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COLGATE INN

A centerpiece of Hamilton, NY and an iconic fixture in Colgate University's rich history, the Colgate Inn brings a unique combination of historic tradition and modern hospitality to guests. Since 1925, the inn has served as the symbolic front door to the University, tying locals, students, and visitors from all walks of life together.

Hotel Features:

  • Prominent location in the center of Hamilton
  • Onsite full-service restaurant, The Tavern
  • Onsite speakeasy-style lounge, The Library
  • Multiple meeting spaces
  • Outdoor fire-pit
  • Onsite parking
  • 24 hour front desk
  • Pet-friendly

EVENT SERVICES

As the iconic cornerstone of Hamilton, NY there’s no place more noteworthy to host your meeting or special event than the Colgate Inn. Boasting over 3,100 sq. ft of flexible event space, the Colgate Inn does nothing but impress.

Services:

  • Wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • Rehearsal dinners and engagement parties
  • Hotel buyouts
  • Group room blocks
  • A/V and audio setup
  • Day of coordination services
  • Catering services and custom menus
  • Private dining

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

Yes

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Restaurant

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
Catering Services
Event Planner

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

July
August
September
October

Reviews of Colgate Inn

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Mae S. Sent on 02/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Thanks to the Colgate Inn for an Amazing Day!

Going with the Colgate Inn for our wedding reception was the best decision we could have made. From the service to the food to the bridal suite, everything was wonderful and exceeded our high expectations. We received so many compliments from our guests about how much they loved the Inn, and several guests mentioned that they wanted to come back to visit even though they don’t live anywhere close to the area. We don’t live in the area but have family nearby and will definitely be back plenty of times in the future.

Jana and her staff really took great care of us. They were accommodating of our requests and worked with us extensively to make sure that the whole weekend would go smoothly. We also used the Inn for our rehearsal dinner the night before our wedding, and went to the Tavern for brunch the day after the wedding, as well as for drinks the night before our wedding, and had a great experience with everything.

Thanks to Jana and everyone at the Colgate Inn for everything!!! We couldn’t have asked for a better weekend and can’t recommend the Colgate Inn highly enough!
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Emily Sent on 12/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great catering service. Thank you, Jana!

I am so happy that I chose to have the Colgate Inn cater my wedding, and even happier that JANA was the person who helped me through the entire process. I was planning everything from overseas and had very limited time in the area in the year leading up to the big day. Jana always found a way to fit me in and was incredibly helpful, informative, and quick in answering the million emails I sent her. She went above and beyond with details I hadn’t even thought of and that she really didn’t even need to help me with! The day of the wedding, she and her team made sure everything ran smoothly. Plus, the food was great! What else could you ask for?
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Lizzie Sent on 07/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Jana and her staff at the Colgate Inn were absolutely amazing. They were available 24/7 throughout the entire planning process and were by our sides for the weekend as well. Jana is the most caring, organized and wonderful vendor to work with - we HIGHLY recommend using her and her staff for lodging, catering, planning... really anything you need - they do it and do it perfectly.
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Laura Sent on 06/01/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding reception at The Colgate Inn on August 3, 2013. We received nothing but rave reviews about the lodging, space and food!! Jana Truett-Crouch was always there to answer my every question (and I had many), either in person, by phone or email in the months and weeks leading up to our special day. The night was truly magical and I would not have changed a thing.
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Patty Sent on 03/12/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Jana Truett Crouch for planning my wedding at the Colgate Inn was such a lovely experience. She was extremely accommodating, very flexible and responsive. The Colgate Inn was very beautiful and the food was delicious. It was a perfect wedding reception.
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Rebecca Sent on 07/09/2012
5 out of 5 rating
The Colgate Inn catered our recent Rehearsal Dinner BBQ, offsite wedding, and Sunday Brunch, and each event (all had almost 200 people attending) was done flawlessly. From the moment we started working with the Inn, the service and responsiveness we received was excellent. They were accommodating to our schedule, often meeting us on weekends when we were in the area. Jana went above and beyond the role of caterer, helping us to find other vendors, recommending layout, lighting, and design schemes, and personally seeing to every detail we requested.

First and foremost, the food was outstanding. I was a little nervous about getting married at an offsite location where a cook tent had to built from the ground up but the food was phenomenal. Guests were raving about all of the appetizers and the surf and turf the Inn served was amazing. The steak was cooked perfectly, which is difficult to time with a large event!

From the moment we arrived at the Inn on Thursday to the moment we left on Sunday we marveled at the service and attentiveness of all employees. Everything we requested was done timely and with a smile. At the end of the long weekend we were handed sandwiches and drinks for the long ride home, which we did not even think to ask for.

The Colgate Inn made our wedding weekend exceptional, I'd highly recommend them for any event.
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Kimberly Sent on 12/03/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Excellent choice. The food was amazingly delicious and received a lot of compliments. Jana was great and very flexible. Her staff that accommodated us on the day of was also fantastic. They were friendly and very professional.
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Sarah Sent on 08/14/2017
4.8 out of 5 rating
The Colgate Inn was such a BEAUTIFUL place to stay and have my wedding reception. I love how classic and timeless the building is. We originally planned on having our wedding outdoors but I am so glad we didn't, because the day we were married there was SO much rain and extensive flooding in the CNY area. But while the rain came down no one seemed to notice because all of our guests were having a wonderful time. I heard nothing but rave reviews about the food, the service and the atmosphere. If your guest list is on the smaller side (less than 130) and you want something timeless, then look no further than the Colgate Inn.
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Colgate Inn frequently asked questions

The space offered by Colgate Inn for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Inn/B&B
  • Restaurant
Colgate Inn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Colgate Inn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Colgate Inn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Catering Services
  • Event Planner
Colgate Inn 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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