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About

Characterized by a vintage-meets-vogue aesthetic, the Holbrooke Hotel is a refined wedding venue nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. Our newly remodelled historic hotel has welcomed couples and vacationers alike since 1852. We are situated in downtown Grass Valley and boast an elegant Saloon, Speakeasy and full service restaurant with a wine shop and gift shop all onsite! Combining timeless allure with contemporary amenities, our iconic hotel will set an elegant backdrop for your dream wedding.

Facilities and Capacity

Boasting renovated event spaces and luxurious guest rooms, Holbrooke Hotel can comfortably receive up to 90 attendees for weddings and up to 150 guests for a full hotel, bar & restaurant buyout. Celebrate your wedding weekend here, from your “I do” moment to your reception. Each wedding is curated to your specific vision. Depending on the time of year, you may wish to pledge your love on the outdoor Purcell House Lawn, a tranquil setting that you and your beloved will surely adore. Or if your special date is in the winter, you may wish to say I-DO indoors in our resplendent North Star Hall. Enjoy a post-vow cocktail hour on the Holbrooke back-back or in our indoor Iron Door Bar, an on-site speakeasy that serves tasty cocktails and delicious bar bites. You can mix and mingle with guests before you enjoy your dinner reception replete with toasts, cake cutting, and dancing the night away in the North Star Hall! Spacious with eye-catching decor, this banquet hall provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening. A variety of guest rooms are available, including two luxurious King Suites, beautiful King and Queen Rooms, and two Double Rooms.

Services Offered

The Holbrooke Hotel’s team takes delight in inviting soon-to-be newlyweds to realize their dream weddings with them. As such, they offer a range of services and amenities designed to bring their clients’ wishes to fruition. Their experienced sales team will assist in planning, and event managers will be present to coordinate the details of your day. The team can assist you with rentals, floor plans, and timelines and can provide you with a detailed list of their preferred vendors. A selection of menu and beverage options is available, with seasonal menus and bespoke cocktails. Additional amenities can be arranged, such as in-suite spa services and delivery of welcome packages for your guests.

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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?

$9,500

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

$7,500

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
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

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

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

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:

Art Gallery
Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Hotel
Park
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
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
Pet Friendly
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
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
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?

April
May
June
July
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August

Reviews of Holbrooke Hotel

V
Victoria Sent on 10/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

An Elegant One-Stop Shop!

This place has it all! We hosted our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception here and then ended up staying for the after-party as well. Many of our guests even stayed the night at the hotel, they LOVED it!
The feedback we got from our guests was “elegant, beautiful, convenient, best wedding food, good service, great drinks” – honestly, we got so many compliments we couldn’t keep track. Not a single negative review on our wedding. And the Holbrooke made it easy!
Events Manager, Sonya coordinated everything for us. She set up our room block, went over the food and beverage options with us, came up with a floor plan for the reception, and even sent brunch up to the bridal suite while we were getting ready. She found a place for us to store our decorations, helped us monitor our beverage count (so that we stayed on budget), and curated a 5-star team for our event. She even got the chef to make a special Horchata drink for us to serve our guests. She took care of so much!
We hosted our ceremony and reception in the North Star Hall (there’s a 360 virtual tour on their website! Makes planning the room so easy when you can see it AND measure it in real time) – a room so beautiful that it needs minimal decorating! We hosted our cocktail hour downstairs in the Iron Door Bar, our guests loved it so much down there that they went back after the reception. The food was amazing and the bar and catering service was great!
They offer the venue for a Food & Beverage Minimum and included in the price are the tables, chairs, linens, silverware, drinkware... everything you need! They even print out menus for your guests with your special tagline at the top and offer a list of preferred vendors. Right down the street, you have bakeries, restaurants, bars, a candy/ice cream shop, and gift shops – plenty of places for out-of-towners to enjoy within walking distance.

Aside from Sonya and the Holbrooke, our dream team was:
DOC – Fairy God Coordinator, Shelby Coppin
DJ – Someone Said Yes!, Matt Connelly
Officiant – Frank Swastek
Photobooth - Someone Said Smile!, Matt Connelly
Photographer – Caillah Virginia Photography, Caillah Chandler
Hair & Makeup – Wanderlust Beauty Collective, Shannon Wilkening & Jacquie Clemens
Florals – Foothill Flowers and Thorns & Berries
Andrew
Andrew Sent on 06/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hooray and Thanks!

Hooray for Sonya Krimsky and the rest of the staff at the Holbrooke Hotel! So professional, responsive, kind, and informative! We couldn't be happier with our beautiful wedding event at the hotel and with all the additional amenities we were afforded. Sonya was with us from day 1 and was always available for questions. She consistently came through with creative options and solutions. Our family and friends are still reaching out months later to tell us that our wedding was superb. Bravo!
S
Sharlett Sent on 10/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Holbrooke Hotel- vintage wedding experience

We had a perfect wedding day here. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food and drinks were delicious. There are a lot of thoughtful touches in every part of the setup. Sonya is great too!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 01/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A Victorian Gem with a Great Staff

tl;dr the Holbrooke (and Sonya - their events manager) was AMAZING. The Space: When we were looking for venues, we wanted something cool/different, nearby, and we definitely wanted a hotel so our party could stay at the venue. The Holbrooke checked all of those boxes- especially the "cool/different" box. It's a truly beautiful hotel, the interior design is incredible. It's been totally restored, retaining all the special and unique details from the victorian era. Just a gorgeous backdrop that photographed really well. I didn't even need to bring in much to decorate the ceremony, reception, or after hours speakeasy as they were all stunning by themselves. The Staff: Sonya and her events team were so flexible and supportive the entire we planned this event! I request an all vegetarian/partially vegan reception dinner and her chef made a truly delicious meal that served really well as family style. No detail was overlooked with the drinks & food, and they truly went above and beyond in all aspects. We had sparkling wine at the ceremony, 5 speciality cocktails/open bar at the cocktail hour, passed apps, a beautiful dinner, and a lively after-hours celebration in their speakeasy. They even went above and beyond to rent waffle irons for our desert in lieu of us doing a cake. I mean, unreal in terms of support. We hosted our rehearsal dinner and a Sunday boozy brunch there as well, and each time the food was perfect, on time, and no hiccups when it came to any allergies. All in all, if we could do it all again, I would chose the Holbrooke each and every time. I love this hotel, and we can't wait to go back and visit sometime soon.
M
Mary Sent on 11/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Holbrooke...what an amazing experience!

The Holbrooke was seriously amazing. Our daughter's wedding turned out better than we could have ever imagined. Sonya with the Holbrooke walked with us from beginning to the end. We loved the atmosphere, and the food was delicious. You can tell that we are very happy that we choose the Holbrooke. Go check them out... Best regards, Mary and Mike
J
Jessie Sent on 05/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

You can’t afford NOT to use Holbrooke Hotel!

There are only a handful of “once in a lifetime experiences” you’ll get in your life, and often times a wedding celebration is one of them. My wife and I feel that the entire staff at the Holbrooke Hotel, along with Sonya at the helm (the hotel manager), had met every single expectation, desire, and dream come true for our special day! From start to finish Sonya was so kind yet professional, so organized yet flexible, she was a great communicator with courteous and exceptional treatment in handling every question we had. This experience paired with The Holbrooke Hotel as a GORGEOUS venue with amazing food and cocktails…we seriously could not have asked for more.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 06/28/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

The Holbrooke is such a unique venue

The Holbrooke Hotel is a fantastic, unique historic hotel and the event staff are amazing! We stayed at the Holbrooke for three nights around our wedding near Grass Valley, and held both our rehearsal dinner and Sunday send-off brunch in the hotel’s banquet hall. We were so well taken care of by everyone at the Holbrooke—they made us feel like we, our wedding party, and our guests, were the only people there! The food and drinks for both events were delicious, and our rehearsal dinner on Cinco de Mayo was festive but also still classy. The staff expertly accommodated all of our needs and made sure our room looked tip top despite the craziness of the whole weekend. We highly recommend the Holbrooke, whether you’re just visiting the area and need a place to stay, are holding a special event, or for something bigger, like a wedding. We look forward to visiting and staying at the Holbrooke again!
Cheyhalis
Cheyhalis Sent on 02/09/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Amazing staff

The staff is wonderful and truly made our day nearly perfect in all the best ways.
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Holbrooke Hotel frequently asked questions

Holbrooke Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Holbrooke Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Holbrooke Hotel includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Holbrooke Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Park
  • Restaurant
Holbrooke Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Holbrooke Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Holbrooke Hotel 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
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Holbrooke Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Holbrooke Hotel is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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