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Kathy Sanders
Kathy Sanders
Events Director

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103 years in business

We speak English, Spanish, French, Italian, Tagalog and Greek

140 team members

Based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Historic Hotel Bethlehem is an elegant city wedding venue in the greater Philadelphia area. From the painted murals to the decorative architecture, the hotel offers a vintage setting with a 1920's touch. Most importantly, the experienced and professional staff will help you plan an unforgettable day.

Facilities and Capacity
The city hotel wedding venue can accommodate up to 250 guests. Ceremonies can be held inside or outside. In the Grand Ballroom, guests will marvel at the sophisticated cocktail balconies and twinkling crystal chandeliers. The Mural Ballroom, which is ideal for slightly smaller gatherings, can host up to 130 guests and features stunning gilded columns.

Services Offered
At Historic Hotel Bethlehem, the attentive crew is committed to making your day absolutely perfect. They want to not only meet your expectations, but exceed them. Their services include:

  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • House Table CLothes & Matching Napkins
  • Table numbers, Votive Candles, House Centerpieces
  • Cake Stands, Champagne Flutes, Cake Knife & Server

Cuisine
The venue’s culinary team will carefully design a menu for your celebration. They offer a range of catering packages, including hors d’oeuvres, plated meals and dessert. To enhance your dining experience, they have themed stations and bars, such as:

  • Seafood and raw bar
  • Slider station
  • Antipasto
  • Seasonal fruit and berries
  • Hummus trio
  • Cheese board
  • Garden crudite

Accommodations

Historic Hotel Bethlehem has 125 guest rooms and suites. The sophisticated accommodations offer amazing views of the National Historic Landmark District and Main Street in Bethlehem. On the big night, couples can enjoy a complimentary suite.


Other Facilities
The hotel venue has a bridal suite for you and your wedding party to enjoy. On-site parking and shuttle services are also available.

Other Services
Couples are welcome to host their wedding-related events at Historic Hotel Bethlehem. These gatherings include:

  • Engagement party
  • Bridal shower
  • Ceremony
  • Reception

History
Built in 1922 by Charles M. Schwab, the hotel was originally established to cater to the clients of Bethlehem Steel Company. In 1936, the American Hotel Corporation was hired to operate the hotel during the Great Depression. Today, the city hotel continues to offer world-class services to travelers, guests and couples.

Location
Historic Hotel Bethlehem is 14 minutes from Allentown, 60 minutes from Reading and 70 minutes from Philadelphia. Lehigh University is five minutes away, Lehigh Valley Mall is 12 minutes away and Lehigh Valley International Airport is 10 minutes away.

Pricing information

$8,000 starting price
$20,000 average price
Ceremony
$2,500 starting price
These prices are available for the months of May through January.

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FAQ

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

No

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?

$2,500

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

$1,500

Which of the following are included in 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?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel
Restaurant

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
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

February
March
April

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Reviews of Historic Hotel Bethlehem

Weddingwire
4.9/5 67 reviews
Google
4.6/5 2624 reviews
Darlene
Darlene Sent on 01/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Magical Experience!

Our daughter and son-in-law's cocktail hour and wedding reception were held at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem on January 4. The staff’s attention to detail was absolutely flawless, and their service was above and beyond, in all respects. When we arrived for the weekend, a staff member said to me, “Tell us what you want/need and we’ll make it happen”—and they truly did. From start to finish, Kathy and Heather supported and guided us through the entire experience, with their level of expertise shining through in all the details. Although they have wedding receptions all the time at this venue, they made us feel as though our event was truly special.

A number of our guests remarked that it was the most beautiful, enjoyable wedding reception they had attended in years. In fact, all of our guests stayed until close to the end of the reception, and they raved about the hors d’oeuvres and the entrees.

All of the flowers and greens we transported from the Old Chapel were beautifully incorporated into the reception; they even found a way to include the pew decorations from the chapel. Our daughter added a popcorn bar, which was a huge hit, just prior to the wedding. I was amazed to see they had even decorated that for us.

Thank you, Kathy, Heather, and the entire team! You were positively AMAZING!
Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 11/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect All-in-One Venue

We held our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception at the Hotel Bethlehem in April and everything was perfect! We worked with Kathy, and she has everything down to a science and took all of our stress away. She gave us great suggestions, and the vendor list was top notch! We received so many compliments and requests from guests to have another wedding there because everyone loved it so much. Numerous guests told us it was perfect and the best wedding they’ve ever been to. Our guests loved that everything was in one place, and they didn’t have to travel once they got to their hotel room. They loved how beautiful the hotel, and ballrooms were, and the food was excellent. We added on the ice cream bar, and everyone loved it. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the servers were excellent, and attentiv
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 08/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding July 2021

Hotel Bethlehem was truly our dream wedding venue! In addition to being elegant and beautiful, the team there provided top notch service for us and our guests. The whole day/night ran very smoothly, starting with our first look and running through our entire reception until 11 pm. Emily, our maître 'd, took great care of us and made sure we were set the whole evening. Bethany, our coordinator, was responsive to emails and helped us greatly preparing for the big day. She made sure that our wedding day turned out exactly as we wanted it, attending to every detail in the process. The guests loved the food, from cocktail hour to dinner. The ballroom was decorated beautifully by the team and was everything we could imagine. Guests loved the area of Main Street and the whole town of Bethlehem which really added to the feel and ambiance of our wedding. Guests are still raving about our wedding venue and how beautiful it was. It was literally our dream wedding! We can't thank the Hotel Bethlehem staff enough and highly recommend.
*Hotel Bethlehem was also very accommodating during covid as we were originally an April 2020 date, rescheduling and postponing and worked with us throughout the process. We were able to have a small (less than 10 people) legal ceremony there in July 2020 adhering to the covid guidelines so we could officially get married. Kelsey helped us plan the perfect intimate ceremony and we were forever grateful that we could get married there despite postponing the large event. Even our intimate ceremony turned out beautiful and was more than we could have imagined.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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S.R. WeddingStory S.R. WeddingStory Wedding Photographers

This is one of my favorite venues to work with and photograph. Everything about tHotel Bethlehem and it’s staff is charming, hospitable and classy! Their food, drinks and appetizers are amazing as well! Love Love Love this place!

Reflections Creative Photography Reflections Creative Photography Wedding Photographers

There is no better venue than the Historic Hotel Bethlehem! From the beauty of the building to the amazing staff and service. We have been blessed to work here for many, many years and event. One of the very best!

Samantha Clemmer Photography Samantha Clemmer Photography Wedding Photographers

Hotel Bethlehem is an amazing venue for a wedding! From start to finish, I watched the staff as they seamlessly directed my client's dream wedding day. They were so great. Not to mention, the hotel is truly beautiful. I hope I have the opportunity to photograph another wedding there in the future!

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Historic Hotel Bethlehem frequently asked questions

Historic Hotel Bethlehem 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
Historic Hotel Bethlehem includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Historic Hotel Bethlehem includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Historic Hotel Bethlehem for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Restaurant
Historic Hotel Bethlehem offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Historic Hotel Bethlehem offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Historic Hotel Bethlehem offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Historic Hotel Bethlehem offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Historic Hotel Bethlehem is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in value.

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