedding weekend.
Reviewed on 07-06-2019
Nikki-Marie Trivisonno (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-05-2019
From the very first message to Hotel Viking as a vendor, I knew I was going to want them. I sent the request for information through wedding wire and Nancy with Hotel Viking responded right away with details of the hotels history and pictures of their spaces and the wedding package and menu options. I liked that they gave us all the information up front rather than having to ask for it in pieces. Then when we went for a tour the employees were friendly and prompt and they had drinks and an appetizer for us to try!! It was an experience like no other, they truly wanted us there. The spaces were beautiful, they have several options to suit any size, and they also have the beautiful Kay Chapel on property, so if you want a classic feel but nondenominational this was perfect! The hotel staff made sure to keep in touch anytime there were further details we needed to be filling out, so I didn't have to worry about forgetting something, and they were very responsive when I had questions. They did a good job coordinating with my other vendors to make sure everything went smoothly. The staff in charge of the day made sure to introduce themselves to me and let me know they were taking care of things. It was perfect and beautiful. They have also been renovating the hotel so things are a little newer while keeping the historic charm, they have some rooms that are now pet friendly.
Reviewed on 25-05-2019
Wedding Date 04-05-2019
From the very first message to Hotel Viking as a vendor, I knew I was going to want them. I sent the request for information through wedding wire and Nancy with Hotel Viking responded right away with details of the hotels history and pictures of their spaces and the wedding package and menu options. I liked that they gave us all the information up front rather than having to ask for it in pieces. Then when we went for a tour the employees were friendly and prompt and they had drinks and an appetizer for us to try!! It was an experience like no other, they truly wanted us there. The spaces were beautiful, they have several options to suit any size, and they also have the beautiful Kay Chapel on property, so if you want a classic feel but nondenominational this was perfect! The hotel staff made sure to keep in touch anytime there were further details we needed to be filling out, so I didn't have to worry about forgetting something, and they were very responsive when I had questions. They did a good job coordinating with my other vendors to make sure everything went smoothly. The staff in charge of the day made sure to introduce themselves to me and let me know they were taking care of things. It was perfect and beautiful. They have also been renovating the hotel so things are a little newer while keeping the historic charm, they have some rooms that are now pet friendly.
Reviewed on 25-05-2019
Meredith Schlitter (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-10-2018
Nancy and the team at Hotel Viking made my wedding venue experience truly amazing. Nancy is such a joy to work with, so knowledgeable, organized and a wedding coordinating WIZ! She gave us flexible packages and provided every opportunity to customize and personalize according to our vision. Thank you, Hotel Viking, for being our DREAM wedding venue!
Reviewed on 12-11-2018
Wedding Date 27-10-2018
Nancy and the team at Hotel Viking made my wedding venue experience truly amazing. Nancy is such a joy to work with, so knowledgeable, organized and a wedding coordinating WIZ! She gave us flexible packages and provided every opportunity to customize and personalize according to our vision. Thank you, Hotel Viking, for being our DREAM wedding venue!
Reviewed on 12-11-2018
Brooke New (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-08-2018
Eveything at the Hotel Viking was amazing. I planned the whole wedding from out of state and was blown away by the execution. Linda was a pleasure to work with. I was especially pleased that the chef was able to make my entire clam bake gluten free (including the Mac and cheese).
Reviewed on 29-10-2018
Wedding Date 02-08-2018
Eveything at the Hotel Viking was amazing. I planned the whole wedding from out of state and was blown away by the execution. Linda was a pleasure to work with. I was especially pleased that the chef was able to make my entire clam bake gluten free (including the Mac and cheese).
Reviewed on 29-10-2018
MaryKate Murphy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-06-2018
We had our wedding reception at the Hotel Viking in June 2018 and had an amazing experience! Nancy, the event sales manager, is great to work with! For Newport, the Viking is a good value. It is really nice that the Viking provides the catering, chairs, linens, candles, etc., and our package even included the cake! The bride and groom also get to stay at the hotel that night as part of the package. We had friends who got married around the same time, and they had to find each individual piece- a bakery, a caterer, and had to pay additionally for chairs and tables at their venue. The Viking packages it all together and makes it SO MUCH EASIER! The Viking has a wide variety to choose from and you can customize your day to make it your own.We selected the Viking Ballroom, on the lower level. We had our own kitchen, restrooms, and were further away from the main hotel traffic. It rained earlier in the day, so we couldn’t use the outside patio for cocktail hour, and instead used the hallway, which worked great! The rain cleared up and we still used the patio’s fire pits and we provided s’mores materials for guests. Moreover, the food for our wedding was delicious!! Highly, highly recommend the Hotel Viking!!!
Reviewed on 06-08-2018
Wedding Date 23-06-2018
We had our wedding reception at the Hotel Viking in June 2018 and had an amazing experience! Nancy, the event sales manager, is great to work with! For Newport, the Viking is a good value. It is really nice that the Viking provides the catering, chairs, linens, candles, etc., and our package even included the cake! The bride and groom also get to stay at the hotel that night as part of the package. We had friends who got married around the same time, and they had to find each individual piece- a bakery, a caterer, and had to pay additionally for chairs and tables at their venue. The Viking packages it all together and makes it SO MUCH EASIER! The Viking has a wide variety to choose from and you can customize your day to make it your own.We selected the Viking Ballroom, on the lower level. We had our own kitchen, restrooms, and were further away from the main hotel traffic. It rained earlier in the day, so we couldn’t use the outside patio for cocktail hour, and instead used the hallway, which worked great! The rain cleared up and we still used the patio’s fire pits and we provided s’mores materials for guests. Moreover, the food for our wedding was delicious!! Highly, highly recommend the Hotel Viking!!!
Reviewed on 06-08-2018
Lisa Zug (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-05-2018
Most Amazing service and all we could have asked for! Nancy and her team truly made our special day unforgettable and amazing. From the first meeting of the venue tour to our actual wedding day a bit more than two weeks ago Nancy from the events Team was fantastic, professional and very accommodating. it was a pleasure working with her and the entire team of the Hotel and we can highly recommend not only the venue which was beautiful but also the food which was delicious and again Nancy who was just amazing. beautiful and happy memories that will last forever
Reviewed on 30-05-2018
Wedding Date 12-05-2018
Most Amazing service and all we could have asked for! Nancy and her team truly made our special day unforgettable and amazing. From the first meeting of the venue tour to our actual wedding day a bit more than two weeks ago Nancy from the events Team was fantastic, professional and very accommodating. it was a pleasure working with her and the entire team of the Hotel and we can highly recommend not only the venue which was beautiful but also the food which was delicious and again Nancy who was just amazing. beautiful and happy memories that will last forever
Reviewed on 30-05-2018
Amanda Rizzo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-02-2018
My husband and I got married at Kay Chapel this past winter and I wouldn't have changed a single thing about it. Linda from Hotel Viking was so easy to communicate with and made sure everything was perfect! The chapel has some modern amenities while maintaining the charm of a classic New England chapel. The exposed wood beams and the natural light during the day really make the room pop and made for amazing pictures and memories. We didn't have our reception at Hotel Viking but I have no doubt that the service and quality would be amazing there as well!
Reviewed on 25-04-2018
Wedding Date 24-02-2018
My husband and I got married at Kay Chapel this past winter and I wouldn't have changed a single thing about it. Linda from Hotel Viking was so easy to communicate with and made sure everything was perfect! The chapel has some modern amenities while maintaining the charm of a classic New England chapel. The exposed wood beams and the natural light during the day really make the room pop and made for amazing pictures and memories. We didn't have our reception at Hotel Viking but I have no doubt that the service and quality would be amazing there as well!
Reviewed on 25-04-2018
Brianne Moynihan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-11-2017
My Husband Matt and I just got married at hotel viking in November. Everything was perfect! We held our ceremony at the Kay Chapel which is located right next to the hotel, which made it very convenient for all of our guests. I loved that everything was all in one place. Our wedding coordinator Nancy was fabulous. She was so helpful from the tour to our wedding day, she answered any and all questions that we had. All of the staff at the Viking was so attentive. We got married thanksgiving weekend so the hotel was decorated for Christmas and it was so beautiful. I highly recommend booking the Viking for your Newport wedding!
Reviewed on 29-01-2018
Wedding Date 25-11-2017
My Husband Matt and I just got married at hotel viking in November. Everything was perfect! We held our ceremony at the Kay Chapel which is located right next to the hotel, which made it very convenient for all of our guests. I loved that everything was all in one place. Our wedding coordinator Nancy was fabulous. She was so helpful from the tour to our wedding day, she answered any and all questions that we had. All of the staff at the Viking was so attentive. We got married thanksgiving weekend so the hotel was decorated for Christmas and it was so beautiful. I highly recommend booking the Viking for your Newport wedding!
Reviewed on 29-01-2018
Kaitlyn O (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-06-2017
We had our wedding reception here on June 24, 2017 and it was an absolute nightmare. We met with Nancy months in advance to plan out every detail and nothing was followed. We got to the reception about half an hour late due to severe rain during our outdoor ceremony and wanted to take pictures late into cocktail hour. Nancy told me that we couldn't because we needed to stay on schedule then made us wait ~25 minutes before we could do the entrances. We had food for favors and we specifically stated that we wanted the favors put out on the table by the door after dessert, but when we walked in we noticed the favors were placed on each setting and our guests had dug into those instead of the appetizers. Throughout the reception we noticed things were blatantly different than we had agreed upon, but the worst part was when they served dessert before we even cut the cake. This left me very upset and instead of apologizing Nancy told me \"well we never discussed when dessert would be served.\" For someone who has been doing this 10+ years, this was completely unprofessional and unacceptable. The hotel sent a survey after the event to see how it went and I was honest on it and we were never contacted with an apology. The only silver lining is that the food was delicious, and our guests still talk about how good the food was.
Reviewed on 06-01-2018
Wedding Date 24-06-2017
We had our wedding reception here on June 24, 2017 and it was an absolute nightmare. We met with Nancy months in advance to plan out every detail and nothing was followed. We got to the reception about half an hour late due to severe rain during our outdoor ceremony and wanted to take pictures late into cocktail hour. Nancy told me that we couldn't because we needed to stay on schedule then made us wait ~25 minutes before we could do the entrances. We had food for favors and we specifically stated that we wanted the favors put out on the table by the door after dessert, but when we walked in we noticed the favors were placed on each setting and our guests had dug into those instead of the appetizers. Throughout the reception we noticed things were blatantly different than we had agreed upon, but the worst part was when they served dessert before we even cut the cake. This left me very upset and instead of apologizing Nancy told me \"well we never discussed when dessert would be served.\" For someone who has been doing this 10+ years, this was completely unprofessional and unacceptable. The hotel sent a survey after the event to see how it went and I was honest on it and we were never contacted with an apology. The only silver lining is that the food was delicious, and our guests still talk about how good the food was.
Reviewed on 06-01-2018
Sarah Blackmore (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-12-2016
Our wedding at the Viking was a dream come true. The gorgeous ballroom, excellent food, timeless atmosphere. I couldnt be happier with how our wedding turned out!
Reviewed on 27-10-2017
Wedding Date 17-12-2016
Our wedding at the Viking was a dream come true. The gorgeous ballroom, excellent food, timeless atmosphere. I couldnt be happier with how our wedding turned out!
Reviewed on 27-10-2017
Emma Kelly (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-05-2017
My husband and I got married in May 2017 at Hotel Viking and had a great experience! We worked with Nancy, who was very organized and supportive, and helped make everything come together. Her ability to keep everyone calm and everything in control on the big day is amazing!! She was very easy to work with, and helped us figure out the best way to stay close to our budget, with cutting some things and adding others. We had our ceremony in Kay chapel, which was beautiful and fit our 120 guests nicely, cocktail hour outside on the patio, and the reception in the Viking Ballroom. The food was great, as was the service and presentation of everything. We could not be more happy with our choice to get married there.The only thing I would note is that the event coordinating group and hotel room block group do not function the same way. We had no issues with event coordination at all, and highly recommend Nancy, but did have frustrations getting the room blocks, and making reservations in the blocks. We also had an issue which was later resolved, where I was told I could not get into the bridal suite until 4 pm, the day of the ceremony. I ended up paying to stay there on the Friday night before my wedding, but this is something to keep in mind and ask about. There is a free room included the night of the wedding, but if you are planning to get ready in the room as I was, you will likely need to pay for one night there also.
Reviewed on 06-08-2017
Wedding Date 20-05-2017
My husband and I got married in May 2017 at Hotel Viking and had a great experience! We worked with Nancy, who was very organized and supportive, and helped make everything come together. Her ability to keep everyone calm and everything in control on the big day is amazing!! She was very easy to work with, and helped us figure out the best way to stay close to our budget, with cutting some things and adding others. We had our ceremony in Kay chapel, which was beautiful and fit our 120 guests nicely, cocktail hour outside on the patio, and the reception in the Viking Ballroom. The food was great, as was the service and presentation of everything. We could not be more happy with our choice to get married there.The only thing I would note is that the event coordinating group and hotel room block group do not function the same way. We had no issues with event coordination at all, and highly recommend Nancy, but did have frustrations getting the room blocks, and making reservations in the blocks. We also had an issue which was later resolved, where I was told I could not get into the bridal suite until 4 pm, the day of the ceremony. I ended up paying to stay there on the Friday night before my wedding, but this is something to keep in mind and ask about. There is a free room included the night of the wedding, but if you are planning to get ready in the room as I was, you will likely need to pay for one night there also.
Reviewed on 06-08-2017
Carol Sylvan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-07-2016
We didn't have our wedding at the Viking, but we did stay here for a romantic pre-honeymoon getaway! It's adorable! I love the old-world charm. It really feels like you're taking a trip to the Newport of the Jazz Age. Definitely stay for brunch!
Reviewed on 08-05-2017
Wedding Date 23-07-2016
We didn't have our wedding at the Viking, but we did stay here for a romantic pre-honeymoon getaway! It's adorable! I love the old-world charm. It really feels like you're taking a trip to the Newport of the Jazz Age. Definitely stay for brunch!
Reviewed on 08-05-2017
Jenna Berube (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-04-2017
The Hotel Viking was the third wedding venue my fiancé and I went to see, and immediately something just felt right. First, Linda Ferguson was welcoming, helpful, and extremely knowledgeable. Throughout the entire tour she was helpful but never pushy, she knew the venue would speak for itself. A few days following the tour of the Viking my fiancé and I booked our wedding reception with the ceremony at the Kay Chapel.The planning process was seamless. Linda answered every question I had quickly and completely, making suggestions along the way. I loved that the Viking really caters to what you envision your wedding day to be. Linda always told us what was offered, but always mentioned that we could modify to suit what we wanted (from where the bar is located in cocktail hour to what side is served with an entree). The food, service, and attention to detail at the Viking was impeccable. Following the wedding so many of my guests came up to me to tell me how much they loved our venue, charming chapel, and delicious food!I truly could go on and on (if space allowed) about how great my experience was with the Viking, and especially Linda! (I knew that if Linda was involved with something, it was going to be perfect.) There is not a single thing I would change about my experience at the Viking and Kay Chapel! I highly recommend giving the Hotel Viking a look if you are searching for the perfect venue!
Reviewed on 24-04-2017
Wedding Date 08-04-2017
The Hotel Viking was the third wedding venue my fiancé and I went to see, and immediately something just felt right. First, Linda Ferguson was welcoming, helpful, and extremely knowledgeable. Throughout the entire tour she was helpful but never pushy, she knew the venue would speak for itself. A few days following the tour of the Viking my fiancé and I booked our wedding reception with the ceremony at the Kay Chapel.The planning process was seamless. Linda answered every question I had quickly and completely, making suggestions along the way. I loved that the Viking really caters to what you envision your wedding day to be. Linda always told us what was offered, but always mentioned that we could modify to suit what we wanted (from where the bar is located in cocktail hour to what side is served with an entree). The food, service, and attention to detail at the Viking was impeccable. Following the wedding so many of my guests came up to me to tell me how much they loved our venue, charming chapel, and delicious food!I truly could go on and on (if space allowed) about how great my experience was with the Viking, and especially Linda! (I knew that if Linda was involved with something, it was going to be perfect.) There is not a single thing I would change about my experience at the Viking and Kay Chapel! I highly recommend giving the Hotel Viking a look if you are searching for the perfect venue!
Reviewed on 24-04-2017
danika Patterson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-12-2016
We had our wedding at Hotel Viking on Dec 31, 2016. Everything went very smoothly from the very beginning of the process to the end, and exceeded our expectations. The process of organizing the event was laid out to us when we booked the venue. We worked with Nancy Rusiloski - who I can't say enough good things about! She made the wedding day as stress-free as possible. I completely trusted her and her team to do the set-up and she did not disappoint. The food was absolutely amazing, and all our guests raved about it!I would highly recommend a wedding at Hotel Viking, and I am already looking forward to going back to visit.Also - the Kay Chapel was the perfect ceremony venue!
Reviewed on 17-01-2017
Wedding Date 31-12-2016
We had our wedding at Hotel Viking on Dec 31, 2016. Everything went very smoothly from the very beginning of the process to the end, and exceeded our expectations. The process of organizing the event was laid out to us when we booked the venue. We worked with Nancy Rusiloski - who I can't say enough good things about! She made the wedding day as stress-free as possible. I completely trusted her and her team to do the set-up and she did not disappoint. The food was absolutely amazing, and all our guests raved about it!I would highly recommend a wedding at Hotel Viking, and I am already looking forward to going back to visit.Also - the Kay Chapel was the perfect ceremony venue!
Reviewed on 17-01-2017
Britt Doran (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-05-2016
We LOVED our wedding at The Hotel Viking! The classic hotel and the adorable Kay Chapel were perfect for our big day. Our guests loved that everything was at the same location, and it made the planning process so much easier, as well. Nancy helped with all of the details, and is so kind, flexible and organized. The food was delicious, and the staff so friendly and professional. Newport, RI is a wonderful place to get married, and The Hotel Viking gave us beautiful memories for our wedding day. Thank you!
Reviewed on 07-01-2017
Wedding Date 07-05-2016
We LOVED our wedding at The Hotel Viking! The classic hotel and the adorable Kay Chapel were perfect for our big day. Our guests loved that everything was at the same location, and it made the planning process so much easier, as well. Nancy helped with all of the details, and is so kind, flexible and organized. The food was delicious, and the staff so friendly and professional. Newport, RI is a wonderful place to get married, and The Hotel Viking gave us beautiful memories for our wedding day. Thank you!
Reviewed on 07-01-2017
Kristin Bogart (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-11-2016
I chose the Viking Ballroom at the Hotel Viking for my wedding reception and it was definitely one of the best wedding planning choices I made. All the staff went above and beyond to make my life easier. In the months before the big day I emailed the wedding coordinator, Linda, and she answered all my questions and then some. The food was delicious! And they make the food tasting experience for you and your loved ones so special. The ballroom was gorgeous and guests really enjoyed having the outside space to take a cool break from dancing. It was simply elegant and the perfect place. The guests all commented on the beautiful guest rooms and great location right in the heart of Newport. I am so glad I chose the Viking, it was the perfect night and cherished memories I will have forever! Thank you Linda for all your help and a huge thank you to you are your team for making our wedding day perfect.
Reviewed on 28-11-2016
Wedding Date 04-11-2016
I chose the Viking Ballroom at the Hotel Viking for my wedding reception and it was definitely one of the best wedding planning choices I made. All the staff went above and beyond to make my life easier. In the months before the big day I emailed the wedding coordinator, Linda, and she answered all my questions and then some. The food was delicious! And they make the food tasting experience for you and your loved ones so special. The ballroom was gorgeous and guests really enjoyed having the outside space to take a cool break from dancing. It was simply elegant and the perfect place. The guests all commented on the beautiful guest rooms and great location right in the heart of Newport. I am so glad I chose the Viking, it was the perfect night and cherished memories I will have forever! Thank you Linda for all your help and a huge thank you to you are your team for making our wedding day perfect.
Reviewed on 28-11-2016
Emma Straub (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-05-2016
Our rehearsal dinner was absolutely magical and beautiful! We had a cocktail hour in the courtyard with fire pits and gorgeous lighting, then moved inside for an absolutely delicious dinner (all with the best drinks!) I cannot say enough great things about the entire experience! It was a BEAUTIFUL venue, fantastic service, delicious food, great drinks and very reasonably priced! Linda was by my side every step of the way and made the entire planning process incredibly easy. She was so helpful and attentive, as was everyone on service. All of our guests raved about how truly wonderful our rehearsal dinner was. Everything was flawless! Highly recommend this location for a wedding or rehearsal dinner!
Reviewed on 13-06-2016
Wedding Date 21-05-2016
Our rehearsal dinner was absolutely magical and beautiful! We had a cocktail hour in the courtyard with fire pits and gorgeous lighting, then moved inside for an absolutely delicious dinner (all with the best drinks!) I cannot say enough great things about the entire experience! It was a BEAUTIFUL venue, fantastic service, delicious food, great drinks and very reasonably priced! Linda was by my side every step of the way and made the entire planning process incredibly easy. She was so helpful and attentive, as was everyone on service. All of our guests raved about how truly wonderful our rehearsal dinner was. Everything was flawless! Highly recommend this location for a wedding or rehearsal dinner!
Reviewed on 13-06-2016
a member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-05-2015
On your wedding day, the last thing you want to do is worry about the details of a smoothly orchestrated day. The staff at Hotel Viking does ALL of that for you. We met with Nancy, the head organizer, a year in advance, and continued to meet with her for food tastings, and various details up to the actual wedding, and we've had a chance to meet with her since. She is the BEST in the business. Hotel Viking is a historic venue in an internationally historic town, Newport...it has the class and elegance that you would expect. It was so convenient to have our out-of-town guests stay at the Viking for the weekend, as we had not only our reception here (in the Bellevue Room) but also the family breakfast for the morning after the wedding. Back to Nancy...we'd ask for references for other vendors, and took her suggestions for best photographer, flowers, and wedding cake, and were very pleased with all. Our food tasting for the reception (done 6 most in advance) was such a pleasant experience, and the actual food for the wedding was top notch (including cocktail hour). Nothing went wrong. Nothing was forgotten, overlooked, or changed from our original requests. If we were to do it all over again, my husband and I would still choose the Hotel Viking, without question.
Reviewed on 19-02-2016
Wedding Date 02-05-2015
On your wedding day, the last thing you want to do is worry about the details of a smoothly orchestrated day. The staff at Hotel Viking does ALL of that for you. We met with Nancy, the head organizer, a year in advance, and continued to meet with her for food tastings, and various details up to the actual wedding, and we've had a chance to meet with her since. She is the BEST in the business. Hotel Viking is a historic venue in an internationally historic town, Newport...it has the class and elegance that you would expect. It was so convenient to have our out-of-town guests stay at the Viking for the weekend, as we had not only our reception here (in the Bellevue Room) but also the family breakfast for the morning after the wedding. Back to Nancy...we'd ask for references for other vendors, and took her suggestions for best photographer, flowers, and wedding cake, and were very pleased with all. Our food tasting for the reception (done 6 most in advance) was such a pleasant experience, and the actual food for the wedding was top notch (including cocktail hour). Nothing went wrong. Nothing was forgotten, overlooked, or changed from our original requests. If we were to do it all over again, my husband and I would still choose the Hotel Viking, without question.
Reviewed on 19-02-2016
Marcel Droz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-10-2015
I can not say enough about the Hotel Viking! The Kay Chapel was absolutely gorgeous, the food was above and beyond my expectations (every tenderloin serve a perfect medium for roughly 60 guests) and Nancy (the coordinator) couldn't have been more helpful. Every decision was made with ease and every part of the day felt like \"old new england\". Beautiful hotel with excellent food and a chapel that could be straight out of a fairy tale.
Reviewed on 03-11-2015
Wedding Date 17-10-2015
I can not say enough about the Hotel Viking! The Kay Chapel was absolutely gorgeous, the food was above and beyond my expectations (every tenderloin serve a perfect medium for roughly 60 guests) and Nancy (the coordinator) couldn't have been more helpful. Every decision was made with ease and every part of the day felt like \"old new england\". Beautiful hotel with excellent food and a chapel that could be straight out of a fairy tale.
Reviewed on 03-11-2015
Stephanie Izzi (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-09-2015
The Hotel Viking is a pretty setting for a wedding and will work with a range of budgets. Linda was excellent to work with; very helpful, diligent and detail oriented. The staff worked hard to make sure everything ran smoothly. The hotel has some great decor (a 20's vibe, with lots of royal blue). Kay Chapel is an excellent option for a ceremony; it was gorgeous and right next to the hotel. We were very happy with our choice!
Reviewed on 19-10-2015
Wedding Date 06-09-2015
The Hotel Viking is a pretty setting for a wedding and will work with a range of budgets. Linda was excellent to work with; very helpful, diligent and detail oriented. The staff worked hard to make sure everything ran smoothly. The hotel has some great decor (a 20's vibe, with lots of royal blue). Kay Chapel is an excellent option for a ceremony; it was gorgeous and right next to the hotel. We were very happy with our choice!
Reviewed on 19-10-2015
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-05-2015
I chose the Hotel Viking for my wedding reception and it was definitely one of the best wedding planning choices I made. All the staff went above and beyond to make my life easier. In the months before the big day I emailed the wedding coordinator weekly and she answered all my questions and then some. The food was delicious! Guests raved about the lobster bisque. The ballroom was gorgeous and guests really enjoyed having the outside space to take a cool break from dancing. With our 10k budget and 109 attendees, we were able to have cheese and cracker cocktail hour with signature mock-tail, soup, salad, 3 dinner entrees, dessert and a bartender all night in the ballroom. The guests all commented on the beautiful guest rooms and great location right in the heart of Newport. I am so glad I chose the Viking!
Reviewed on 22-07-2015
Wedding Date 23-05-2015
I chose the Hotel Viking for my wedding reception and it was definitely one of the best wedding planning choices I made. All the staff went above and beyond to make my life easier. In the months before the big day I emailed the wedding coordinator weekly and she answered all my questions and then some. The food was delicious! Guests raved about the lobster bisque. The ballroom was gorgeous and guests really enjoyed having the outside space to take a cool break from dancing. With our 10k budget and 109 attendees, we were able to have cheese and cracker cocktail hour with signature mock-tail, soup, salad, 3 dinner entrees, dessert and a bartender all night in the ballroom. The guests all commented on the beautiful guest rooms and great location right in the heart of Newport. I am so glad I chose the Viking!
Reviewed on 22-07-2015
Gena Hayes (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-05-2016
Beautiful place!
Reviewed on 23-01-2015
Wedding Date 20-05-2016
Beautiful place!
Reviewed on 23-01-2015
Amy Norris (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-10-2014
I was looking for an elegant and historic venue and there is no mistaking that the Hotel Viking is the perfect place. The staff was so helpful and pleasant, we received little perks that just made the weekend that much better. Linda was a great coordinator, another reason we chose a hotel was so we wouldn't have to do the work of bringing so many things together, she made everything so easy. A wedding is pricey but the value is unmistakable.
Reviewed on 23-11-2014
Wedding Date 25-10-2014
I was looking for an elegant and historic venue and there is no mistaking that the Hotel Viking is the perfect place. The staff was so helpful and pleasant, we received little perks that just made the weekend that much better. Linda was a great coordinator, another reason we chose a hotel was so we wouldn't have to do the work of bringing so many things together, she made everything so easy. A wedding is pricey but the value is unmistakable.
Reviewed on 23-11-2014
Leslie Briand (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-09-2014
It really was the perfect wedding weekend! Our ceremony was held at Kay Chapel, our cocktail hour was in the courtyard (thank god for warm September weather) and our reception was in the Viking Ballroom (downstairs). We also hosted a breakfast Sunday morning in the courtyard for our guests that stayed in the hotel. \r\rI really loved the overall experience and style of the Hotel Viking, it definitely has an intimate, classy and charming feel to it, which was a perfect fit for our wedding. \r\rKay Chapel is simple and elegant, certainly a gem! Our guests also loved that it was a short walk from the Chapel to the Hotel for the cocktail hour/reception (no need to get back in the car). The cocktail hour was really nice, we had rented white lanterns from our florist, and he placed them throughout the courtyard. They looked lovely! The ballroom looked beautiful, the food was excellent (I received many compliments from our guests), and the staff was very friendly and attentive. Our waiter came over to us many times during the evening to see if he could get us anything else. \r\rI worked with Linda Ferguson at the Hotel Viking, and she was a pleasure to work with. She was very helpful throughout the planning process, very responsive to my many, many questions, and certainly accommodating. The day before our wedding, our wedding day and at our Sunday breakfast, Linda checked in with us to ensure everything was going well. She goes out of her way, to make sure everything goes well.\r\rOverall, our experience with the Hotel Viking was PERFECT…. I wouldn't have changed a thing. We had such a nice and fun weekend, certainly a time to remember!!!\r
Reviewed on 26-10-2014
Wedding Date 20-09-2014
It really was the perfect wedding weekend! Our ceremony was held at Kay Chapel, our cocktail hour was in the courtyard (thank god for warm September weather) and our reception was in the Viking Ballroom (downstairs). We also hosted a breakfast Sunday morning in the courtyard for our guests that stayed in the hotel. \r\rI really loved the overall experience and style of the Hotel Viking, it definitely has an intimate, classy and charming feel to it, which was a perfect fit for our wedding. \r\rKay Chapel is simple and elegant, certainly a gem! Our guests also loved that it was a short walk from the Chapel to the Hotel for the cocktail hour/reception (no need to get back in the car). The cocktail hour was really nice, we had rented white lanterns from our florist, and he placed them throughout the courtyard. They looked lovely! The ballroom looked beautiful, the food was excellent (I received many compliments from our guests), and the staff was very friendly and attentive. Our waiter came over to us many times during the evening to see if he could get us anything else. \r\rI worked with Linda Ferguson at the Hotel Viking, and she was a pleasure to work with. She was very helpful throughout the planning process, very responsive to my many, many questions, and certainly accommodating. The day before our wedding, our wedding day and at our Sunday breakfast, Linda checked in with us to ensure everything was going well. She goes out of her way, to make sure everything goes well.\r\rOverall, our experience with the Hotel Viking was PERFECT…. I wouldn't have changed a thing. We had such a nice and fun weekend, certainly a time to remember!!!\r
Reviewed on 26-10-2014
Kelsey Woodard (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-09-2014
We were married at Kay Chapel this past month and had a wonderful experience! Linda Ferguson was always very responsive to my emails and was so helpful throughout the process, especially for the rehearsal and day of! Kay Chapel is beautiful and really requires minimal decorations because of the architecture inside. We also stayed at the Viking Hotel the night before and night of, which was awesome for getting ready the day of. Overall, I would defiantly recommend Kay Chapel for your wedding ceremony. It is expensive, but totally worth it!
Reviewed on 06-10-2014
Wedding Date 20-09-2014
We were married at Kay Chapel this past month and had a wonderful experience! Linda Ferguson was always very responsive to my emails and was so helpful throughout the process, especially for the rehearsal and day of! Kay Chapel is beautiful and really requires minimal decorations because of the architecture inside. We also stayed at the Viking Hotel the night before and night of, which was awesome for getting ready the day of. Overall, I would defiantly recommend Kay Chapel for your wedding ceremony. It is expensive, but totally worth it!
Reviewed on 06-10-2014
Kelly Keaton (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-08-2014
From the very beginning the Viking was so courteous and helpful. They helped create an amazing night with us down to every last detail and helped it all fit with in our budget. The planner was amazing and the staff that night was so helpful and polite. \r\rEverything was perfect
Reviewed on 30-08-2014
Wedding Date 08-08-2014
From the very beginning the Viking was so courteous and helpful. They helped create an amazing night with us down to every last detail and helped it all fit with in our budget. The planner was amazing and the staff that night was so helpful and polite. \r\rEverything was perfect
Reviewed on 30-08-2014
Christine Enos (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-10-2013
beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 23-10-2013
Wedding Date 06-10-2013
beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 23-10-2013
Jen Rhein (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-09-2013
We had chosen the Hotel Viking for our accommodations and well as our guests for our wedding weekend. I was disappointed with the price and quality of accommodations at our venue (OceanCliff) so decided to stay elsewhere. The staff was very responsive when discussing and setting up the room blocks, so no complaints there. But in the end, it was a decent choice given what we were looking for but definitely have some complaints based on the price. I was expecting my husband and I to get upgraded to a nicer suite from the one we had reserved or to receive some type of \"gift\" for it being our wedding and for bringing in a bunch of guests to stay. No upgrade, no champagne - nothing. Ok whatever, they have no obligation to do so but most nice hotels in general usually do something. Also, guest accommodations varied in quality depending on whether they were in the historic or new wing. Based on my visits to the various rooms, the historic wing seemed to have better rooms than the new wing (better bathrooms, better furnishings). Given my guests paid the same price for the \"same\" room, I was disappointed there seemed to be noticeably varying quality levels. The new wing seems to be from the 70s and they've put \"lipstick on a pig\" so to speak (you can tell they've tried to mask with furnishings and wall paper a not really upgraded wing). They charge to deliver guest bags ($3/bag) and the parking price is OUTRAGEOUS ($30/night), especially since it's not even really in downtown Newport. I would suggest street parking if possible but that can be tricky. You can valet or self park for the same price. Definitely self park in the lot right across the street because there were times that the valet didn't get our car for 10-15 minutes (sometimes there was no one there to ask to get our car). The fire alarm also went off the morning of my wedding, causing us to have to evacuate (I was getting ready in my robe with hot rollers in my hair). This was horrible and upsetting - possibly out of people's control but not a good experience. I'm torn on whether to give three or four stars because I was expecting more from this level/class of hotel. We went out of our way to try and find better accommodations, which cost us more and created logistic issues (OceanCliff would've comp'd our room and we had to get transportation for ourselves and guests to get people to the reception and back to Viking). In the end, I'm not sure it was worth it. We definitely had a nice stay, it's just I was expecting a lot more for the price. If I had to do it again, I would look into other options (Chanler at Cliffwalk, Vanderbilt Grace) to see if those would have been better.
Reviewed on 28-09-2013
Wedding Date 08-09-2013
We had chosen the Hotel Viking for our accommodations and well as our guests for our wedding weekend. I was disappointed with the price and quality of accommodations at our venue (OceanCliff) so decided to stay elsewhere. The staff was very responsive when discussing and setting up the room blocks, so no complaints there. But in the end, it was a decent choice given what we were looking for but definitely have some complaints based on the price. I was expecting my husband and I to get upgraded to a nicer suite from the one we had reserved or to receive some type of \"gift\" for it being our wedding and for bringing in a bunch of guests to stay. No upgrade, no champagne - nothing. Ok whatever, they have no obligation to do so but most nice hotels in general usually do something. Also, guest accommodations varied in quality depending on whether they were in the historic or new wing. Based on my visits to the various rooms, the historic wing seemed to have better rooms than the new wing (better bathrooms, better furnishings). Given my guests paid the same price for the \"same\" room, I was disappointed there seemed to be noticeably varying quality levels. The new wing seems to be from the 70s and they've put \"lipstick on a pig\" so to speak (you can tell they've tried to mask with furnishings and wall paper a not really upgraded wing). They charge to deliver guest bags ($3/bag) and the parking price is OUTRAGEOUS ($30/night), especially since it's not even really in downtown Newport. I would suggest street parking if possible but that can be tricky. You can valet or self park for the same price. Definitely self park in the lot right across the street because there were times that the valet didn't get our car for 10-15 minutes (sometimes there was no one there to ask to get our car). The fire alarm also went off the morning of my wedding, causing us to have to evacuate (I was getting ready in my robe with hot rollers in my hair). This was horrible and upsetting - possibly out of people's control but not a good experience. I'm torn on whether to give three or four stars because I was expecting more from this level/class of hotel. We went out of our way to try and find better accommodations, which cost us more and created logistic issues (OceanCliff would've comp'd our room and we had to get transportation for ourselves and guests to get people to the reception and back to Viking). In the end, I'm not sure it was worth it. We definitely had a nice stay, it's just I was expecting a lot more for the price. If I had to do it again, I would look into other options (Chanler at Cliffwalk, Vanderbilt Grace) to see if those would have been better.
Reviewed on 28-09-2013
Kristen Riverso (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-04-2013
My husband and I were married in Newport, Rhode Island on April 27, 2013. We worked with Linda Ferguson to coordinate our guest accommodations, ceremony and reception at Hotel Viking. Linda is very dedicated and professional. She was always available to talk with us and responded quickly to our every question and need. Everything about Hotel Viking is classic and elegant. Our guests had a wonderful time staying there. Everyone LOVED the food for the cocktail hour and dinner! We added on to the packaged cocktail hour which is described as quaint. We had a wonderful wedding weekend at Hotel Viking!
Reviewed on 14-05-2013
Wedding Date 27-04-2013
My husband and I were married in Newport, Rhode Island on April 27, 2013. We worked with Linda Ferguson to coordinate our guest accommodations, ceremony and reception at Hotel Viking. Linda is very dedicated and professional. She was always available to talk with us and responded quickly to our every question and need. Everything about Hotel Viking is classic and elegant. Our guests had a wonderful time staying there. Everyone LOVED the food for the cocktail hour and dinner! We added on to the packaged cocktail hour which is described as quaint. We had a wonderful wedding weekend at Hotel Viking!
Reviewed on 14-05-2013
Courtney Genovese (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-04-2013
We were married in April at the Kay Chapel, with our cocktail hour in the Colonade Room and the reception in the Bellevue Room. The Kay Chapel is a 'hidden gem' in Newport. We loved the beautiful simplicity of Kay Chapel. Given the Chapel has been around since the 1800s, it is in pristine condition! The Colonade and Bellevue were both very nice and functional for our party. The decor of both rooms could stand to be updated, especially since the hotel rooms are beautifully renovated and updated. However, both function rooms are elegant and very functional for a party!\rWe had the pleasure of working with Linda Ferguson at The Viking. She is experienced and knowledgable - not afraid to provide us suggestions or recommendations as we went through the planning process. She has a calm, relaxed demeanor and good sense of humor. We were so happy we selected The Hotel Viking has our wedding venue!
Reviewed on 28-04-2013
Wedding Date 06-04-2013
We were married in April at the Kay Chapel, with our cocktail hour in the Colonade Room and the reception in the Bellevue Room. The Kay Chapel is a 'hidden gem' in Newport. We loved the beautiful simplicity of Kay Chapel. Given the Chapel has been around since the 1800s, it is in pristine condition! The Colonade and Bellevue were both very nice and functional for our party. The decor of both rooms could stand to be updated, especially since the hotel rooms are beautifully renovated and updated. However, both function rooms are elegant and very functional for a party!\rWe had the pleasure of working with Linda Ferguson at The Viking. She is experienced and knowledgable - not afraid to provide us suggestions or recommendations as we went through the planning process. She has a calm, relaxed demeanor and good sense of humor. We were so happy we selected The Hotel Viking has our wedding venue!
Reviewed on 28-04-2013
Valentina Forgione (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-03-2013
Beautiful venue......professional and very caring staff. Most considerate and attentive to your every need. Food was amazing and in abundance
Reviewed on 26-03-2013
Wedding Date 09-03-2013
Beautiful venue......professional and very caring staff. Most considerate and attentive to your every need. Food was amazing and in abundance
Reviewed on 26-03-2013
Julie Henry (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-11-2012
The Kay Chapel was a great spot for the ceremony, beautiful and simple, fit just over 150 people very comfortably. Linda Ferguson was our contact and she was great to work with, very responsive and helpful.
Reviewed on 21-11-2012
Wedding Date 03-11-2012
The Kay Chapel was a great spot for the ceremony, beautiful and simple, fit just over 150 people very comfortably. Linda Ferguson was our contact and she was great to work with, very responsive and helpful.
Reviewed on 21-11-2012
Ting Chen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-07-2012
I was married on July 22, 2012. The ceremony was held at the Kay Chapel and reception was at the Bellevue Ballroom. The chapel was renovated but kept the vintage (not \"old\") and classy feelings which were perfect for my wedding, or any wedding in Newport. The decor in the chapel is simple and elegant. I didn't have to add in too much additional touch and it was perfect. Similar to the chapel, the hotel also was renovated but kept the vintage and classy decors. It feels just right. The food was excellent. There were so many options that we could choose from. My father-in-law is a picky eater and he LOVED it! All my guests still rave about it today. The staffs were very nice and they did a great job! I have to give a special shout to our catering manager, Linda Ferguson. She is the best! I had visited a few venues in the Newport area before came to the Viking. None of the coordinators came even close to Linda. She is so attentive since day one. She really put her heart into the wedding. Throughout the entire process, Linda was also very responsive and accommodating. She paid attention to what we said and gave us many good ideas. Linda made sure every detail was just the way we wanted. On the wedding day, Linda constant checked in with us to ensure everything was going well. \rOverall, our experience with the Hotel Viking was great and we were glad we chose this venue. I definitely will recommend to other brides.
Reviewed on 14-11-2012
Wedding Date 22-07-2012
I was married on July 22, 2012. The ceremony was held at the Kay Chapel and reception was at the Bellevue Ballroom. The chapel was renovated but kept the vintage (not \"old\") and classy feelings which were perfect for my wedding, or any wedding in Newport. The decor in the chapel is simple and elegant. I didn't have to add in too much additional touch and it was perfect. Similar to the chapel, the hotel also was renovated but kept the vintage and classy decors. It feels just right. The food was excellent. There were so many options that we could choose from. My father-in-law is a picky eater and he LOVED it! All my guests still rave about it today. The staffs were very nice and they did a great job! I have to give a special shout to our catering manager, Linda Ferguson. She is the best! I had visited a few venues in the Newport area before came to the Viking. None of the coordinators came even close to Linda. She is so attentive since day one. She really put her heart into the wedding. Throughout the entire process, Linda was also very responsive and accommodating. She paid attention to what we said and gave us many good ideas. Linda made sure every detail was just the way we wanted. On the wedding day, Linda constant checked in with us to ensure everything was going well. \rOverall, our experience with the Hotel Viking was great and we were glad we chose this venue. I definitely will recommend to other brides.
Reviewed on 14-11-2012
Jessica Alexander (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-05-2012
We chose the Hotel Viking because of the atmosphere, location and overall level of service from the staff. I had always envisioned an elegant and classic setting, and fell in-love with the 1920's, great-American allure of the Hotel Viking. The chapel is perfect in size and demeanor, and you can truly bring it to life with your own style and character. We planned our wedding from out-of-town and the level of attention from the staff was unprecedented and exactly what every bride wants and needs, especially from afar. The experienced staff were true professionals and flawlessly brought our vision to life. They also provided excellent recommendations for other services including rehearsal dinner, hair and makeup, and flowers. Our guests stayed at the hotel, which made for an all-inclusive weekend. Located in the heart of Newport, it felt like a romantic voyage back in time. Our wedding day at the Hotel Viking was absolutely magical - every bride should be lucky enough to have the same experience.
Reviewed on 10-11-2012
Wedding Date 05-05-2012
We chose the Hotel Viking because of the atmosphere, location and overall level of service from the staff. I had always envisioned an elegant and classic setting, and fell in-love with the 1920's, great-American allure of the Hotel Viking. The chapel is perfect in size and demeanor, and you can truly bring it to life with your own style and character. We planned our wedding from out-of-town and the level of attention from the staff was unprecedented and exactly what every bride wants and needs, especially from afar. The experienced staff were true professionals and flawlessly brought our vision to life. They also provided excellent recommendations for other services including rehearsal dinner, hair and makeup, and flowers. Our guests stayed at the hotel, which made for an all-inclusive weekend. Located in the heart of Newport, it felt like a romantic voyage back in time. Our wedding day at the Hotel Viking was absolutely magical - every bride should be lucky enough to have the same experience.
Reviewed on 10-11-2012
Sarah White (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-10-2012
We chose to have our wedding at the Hotel Viking in Newport. Its a gorgeous historical hotel on a beautiful street. We also had our ceremony at their chapel around the corner. The chapel was cozy, charming and intimate. We were very pleased with the ceremony. We had our cocktail hour and reception in the Viking Ballroom downstairs. We wanted to use this room because it ws large, away from the rest of the hotel guests and had a courtyard. Food at both the cocktail hour and reception was amazing. We got alot of compliments from our guests. Servers/bartenders were great too. Everyone, including me and my husband had an amazing time. We ended our night at the bar upstaires and ourside of the bar in fron of the beautiful firepit. We all spent the night at the hotel and we loved the rooms, the restaurant and the service. Best day of my life!
Reviewed on 08-11-2012
Wedding Date 13-10-2012
We chose to have our wedding at the Hotel Viking in Newport. Its a gorgeous historical hotel on a beautiful street. We also had our ceremony at their chapel around the corner. The chapel was cozy, charming and intimate. We were very pleased with the ceremony. We had our cocktail hour and reception in the Viking Ballroom downstairs. We wanted to use this room because it ws large, away from the rest of the hotel guests and had a courtyard. Food at both the cocktail hour and reception was amazing. We got alot of compliments from our guests. Servers/bartenders were great too. Everyone, including me and my husband had an amazing time. We ended our night at the bar upstaires and ourside of the bar in fron of the beautiful firepit. We all spent the night at the hotel and we loved the rooms, the restaurant and the service. Best day of my life!
Reviewed on 08-11-2012
Andrea Teixeira (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-09-2012
My husband and I could not have picked a better place for our wedding! We had our ceremony in the Kay Chapel and reception in the Bellevue Ballroom at the Hotel Viking. Catering Manager, Linda Ferguson, worked with us and our personal wedding planners (Gracie Lou Events) to come up with a custom package to include what we wanted and to fit our budget. She was very nice and easy to work with. What we loved most about Hotel Viking was that we were able to have our ceremony indoors in a charming historical chapel and then being able to just walk on over to the hotel for the rest of the festivities. The food is delicious and high quality (I set my standards pretty high) and the hotel itself is historically beautiful. The hotel rooms are renovated and nicely decorated. I stayed in a suite and it was amazing- great size and layout for having bridal party get hair and make-up done. The king size bed (comfy mattress) was on an upper level with a bathroom and closet and the lower level (down a spiral staircase) had a large living room with desk, coffee table, fridge, and half bath. Flat screen TVs on each level. We loved our wedding day so much, our guests enjoyed our wedding as well and those that stayed for the whole weekend enjoyed their stay. We love Newport and can’t wait to come back and visit Hotel Viking and reminisce our wedding day!
Reviewed on 03-11-2012
Wedding Date 08-09-2012
My husband and I could not have picked a better place for our wedding! We had our ceremony in the Kay Chapel and reception in the Bellevue Ballroom at the Hotel Viking. Catering Manager, Linda Ferguson, worked with us and our personal wedding planners (Gracie Lou Events) to come up with a custom package to include what we wanted and to fit our budget. She was very nice and easy to work with. What we loved most about Hotel Viking was that we were able to have our ceremony indoors in a charming historical chapel and then being able to just walk on over to the hotel for the rest of the festivities. The food is delicious and high quality (I set my standards pretty high) and the hotel itself is historically beautiful. The hotel rooms are renovated and nicely decorated. I stayed in a suite and it was amazing- great size and layout for having bridal party get hair and make-up done. The king size bed (comfy mattress) was on an upper level with a bathroom and closet and the lower level (down a spiral staircase) had a large living room with desk, coffee table, fridge, and half bath. Flat screen TVs on each level. We loved our wedding day so much, our guests enjoyed our wedding as well and those that stayed for the whole weekend enjoyed their stay. We love Newport and can’t wait to come back and visit Hotel Viking and reminisce our wedding day!
Reviewed on 03-11-2012
Teri Jacob (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-09-2012
My mother-in-law hosted our Rehearsal Dinner at the Top of Newport at the Hotel Viking on a Thursday evening. We did a lobster-clam buffet, very casual & Newport-y! Our guests were so impressed with the gorgeous views & delicious food. The staff was great & even kept the bar open an extra half hour for us! I definitely recommend this place!
Reviewed on 08-10-2012
Wedding Date 21-09-2012
My mother-in-law hosted our Rehearsal Dinner at the Top of Newport at the Hotel Viking on a Thursday evening. We did a lobster-clam buffet, very casual & Newport-y! Our guests were so impressed with the gorgeous views & delicious food. The staff was great & even kept the bar open an extra half hour for us! I definitely recommend this place!
Reviewed on 08-10-2012
a member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
From helping my guests, to unloading our cars and providing high quality service at the bar and dining room, the men and women at the Viking made our wedding perfect.
Reviewed on 07-10-2012
From helping my guests, to unloading our cars and providing high quality service at the bar and dining room, the men and women at the Viking made our wedding perfect.
Reviewed on 07-10-2012
Danielle Phillips (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-09-2012
My 9/9/12 wedding was held at Kay Chapel. My wedding coordinator, Marianne, made sure that everything went smoothly the day of the rehearsal and the day of the wedding. It was a pleasure working with her. Kay Chapel itself is a beautiful and historic chapel. We couldn't have picked a better place to get married.
Reviewed on 28-09-2012
Wedding Date 09-09-2012
My 9/9/12 wedding was held at Kay Chapel. My wedding coordinator, Marianne, made sure that everything went smoothly the day of the rehearsal and the day of the wedding. It was a pleasure working with her. Kay Chapel itself is a beautiful and historic chapel. We couldn't have picked a better place to get married.
Reviewed on 28-09-2012
Kellie DiPalma (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-08-2012
My husband and I had our wedding at the Hotel Viking a few months ago and it was a fantastic event and experience from start to finish. The staff was fabulous to work with and was always accessible to answer our questions and ensure we were up-to-date with everything. The food was great and all of our guests had a wonderful time. I would whole-heartedly recommend the Hotel Viking for a beautiful wedding in Newport!
Reviewed on 30-08-2012
Wedding Date 04-08-2012
My husband and I had our wedding at the Hotel Viking a few months ago and it was a fantastic event and experience from start to finish. The staff was fabulous to work with and was always accessible to answer our questions and ensure we were up-to-date with everything. The food was great and all of our guests had a wonderful time. I would whole-heartedly recommend the Hotel Viking for a beautiful wedding in Newport!
Reviewed on 30-08-2012
Michelle Ouellet (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-05-2012
I would like to highly recommend the Hotel Viking for wedding location, Kay Chapel is beautiful and fit our needs perfectly.. The Hotel Viking staff is excellent and highly professional. Every small detail was as important as the large ones. Highly recommend Hotel Viking for any special event.
Reviewed on 04-06-2012
Wedding Date 27-05-2012
I would like to highly recommend the Hotel Viking for wedding location, Kay Chapel is beautiful and fit our needs perfectly.. The Hotel Viking staff is excellent and highly professional. Every small detail was as important as the large ones. Highly recommend Hotel Viking for any special event.
Reviewed on 04-06-2012
Meagan Mann (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-02-2012
Linda was absolutely amazing to work with, very helpful, responsive, and such a sweetheart. I cannot comment about this venue without saying this- The Hotel Viking has fantastic food!! Our guests are still raving about the incredible meals that that they enjoyed at our wedding. We have had several people tell us that they are willing to take the drive to Newport just to eat at the restaurant because they enjoyed the food so much. We spent the weekend at the hotel and loved the fact that everything was in the same spot and we had so much to do... the chapel is right there, the ballroom of course, our guests could stay right on location, even the spa and the pool was available for the bridal party to relax and enjoy. I highly recommend this venue to anyone who is considering it!
Reviewed on 05-03-2012
Wedding Date 19-02-2012
Linda was absolutely amazing to work with, very helpful, responsive, and such a sweetheart. I cannot comment about this venue without saying this- The Hotel Viking has fantastic food!! Our guests are still raving about the incredible meals that that they enjoyed at our wedding. We have had several people tell us that they are willing to take the drive to Newport just to eat at the restaurant because they enjoyed the food so much. We spent the weekend at the hotel and loved the fact that everything was in the same spot and we had so much to do... the chapel is right there, the ballroom of course, our guests could stay right on location, even the spa and the pool was available for the bridal party to relax and enjoy. I highly recommend this venue to anyone who is considering it!
Reviewed on 05-03-2012
Stephanie lanoie (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-08-2011
Hotel Viking exceeded my expectations for my “dream” wedding!! I chose this venue because of how beautiful and grand looking the hotel was especially in historic Newport, one that I knew my guests would surely appreciate and of course be able to stay at after the reception. Linda (the coordinator) was a dream to work with and new exactly what I was envisioning on this very special day. The staff was extremely accommodating to my guests and did everything they could to make this day so very special! The food was so delicious! My guests are still talking about it!! I highly recommend this venue to anyone who is looking for a venue that truly is grand, romantic, and special!!
Reviewed on 17-10-2011
Wedding Date 07-08-2011
Hotel Viking exceeded my expectations for my “dream” wedding!! I chose this venue because of how beautiful and grand looking the hotel was especially in historic Newport, one that I knew my guests would surely appreciate and of course be able to stay at after the reception. Linda (the coordinator) was a dream to work with and new exactly what I was envisioning on this very special day. The staff was extremely accommodating to my guests and did everything they could to make this day so very special! The food was so delicious! My guests are still talking about it!! I highly recommend this venue to anyone who is looking for a venue that truly is grand, romantic, and special!!
Reviewed on 17-10-2011
Anna Greenwood (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-06-2011
The Hotel Viking provides top notch service from beginning to end. The wonderful staff, especially our wedding coordinator, attended to the details of our event with ease. The decor of the ballroom and common areas of the hotel provided a beautiful backdrop for our pictures. The food was great and the waiters were very professional.
Reviewed on 19-07-2011
Wedding Date 11-06-2011
The Hotel Viking provides top notch service from beginning to end. The wonderful staff, especially our wedding coordinator, attended to the details of our event with ease. The decor of the ballroom and common areas of the hotel provided a beautiful backdrop for our pictures. The food was great and the waiters were very professional.
Reviewed on 19-07-2011
Heidi Schnee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-10-2010
The staff at the Viking made everything easy for us. Stephanie, our coordinator, thought of the smallest details and walked us through everything. Our guests gushed about the atmosphere, the food... I could have asked for more!
Reviewed on 17-11-2010
Wedding Date 31-10-2010
The staff at the Viking made everything easy for us. Stephanie, our coordinator, thought of the smallest details and walked us through everything. Our guests gushed about the atmosphere, the food... I could have asked for more!
Reviewed on 17-11-2010
Holly Veres (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-09-2010
We recently had our wedding ceremony and reception at the Hotel Viking. Both events were perfect. Our contact, Linda was amazing. She helped me every step of the way. She responded very quickly to all of my emails and always had an answer for my many questions. The Kay Chapel is beautiful and the background will make for wonderful pictures. Our guests raved about the food and the reception as well. We had the perfect wedding day at the Viking!
Reviewed on 12-10-2010
Wedding Date 25-09-2010
We recently had our wedding ceremony and reception at the Hotel Viking. Both events were perfect. Our contact, Linda was amazing. She helped me every step of the way. She responded very quickly to all of my emails and always had an answer for my many questions. The Kay Chapel is beautiful and the background will make for wonderful pictures. Our guests raved about the food and the reception as well. We had the perfect wedding day at the Viking!
Reviewed on 12-10-2010
Jessica Soininen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-10-2007
I loved the sophisticated ambiance at the Hotel Viking. It had an worldly charm and elegance about the place. It was not your typical hall. Oil Paintings of Viking ships an ocean palette of navy and sate blue heavy draperies and mahogany bar include some of the details of the Colonnade Room where I had my reception. The food was excellent and the staff and chefs were very accommodating with multiple tastings when the first one didn't go well. They more than made up for it with excellent food for the second one including oysters rockefeller baby lamb chops with raspberry vinergarette and coconut langoustines.;Be aware that they overcharged me for the price of children's drinks. They calculated them as alcohol drinks. This was NOT due to greed; more to the fact they are not use to child guests. Also be specific as to if you want your top layer of cake cut for your guests or saved for you and your husband. I did not specify and they ended up saving the layer which I wanted for my guests.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Wedding Date 07-10-2007
I loved the sophisticated ambiance at the Hotel Viking. It had an worldly charm and elegance about the place. It was not your typical hall. Oil Paintings of Viking ships an ocean palette of navy and sate blue heavy draperies and mahogany bar include some of the details of the Colonnade Room where I had my reception. The food was excellent and the staff and chefs were very accommodating with multiple tastings when the first one didn't go well. They more than made up for it with excellent food for the second one including oysters rockefeller baby lamb chops with raspberry vinergarette and coconut langoustines.;Be aware that they overcharged me for the price of children's drinks. They calculated them as alcohol drinks. This was NOT due to greed; more to the fact they are not use to child guests. Also be specific as to if you want your top layer of cake cut for your guests or saved for you and your husband. I did not specify and they ended up saving the layer which I wanted for my guests.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Anne McMorrow (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-12-2004
We had a winter wedding and the hotel was decorated beautifully for the time of year. The ballroom had a warm feeling. The food and staff were awesome.;One complaint, we did not get plates when cutting the cake.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
72 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.72 out of 5.0Wedding Date 04-12-2004
We had a winter wedding and the hotel was decorated beautifully for the time of year. The ballroom had a warm feeling. The food and staff were awesome.;One complaint, we did not get plates when cutting the cake.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Contact Info for Hotel Viking
| Contact | Value |
|---|---|
| https://www.facebook.com/hotelviking/ | |
| X (Twitter) | Hotel Viking |
| Hotel Viking | |
| hotelviking | |
| Website | www.hotelviking.com |
| Phone | (401) 848-4800 |
| Address | 1 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI, 02840 |
| lferguson@hotelviking.com |
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Meet the Hotel Viking Team
Linda Ferguson (Manager) I have been at the Hotel Viking since 2006 as a Wedding Sales Manager, booking and planning wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal dinners, welcome receptions, post-wedding brunches, and bridal showers. I love what I do and I enjoy meeting so many new people!The Hotel Viking is a wonderful venue which showcases its history, warm and inviting ambiance, old Newport charm with modern amenities, and fabulous staff. We offer room blocks for your event, and boast of Spa Fjor, One Bellevue restaurant, Top of Newport roof deck, indoor heated pool and Jacuzzi, and a beautiful, outdoor courtyard.
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