Skip to main content
Weddings

Boston Marriott Long Wharf Reviews

Boston Marriott Long Wharf

Boston Marriott Long Wharf

Boston, MA
4.8 out of 5 rating, 26 Reviews
View more information

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 rating
26 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
96% Recommended by couples

Awards

26
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
  • K
    Kayla Sent on 10/14/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    fairytale experience!

    We had our wedding at the Marriott Long Wharf October 7 2023 and everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Meg Garruto is a true gem and was a dream to work with! We were actually booked at another venue and after some issues we decided we needed to find another venue and actually booked Long Wharf site unseen. Our original venue not working our was the biggest blessing in disguise. The attention to details and the accessibility to answer any questions we had was above and beyond. There was absolutely no stress in wedding planning thanks to Meg and her team. We also were so impressed with the food! From the cocktail hour to late night snacks everything was perfect. Our guests have been raving about the service and the food for the past week! The location of the hotel and the views are worth booking for alone. If you are looking to book a Boston area hotel for your wedding I would seriously consider booking long wharf before it’s too late! We are already looking into visiting for our one year anniversary (and we are not locals!) because we love the hotel so much!
  • C
    Caroline C. Sent on 01/04/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Exceptional location, team and event!

    We had an amazing experience working with the Marriott Long Wharf for our wedding, and with our coordinator Olga from start to finish. The team went above and beyond to make sure everything was exactly how we wanted it and made us feel very special throughout the planning process and on the day. During the tasting we tried various entrees and they allowed us to swap an element for one of the entrees for the wedding day to make sure it was exactly how we wanted it. The food was delicious, the space is so beautiful and everyone had a great time!

    We were so fortunate to work with our coordinator Olga - she is absolutely amazing. We initially had another coordinator who changed jobs ~4 months before our wedding day and Olga took everything over without missing a beat. She is extremely professional, organized, and attentive, as well as being very kind. She was always available to answer our many questions (especially as we hadn’t been to many weddings before and weren’t sure of various details / norms) and responded very promptly offering great guidance. She worked with all of the vendors and managed their logistics in the leadup and on the day. She managed the event seamlessly and thought of all the details - everything went perfectly and we didn’t need to worry about a thing. The rooms and our details were all setup with meticulous care. Thank you so much Olga and the Long Wharf team!!
  • S
    Sarah G. Sent on 02/26/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    The perfect venue!

    The Marriott Long Wharf was the PERFECT location for our August 2022 wedding.

    From our initial conversations with them all the way through the wedding, the events staff were incredibly professional and made us feel so special throughout. We had an extended engagement due to the pandemic, and worked with multiple event planners, but each one was wonderful to work with, and each handoff was handled impeccably. In the final stretch leading up to the wedding, we worked with Alex Garabed (Director Of Event Planning), who was highly communicative, flexible with specific and last-minute requests, and coordinated all of our details and vendors wonderfully. She went above and beyond, leaving champagne and strawberries in our hotel suite at the end of the evening, and ensuring that our floral centerpieces were saved to decorate the brunch space the next morning.

    On our wedding day, the service was perfect, the cocktail hour incredible (we highly recommend checking out the Harbor View Terrace), and the reception was amazing. Our guests really enjoyed the uniqueness of the venue and that they had the option of spending time indoors on the dance floor or outdoors enjoying the fire pits and harbor views throughout the reception. The food - from the tasting to the wedding day - was also absolutely delicious. The wedding suite overlooked the harbor and made us feel so special.

    From the beautiful venue, to the downtown Boston location near public transportation and many attractions, the comfortable accommodations, and the incredible service we and our guests experienced all weekend, we couldn’t be happier with our choice.
  • illustration stars

    Are you interested?

    Send a message
  • N
    Natasha P. Sent on 09/28/2021
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Amazing service and breathtaking location

    Like many couples, our wedding was postponed as a result of COVID. We had an awful experience with our first venue – the Lakeview Pavilion – and decided we would not be going back. In searching for a new venue, we looked into the Boston Marriott Long Wharf and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. The staff went above and beyond to make sure everything was to our liking and that we felt valued and special during this important milestone. For example, during the tasting we tried various entrees and were not limited to only 2 choices. The chef and sous chef also came out at each round to tell us about the dishes and hear our feedback. Also, the manager of the hotel came to ensure we were doing well. We felt like celebrities.

    This outstanding experience was in large part due to our amazing wedding coordinator Carolina Bermudez. She is exceptional. She was always available to answer our many questions and responded promptly with solutions, suggestions, and positivity. She was a valuable brainstorming partner and provided honest opinions on how to make our day what we had envisioned. She managed the event itself without a hitch, making sure everything was flowing smoothly and that we always had everything we needed. She was like superwoman always anticipating what would be needed next. In addition to her superior skills in coordinating the event, Carolina brought a kindness and joy that made it so wonderful to work with her. She loves what she does and is invested in the couples she works with. We could not have asked for a better partner in planning this wedding. We loved it, our guests loved it and it was perfect.
  • Jacqueline
    Jacqueline F. Sent on 08/15/2021
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Best Spot in Boston!

    I can't even begin to express how amazing MLW was to work with. Having to postpone our 2020 wedding was so much less stress thanks to how easy they made it. Megan (event coordinator) was there for us at every turn. The guest rooms are spacious, clean, and all have amazing views. The Harbor View Ballroom was so perfect with the attached outdoor terrace. All of the servers were polite and professional. Most importantly...the food was to DIE for! Thank you, MLW, for giving us the wedding of our dreams.
  • B
    Bruce R. Sent on 08/08/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Gorgeous, Convenient and Professional

    My family came from out of town so the location was close to the airport and they all took the water taxi. Carolina was our assigned coordinator and she made the process incredibly easy. We couldn't have done it without her. The ceremony, cocktail hour and reception were all held here and our pictures were in the park right next door. We couldn't have been happier with how the day went.
  • M
    Mary Sent on 10/20/2016
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    My fiancé and I recently held our reception at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf in the Harbor View Ballroom, colubmus day weekend 2016. From the start of our planning when we met with Laura to view the venue and discuss packages, until the day of when Brittany went seriously out of her way to make our day special - everyone was genuinely excited for us. The food was some of the best our guests have ever had a weddings, the lighting was perfect, and frankly I have nothing bad to say. They made me feel like part of the family and each time we spoke they reminded me why I picked the venue. The staff is incredible, the atmosphere is perfect, and the rooms are perfect. We had 110 people in the harbor ballroom and it was PERFECT.

    Overall we are so pleased, our pictures are gorgeous and we had a blast. I mean Brittany left the property THREE times for us the day of without us asking. She was so thoughtful and we never noticed if anything went wrong (nothing did). I can't rave enough about this venue and especially the staff. Ask for Laura and Brittany!
  • User2382756 Sent on 10/22/2015
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    I don't know where to begin on this review....I am SO SO happy and pleased that we chose the Boston Marriott Long Wharf as our venue. We had our reception in the Harbor View Ballroom, the room in itself is just beautiful and views from the terrace are just stunning. We were paired up with Christen and she was absolutely amazing answering all of our questions, emails and just making us stress free about everything. The venue came through on everything: room setup, food was amazing, amazing breakfast and all just super easy to work with. All of our guests raved about the venue, the staff and the food. I could not have chosen a better place!! Highly recommended.
  • C
    Christina Sent on 10/07/2015
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    The staff, the suites, the food, the location, was all breath taking. My wedding was a dream come true :)
  • User2348698 Sent on 10/04/2015
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    The Boston Marriott Long Wharf was so attentive! They were fabulous to work with from start to finish. This is a gorgeous venue that is great if you have a lot of out-of-town guests who have never been to Boston before.
  • A
    Andrea Sent on 06/03/2015
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Christen and her team truly made our wedding day incredible and unforgettable. Between the service, food and accommodation of staff our stay and event was amazing. Christen was in constant communication with me and made sure I did not miss a beat. She was very organized, thoughtful and always kept our budget in mind. All our guests agreed that our wedding was the most fun they have been to in a long time. I thank the Marriott for making this day so special and helping with every detail along the way. I highly recommend this venue to anyone who is looking for a wedding in the city with spectacular views.
  • J
    Jeanne Sent on 03/29/2015
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    We highly recommend the Boston Marriott Long Wharf for any special occasion. We had both our ceremony and reception at the hotel. The Palm Garden was a perfect spot for our ceremony and our reception was held in the Harbor View Ballroom which was just spectacular. The food was outstanding from the Hors D’oeuvres to dessert. Our guests are still raving about the food, its not the typical "hotel food". The staff is truly outstanding and made our day truly magical. There were so many special touches throughout our stay and wedding. Our pictures came out beautiful, given the hotels location we had so many beautiful spots to have our pictures taken.
  • User1895113 Sent on 10/30/2014
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    By far the best venue for what we were going for! Everyone was very impressed with our venue. The staff was very friendly and professional. They did a great job with everything we requested. We also stayed at the hotel which was very convenient for after the wedding.
  • J
    Jamen Sent on 07/10/2014
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    We recently had our wedding at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf. We had the ceremony in the Palm Garden room and the reception in the Harbor View Ballroom. Darlene and Stephanie were our coordinators and they did the MOST fantastic job. Everything was set up perfectly. Our wedding was a destination wedding so I did most of the planning via email/phone. Darlene and Stephanie were always very quick to respond to emails, always willing to speak by phone, and always got answers to all our questions. That means a lot when you are planning a wedding from a distance! The staff at the Marriott are fantastic, from the catering department, to the banquet staff, to the servers, they all truly helped make our wedding special. I wish I knew all the staff by name who helped with our wedding, but I don't. I will just say that every Marriott employee we worked with was friendly, helpful and truly went out of their way to make you feel special and make sure everything goes well for your wedding. The food is wonderful as well. We got many comments from guests on how good the food was, and how it stands out as the best wedding food they have ever had. Not to mention, the Harbor View Terrace is absolutely beautiful overlooking Boston Harbor, which was a selling point for us because of the magnificent views. If you book your event here, you won't regret it. It's a beautiful venue with employees that go above and beyond to make your day/event special.
  • S
    Stacey Sent on 07/01/2014
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    I was married here on May 31, 2014 in the harbor view ballroom And it was literally everything I could have ever imagined! Darlene my wedding planner was hands down the best and I could not have done it without her! Best customer service best food best people best venue! 5 stars hands down
  • A
    Amber Sent on 11/01/2014
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Our entire experience with the Marriott Long Wharf from negotiating the initial event contract to our final checkout after the wedding was phenomenal. They set the expectation of superb service at our initial tour of the venue and continued to uphold it throughout all of our interactions. Our Hindu/Christian wedding was orchestrated by the Director of Event Planning, Joseph Souza. We had many unique requests and all details were executed flawlessly. Joe and the amazing staff at the MLW were able to help us express the blending of cultures through our ceremony and food. Chef Dunton prepared a scrumptious meal with Indian components and main dishes. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the food. The reception space will speak for itself. The view is spectacular and is a wonderful backdrop for pictures. Your guests will enjoy being pampered by everything the Long Wharf has to offer, including its convenient location. Overall our experience was everything we could have dreamed of and more.
  • User1006626 Sent on 11/06/2012
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    The best! The hardest working team. They will treat your wedding, though for a perfect stranger, as if you were an extension of their family. I would give 10 stars if I could. Lindsay, Mary Kate, and Joy are beyond qualified, capable of achieving your dream wedding. Put your trust in them. The wharf/marina is the backyard of this hotel, in the heart of Faneuil Hall, adjacent to Columbus Park, so the setting is one of the most picturesque in the country. You have so much support with the staff there, and the package is all inclusive, so you will not have to seek a vendor for each detail. They helped to make our wedding day the best day of our lives. Very personal, pleasant, flexible, intelligent staff who will bend over backwards to please you.
  • User846348 Sent on 06/29/2012
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    We had a beautiful wedding and the staff was wonderful. Because we had a large out of town contingent we wanted a place that was easily reached from the airport. Our guests loved the water taxi! We had so many comments about the wonderful hotel staff. Thanks to one of the staff one group of friends took a picture on a balcony overlooking the water, I suspect it will be a Xmas card this year. The food was fabulous, we had so many comments about how this wasn't banquet food (170 guests). The steaks were perfectly cooked, everything was hot, it was a perfect evening! We also had a breakfast the next morning and again everything was great, the food delicious, the fruit was fresh. We couldn't have asked for more.
  • binx
    Mariel Sent on 08/23/2010
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    The staff was amazing. Anything I needed they got for me. Our guests loved the views & food. Thank you!!
  • S
    Jessica Sent on 03/15/2010
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Our wedding at the Long Wharf was just absolutely perfect and breathtakenly beautiful. Our pictures came out gorgeous with the backdrop of Boston on one side and the harbor on the other. The price is also quite reasonable for a Boston wedding. Also, our wedding night suite was unbelievable and came free of charge. The Long Wharf is a perfect place to have your wedding reception!!
  • L
    Leslee Sent on 07/13/2009
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Our wedding at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf was simply magical. From our first meeting with the staff, through all the planning and preparations, they were amazing. Elizabeth (my main contact) was my rock. The support, help and professionalism from everyone there made the planning and the event the most wonderful experience.

    We wanted to be on the water, we wanted a beautiful reception room, and great food. The Marriott provided all three.

    They also helped coordinate all my vendors, from the florist to the band, with such ease. They honestly made the entire process fun and enjoyable and stress-free!

    I would highly recommend the Marriott for any function. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how amazing the wedding was. It could not have been more perfect.
  • M
    Melanie Sent on 06/02/2010
    4.8 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      4.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    We were so pleased with everything the staff and our wedding coordinator did for us to make our wedding day perfect. I have to say that they were so accomodating to anything I asked and were always right on top of making sure that we were pleased throughout the whole process - from the beginning stages of booking the date and going back and forth in negotiations for the contract to the day of when we were being told where to be and when ...

    We had a few changes and requests that they gladly accomodated during the whole process as well. Everything went super smoothly, without any glitches (that I knew of) and all of our guests told us after what a great time they had and that the food was great.

    I think the only negative thing I would say is becaue they were super organized and wanted to stay on schedule - they pushed everything along during the reception as if it were on fast forward - at least that is how it felt to me and being the bride I know its somewhat sureal ... but I had asked that the cake cutting be after or at least towards the end of dinner and not right inthe beginning and they didnt follow through w/ that ... they instead rushed the cake cutting and the parents dances super fast in the beginning, one right after another ...

    But with all of that said - it was a beautiful venue - prime location to be in the city, especially if you have people traveling - it was really cool that they could take the water taxi from the airport and you are right in the middle of so many attractions - Fanueil Hall, the North End, the Aquarium, Financial District, etc ... we loved that and our guests did too.

    I would highly recommend this venue to anyone else ...
  • User2112737 Sent on 04/29/2015
    4.6 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      4.5 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      4.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      4.5 out of 5 rating
    The Boston Marriott Long Wharf does it all! Since day one, we did not have to worry about much. They take care of everything from the food to the linens, and many things are included in a package deal. We have really enjoyed meeting and working with everyone so far and are looking forward to the big day. We're sure the Marriott's commitment to quality will give us the best day we could have asked for. Will update the review after the day has passed! So far, a thumbs up.
  • K
    Kristen Sent on 09/05/2013
    4.5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      3.5 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      4.0 out of 5 rating
    Choosing a wedding venue was a difficult decision for us. When we started really looking into planning our wedding, we had major sticker shock at just how expensive everything was going to be. We finally decided to suck it up and go with the Marriott Long Wharf because of its incredible location (90% of our guests were from out of town). We have ZERO regrets. Our wedding was absolutely perfect!

    Our reception was in the Harbor View Ballroom, which has 180 degree views of the Boston Harbor, and a beautiful terrace that hosted our cocktail hour. The food tasting was phenomenal, everything we tried was fantastic. It was difficult to settle on only 3 entrees, but one of the best decisions we made was to offer our guests the filet – so many people came up to us to tell us it was the best food they’d ever had at a wedding!

    Mary Kate was our Wedding Coordinator and I probably had 100 email conversations with her over the past year - she was incredibly prompt at responding to every single one of my questions, and on the day of the wedding she did an amazing job at making sure everything ran smoothly. She is great at what she does, and she’s a big reason our wedding went off without a hitch. There was a whole team of people on-site during our reception, and the service was impeccable.

    I would highly recommend the Marriott Long Wharf to any couple looking for a Boston venue with amazing food and fantastic service, as long as you have a hefty budget for your wedding. That was the one and only downfall. Even the guest rooms seemed expensive, but compared to what the hotel can charge on a Saturday night in the summer because of its location (@ $700), they were extremely generous with the wedding room block rate that they offered our guests.

    Great location, great food, great service, a great choice overall!

    Many thanks to the entire event staff!
    Kristen & Eric
  • K
    Kate Sent on 08/23/2013
    4 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      4.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      4.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      4.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      3.0 out of 5 rating
    I can't say enough great things about the Marriott Longwharf! There were some bumps along the way but our coordinator and the Marriott staff went above and beyond to keep me happy or make thing right when things weren't perfect. I wish I could get married here to my amazing husband every year!
illustration stars

Are you interested?

Send a message
Responds within 24 hours