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Make all of your wedding dreams come true at Hotel Blackhawk, an elegant and classic wedding venue in Davenport, Iowa. This historic city landmark, which was first opened in 1915, has played host to presidents, socialites, and celebrities alike, will provide a timeless, stunning background to your special day as you celebrate with all those you love and hold dear. Their commitment to genuine hospitality, combined with beautiful, modern decor and amenities, is just the thing to add a touch of sparkle and sophistication to your special day.

Facilities and Capacity
At Hotel Blackhawk, four unique spaces will cater to your particular needs, whether you’re planning a lavish celebration or an intimate gathering. Located on the top level of the hotel, Club Davenport boasts picturesque river views for those desiring a touch of romance on their night, and can fit up to 50 guests. The Bettendorf Room is small and stylish, ideal for those celebrating among close friends and family. The Davenport Room offers 2000 square feet of beautiful space that can accommodate up to 100 for a seated dinner. The luxurious Gold Room has been meticulously restored to its original grandeur, and couples can gather up to 200 of their loved ones in this elegant space. The Davenport Room and Gold Room can also be combined to seat up to 300.

Services Offered
The Hotel Blackhawk is the perfect place for your engagement party, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and wedding reception. For guests wanting to extend their stay, accommodations are available, and a bridal suite is provided for your day-of needs. Their staff will take care of setup and clean up, and they provide event planning and rental services as well. Our MBA Master's certified wedding and event planner will be there with you from start to finish! From the booking process, to a complimentary tasting, planning timelines, budgets, and creating an experience for you to remember!

Location
This recently renovated historic hotel is romantically located just a few blocks from the Mississippi River. Hotel Blackhawk offers easy access to the Quad Cities and is within walking distance of the Adler Theatre, RiverCenter, and Figge Art Museum.

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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?

$2,500

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

$3,500

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?

$300

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
Transportation

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)

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
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
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

Reviews of Hotel Blackhawk

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Hotel Blackhawk is a stunning, classic venue with elegant event spaces and rooftop views, perfect for hosting ceremony and reception in one place. The on-site coordinator and staff are praised as organized, communicative, and hands-on, handling vendors, setup, and timelines. Guests love the delicious food, attentive service, and convenient guest rooms.

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Hotel Blackhawk is a stunning, classic venue with elegant event spaces and rooftop views, perfect for hosting ceremony and reception in one place. The on-site coordinator and staff are praised as organized, communicative, and hands-on, handling vendors, setup, and timelines. Guests love the delicious food, attentive service, and convenient guest rooms.

Kiersten
Kiersten Sent on 01/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Day!

I can’t recommend Hotel Blackhawk enough for your next event! We had lots of out of town guests for our wedding who raved about the hotel and loved their rooms. Kimberlin made the event planning process so easy and was incredibly communicative with all vendors and individuals involved. Our reception went so smoothly thanks to Kimberlin and all the staff at hotel Blackhawk!
Angie
Angie Sent on 01/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Reception and stay at the Hotel Blackhawk

We had an all around wonderful experience working with the Hotel Blackhawk. Kimberlin was really great to work with and especially made my daughter feel important and truly like family. She communicated well with our wedding planner and the evening was absolutely perfect! All the staff at the Hotel Blackhawk were so kind and accommodating!
A. King
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 11/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Elegant venue, exceptional service, and unforgettable memories!

We recently had our wedding at Hotel Blackhawk, and it was absolutely perfect! From start to finish, the team made sure every detail was taken care of, and the venue itself was stunning—classic, elegant, and full of charm.

A special shoutout to Kimberlin, who went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable. Her professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail were exceptional. She was always available to answer our questions, offer great suggestions, and ensure everything ran smoothly.

Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how amazing everything was—the atmosphere, the food, and the overall experience were absolutely top-notch!
C
Cara Sent on 11/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Weekend

My wedding weekend went so smooth with the help of Hotel Blackhawk. The day was everything we had imagined and more. We are so grateful for everything the staff at Hotel Blackhawk did for us to make our day special!
H
Hillary Sent on 08/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING experience. Highly recommend!

Kimberlin at the Hotel Blackhawk truly made our wedding day the most perfect and stress-free experience. The space at Hotel Blackhawk is absolutely beautiful, making the most perfect venue. Kimberlin's attention to detail and flexibility made the planning process a breeze, allowing us to enjoy every moment without worry.

Additionally, the staff at Hotel Blackhawk were not only attentive but also accommodating, making sure all our needs were met throughout the day.

We highly recommend Hotel Blackhawk to anyone looking for a venue that not only makes for the most beautiful wedding location but also provides top-notch service. Kimberlin’s professionalism and commitment to making our day special was evident from beginning to end. Thank you to the entire team at Hotel Blackhawk for creating such a memorable and beautiful wedding for us. Our day was the most perfect day.
Thao
Thao Sent on 08/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thao & Max

Hotel Blackhawk is such a beautiful venue. We hosted our reception in the Gold Room. I knew right away that the gold room was the perfect spot for us. The interior design was amazing. Kimberlin was responsive and was so very helpful in every process of the wedding planning. Having Kimberlin really helped make the planning process less stressful. She handled everything so beautifully and smoothly. Would recommend Kimberlin and Hotel Blackhawk any day!!
A
Abby Sent on 08/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding venue!

If you’re thinking about booking your event/wedding at Hotel Blackhawk, DO IT! Kimberlin and the staff at Blackhawk are the best! They are hard workers and so easy to communicate/work with. From start to finish, Kimberlin was in contact with us which made planning very helpful. She went above and beyond with providing vendor recommendations, scheduling a timeline, and navigating the night for us. We did not see the Gold Room until the reception was about to start which can be nerve racking (but also the best part because it makes the room reveal all the more exciting). Kimberlin worked very well with the vendors to get everything in place the day of. As a bride, it was nice to know they were taking care of those aspects while we could relax and enjoy the day! The food and drinks were amazing as well as the service! Thank you to Kimberlin and the staff at Hotel Blackhawk for helping us celebrate our dream wedding - a day we will never forget! Cannot recommend this venue enough!
Emily
Emily Sent on 06/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Day!

We spent our entire Wedding Day at Hotel Blackhawk. From getting ready in our own suite with stunning river views, our intimate ceremony in the Davenport room into cocktail hour on the mezzanine, and our reception in the beautiful Gold Room. Kimberlin was so helpful starting from when we first took our tour. She handled so much for us that I never would’ve imagined to fall into her duties that made our event so seamless! We cannot recommend Hotel Blackhawk for your wedding day enough!
A
Allishia Sent on 05/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Enchanting Experience!

The food and drinks were AMAZING people are still talking about it 3 weeks after our wedding! Kimberlin was fantastic at keeping me calm and on top of things leading up to our wedding, and the staff was so helpful and friendly. They allowed my dog to be there for the special day which meant the world to us! They took care of everything, setting up all my decor, taking it down, serving the food, and tearing down the entire reception! That alone saved me hours of work and stress! I can't recommend them enough!! BOOK WITH THEM YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!
G
Georgiann Sent on 02/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Storybook Wedding

We held my daughter’s wedding here and I heard more than one person remark about it being a storybook wedding. The venue was beautiful and the staff was so helpful. Kimberlin had everything under control which made it so much easier for me to relax and enjoy.

I wasn’t sure how having the dance floor up above would work instead of on the same level as the tables but it was fantastic!

Food was delicious and nicely sized portions. No one left hungry and remarked how good the food was.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Music Connection Music Connection Wedding DJs

We love playing events at Hotel Blackhawk. We have performed in the Gold Room to many times to count over the years. This is one of the most beautiful reception halls in the area. The rooms natural contours makes it stand out like few others do when dressed with up-lighting. Great staff and a lot of options for event setup.

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Hotel Blackhawk frequently asked questions

Hotel Blackhawk 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
  • Transportation
Hotel Blackhawk includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Hotel Blackhawk includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Hotel Blackhawk for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
Hotel Blackhawk offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Hotel Blackhawk offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hotel Blackhawk 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
Hotel Blackhawk offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Hotel Blackhawk 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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