The Hilton Garden Inn, Troy

So far, our experience with the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy, NY has been fantastic. The staff has been incredibly friendly, professional, and attentive, and the venue is clean and always welcoming.
The food tasting was beautifully presented and well executed, and everything we tried was delicious. Throughout the planning process, the team has been very accommodating and quick to respond to emails, making everything feel easy and stress-free.
We’re so excited for our big day and truly appreciate how smooth and special the experience has been so far! Thank you Lisa and Chris!

We had our wedding at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy in April 2026 and genuinely could not have been happier with our experience. We chose it originally because we wanted a hotel venue where our out-of-town guests could stay on-site and it ended up being one of the best decisions we made during wedding planning. The convenience of having everyone together in one place made the whole weekend feel longer and more relaxed — one of our favorite memories is hanging out at the hotel bar after both the rehearsal and reception ended and getting extra time with our friends and family instead of immediately saying goodbye.

The staff went above and beyond from start to finish. Chris and Lisa were fantastic to work with — responsive, professional, accommodating, and calming throughout the planning process. They handled last-minute reception timeline changes seamlessly and made the day feel effortless for us. The food was also incredible (multiple guests commented on it afterward!) — we served the prime rib and pecan-crusted chicken, and both were excellent with surprisingly generous portions for wedding food. The open bar service was attentive all night, and dietary accommodations for our guests with nut allergies were handled very carefully and professionally.

To be realistic, the ballroom is a hotel ballroom, so if you want a less corporate feel you’ll probably want to bring in decor and lighting — but we found that very easy to do, and the space transformed beautifully. The room comfortably fit our 125 guests with plenty of space left over, parking was easy, accessibility was great for our disabled family members, and the venue even let us set up the night before and helped with teardown afterward. If you’re looking for a full-service wedding venue, especially with lots of out-of-town guests, we would absolutely recommend these guys without hesitation.

The Hilton Garden in Troy, NY proved to be outstanding in every way!!! But, first I need to tell you how we landed there on June 6th! Being "Troy people" we initially visited another popular Troy venue 2 weeks after we were engaged in November. After our 1st (rushed) meeting we planned our date but left with the mutual understanding that the date could not be "sold" to us until February and I was told to check back then. As an anxious bride-to-be I reached out to the venue in early January and was given a "song & dance" as to why that date was no longer available and why we were bounced out (I figured it out, LOL). Initially, I was very upset and I felt that the venue could have done a better job with their communication and customer service, but as the saying goes "The universe protects you in ways that look like bad luck at first. Trust the detour". Thank goodness for that detour because it brought us up the hill to the Troy Hilton Garden, which ended up being the best 1st decision we made when planning our wedding! From the moment I stopped in, yes, just stopped in without an appointment, Chris D. the events manager who was there that day could not have been any more hospitable and gracious! Chris took me on a tour of the venue options. As soon as we went downstairs and I saw the beautiful garden, library, and all things "Troy" I knew this was our venue! Although our wedding was going to be small (>60) we would still have a few out of town guests so the hotel upstairs was a plus. Guests were given a discounted room block rate AND our wedding suite was complimentary the night of the wedding!!! The view from the 7th floor is incredible, there were even fireworks the night before the wedding that we could see from across the river. We were invited to a complimentary food tasting prior to choosing our meals which only validated our decision, the food was amazing, every single appetizer & entree! Our meetings with Chris D. were always encouraging and accommodating in every way, especially with food restrictions and venue set-up. Emails were returned quickly, flexibility with the table set-up (that I altered 10x) was met with excitement and positivity every time! Honestly, by the time our wedding day came and went in a flash it will always be the actually wedding planning that was the absolute best experience! When your guests rave about the food, the music, and the beauty of your ceremony than you've had a successful wedding day! A shout out to Country True Value in East Greenbush, NY for biting the bullet and ordering the beautiful rustic farm benches, they were reasonably priced, delivered & picked-up, thank you! If it's your 1st wedding, or 2nd wedding in our case, we can hands down give the Troy Hilton Garden a 5 star review; from location, the beauty of the venue, the excellent customer service from the front desk to the servers, the amazing quality of the food, and the overall value of what the Hilton has to offer we suggest that you check it out, especially if you are re "Troy people". We cannot thank the Troy Hilton enough for making our wedding a spectacular memory! Another bonus...tons of Hilton Honors points! Good Luck, and enjoy the planning!

We cannot recommend this Hotel enough! The Hilton Garden Inn in Troy hosted our Wedding Reception last weekend. Start to finish everything was perfect! They hosted our Shower, Rehearsal Dinner, and Wedding Reception at this hotel. Starting a year ago the communication with Emily was incredibly professional, kind, and timely. All of the correspondence was easy to understand and everything was planned out so it was easy to understand and had an organized timeframe leading up to the big event! Every time we had a question, Emily answered it quickly and patiently. It was so evident that she wanted everything to be perfect for all of us. Each event was incredible (our guests are still talking about it!!). Not only was the decor and atmosphere totally created so the party rooms looked magical (and clean) but the staff - WOW I cannot say enough about the staff! So friendly, kind, and professional. Emily Chelle Nicole Rose Joe Leta Jeanne etc. etc. etc. and every single person associated with our events (there were people everywhere helping us at every turn) made us feel like we were part of their own family. They all went above and beyond to help make sure everything was perfect and that we were happy. Lastly, the lodging was wonderful - all the rooms were bright and clean and the Bridal Suite was amazing. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Multiple people told us this was the best wedding they have every been to. The Sorese Wedding was one people will remember forever. Thank you Hilton Garden Inn, Troy NY.

It has been a great experience working with the staff at the Troy Hilton Garden Inn for planning our wedding. Lisa and Chris are great. They are very helpful, accommodating and responsive. This venue is stunning. My fiancé and I attended the wedding tasting event on 3/28/26 which exceeded our expectations. The food was delicious and the area for this event was beautiful. I’m looking forward to our wedding reception at the Hilton Garden Inn.

We had our wedding reception here last November and it was absolutely amazing. We had opportunity to work with both Lisa and Chris and both were amazing and very easy to work with. They made it very easy for us to plan and coordinate our wedding reception, we actually didn’t need wedding planner mainly because of them. Our reception itself went very smoothly, we weren’t stressed at all, everything was taken care very nicely by the staffs working there. Price of the venue itself is also very affordable compared to other places in capital region. Definitely highly recommend them for your big day!

We can’t say enough good things about this wedding venue and the incredible team behind it. After being completely let down by another venue at the last minute, we were stressed, discouraged, and unsure how we’d pull everything together in time. That’s when we found this amazing place and from the moment we connected, everything changed for the better.
A huge special thanks to Emily, our wonderful wedding coordinator, and Chelly, the amazing banquet manager. These two women stepped up without hesitation and turned what felt like a disaster into the most beautiful, unforgettable day of our lives. Emily was a calming force, helping us re-plan everything with care and precision, while Chelly worked tirelessly to make sure every detail of the reception was perfect as well as the food!
They truly went above and beyond especially considering the short notice and made us feel supported, valued, and genuinely excited again. Their professionalism, kindness, and hustle saved our wedding, and we are forever grateful.
If you’re looking for a venue with a beautiful space and a team who treats your wedding like their own, look no further. Thanks to Emily, Chelly, and the entire staff, our day was everything we dreamed of and more

Ms. Lisa Carroll and the entire staff at the Hilton Garden Inn were just wonderful! Our event was elegant, classy, festive, and a perfect place to host all three of our ROTC branches to have our annual evening of celebrating all the hard work our students put into their ROTC program each year.

Our wedding was 6/29/19. Not sure how prices are now but I'm sure you will still get a big bang for your buck. Take advantage of the tasting and try everything. You might be surprised by what you like!!
Our cocktail hour was full of food. Plenty of food. Then an appetizer, salad, dinner
dessert and cake!! We had an open bar for 2 of 5 hours I believe. The staff moved like a pit crew transitioning the space from ceremony to reception. Everyone thinks we spent at least double for everything. The outdoor space is beautiful for photos. There are lots of areas for guests to mingle and get away from the music if they want to. Plenty of bathrooms that are conveniently located near the ballroom. Friendly and helpful staff. Everyone was so nice! They wrapped our leftover cake and gave us fresh meals the next day. It was delicious and I was glad to have it because who feels like cooking the next day?! Also the cake was made by a local vendor and it was perfection!! Lemon and vanilla!! Al.ost forgot the wedding suite. The night of your wedding you get this giant suite. Have an after party. My biggest regret was not having a get together after and using that giant room!! It's nice and spacious.
Take a tour, go to the tasting. You won't regret it!

Catered to our every need throughout the planning process, rehearsal, and wedding. Had dedicated staff take care of us (bride and groom) to make sure we ate and had drinks at all times. Garden was perfect for our ceremony.