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  • 2016

Omni William Penn Hotel

Up to 300 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
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Recommended by 93% of couples

About this venue

Celebrate Your Love at the Omni William Penn Hotel

Step into a world of timeless elegance at the Omni William Penn Hotel, where your wedding day becomes a celebration to remember. Since 1916, this iconic Pittsburgh landmark has been a gathering place for celebrities, dignitaries, and couples from around the world, offering an extraordinary backdrop for your love story.

Exceptional Service

Our dedicated team is here to turn your wedding dreams into reality. From the moment you begin planning to the final toast, we provide unparalleled attention to detail and exceptional service to ensure every aspect of your day is flawless. We’ll work with you to create a celebration that is as unique as your love story.

Luxury Accommodations

Relax and unwind in one of our 597 luxurious guest rooms and suites, each thoughtfully designed for both comfort and elegance. With concierge services offering personalized assistance, valet parking for ease and convenience, and a fitness center to help you stay refreshed, every detail is designed to enhance your stay. Our rooms provide a perfect blend of relaxation and elegance, ensuring you and your guests enjoy a memorable experience, whether you're preparing for your special day or simply unwinding after the celebration.

Stunning Venue Spaces

  • William Penn Ballroom

Accommodates up to 350 guests, adorned with 10 sparkling chandeliers, offering a majestic setting for a truly unforgettable celebration.

  • Grand Ballroom

Hosts up to 500 guests, featuring a gilded balcony and Baccarat crystal chandeliers, perfect for a grand and luxurious event.

  • Bob and Dolores Hope Room

Accommodates up to 150 guests in a romantic and warm setting, radiating charm for more intimate gatherings.

  • Urban Room

Ideal for events of up to 225 guests with its stunning Art Deco style and regal touches creating an elegant and refined atmosphere.

Exclusive Wedding Packages

Our customizable wedding packages include everything you need to create the perfect celebration, from exquisite catering options tailored to your tastes to a premium bar offering a selection of fine drinks. To cap off the weekend, we also provide a farewell breakfast or brunch featuring a Bloody Mary and mimosa bar, ensuring every moment is as unforgettable as the last.

Let the Omni William Penn Hotel be the place where your happily ever after begins. With our dedication to service, luxurious accommodations, and stunning venues, your wedding will be as unforgettable as the love you share.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 25 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

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Weddings at this venue

Daniela & Alex's wedding
Daniela & Alex
18 photos
Sawina & Karan's wedding
Sawina & Karan
53 photos

FAQ

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

No

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

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

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?

$2,000

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

$1,500

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$62

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

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

38

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
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?

Aisle Markers
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
December
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Reviews of Omni William Penn Hotel

Weddingwire
4.6/5 31 reviews
Google
4.5/5 6123 reviews
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Christina Sent on 07/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous ballroom!

We had a truly great experience planning and having our wedding at the Omni. We had the pleasure of working with Corey, who was extremely helpful and professional throughout the entire process. Communication was clear and timely, and we were able to plan every detail with ease. Corey was able to help us coordinate our cookie table, late night snacks, and every aspect of the evening without a hitch. From the valets, to the wait staff and bartenders, everyone we encountered at the wedding was friendly, helpful, and provided great service. The food was delicious and served warm, and we have not stopped receiving compliments on the ballroom. Would highly recommend the Omni and Corey to any couple in search of a venue!
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Molly Sent on 06/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue for a Wedding!

We got married here on 5/11/19. We had a great experience with our coordinator at the Omni, Erin, that works seamlessly with you from start to finish! The wait staff the day of our wedding was incredible, the food was perfect (all cooked perfectly and all came out hot and delicious). Everyone took care of us so well and the Omni really makes your process go smoothly. We have not one complaint! We used the grand ballroom and urban room for cocktail hour and wouldn’t have done any differently!
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D Sent on 06/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
If I could give Darlene Coons and the Omni more stars, I would! My fiance and I knew that we were picking a pricier venue, but we could not be happier with our choice. From the start, Darlene gave her time to us and never made us feel like "just another engaged couple." Our initial tour/q&a lasted almost two hours as she addressed our questions and showed us all of the physical spaces that we could select for our guests and ourselves to enjoy. The high- quality service never stopped from that day on. Darlene would always email us back within 24 hrs, and her emails were always clear. My fiance and I genuinely looked forward to meeting with Darlene for each step of the planning process. In the end, everything was wonderful, the food was SO good, and our complimentary Royal Suite at the end made us feel like we were capping off the most perfect day in the most perfect way.
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Deborah Sent on 11/03/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We love the William Penn Hotel. It's a fabulous, historic hotel offering beautiful venues, professional service and excellent food making your event a day to remember. They made our wedding a very positive experience.
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Jessica Sent on 10/29/2016
5 out of 5 rating
A month ago, my husband and I had our dream wedding and hosted our reception in the Urban Ballroom. The entire venue is stunning and brings so much character and elegance to any event. And, my photos turned out spectacular!


Overall, the price was a great value if you consider what goes into coordinating, feeding, and decorating a room from scratch. I minimized my own decor and let the beauty of the room speak for itself. The reception went perfectly and I am so grateful to the managers and team at the Omni. Lora’s experience made the process smooth and easy. The food during our cocktail hour still has people talking - we opted for 6 passed items, including the lamb chops and ceviche. We had two bars and upgraded the package, including hand picked Champagne.


We ran through the costs and expectations many times before we signed with this venue, and now that we’re through the event, I can say that you get what you pay for. We are so happy we chose the Omni. Our wedding was unforgettable and so easy to plan and enjoy.
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User2588567 Sent on 04/26/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Best venue around! Was amazing to work with, fit our budget, and overall it was hands down the most beautiful venue! Would highly recommend to everyone!
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User2383053 Sent on 10/22/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I'm so glad I trusted Lora and her team to make my wedding day perfect. The venue alone is breathtaking and everything I wanted. The food was amazing, the bartenders and wait staff were on their A game and I just simply can't say enough good things about this place. Although on the higher end price-wise, it's definitely worth every penny!!
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Ashley Sent on 09/29/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We fell in love with the Omni and their incredible service on a prior stay there last year and just knew we had to have our reception there. Corey was excellent in helping us plan every detail and was very responsive to all of our questions and requests. They made booking rooms very easy for all of our out of town guests, and even extended our honeymoon suite for the night before the wedding as we ourselves were coming from outside the city. The day of our wedding was fabulous. We set up early in the morning and they had staff on hand to assist in any way possible. My mom came in later in the morning to set up our cookie table and even though she had brought her own trays to arrange everything, they had brought out a HUGE selection of beautiful tiered trays for her to use as well. That night Corey was on hand to help with introductions and queueing up all the events. The food was positively UNBELIEVABLE. We and all of our guests were just blown away by how delicious everything was. And the service was extremely good as well. We did have one hiccup with the cashier for the bar, overcharging people for their drinks and adding service charges where she absolutely was NOT supposed to, but once we brought this up to the bar manager he was quick to remedy the issue and supplied free drinks to everyone that had been overcharged. At the end of the night they had staff there to help with packing up all of our decor (despite it being past midnight). Overall, I could not possibly recommend the Omni more to anyone wanting a truly spectacular wedding day!
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Joan Sent on 07/06/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We hosted our daughter's wedding reception on July 4 in the Urban Room at the Omni. The event exceeded every expectation! Ultimate professionalism is the mantra of the staff. They were so courteous and attentive to our needs. Corey Makrush was in charge of our event and paid attention to every detail. Everything from the way we were greeted, to the captains of our event, to the valets and concierge.....the Omni makes hosting a wedding EASY!
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User2140467 Sent on 05/20/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Whitney, Haley, LeRoy, and Alton were absolutely amazing!! I emailed Whitney almost everyday and she always responded with a great attitude and promptly. She made sure all of our needs were met for our wedding day! On the day of the wedding, she continued to make sure we were okay and everything ran smoothly. I am so thankful she coordinated the venue for us. The Omni is GORGEOUS!! We had access to the whole hotel for pictures! The dressing for the men was nice and the bridal suite was great! I am so happy we booked the Omni. The brunch buffet was also delicious and there was plenty of food! Our wedding and brunch was in the Urban room. The room was so beautiful and unique. I loved everything about our wedding. The only downfall is that guest had to pay a lot for parking because our wedding was on a weekday and the Omni does not have its own parking.
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Team

Corey Makrush
Corey Makrush
Coordinator

Professional Network & Endorsements

Lokmer Photography Inc. Lokmer Photography Inc. Wedding Photographers

Photographing many events at the historic Omni William Penn Hotel, the luxury, the opulence and the beautiful refinements all add to the spectacular nature of this beautiful hotel and settings. The legendary events held at the hotel, the various celebrities, heads of state, prominent politicians and of course the excellent cuisine makes a customer feel honored, special and takes you to another time and place in the world of luxury. Our studio has photographed weddings, family portraits and celebrity parties for very distinguished guests. The Grand Ballroom, The Hope Room and The William Penn Ballroom are reminiscent of the great bygone days of class, luxury and great customer service. We were very impressed with the total experience at this wonderful and historic hotel. Lora and staff handle everything for your very beautiful wedding, reception, party or corporate event. -John Lokmer - Lokmer Photography Inc.

The Event Group The Event Group Wedding Planners

The Event Group team loves working at the Omni William Penn Hotel. Everything from the atmosphere to the dining to the hospitality is first class and their venue spaces are out of this world gorgeous. This establishment is truly a Pittsburgh gem.

Steady Creek Cinema Steady Creek Cinema Wedding Videographers

We love filming weddings at the Omni William Penn Hotel! This venue has ample lighting and space - perfect for creating a high quality film! The staff is very kind and the food is absolutely delicious! We highly recommend them! :) - Steady Creek Cinema

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Omni William Penn Hotel frequently asked questions

Omni William Penn Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Omni William Penn Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Omni William Penn Hotel includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Omni William Penn Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Restaurant
Omni William Penn Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Omni William Penn Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Omni William Penn Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Omni William Penn Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Omni William Penn Hotel is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.6 in flexibility and 4.4 in value.
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