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The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel, is a AAA Four Diamond award winning hotel wedding venue located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Situated on the University of Pennsylvania campus, the hotel features a stylish, modern feel that blends well with their timeless and traditional design aesthetic. After a multi-million dollar renovation, the hotel now features ergonomic furniture and locally-commissioned artwork.

Facilities and Capacity
The spectacular 4,500-square-foot Woodlands Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 230 individuals, while more intimate events may be held in the 800-square-foot Regent Room. Portions of the Woodlands Ballroom can also be sectioned off to fit various-sized wedding celebrations, and the same is possible for the combination of the Regent and St. Marks rooms. The hotel offers valet service to wedding guests, and the venue spaces are wheelchair accessible. Get-ready rooms are set up and waiting for wedding parties, so you have a private dressing space and place to relax prior to the ceremony. Overnight accommodations for wedding guests and the newlyweds are also an option at the hotel.

Services Offered
Professional wedding coordinators are available at The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel, to help ensure every detail is taken care of prior to and on the day of the wedding. Staff can see to set up, clean up, bar services, catering services, lighting, and sound. Couples can peruse the hotel’s event rentals, which include items like:

  • Audio equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair covers
  • Dance floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables

Cuisine
The catering team at The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel is world-class and award-winning, offering customizable wedding catering packages and menus. Couples are welcome to create their own package to fit the needs of their cocktail hours, receptions, and other wedding-related occasions. Hors d’oeuvres, cake, and other desserts can be crafted to be served alongside a buffet, family-style, plated, or stationed meal. The hotel also allows couples to bring in their own outside cake. The catering department can supply all barware, china, flatware, glassware, and linens. Certified bartenders can be appointed to serve from an open or limited bar. Beverage choices include:

  • House beer, wine, and liquor
  • Premium liquor
  • Specialty beer and wine
  • Signature drink
  • Champagne toast
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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?

$500

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

$300

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 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
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$50

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

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

30

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel

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
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
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)
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
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August

Reviews of The Inn at Penn

Tanae
Tanae Sent on 02/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was beautiful down to the food.

If I could get married again it would definitely be with The INN AT PENN staff. They are truly amazing and was very helpful in making my wife and I big day super special! The food was amazing, the staff was amazing and the hotel lobby staff were awesome when we were checking and out.
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Sarah Sent on 08/21/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The presidential suite is incredible! My now husband booked a small room for himself the night before our wedding and when they found out he was the groom, they upgraded him to a suite as well. Our guests were quite pleased as well. Nasche and Laila were a joy to work with. I was nervous because our wedding was being held somewhere else, but we were treated like royalty all weekend!
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Meredith Sent on 03/17/2014
4.7 out of 5 rating
I'll admit; there were some setbacks with the Inn at Penn initially but they were primarily things that were out of both & their control. Once we got back on track, working with Michelle & the other staff at the hotel was a great experience. All the meticulous elements of our wedding were accommodated, as well as all our requests. The hotel is beautiful - do not be turned away by the fact the rooms are multi-purpose (so to speak). The room you choose is fitted to your event exactly; the ballroom was beautiful and the perfect space for our reception.

The hotel itself is beautiful and in a prime location but not at an extremely outrageous price. I definitely recommend it for brides wanting a wedding in the city at a place where everything is taken care of for you (down to the cake, which is part of the package!). Plus, the bridal suite cannot be beat and is perfect for all those pre-wedding photos with your bridesmaids.
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Erin Sent on 03/24/2011
4.7 out of 5 rating
My wedding at The Hilton Inn at Penn was amazing!! Food was excellent!! Staff was wonderful!! I want to do it all over again!!!!
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Stacy Sent on 11/30/2010
4.7 out of 5 rating
Everything on our wedding day was set up beautifully. I have to say that the food was amazing!
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Kristen Sent on 03/16/2015
4.6 out of 5 rating
My now-husband and I had our wedding reception at the Inn at Penn in January, and we were thrilled with our choice! Michelle was our wedding coordinator, and she was so accommodating and flexible with all the challenges we brought - namely, a short engagement timeline and a somewhat limited budget.

I also had a very specific vision for how the Ballroom would be set up, and she delivered on it and more!! The Ballroom looked STUNNING and we received compliments on the venue for weeks after our wedding!

During the reception, Michelle was there making sure everything flowed smoothly and that I was where I was supposed to be. She also doubled as security, making sure our gifts table was far from the door and that no one suspicious looking wandered up to our event, which was really important to me. The groom and I were too distracted to even arrange for gifts and centerpieces and whatnot to be collected afterwards, but Michelle had them all boxed up and sent to my room or left for me at the front desk. She was amazing!

Also, it rained on our wedding day, which essentially rendered my plan to take pictures outdoors impossible. I was concerned at having no place to take photos, but Daria, a director at the Hotel, reserved an indoor space for us (the "Living Room") at the Hotel to take pictures. There were two fires blazing in fireplaces and it was a perfect place for photos! Thank you, Daria!

The venue is gorgeous and the food at our reception was to die for! We were so happy and are continually glad we booked at the Inn at Penn.

We also reserved rooms at the hotel for our guests, as the price was lower than other hotels in West Philly - which surprised me, as the Inn at Penn "seems" more expensive than the others! Nashe' was fantastic to work with for all our room-booking needs.

Having our wedding reception and our hotel rooms all in the same place made the evening so much more fun and so convenient for our guests. We could not be more thrilled!
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User2031990 Sent on 02/05/2015
4.5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding reception was beautiful and the Inn at Penn staff helped to realize my vision in a way I could not have done myself. Thank you!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
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We have worked with Michelle at the Inn for years. She is such a pleasure to work with and pays attention to all the details. The Inn is such a beautiful venue for both a wedding & reception. They also have beautiful hotel rooms for out of town guests. We highly tecommend booking ypur wedding at the Inn. The staff and accomodations are top notch!

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We love working at The Inn at Penn. Everyone there is so easy to talk to, very accessible and professional. They have a great team and are always on top of things.

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