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Located in Hyattsville, Maryland, the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center is a hotel that specializes in hosting weddings. Situated just a short drive from the center of Washington D.C, this venue offers delectable cuisine and gorgeous event spaces for newlyweds-to-be. With a professional wedding planning service and a team of dedicated staff, couples who book this venue can relax and celebrate their day in style.

Facilities and Capacity

This property boasts two ballrooms, each providing elegant decor and extensive space. The Potomac Ballroom contains tall windows, allowing light to flood the room and highlighting the colorful geometric floor. The Chesapeake Ballroom can accommodate up to 650 guests for a banquet-style reception and offers soft white draping across the walls. With chandeliers casting a soft light, this room evokes a romantic ambiance. This hotel also offers an art gallery with beautifully maintained patio as an alternative space, ideal for cocktail receptions and mingling amongst guests. For couples who wish to host a more intimate gathering, the site contains 18 smaller event areas, as well as a private dining room that can accommodate up to 250 guests.

Services Offered

This venue can accommodate engagement parties, showers, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. Couples who decide to exchange bows at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center can avail of one of the venue’s certified wedding planners. They will be on-hand throughout the wedding process, taking care of the little details and ensuring that everything runs smoothly on the day. The dedicated staff will take care of the setup and cleanup of the event, allowing couples to relax and enjoy the celebrations with their loved ones. As well as referring suitable local vendors that they have worked with previously, the team can also provide a range of reception necessities, including:

  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Linens
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Audio equipment
  • Lighting

Cuisine

Cuisine at events will be provided by the talented on-site culinary team, led by Executive Chef Freeman Taylor. This chef focuses on using locally-sourced ingredients to offer a seasonal menu that is customized for every couple. Depending on the style of the reception, this team can offer a range of serving methods, including buffet, hors d'oeuvres, plated, and station. Newlyweds-to-be can avail of tasting before the event. Bar service is also available, with a range of specialty wine and beers, as well as premium liquor.

Accommodation

The hotel offers a selection of accommodation options for couples and guests. Newlyweds can avail of a complimentary night in the honeymoon suite after their nuptials, allowing them to relax following the festivities. To make booking easier for guests, the team can offer a specialized wedding-guest website allowing them to make reservations for the event.

What You'll Love About College Park Marriott

Couples love this venue for its breathtaking elegance. They praise the incredible event staff and how they go above and beyond to bring their vision to life. To learn more about the attentive service, check out the reviews.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$42

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Specialty Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

31

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Hotel
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
November
December

Reviews of College Park Marriott

M
Motunrayo Sent on 11/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The dream experience

Emily and Carly were the dream team! So attentive and friendly. They made every moment so easy from first contact to days after the wedding. Couldn't have asked for a better team to celebrate the weekend with us.

We brought our dog and the hotel staff were the most accommodating! We checked in a few days prior to our wedding so we ended up needing 3 rooms over the course of the week. They surprise upgraded us to the largest rooms on the days outside of our wedding so that our dog had more space. She was also given a bed to use during the stay and take home after since she loved it so much.

The venue was gorgeous, clean at all times, and quiet so that we could be well rested before the wedding. The food at the restaurant was delicious and the the food we selected for the day of the wedding was well-prepared.
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Chevonne Sent on 09/03/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We held our wedding reception there last September. The venue is great because it's modern, clean, has ample parking, is easily accessible from various locations in the area, and has friendly and competent staff. My wedding coordinator provided by the venue was very helpful and always stayed on top of all the details. The food and dessert selection's were delicious. I am so glad that I chose this venue for my reception.
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Lyn Sent on 04/08/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Words cannot express how incredibly happy I am for selecting the best venue to hold a classy, elegant and breathtaking wedding in the DMV. Thankyou God for sending me to this venue and allowing them to accommodate in such a short notice. Every other venue I contacted disappointed me because it was Easter weekend and with less than two months to the event, they were either fully booked or could not accommodate all three of our events in one day. Yes, my ideal wedding was an all-day one stop shop location that will host three of our ceremonies: Traditional African ceremony, White wedding and Evening Dinner Reception. My first contact was Samitri who was ever so pleasant and ensured me that they can pull this event off for me and without hesitation I booked them upon seeing the actual venue. The venue itself was amazing. I knew this was the place for me because the beautiful decorative carpet had my wedding colors of lovely shades of yellow and black embedded in it with the chairs being black, it just worked our perfectly. And let's not forget the hidden treasures in this hotel, the art museums and the Red room. Lovely areas to take beautiful pictures. We selected the package with alcohol and it was such a great deal compared to other establishments which didn't even look as nice in the area.
Our actual hotel event coordinator Leyla was God sent. I have never met anyone so courteous, humble and reliable. She took good care of all the details of our event and it was always clear in her tone and demeanor that she really wanted to make us happy on our day. She went above and beyond for us. Our wedding ultimately turned out to look like a platinum wedding. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful. What more can I say about this venue than THANKYOU. You made our Dream wedding come true! One of our guest came to me and said "This is Maryland's best kept secret for a wedding" And I concur with that statement.
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User1949306 Sent on 12/03/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The College Park Marriott was the perfect place to hold our wedding reception. From the moment of contact, the staff was friendly and helpful, particularly our event manager, Leyla. Leyla met with us a dozen times in the months leading up to the wedding, was responsive and attentive to all of our concerns and requests and made sure everything ran smoothly the day of the wedding. Her experience, knowledge and expertise in event planning allowed us, the bride and groom, to truly enjoy the wedding day. The food at the reception was delicious and we held our cocktail hour in the art gallery in the hotel, which our guests really enjoyed. We would highly recommend this venue and cannot speak highly enough of Leyla Lugjonic.
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Yadira Sent on 09/17/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The College Park Marriott Hotel was simply awesome from start to finish for our amazing wedding! Ask for Cheryl Wright if you want everything to be absolutely perfect! She was so friendly and professional! I felt like we were friends after speaking on the phone and over email for 7 months. She is caring and wants your vision to become reality. Since my fiance and I were coming from out of state, Cheryl would send pictures of what the room set up, chairs, gobo lighting, etc would look like. I sincerely appreciated that. Our food tasting was delicious and guests really enjoyed the food the day of the wedding! Although we were running behind, Cheryl took control and things went seamless. I cannot thank Marriott and Cheryl enough for making our day so memorable. If you are thinking about a beautiful place that is accommodating (nice rooms, free parking, great hotel bar!) then this is the place! Especially if you are a UMCP Alumni, you will not be sorry. Our college friends loved being close to campus again and remembering those days. Cheryl, you are awesome! Thank you for everything!
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Chandrika Sent on 01/31/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My wife and I had a very positive experience with Marriott, right from your sales contact (Kati Semelsberger) to your event manager (Leyla Lugonjic), to your banquet manager and to all the banquet/wait staff. The sales contract process was great with a lot of interaction from Kati who was very sensitive to all our needs. Leyla managed the reception event exceeding our expectations, solving any issues that came up immediately, responding to all our requests putting our mind at ease. Leyla's experience and confidence in handling the event went a long way in keeping our stress levels to the minimum.
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Shruti Sent on 01/20/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I had our wedding reception at the Marriott UMUC Inn and Conference Center (Hyattsville, MD). A friend had recommended the venue which had been recently renovated and had the capacity to host larger events. We were really impressed by the size, decor and quality of the ballrooms. On our initial tours, Kati Semelsberger, the sales manager was very helpful and worked with us on the contract signing, which included hosting our reception as well as providing hotel accomodation to our guests at a discounted rate. We were then connected with our event manager, Leyla Lugonjic. Leyla was very responsive and met with us several times before our reception to help us plan everything. She worked with us on hotel room reservations by providing reservation cards to be inserted in our wedding invites for the convenience of our guests, preparing a welcome letter with additional details of the wedding festivities for our guests which was handed to them when they checked in, and making sure that all special requests of our guests were completed. Leyla directly worked with all the others vendors once we connected her with them. She was always available to meet with us, even over the weekends which worked better for us. On the day of the reception our family members were directly in touch with her and we didn't have to worry about anything when it came to catering with respect to special food requests, and providing space and facilities to the DJ and decorator for setting up. Everybody was really pleased with the way everything went. We highly recommend the Marriott UMUC Inn and Conference Center for its facilities. Futhermore we compliment the event managing team at the Marriott UMUC, especially Leyla Lugonjic, for her experience and professionalism, particularly when it comes to planning Indian weddings. Leyla made our special day a lot less stressful and increasingly delightful.
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User1460002 Sent on 12/02/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Leyla was our event manager and was absolutely amazing. She went above and beyond in every way to take care of us and make it an amazing day! She's become more than an event manager, but also a very special person to us.
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Erin Sent on 11/25/2013
5 out of 5 rating
My wedding was 11-23-2013 and I must say it was wonderful! Leyla was my Event Manager and she was great. We had some confusion with our entree, but only a few people were aware of that issue. I can't speak high enough of Leyla and Leeann. Every staff member I came in contact was more than accomodating. It was so smooth.....it was GREAT! My husband and I enjoyed the night!
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Yogita Sent on 06/03/2013
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I could not be happier to have our big fat Indian wedding at the UMUC Marriott! When we signed, the hotel had plans to renovate the ballrooms and building which we we were nervous about as the completion date was very close to our wedding date...but they pulled through and the results were beyond our expectations!

All of the staff, particularly our Event Coordinator Mulu, was extremely friendly, cooperative, and got the job done exactly to our liking! My husband's entire guest list was from out of town and the hotel staff went out of their ways to make everyone's stay as comfortable as possible.

The day when out so smoothly...it was magic! Thank you all!!!
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College Park Marriott frequently asked questions

College Park Marriott includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
College Park Marriott includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at College Park Marriott includes:
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by College Park Marriott for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
  • Restaurant
College Park Marriott offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
College Park Marriott offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
College Park Marriott offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
College Park Marriott offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
College Park Marriott is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in flexibility, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in average response time.
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