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Le Meridien Philadelphia is a hotel wedding venue located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This historic hotel originally served as a YMCA. Back in 2018, it underwent renovations, and care was taken to preserve many of the original elements. For instance, the original wood finishes were preserved in the hotel to provide historical flair. The historical touches are balanced with contemporary decor and modern amenities to give visitors the best of both worlds. Additionally, due to its location right in the center of the city, visitors will have easy access to shopping, museums, restaurants, and more. In this upscale boutique style hotel, you can gather with your loved ones and easily experience the wedding of your dreams and create lasting memories while exploring the surrounding city.

Facilities and Capacity
Le Meridien Philadelphia was constructed in a Georgian-revival style so it features plenty of stunning architectural details The venue is 10 stories high. Touches like the mill work found throughout, and skylights, add elegance and an unforgettable feel. Overall, inside couples will find over 8,000 square feet of space to use. Both small, intimate weddings as well as weddings with up to 175 guests can be accommodated at the hotel. Additionally, the spaces are all quite flexible so casual as well as elegant weddings can easily be hosted. One site couples can choose from is the Atrium. This space features a 75-foot glass ceiling and a contemporary style that is sure to impress. Another site is the Trumbauer Grand Ballroom, which is ideal for entertaining with its built-in stage. The hotel’s Lobby is available for wedding events like after parties, rehearsal dinners, and post-wedding brunches. At the hotel, couples and guests can enjoy one of the 202 stylishly decorated and furnished guest rooms after the wedding is over.

Services Offered
To make planning for your wedding easy, you can choose from one of the available all-inclusive packages from Le Meridien Philadelphia. The team will then assist you with details like set up and clean up to help make everything as stress-free as possible for you. You will also be provided with enough tables and chairs for your wedding party size.

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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?

$10,000

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

$5,000

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?

$1,000

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

$700

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

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
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
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
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August

Reviews of Le Meridien Philadelphia

Valerie
Valerie Sent on 01/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best hotel venue

Le Meridien is absolutely stunning. The rooms are amazing so your guests will be impressed and super comfortable. Kelley the sales manager goes above and beyond to make sure your day is absolutely PERFECT. She’s available at any time to chat or change something last minute. Food was great, service was awesome. Cocktail hour in the library was stunning overlooking city hall with fireplaces. If your trying to have a classy wedding and do something different than the typical Cescaphe or Finley catering, this is your place!!!
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Keira Sent on 12/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Customer Service!

We hosted our rehearsal dinner at Le Meridien in the Abele Library which was the perfect room for the 75 people that we had attending. It is a comfortable room with a romantic charm and a great view of city hall with fire places on either side of the room. While we searched for a venue to host our rehearsal dinner, it was apparent that Kelley wanted to make the night as we envisioned it. She is so easy to work with and incredibly helpful throughout the process. She is reasonable and genuine in her thoughts and responses. The rehearsal dinner went very well. The room is narrow but was set up in an efficient way. The staff was polite and professional. The entrée (a short rib and halibut duet) was delicious. Kelley and the rest of the staff kept the night moving along at a comfortable pace. Overall, it was the perfect rehearsal dinner experience.
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Melanie Sent on 01/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating
As cliche as it sounds, I had my dream wedding here this past December! I have to say the venue itself served as a staple for our wedding pictures, absolutely breathtaking! We chose the venue because it did not need much decor, and with a few accent pieces, not only did it save us tons on decoration costs, but it looked like a winter wonderland. Luckily, the Wedding Coordinator had added a few holiday pieces of decor which added to our holiday theme. Besides, the venue itself the staff was amazing all the way leading up to the event and the day of. Even the guests ranted about the service provided. Kelley Manslanka, the wedding coordinator was extremely responsive and very attentive to our requests and any last minute changes. She made sure we had a flawless event and ensured that every detailed was accounted for. You cannot go wrong with having your event here. The food was impeccable, the service was amazing, and affordable. I wish I could do it all over again. Thank you Kelley and the staff for giving us the best experience and our dream wedding!
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Brooke Sent on 12/08/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Great staff to work with and great chef! Everyone involved in the planning and execution of our wedding was focused on accomodating our needs and making our wedding dreams come true!
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Anne Sent on 03/12/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had our dream wedding here at the Le Meridien Philadelphia. It is the perfect location for a chic city wedding in the heart of downtown, walking distance to so many great Philly destinations. What made our wedding extra special was the highly attentive hotel staff - they were in tune with our every want and need and made each of our guests feel like VIP's. Our Catering Sales Manager Amanda C. worked with us on every detail of the wedding to make sure it was just flawless. Also on staff that snowy evening was Adam D., the Banquet Manager; Sonny I., the Executive Chef, and Michael Y., the General Manager - they all made sure the event was perfect! I highly recommend a Winter Wedding for any brave bride who wants magical and cinematic wedding photos in the snow. And to me, the best hotel in the city to compliment that is the warm and sophisticated Le Meridien Philadelphia.
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User2014766 Sent on 01/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I had a very long engagement and Amanda was there every step of the way. She would respond immediately and wouldn't matter how small or silly the question may have seemed. She was organized, nice to deal with, and I had 100% trust in her. It made the wedding planning experience so much easier. I felt that every step dealing with le meridian was easy because the staff was so knowledgeable, responsive, and nice to deal with.
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Kristen Sent on 11/03/2014
5 out of 5 rating
There aren't enough words to describe the amazing Le Meridien and event coordinator Amanda Chrin. Amanda was nothing short of fantastic from the first day I met with her. She was warm, welcoming and supportive every step of the way. Her organization and experience helped us plan our perfect day and I have no doubt, that without her, it wouldn't have been possible. Everything surrounding our wedding was perfect. The venue is gorgeous, the staff is attentive and the food delicious. Amanda and Le Meridien made our wedding everything that we dreamed of and more. I honestly cannot recommend them enough. If you want a picture perfect wedding in the heart of the city, look no further.
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Marian Sent on 10/18/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We felt from the very beginning we were in good hands with Amanda. She was supportive, encouraging, and followed up with every detail for the event. Amanda's professionalism and expertise inspired confidence, reassuring us the wedding would be a success. Amanda helped us meet the challenges by providing great advice and excellent problem solving skills. The event exceeded our expectations. Our family and guests continue to send me messages and comments about the evening. The food was excellent at the cocktail hour and dinner. Amanda handled all of the details and needs for the various vendors serving the event. The hotel accommodations were perfect! We were highly satisfied with every aspect of the wedding. I would recommend
LeMeridian Philadelphia with enthusiasm.
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Emily Sent on 08/26/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We are so happy that we chose to have our wedding at Le Meridien! I loved the venue as soon as I stepped foot inside, but when I met the coordinator, Amanda Chrin, I was sold! She seemed just as excited about the space as I was. She was easy to talk to and ask questions to, I immediately felt like I would be in great hands! The whole team at the hotel was very helpful in assisting with room blocks, the rehearsal, the wedding and reception and the brunch the next day. Because of the wonderful competant staff, I didn't worry about a thing on my big day -Everything was taken care of perfectly! The food was amazing! Take the chef's recommendations and trust his judgement when planning the menu and it will be better than you ever imagined! Le Meridien is such a beautiful space and the staff was wonderful, professional, helpful and made you as the bride feel like the most important person there!
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Julie Sent on 07/21/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I absolutely loved my wedding at Le Meridien. We chose the hotel because it was a beautiful space with a boutiquey feel - it does not feel like your typical hotel. It has a mix of old architecture with modern touches. It originally was not even on our list of places to explore until a friend of ours who had stayed at the hotel for business suggested. We are SO happy he did!
The per head price was competitive with many comparable venues in Philadelphia, and more fairly-priced than several of a similar caliber. I think we got excellent value for our money. The food from Chef Sonny is truly delicious, which is not something you normally hear about banquet catering at a hotel. Adam, the catering manager, worked hard to make sure we were comfortable with the wines that would be poured. Amanda, the sales manager, was incredibly responsive from day one (over a year before the wedding) until the day-of. A few things to note / tips - we ended up having 142 people attend. The room holds 160-180 max, but I'd be wary of having a wedding larger than 150 here, especially if you're planning to have everyone on the dance floor.
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Awards

32
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Azzolina Photography Azzolina Photography Wedding Photographers

Le Meridien is one of my favorite places to work as a photographer. The hotel's location is wonderful for photos at City Hall, the Municipal Building, and Love Park. The hotel rooms are modern and clean and also are wonderful for photos. The ceremony and reception site is modern, clean, open and great for lighting from a photographers standpoint too. The staff at Le Meridien is top notch and the food is delicious. This is one of the best locations for your wedding!

Philadelphia String Quartet Philadelphia String Quartet Wedding Musicians

Sophisticated and very easy to work with. Beautiful location and well organized. Would recommend to all! It was a pleasure to work with you!

Philly Event Group Philly Event Group Wedding Bands

Philly Event Group LOVES Le Meridien Philadelphia hotel! A wonderful event space with a great ball room and extra space for cocktails, break out sessions and not to mention the Star Wood style of accommodations. Amanda Chrin and her staff deliver a consistent quality experience unmatched by any Philadelphia venue. Also the lobby bar is a great eclectic and warn environment for any social gathering.

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Le Meridien Philadelphia frequently asked questions

Le Meridien Philadelphia 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
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Le Meridien Philadelphia includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Le Meridien Philadelphia includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Le Meridien Philadelphia for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
Le Meridien Philadelphia offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Le Meridien Philadelphia offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Le Meridien Philadelphia offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Le Meridien Philadelphia offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Le Meridien Philadelphia is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.6 in flexibility, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.6 in value and 4.5 in average response time.
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