DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina is a wedding ceremony venue located in Berkeley, California. At a place like this, the little things mean everything. Their experienced event planning staff will make sure that all of the details are perfect, so that you and your guests can enjoy the big day. If you’re looking for a coastal location, near the harbor, this venue is the perfect spot for you.
Facilities and Capacity The DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina is the perfect location for both large as well as small, intimate weddings. With a total of three event spaces, this hotel has the maximum capacity of up to 400 people. Both indoor and uncovered outdoor spaces are available, which offer scenic, coastal views.
Services Offered The caring staff at Doubletree by Hilton Berkeley Marina can work with you to choose anything from the best catering options to the most convenient seating arrangements. The staff’s main goal is to make things as simple and convenient for their clients as possible. After all, it’s their wedding day, it shouldn’t be a stressful occasion. The services that the hotel has in place are all meant to make your beautiful day more enjoyable. Some of their services include:
Accomodations
Bridal suite
Clean up
Event rentals
In-house catering
Set up
All inclusive packages
Cake
Event planning
In-house bar
Lighting/sound
Cuisine The catering and bar services at DoubleTree by Hilton offer a wide variety of options to choose from. The food and beverage items that can be provided include barware, flatware, linens, china, and glassware. Some of their bar services include offering house beer, house wine, speciality beer, signature drinks, open bar, cash bar, champagne toasts, and bartenders. Their catering options include:
Buffet
Dessert
Hors d’oeuvres
Plated
Stations
Cocktail reception
Family style
Outside cake
Server(s)
Tastings
Other Services DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina has a number of helpful transportation and access services for their guests to utilize. With wheelchair accessible entrances throughout the building, the hotel also offers nearby parking, valet services, and a convenient shuttle bus.
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We celebrated our wedding at the BayView Ballroom in Berkeley Marina in a great and pleasant atmosphere.
The space was big enough for our 40 guests and the food and service was what we expected.
Sent on 10/22/2020
Darrick D.
· Married on 10/10/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Great Venue, Great Team
We had our wedding reception at DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina on 10/10/20 evening.
Their amazing team was so flexible, responsive, and hard-working for us. The pandemic really made planning this wedding very difficult, with policy and countless other changes on a weekly basis. Thanks to Natasha and team, we didn't have to worry--everything felt super smooth.
The ballroom was the perfect size, and pretty aesthetic--all glass. The view to the pier outside was a very nice backdrop, and a great place to take photos before the reception started.
Natasha helped my friends and family prepare the space ahead of our arrival, and was even present for much of the wedding to help oversee the program success.
The food was great. We opted for the Steak and Salmon, and got Crab Cakes as starters. The house wine was really good, too. A few of our guests even asked us what the wine was afterwards.
One thing to know is that at the time of our wedding, there was a very large homeless encampment about 1 mile from the venue. People driving to this venue will see this encampment. It really wasn't an issue for us. We considered it low to no impact on our experience, and this uncontrollable external factor was probably the only issue with the venue. If it was within the team's control, it was made perfect for us.
Overall, I enthusiastically endorse this venue, and especially the team for making our Special Day exactly that.
Sent on 11/07/2020
Dianne
· Married on 08/08/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Gorgeous Hotel & Amazing Staff!
We started planning our wedding before COVID and had reached out to the hotel back in summer of 2019. Our wedding was on Treasure Island and we live in the east bay, so we wanted to find a hotel along Hwy 80 for our guests. We looked at every hotel in Oakland, Emeryville, and Berkeley because we had a large wedding party and needed enough space for 25-30 people to get ready, including vendors. This was the only hotel that not only had a HUGE 2-floor Presidential Suite, but also had adjoining rooms for some of our wedding party to stay in. The hotel looks out onto the Berkeley Marina and has lots of outdoor space. There is a dedicated parking lot as well as free parking across the street. It is close to a small trail where we took our sunset photos.
We booked everything through Shaun Valentine, who was incredibly professional and helpful and thought we were all set for our wedding in summer 2020. Then COVID happened. When we reached out to the hotel in spring 2020, Natasha Norman was so helpful and reassuring. She offered a very flexible cancellation policy for our room block and kept us up to date on how the hotel was handling COVID procedures.
Ultimately, we decided to follow through with our wedding, albeit a much smaller abbreviated version. Natasha set up a beautiful space outdoors for us to have a socially distant rehearsal lunch. Every common space had sanitizer and was cleaned regularly. Every hotel room was sealed with stickers verifying that it had been deep cleaned. We and our guests felt very safe.
Natasha & Shaun and the entire hotel staff really made us feel welcome and special. We were under so much stress planning...and replanning...and replanning our COVID wedding and it felt great to be able to rely on them.
We are happy to report that no one involved in our wedding, neither guests nor vendors, caught COVID and we know that is partially due to the safety of our hotel! We loved staying there and are hoping to spend our 1 year anniversary there! Absolutely would recommend them to anyone having a special event!
DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina frequently asked questions
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina?
DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Set Up
At DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina, what items and services related to wedding catering are included in the cost?
DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake
At DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina, what does the bar service starting price include?
The bar service starting price at DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina includes:
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
What are the most important characteristics of DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina in terms of venue type, style and location?
The space offered by DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina for wedding events is known for:
Ballroom
Hotel
Marina
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina for wedding events?
DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Scenic Views
What kind of wedding events does DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina offer?
DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
What services does DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina offer for wedding events?
DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina offers the following services for wedding events:
Accommodations
All Inclusive Packages
Bar Services
Cake
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Lighting / Sound
Set Up
What furniture and decorations does DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina have available for wedding events?
DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Drapery
Tables
What percentage of users recommend DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.6 in flexibility, 4.5 in average response time and 4.4 in value.
