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The Herrington Inn & Spa

The Herrington Inn & Spa

Geneva, IL
5.0 out of 5 rating, 106 Reviews
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    Rebecca D. Sent on 12/23/2023
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    Fairytale weekend at the Herrington

    My husband and I could not have been happier that we chose the Herrington for our wedding reception venue. From the start, Deanne, Racquel, and Rose were responsive and always happy to answer any of our questions. They’re pros and made the whole day run smoothly. Guests wouldn’t stop talking about how nice the venue looked and how well taken care of they felt. You cannot get better service or better value anywhere else in Geneva. Thank you for the most magical December wedding. Bravo, Herrington!

    PS the filet is divine and the wedding cake included from Mad Batter is sublime
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    Wil O. Sent on 09/13/2023
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    The Herrington Inn went over and beyond expectations

    The Herrington Inn went above and beyond expectations. Deane, Racquel and other staff were very detail oriented. The pricing for the venue is very reasonable considering the amount of service and perfection you get. Their attention to details really made our wedding perfect!!!
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    Marilyn N. Sent on 08/24/2023
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    Every single detail from start to finish was absolute perfection.

    I can’t say enough about how fabulous our event was at The Herrington. Deanne and Racquel were wonderful to work with, extremely prompt with communication and beyond patient with my constant questions and last-minute changes. The day of the event was perfection down to the smallest detail: the room was absolutely beautiful and the food was fantastic - I think almost every single guest commented on how delicious their meal as well as the mouth-watering appetizers. The cake, which was from local bakery The Mad Batter and included in the package, was amazing. Rose and her wait-staff were professional, yet very pleasant throughout the evening as they tended to our every need and request, as was Racquel, who was there until the very end, overseeing everything. I have a friend who is an event planner and notices details at these kinds of events and she raved about everything! The venue is gorgeous, as well. And the icing on the cake is the complimentary overnight stay in the hotel for the bride and groom in an elegantly stated room. I highly recommend The Herrington!
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    Lauren O. Sent on 07/31/2023
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    Heartfelt Gratitude

    This was the email I sent to Deanne, the wedding coordinator at The Herrington.

    Dear Deanne,

    We hope this letter finds you in the best of spirits. Scott and I wanted to take a moment to extend our deepest thanks for the incredible work you put into making our wedding day an absolute dream come true. It truly was the best day ever!

    Your expertise, professionalism, and attention to detail throughout the entire wedding planning process were nothing short of remarkable. From our first meeting to the last-minute adjustments, you were an absolute rockstar and made sure every aspect of the event was meticulously planned and flawlessly executed. I especially loved the way you made those bubbles magically appear as we were announced husband and wife! You added your creative touch, elevating the entire experience to a day that will always be my most favorite of all.

    Your team's dedication and hard work on the wedding day itself were truly outstanding. We were able to relax and fully enjoy every moment, knowing that everything was in capable hands. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the seamless flow of events and the magical ambiance you created.

    Beyond the logistics, you provided us with invaluable emotional support and reassurance during the often stressful wedding planning journey. Your calming presence and positivity made the whole process much more enjoyable. You truly were able to take away any and all worries I had, just by walking into the room.

    We are immensely grateful for all your efforts and wanted to express our heartfelt appreciation for making our wedding day the most cherished memory of our lives. Your contribution will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

    Please extend our gratitude to your entire team at The Herrington for their hard work and dedication. We will not hesitate to recommend The Herrington to anyone seeking a top-notch wedding.

    Once again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You definitely will be seeing us again soon Deanne!

    With warmest regards,

    Lauren & Scott
    July 28th, 2023
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    Cari M. Sent on 07/18/2023
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    🤩 No Regrets!!!

    The Herrington Inn was the perfect location for my wedding. It’s on a river in a unique hotel in a town with many boutiques, activities, and beautiful parks for guests to enjoy! Not to mention, Atwater’s food is delicious! They were very accommodating for our guests’ dietary restrictions as well.

    Deanne, Rose, Raquel and staff went above and beyond in preparation for the event and on the day of to make us feel welcome and special. They all helped make our day everything I could have ever hoped for. I highly recommend this location for your wedding!
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    Herrington inn and spa wedding

    We had our wedding at the Herrington inn and spa this past weekend and we could not have asked for a better venue. From the first minute we met Deanne and Racquel on the tour, they were so personable and treated us like we mattered as opposed to a number. All the planning leasing up to the day was made easier by them and other staff members. The food was amazing, the space was beautiful, and everything was wonderful. The only complaint I have is that I wish we could have had the space for longer!
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    Caitlin H. Sent on 06/14/2023
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    The Herrington Inn & Spa

    Deanne, Raquel, Rose and the whole staff at The Herrington are amazing! They really know what they are doing and were very accommodating. Our whole wedding flowed seamlessly from start to finish!
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    Evy K. Sent on 06/09/2023
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    The wedding of our dreams!

    We can not speak highly enough about the level of care and expertise provided by the entire staff. From beginning to end we were blown away at how amazing Deann and Racquel were. They were so helpful, kind, resourceful and caring! We will always go back to The Herrington. The venue was clean and beautiful. The food was over the top exquisite. The service was superb.
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    Rachel Sent on 05/23/2023
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    Couldn't be happier with the Herrington

    Deanne, Racquel, and the rest of the Herrington staff were absolutely wonderful. They not only made all of the planning go smoothly, but the day of itself went without a single issue. The food was amazing; the venue looked great. Would have my next wedding at the Herrington! ;)
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    Julie G. Sent on 03/30/2021
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    A fantastic, memorial experience!

    My daughter's wedding could not have been better! From the first conversation, all the way thru to the last dance at the wedding, we received the best of the best with wonderful and respectful service and the most professional team I have experienced! Deanne helped us design the room for the wedding and worked with us on the menu. The chef made an amazing and perfect meal. The bartender was fantastic and Racquel and Rose kept the evening rolling and perfect. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to the Herrington!
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    Susan C. Sent on 04/30/2023
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    Wonderful Wedding Weekend

    Our winter wedding weekend was fantastic at the Harrington Inn. Deanne, Raquel and their wedding team guided us through the process and all the details were beautifully executed. The love and attention to detail was apparent in all of our conversations and especially throughout the weekend. The venue was stunning and beautiful with the river backdrop for our winter wedding. Most of our guests stayed for the weekend and were warmly welcomed by the staff, our guests said they felt like they were at home. Having the accomodations on the property allowed our guests, aged 4 months up to 87 years old, to navigate flawlessly.
    We could not have chosen a more perfect and romantic place to blend our beautiful families together and start our memories as husband and wife.
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    Oscar A. Sent on 01/25/2023
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    All-Around Excellence

    We definitely made the right choice in having our ceremony and reception at The Herrington Inn & Spa. Their ENTIRE staff, led by Deanne Mitchell, was FABULOUS and A PLEASURE to work with -- planning, coordination, recommendations, communication, attention to detail, professionalism, responsiveness, first-class, friendliness, enthusiasm and delivery on what they promised! They are experienced, know what they're doing, and enjoy what they do. The facilities, food & drink, and service were top-notch. We received so many compliments from our guests. We had a wonderful wedding with memories that we and our families will treasure forever. The Herrington is truly a beautiful and unique/boutique wedding venue - the banquet facilities, the hotel, the location and the town - but the people make the difference.
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    Katie P. Sent on 03/16/2023
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    Our Perfect Wedding

    Everyone at The Herrington Inn was fundamental in planning, creating, and achieve our perfect wedding. The beautiful space and warm welcoming staff helped my now husband and I have an amazing ceremony and reception with our loved ones. We were able to have access to the space the day before to get everything set up exactly how we wanted and The Herrington Inn staff were there to help us along the way. Most of our guests made us aware that our wedding was one of the best they had attended - the amazing venue for ceremony and reception, the delicious appetizers at our cocktail hour and the dinner following were mentioned often! We are so happy to have had our amazing day at The Herrington Inn!
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    Marilyn B. Sent on 11/15/2022
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    Spectacular!!!

    We were absolutely delighted with the venue, staff, food and level of service for our wedding! The staff embodies a servant's heart and truly works as a team to provide the highest level of service. The food was absolutely stellar!! Our cake was delicious and I highly recommend adding the chocolate covered strawberries!!
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    Ari B. Sent on 10/24/2022
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    Ari Balice

    The Herrington is the BEST! We had our wedding there this past weekend and we had the time of our lives. The hotel is beautiful, food was spectacular and the staff is amazing. 10000/10. We love this place!
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    Chelsea M. Sent on 10/19/2022
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    Too many good things to count!! Phenomenal!!

    The staff at the Herrington was absolutely phenomenal. Racquel and Deanne made us feel so special and heard, they provided excellent suggestions and walked us through so many of the typical wedding stresses with grace and ease. Their operations management is impeccable and everyone provided such outstanding service. My husband and I felt so accommodated, and our guests were over the moon for the full Herrington experience. We have heard nothing but wonderful things from friends and family about the wedding, from their time staying at the hotel to the incredible food, decor, history, and proximity to adorable downtown Geneva. Having our wedding at the Herrington was a touching, personal, beautiful, and EASY experience, and it made our wedding day so incredibly wonderful. My husband and I can't wait to return for many more celebrations to come! A+++
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    Andrea V. Sent on 10/16/2022
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    The Kind of Venue I was looking for

    Deanne,Raquel, Kyle, Janet, Rose. These are the people I worked most closely with.Looked at many venues for our daughters wedding and reception. THIS was the right place. This team works together like a graceful dance. They are kind, patient, creative, accommodating, fun and professional. EVERYONE commented on how professional yet lovely these people were. They work incredibly hard and some very long hours. I hope the Herrington Inn is aware of the unique staff that they employ. Thank you Deanne for the attention to detail and your leadership. You made this the MOST beautiful night.
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    Madyson Sent on 10/11/2022
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    Incredible!!

    Racquel and Deanne worked so hard to help bring my vision to life! It was an incredible event and the team at the Herrington made sure everything ran smoothly and as planned!
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    Rebecca K. Sent on 09/23/2022
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    Best Staff, Best Food, Best View, Best Wedding Venue

    If I could go back and redo anything about wedding planning, it would be wasting my time looking at any venue other than the Herrington Inn & Spa. Nothing compares. The quaint inn on a beautiful river sets the backdrop for the perfect wedding. Every single one of my guests commented that the food was the best food they have ever had at a wedding, and I 100% agree. As a vegetarian, typically wedding food is meh and the vegetarian option is bland pasta, but the Herrington puts as much care and creativity into that as every other meal (ours was arancini as veg and chicken/steak for the meat option). The sides, sweets, and appetizers were all so delicious and elegant. The Herrington went above and beyond making sure every detail, from our signature cocktails to our tent, were taken care of with quality and elegance. And that is because of Deanne, Raquel, and their staff. If there is any reason beyond those already mentioned to have your wedding at the Herrington, its Deanne. From the first meeting, we felt so comfortable with her and Raquel and they kicked it up a whole bunch on our actual wedding day. With over 20 years experience, Deanne and Raquel are unofficial wedding coordinators, helping source and make sure your day goes smoothly before, during, and after. From little things, like making sure flowers were set up at the ceremony and moved to the reception in my vision, to pitching in with family drama to leaving rose petals in our room and searching on their hands and knees and finding a ring that was very important to me that I lost while getting ready. At one point in the evening, I switched from pinching wedding shoes to flip flops, leaving my shoes at the sweethearts table. When we got to the room that night, my shoes were waiting inside by the door. I cannot say enough good things about Deanne and Raquel, they felt like family, no ask was too big or obscure, you can tell and feel that they want your wedding to be perfect and will move mountains for you so that it is. Thank you Deanne, Raquel, and the whole Herrington Inn staff, I would 10/10 recommend anyone have their wedding at the Herrington.
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    Whitney R. Sent on 08/15/2022
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    Book your special day at the herrington!

    Have your event here! Our wedding day was magical! Deanne, Raquel and staff were absolutely amazing and played a huge part on the day we got married. No stone was left unturned, and I worried about nothing because they took care of everything. My husband and I were made to feel special, and we will always and forever remember the very people mentioned and will hold a special place in our hearts. Deanne made sure to not only take care of those daunting details, but she also made me feel beautiful. Letting me know how beautiful I looked and making sure I was happy. Every single person we came in contact with at The Herrington should be thanked for their gracious hospitality and professionalism. Thank you, Deanne, Raquel, and everyone that contributed to our very special day. You all truly made it magical, and we will forever be thankful!
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    Ron V. Sent on 03/25/2021
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    herrington rock star wedding!

    deanne, rose, racquel, chef, everyone from the front to the back of the house took care of every detail from start to finish. covid has made everyone one's life change and adapt, you could not see that at the herrington, they are rock stars. we meet deanne the very first thing she said was dont worry, it's your day, we will handle it. being a business owner and kinda a control freak, i always wonder, they had us on point the whole time. the food was amazing, filet and chicken, cooked perfectly. you get a full meal, not two bites now im hungry, you leave full. the venue is on the river, great for pictures, our photographer fell in love with the herrington,inside and out. details, large and small, are what make your day special and they deliver that perfectly. there is zero bad to say, we had a perfect day thanks to the herrington team!
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    Pamela V. Sent on 11/06/2020
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    Masquerade Wedding

    We had an amazing intimate wedding at the Herrington on Halloween. The event team and chef were top notch and executed on our vision / theme flawlessly.
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    Amanda A. Sent on 08/02/2022
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    Incredible, unique and picturesque venue and amazing staff!

    Deanne and Racquel were incredible to work with! From the moment we reached out to them, we felt so cared for. They were incredibly responsive and accommodating throughout the entire wedding planning process, and they were both there on our wedding day to make sure that everything was perfect - and it was! We cannot recommend The Herrington Inn and Spa enough!
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    Laura M. Sent on 07/22/2022
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    Absolutely above and beyond customer service!!!

    Our experience was nothing but excellent customer service! We had to postpone our wedding couple of times, Racquel Balcita & Deanne Mitchell led a team of professionals that made our wedding a dream day. They really went above and beyond to make this day beautiful and stress-free. Deanne even took over an issue we had with the limo company and resolved it; we were very impressed and grateful!
    If you are still looking for a perfect venue for your special day, we definitely recommend The Herrington Inn & Spa, it is beautiful, cozy, elegant with top-of-the-line personalized service.
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    Heather J. Sent on 11/17/2022
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    Loved The Herrington Inn

    I can not begin to say how exceptional The Herrington was for my wedding! It has a gorgeous outdoor courtyard right next to the river. It was so easy for our wedding guests to flow right over to the beautiful outdoor patio outside along the river for cocktails . For the reception, I received so many compliments for how delicious the food was. The soup, the salad, the Filet Mignon and salmon was all made just right. The banquet managers Deanne, Raquel, Rose, were simply amazing. They go above and beyond from morning until night to make sure everything is thought of. Right after the ceremony, I could not get my bustle buttoned correctly. Deanne and Rose pulled me aside and helped me button it up correctly (no easy feat) and for that I am so appreciative. I did not have a wedding planner but I always felt that I was in good hands with Deanne as she helped organize so much of our day. Our friends and family loved staying at the Herrington Inn overnight. It such a charming Inn along the river that we were able to enjoy our breakfast together in a beautiful setting. Loved the Herrington Inn! It will always be a special place for us.
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