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The Los Angeles Athletic Club is an elegant banquet hall wedding venue in Los Angeles, California. This club has been completely renovated and features one of the largest rooftop venues in Downtown. This historic athletic club features a variety of beautiful event spaces, an on-site hotel, and customized wedding packages to provide clients with an extraordinary wedding experience. Located in downtown Los Angeles, this venue offers stunning views of the city that make for an unforgettable celebration.

Facilities and Capacity

The Los Angeles Athletic Club offers five distinct banquet hall venues, with the largest event space accommodating up to 500 guests (Standing) and up to 250 guests (Seated). The stunning Centennial Ballroom is accented with rich, fine woodwork and crystal chandeliers, creating an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere that will elevate your wedding to an upscale soiree. The ballroom also features elegant banquet chairs, artistic masterpieces, and a towering, two-story ceiling that opens up the space for larger events. The Olympic Lounge is its foyer and indoor ceremony area. It is decorated with classic, timeless decor that carries the vintage "Classic Hollywood Style." The Invention Lounge is known for its rich decor and award-winning craft drinks. This amazing room can be added to your event and can continue until 1:30 AM, giving you your own private after-party.

We also can offer the number #1 VIP private speakeasy, complete with its own secret entrance - our Blue Room! Designed by Timothy Oulton from London and partnered with Macallan Scotch, it has a 50-person capacity and is also a perfect place for a bachelor/ bachelorette party or your after-hour party!

Services Offered

The event staff at the Los Angeles Athletic Club specializes in providing customized wedding packages to accommodate the needs of each individual client. They cater to your unique and individual taste and offer on-site hotel accommodations as well as a variety of dining options to suit your wedding celebration. They offer event services for wedding ceremonies and receptions, as well as bridal showers and engagement parties. Their boutique on-site hotel features 72 rooms and nine themed club suites. Wedding and event services include:

  • Accommodations
  • Partial Event Planning Services
  • Tables & Chairs
  • Dinnerware, Silverware, and Glassware
  • Black, White, or Ivory Linens
  • Servers and Bartenders
  • In-house Full Catering and Bar Services
  • Hotel Services

Cuisine

The exclusive, private club experience at Los Angeles Athletic Club includes unforgettable menus and exceptional catering services. The talented culinary team creates delicious masterpieces that are sure to please each and every palate. From elegant brunches and wine pairings to exotic meals and international cuisine, the customized food and beverage menus that you've always dreamed of for your special day.

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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?

$3,500

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

$3,500

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?

$1,500

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
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$65

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

10

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel
Rooftop

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

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
French Service
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?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
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 The Los Angeles Athletic Club

Sarah
Sarah Sent on 03/12/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

The most picture perfect los angeles wedding venue!

We had an absolute dream wedding at the LAAC. My husband and I are huge movie buffs, and we wanted our wedding to feel cinematic, grand, almost classic-feeling but never stuffy. And we got that from the club and more. Our wedding ceremony was on the rooftop, which provided the most epic backdrop with the city skyline behind us. (Our wedding photos on the roof at sunset are absolutely stunning!). But what we also loved about the venue is the ability to have numerous setting changes that gave our wedding a sense of escalation. Our happy hour was at the Invention bar which has since become one of our favorite places in town to grab a drink. The vibe is romantic and atmospheric in the best way. Then we moved into the ballroom for the most majestic feeling dinner we’ve ever experienced (with an incredible three course meal and wine pairing that was probably the best wedding food we’ve ever had). And afterwards, we lit up the dance floor in the Olympic Lounge. Many of our guests stayed at the hotel (which was really convenient!), and everyone who worked there was very accommodating, friendly and helpful. And Christie, the LAAC’s rep, was just so amazing and wonderful to work with — she’s great at her job and cares about her clients first and foremost. She helped us carry out our vision to a tee and when our rehearsal dinner location dropped out last minute, she offered to let us move it to the Hercules beach rooftop for a catered dinner and Tiki drinks which really saved us at the 11th hour! The weekend was perfect. Thank you LAAC!
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G Kirschbaum Sent on 03/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

wedding venue excellent

As longtime LAAC member, I highly recommend a wedding or other fine event at the LA Athletic Club. Elegant options, excellent food and presentation available.
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Melissa Sent on 11/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Ahhhhmazing

From start to end, this venue and their staff have been an absolute dream to work with. After our previous wedding venue fell through LESS THAN 2 MONTHS till our wedding day, we scheduled a tour with Christie and signed on right away. The venue is gorgeous and you really need very little in terms of decor to dress it up for your wedding- we just added some light floral decorations. Christie and Terri made the whole planning process so easy and stress free. And the food was so good; there is such a large variety of cuisines and you could also change things up as you’d like! We had several guests who work in the wedding industry comment that it was some of the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding. Would not change a thing!
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Tyrannie Sent on 10/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Day

Our wedding at The LAAC is what dreams are made of!!! Everything was perfect! The venue, food, drinks, & service was top notch!!! If you have the pleasure of having your big day here, please request Christie to be your coordinator! You will not regret it! She was very attentive and didn’t mind alllllll of the questions we had. Terry was also amazing at helping us with the block of rooms in the hotel! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
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Tanya Sent on 10/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best experience ever!!!!!

Absolutely 10/10 hit. Beautiful!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 09/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing room block experience

We spoke to many hotels in the Downtown Los Angeles area and none were as accommodating in having a room block as LAAC. Working with Teri to set everything up was a pleasure! As if that wasn’t enough, when we checked in the hotel and facilities turned out to be amazing. Our guests raved about the incredible spa, gym, and sports facilities and the hotel rooms and staff were also top notch. Also, the included breakfast every day was delicious! We recommend using them for your next event and hope to be guests there again soon.
Linna
Linna Sent on 09/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Our Dream Wedding

We knew right away that we wanted to get married at a private club in downtown Los Angeles, so we were between LAAC and the California Club. However, even though the ballroom at the California Club is more grand, the amenities (gym, spa, etc) at the LAAC are bar none, and given that we would have so many guests come in from out of town, it was imperative that there were enough hotel rooms for them.

From day one, the LAAC has been great to work with. We were members here so we felt like we were treated like family. Christie is amazing: she's young, hip, and has great ideas on finishing touches to get your wedding to a level 11 on a 10 scale. Teri, who was in charge of our hotel room block, worked so hard to make sure we had enough rooms for our guests -- in the end we booked out 30 rooms!

Our original date was affected by COVID, and we had to postpone our wedding twice, and the Club never once balked, but worked with us for over a year to finally get us to our big day. The tastings were the best part for us: not only do you get to work with the chef in creating your menu, the food options themselves are exquisite. We had tomato bisque shooters and lobster apps for tray pass, followed by a four course dinner. We're a bit biased, but the food here is not your typical banquet prepared food, it's on par with five-star restaurants anywhere in LA. Service was also a dream. The service staff is like a well-oiled machine and that's the upside to booking a venue like the Club with its own employees instead of hiring an outside caterer.

At the end of the night, so many of our friends told us that it was the best wedding that they had ever been to, and it was the best compliment.
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Phillip Sent on 02/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Appeased the Crazy Bride & Groom

My bride and I asked a lot of LAAC for our wedding. We poured over every excruciating detail of our menu and apparently requested more tastings than any other couple before us. We pushed extremely hard for a cocktail menu that was so involved it required several days of additional prep. We were THAT couple who couldn't let anything go and probably drove everyone crazy.

Everyone at LAAC took it all in stride. Roxy, Director of Catering, somehow managed to keep us from going crazy and delivered on everything we asked her for. Brandon, Bar Supervisor, went above and beyond his duties to hit the ambitious mark we set for him and he was on the money. Melissa was the warmest and most attentive server we could have asked for. And while we didn't get to work much with Rob leading up to our wedding, it eventually became evident that he had been working very hard for us behind the scenes.

Thank you to everyone at LAAC for the support, well-wishes, bearing with us, but most importantly for delivering on a set of ridiculously high and nearly unfair expectations. We're so happy with how everything went and will forever treasure our new LAAC family.
C
Charles Sent on 05/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding rehearsal dinner and hotel rooms

We recently hosted a wedding rehearsal dinner and a block of hotel rooms at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. The dinner was for 50 persons. The dinner was delicious and very efficiently served with just the right timing following a cocktail reception. The serving staff was pleasant and attentive in every respect. We thank the kitchen and serving staff for a wonderful dinner and evening.
The hotel rooms, dining room and all facilities were beautiful and perfectly maintained. Truly a charming, elegant hotel in every way and very fairly priced.
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Sheena Sent on 04/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue and experience from start to finish!

We got married at the Los Angeles Athletic Club on December 1, 2018 and the entire experience was unforgettable. We knew right away that this unique historic space was a perfect fit for us.

Beyond the beautiful facilities, the entire team was warm, welcoming, and professional. Roxy clearly navigated us through the wedding process and made every step memorable. From the venue walk-through to the food tasting to our engagement photos, everything felt like a bespoke experience. She even took the time to teach us the basics of the tango for our first dance.

Our wedding weekend was so much fun! I got to start the day with a swim in their incredible pool and my husband started his day with a game of basketball with his groomsmen and it all went up from there. We loved staying at the LA Athletic Club on our wedding weekend and having our loved ones stay there as well. We cannot thank the whole team enough for making us and all of our guests feel so taken care of. We are excited to make the Club our anniversary spot!


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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Velvet Alley Events Velvet Alley Events Wedding Planners

The Los Angeles Athletic Club is the perfect choice for a Wedding and Event Venue. We love working with their team of professionals. All aspects of the events that we have had a pleasure to be a part of were as smooth and professional as could possibly be. Not only did they create a wonderful event but they do it with calmness, poise and class. We highly recommend them for any event!

Karen Leah Photography Karen Leah Photography Wedding Photographers

The Los Angeles Athletic Club is one of my favorite venues in Los Angeles. In addition to being unique and gorgeous, Kelly and her staff are top notch! I have seen them, time and time again, go above and beyond for each and every one of their couples.

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The Los Angeles Athletic Club frequently asked questions

The Los Angeles Athletic Club includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Los Angeles Athletic Club includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Los Angeles Athletic Club includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
The space offered by The Los Angeles Athletic Club for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Rooftop
The Los Angeles Athletic Club offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Los Angeles Athletic Club offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Los Angeles Athletic Club offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Los Angeles Athletic Club offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Los Angeles Athletic Club is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in value, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in professionalism.
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