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Celebrate your new forever in our elegant, historic landmark venue! The Hotel Utica boasts 4 potential venues - your perfect venue is dependent on number of guests and your personal style. Fully renovated in 2017, the hotel's stunning architecture and updated decor are the perfect backdrop for your special day. Our dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional meals and service that you and your guests will always remember.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

$600

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

$400

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

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
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 Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April

Reviews of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Utica

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Pamela Sent on 07/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Wedding!!

My daughter had her wedding at the Double Tree by Hilton in Utica, NY last weekend and it was an amazing, gorgeous and magical day! The hotel is beautiful and her photos include elegant chandeliers, staircases and balconies. The staff was outstanding and beyond accommodating. The food was honestly the best wedding food we've ever had. This event exceeded our high expectations, and I highly recommend this wonderful venue. The pricing was fair and reasonable, the owner was extremely professional and helpful and the staff was amazing. Were so grateful about how our special day turned out!
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Anna Sent on 06/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Anna Allen

I had my wedding reception this past Saturday at the Doubletree in Downtown Utica! To say it was exceptional is an understatement! From the food to the staff, our wedding day went off without a hitch....Maria was our coordinator and she went above and beyond for us in her service!! We would highly recommend having your next gathering at the hotel. It was perfect!! We have received so many compliments from our guests that they had the best time!
Alison
Alison Sent on 09/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection!!

My now-husband (yay!) and I tied the knot on 9/12/2020. Our wedding was nothing short of perfect. With the ever-changing challenges we faced of planning during a pandemic — the team at Hotel Utica were so supportive and compassionate every step of the way. Rose was in touch with me many months beforehand to keep us in the loop with all of the new rules & regulations and what they were doing to keep everyone safe. Even though we had to change our mind about 100 times they never made me feel like I was an inconvenience. Maria was an absolute blessing to work with as we neared the big day... I cannot say enough how grateful I am that she was there to offer reassurance and positivity that everything would be beautiful... and sure enough it was! She was always a text away when I needed her & ran the show with such professionalism and grace. The food and beverage service was exceptional, shoutout to Rachel for the amazing tasting experience... a server was always around to get us what we needed. Dinner was hot and the drinks were quickly prepared. I think it also goes without saying that the ambiance of the venue is just stunning, radiating classic elegance — from the restaurant to the lobby & mezzanine and grand ballroom it was truly breathtaking. The hotel rooms — which we received at a discounted rate — were sparkling clean and comfortable to melt into at the end of the night, Nicole was wonderful to deal with when it came to managing our block of rooms! All in all, Hotel Utica exceeded my expectations... I cannot thank this team enough for making our wedding day a dream come true!! You ladies are the BEST! Xoxo
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Tasha Sent on 09/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!

We had our wedding reception Labor Day weekend and it was nothing short of amazing!....From the staff, to the service, the food and atmosphere, there was not one thing that was left unattended. They made our special day so perfect, we couldn't have asked for anything more!..Thank you so very much to Maria, Rachel and Rose!
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R G Sent on 09/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect 10!

My wife and I had our wedding reception here. They were extremely accommodating with setting up the space, and the food & service were outstanding. I cannot say enough good things about how our reception turned out, or about our experience working with staff and management. Given the current circumstances, they far exceeded our expectations. Thank you, Iconic!!
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Roxanne Sent on 10/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Elegant Venue, Perfect Location

My daughter's wedding on October 12th was hosted at Hotel Utica and both the location and venue were perfect. I would highly recommend considering this venue because of the sheer beauty of the restored building that has an elegance like no other. We worked with Dia and she was outstanding in every way. It was a magical day all the way around and the food was delicious.
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Meghan Sent on 12/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Giant Adult Slumber Party

I booked my wedding reception at Hotel Utica/DoubleTree Utica.
I only had 2/150 guests from out of town, but almost 40% of my guests spent the night at the hotel.
It was so much fun!

The Hotel staff gave us clear instructions for booking and distributed my guest goodie bags at check-in. They went above and beyond with accommodating all of our changing needs throughout the year it took to plan.

Plate at Hotel Utica is the in-house catering service that is available. The food is phenomenal.
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Megan Sent on 06/12/2022
4.6 out of 5 rating

Amazing perfect day

Maria is the best! She was always available whenever to answer any questions We had. She made sure that the day went perfect and it did. Couldn’t have done it without her!
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Veronica Sent on 03/17/2019
4 out of 5 rating

Great experience along with amazing memories of our wedding venue!

Our experience was amazing. We had such a good time. Food was very good. The atmosphere was beyond what we imagined. We still receive compliments about our wedding venue at the double tree by Hilton hotel utica.
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 09/24/2019
2.8 out of 5 rating

Elegant Venue but Below Average Management and Service!

I would recommend this venue to someone based solely on the beauty of the space. My husband and I fell in love with the ornate ceilings, chandeliers and beautiful renovations that were made to the building. However, from the very start, the management team and wedding coordination was definitely below average. There were many miscommunications with the food and beverage manager Rose due to the fact that she is not on site most of the time and she's located out of Rochester. For example, we were told when we toured the ballroom that 225 people were the max capacity. After we had decided to choose the venue, they told us the max capacity was 225 without a dance floor in the room. After choosing the venue, my husband, myself and our parents coordinated a time to do our tasting for our dinner menu and when we arrived at the restaurant the wedding coordinator never showed up and when I texted him he said that he made a mistake and had the wrong weekend! So one of the bartenders Rob was nice enough to work with the kitchen and let us try a few dishes. Once again, this was really poor communication on the management/coordination side of things! We had a decent sized wedding with approximately 180 guests. We decided to do a plated menu as the wedding coordinator had mentioned it would be faster with a wedding our size. When it came to the day of our wedding reception, we planned on having dinner served between 6:30 - 7 PM while toast were being wrapped up. However, dinner did not get served to my husband and I until 7:30-7:45. The final tables did not get served until 8:30 PM. So some of my guests were still finishing their dinner at 9 PM at night! Mind you my reception planned on running until 10 PM. I also don't want to forget to mention that the venue forgot to serve the bride and groom champagne for the toasts! The venue was definitely short staffed as they only had four people serving the food for 180 guests. This huge lag in time for dinner pushed back everything! We still had to do our father/daughter dance, mother/son dance, cake cutting and bouquet/garter. Also, this caused us to have very little time for dancing. The one accommodation they did make was they allowed us to extend the reception an extra hour and a half. Which we really had to fight for! Overall, the venue is a beautiful place to have your reception. However, I had to share my experience with the overall management team, wedding coordinator and service, as there is much room for improvement.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Utica frequently asked questions

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Utica includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Utica includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The space offered by DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Utica for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Utica offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Utica offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Utica offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Utica offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Utica is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in value, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.6 in professionalism and 4.2 in average response time.
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