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Sheraton Commander Hotel
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Lexington Room
Lexington Room
Front patio
Front patio
George Washington Ballroom
George Washington Ballroom
Elegant ballroom
Elegant ballroom
Mt. Vernon Ballroom
Mt. Vernon Ballroom
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Terrace Room
Terrace Room
Elegant lighting
Elegant lighting
Bridal shoes
Bridal shoes
The newlyweds
The newlyweds
Look of love
Look of love
Couple dancing
Couple dancing
All ready
All ready
Suited and kilted
Suited and kilted
The kiss
The kiss
Couple of honor
Couple of honor
Wedding essentials
Wedding essentials
Photo of the exterior
Photo of the exterior
George Washington Ballroom
George Washington Ballroom
All laid out
All laid out
Nubar patio
Nubar patio
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Sheraton Commander Hotel

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Sheraton Commander Hotel

About

Sheraton Commander Hotel is an award-winning hotel wedding venue located in the heart of Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This hotel boasts multiple indoor ballrooms, an experienced culinary team, and lavish accommodations. They only host one wedding at a time, so the couple of honor and their guests can receive their undivided attention.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples can accommodate several hundred guests at this vintage-style hotel. Sheraton Commander Hotel's ballrooms include the George Washington Ballroom - their premier event space which also features an adjacent terrace.

The Mount Vernon Room is perfect for your ceremony as it can be set up with chiavari-style chairs, floral decorations, and more.

The Terrace Room is particularly ideal for an intimate affair with its chandeliers, mood lighting, comfortable chairs, and assortment of tables.

Services Offered

Sheraton Commander Hotel won WeddingWire’s Couples’ Choice Award for 2013 and every year from 2015 to 2017. Sheraton Commander Hotel provides a professional team that will guide you through every step of your planning process. Their wedding specialist, Judy Brillhart, is certified through the Association of Bridal Consultants and through the International Live Events Association. Judy, along with her team, will ensure your wedding is everything you hoped it to be. Their services include, but are not limited to:

  • Bridal suite
  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Lighting and sound
  • China
  • Glassware
  • Flatware
  • Linens
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Event rentals

Accommodation

Sheraton Commander Hotel features a range of accommodations for the happy couple and their invited guests to make use of. Guest rooms with king beds, queen beds, double beds, and more are offered here. A presidential suite, featuring charming lounge furniture and a king-size bed would be an ideal choice for the happy couple.

Cuisine

Couples can choose between a buffet, stations, hors d'oeuvres, a cocktail reception, or a plated dinner. Their award-winning culinary team is skilled in both American and Indian cuisine. These culinary creatives are happy to curate a fully-customized menu to suit your tastes and desires. Sample entrees can include:

  • Chef Tom's asiago chicken
  • Grilled swordfish
  • Brandt farms New York sirloin
  • Wild mushroom ravioli
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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?

$1,100

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

$1

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
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$18

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

Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
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

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
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 Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
September

Reviews of Sheraton Commander Hotel

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Stephen Sent on 09/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Five star all the way!

Judy, Kevin and her staff were a total five star experience. They knew their information cold, were totally reachable and reliable and guided us like the experts they are. We would use them again in a heartbeat!
K
Kimberly Sent on 06/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Experience!

Everything was wonderful from start to finish! The staff went above and beyond to please the guests and the wedding party.
The food and service was outstanding.
We would recommend the Commander to anyone. Big thanks to Judy and the team!
S
Sarah Sent on 09/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Get married here. Seriously. You will not be sorry you chose the Commander. Judy, the events manager, is the most amazing person. She helped us through every step of the process, had great ideas, was super responsive, and was an overall delight to work with. Now that my wedding is over, I'm a little disappointed that I won't be able to hang out with her any more! The staff at the Commander were consistently friendly, attentive, efficient, and just so nice! From bellhops to waiters, everyone rocked! And the food! The food is outstanding! Over 140 meals were served on time, with no guests waiting around. I'd recommend the devils on horseback for cocktail hour. The Commander only takes one wedding at a time, and it shows! The hotel itself is beautiful, with lots of historic touches and a George Washington theme. The rooms are comfortable and spacious. You can't beat the location in Harvard Square, 5 minutes from the T. My favorite banquet rooms are the Lexington and Concord rooms with amazing original windows, which is where we hosted brunch. So many guests kept coming up to the groom and I to tell us how much they loved the food, the staff, and the hotel. I cannot sing the praises of the Commander loud enough!
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Candace Sent on 09/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Judy, and the entire staff at the Sheraton Commander are brilliant. Seriously, incredible.

I was initially hopeful because after my initial email to Judy was responded to within 24 hours (this unfortunately is not the norm when you are trying to book more than a year in advance). Not only did Judy respond, she answered all of my initial questions and more. We had a specific vision in mind and Judy worked with us through every. single. email. Step-by-step to make our vision come to fruition. All of the food the day of was just as delicious as our tasting, and all weird food allergies were easily accommodated. The staff at the Sheraton is incredible. SUPER attentive without being annoying. Everyone who worked the wedding was such a joy, and we even caught a few of them dancing in the wings at the reception! It was marvelous. The Commander is comparatively affordable (with a customizable budget) for a large crowd in Boston, and is far less work than the other venues at the same price point. Can we get married at the Sheraton Commander again?
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Barbara Sent on 08/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We fell in love with the Sheraton Commander as soon as we walked in the door! Every person we met, from the reception desk to the event planners to the folks who clean to the valet person to anyone whose path we crossed were professional, polite, caring, eager to help and welcoming. The Sheraton Commander is our Number One go to place when visiting Cambridge.
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Amanda Sent on 03/20/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We cannot speak more highly of our experience at the Sheraton Commander if we tried. In a few words: magical, wow, incredible, organized, efficient. Our families have been staying at the Sheraton Commander for years while we were in college and graduate school so we decided to check it out for our wedding. We met with Judy and were blown away. They operate like a very, very well oil-machined. Judy is professional, flexible, accommodating, and just remarkable! Every question she answered within minutes. If we had an idea, she was flexible and would help brainstorm how we could make it possible. She had us fill out planning forms at periodic intervals to keep us on track with wedding planning. Most importantly she met with us two days before our wedding to go over all our decorations, thank you gifts, etc. All staff was perfect -- flexible on booking rooms, room rates, and room blocks. All of our guests staying in the hotel (and there were a lot!) were just gushing about the service. Our top two priorities were to have everyone we wanted at our wedding and to have a raging dance party. Judy and the Sheraton made this possible by preplating our salads, having the toasts and first dances move smoothly along, and arranging tables such that there was tons of room to dance. And we are so grateful for their list of recommended vendors. We worked with Solare and DJ Martika -- WOW! I am exhausted from all the fun we had and we would get married again at the Sheraton in a heartbeat.
User2771053 Sent on 09/17/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We held our wedding reception at the Sheraton Commander in July of 2015. The hotel itself is beautiful and it was a perfect venue for our size (about 100 people). Our guests loved the hotel and the atmosphere in Harvard Square.

We can't speak highly enough about Judy Brillhart as the event manager and the rest of her team. She was awesome working with us to plan the reception and had great tips that helped us along the way.
G
Gena Sent on 09/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We could not have been happier with the Sheraton Commander in hosting our wedding reception back in May. From beginning to end it was flawless and people talked about it for months! Thank you so very much for a beautiful wedding--we are so grateful to have worked with you and recommend you all the time to bride to be's!
J
Jen Sent on 09/08/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The venue was incredible. Judy was stupendous, managed everything with pizzazz, and was generally amazing. There were two snafus we ran into, neither of which were caused by the Sheraton Commander; however, they discovered and rectified them before we were even aware there was a potential problem. It was a lovely venue and a fabulous wedding.
Amy
Amy Sent on 09/08/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Sheraton Commander team is TOP NOTCH! If you want to know that everything will be taken care of, you won't have to worry, and your guests will be treated with the utmost service, then look no further. I was blessed to be chosen as the planner for a couple that got married at the Sheraton Commander. My experience with everyone from the front desk (who helped make sure every guest received their welcome letter) to the catering staff (who moved around furniture with me to make everything fit!) to the events team that made me look so good, was simply incredible! I highly recommend that if you are looking for a classy affair, this is the place.

I do have to share one comment about Judy who was the main point of contact. Every question, she answered swiftly. Every need, she managed to fill. Every challenge, she handled gracefully. Sometimes, a planner working at a venue that is as seamless as the Commander, can face challenges when doing something that isn't the norm. That did not occur here. The Sheraton Commander TEAM was just that, an extension of me and I, an extension of them.

Well done!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

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Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Dana Siles Photographer Dana Siles Photographer Wedding Photographers

Professional, friendly and dedicated staff.

Solare Wedding Photography Solare Wedding Photography Wedding Photographers

The Sheraton Commander is one of our favorite venues to photography at! Judy is amazing and so helpful with all aspects of the wedding day! Radcliffe and Harvard yards are a short walk away, and are perfect locations for stunning wedding portraits!

Le Reve Floral Design Le Reve Floral Design Wedding Florists

Built in the 1920's just before the Great Depression, this building has gorgeous Art Deco detailing, right down to the correct color palette for the era it was built. This hotel has a lot of drama, glamour and opulence! It has a beautiful entrance lobby, and ballrooms for ceremony, reception and cocktails. The great thing about this venue is all of your guests can stay right on location, and you're right in the heart of Harvard Square in Cambridge. I can imagine a black tie affair that would play off of the hotel's gorgeous color palette with lots of feminine details to evoke that same rich elegance! Judy Brillhart and her team of wedding specialists at The Commander are fabulous to work with. Thank you, Judy -- I look forward to working with you and your clients on many more events to come! -- Darcy Hammer, Owner of Le Reve Floral Design

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Sheraton Commander Hotel frequently asked questions

Sheraton Commander 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
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Sheraton Commander Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Sheraton Commander Hotel includes:
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Sheraton Commander Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
Sheraton Commander Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Sheraton Commander Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Sheraton Commander Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
Sheraton Commander Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Sheraton Commander Hotel is recommended by 98% 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 average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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