Getting Married in Charlottesville

Planning a celebration in Virginia's Blue Ridge? These wedding hotels in Charlottesville offer ballrooms and event spaces you can search, compare, and book through Engine. Leading the list is Boar's Head Resort, with a reception space of about 5,900 square feet and 170 guest rooms, serving couples, wedding planners, and guests booking rooms for the big day.

Charlottesville offers a range of settings for couples planning a wedding, from grand ballrooms to intimate garden spaces, with hotels that can accommodate both your ceremony and your out-of-town guests. The hotels on this list offer reception and banquet facilities sized for gatherings large and small, with on-site guest rooms so friends and family can stay close by. You can search and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine, and for a block of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking.

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Compare wedding hotels in Charlottesville

Same order as the list above: ranked by event space, with a tilt toward hotels that list wedding services, a reception hall, or banquet space. Space and amenity details come from each hotel's own records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel Event spaceGuest roomsWedding servicesReception hallBanquet spaceGuest rating
1 Boar's Head Resort 5,883 sq ft 170 Yes Yes Yes 4.5 (1,000)
2 Omni Charlottesville Hotel 5,500 sq ft 205 Yes Yes Yes 4.8 (1,136)
3 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Charlottesville 4,850 sq ft 239 Yes Yes Yes 4.2 (1,004)
4 Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Univ Area by IHG 4,582 sq ft 170 Yes Yes Yes 4.1 (1,001)
5 The Clifton 1,840 sq ft 20 Yes Yes Yes 4.5 (127)
6 Courtyard by Marriott Charlottesville - University Medical Center 1,900 sq ft 139 – – – 4.3 (678)
7 Hilton Garden Inn Charlottesville 1,357 sq ft 124 – – – 4.5 (1,002)
8 English Inn of Charlottesville 1,300 sq ft 106 – – – 4.4 (4,119)
9 Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Monticello by IHG 1,100 sq ft 132 – – – 4.1 (1,001)
10 The Draftsman, Charlottesville, University, Autograph Collection Hotel 1,046 sq ft 150 – – – 4.7 (365)
11 Homewood Suites by Hilton Charlottesville, VA 820 sq ft 150 – – – 4.6 (1,000)
12 Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlottesville-UVA, VA 750 sq ft 87 – – – 4.4 (2,408)
13 Residence Inn by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown 661 sq ft 124 – – – 4.7 (538)
14 Courtyard by Marriott Charlottesville 648 sq ft 150 – – – 4.3 (1,000)
15 Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottesville-At the University 600 sq ft 100 – – – 4.5 (1,001)
16 Hampton Inn Charlottesville 598 sq ft 122 – – – 4.5 (1,000)
17 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area 493 sq ft 117 – – – 4.5 (997)
18 Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlottesville Downtown 320 sq ft 113 – – – 4.4 (864)
19 Albemarle Estate at Trump Winery 312 sq ft 10 – – – 4.8 (143)
20 Sleep Inn & Suites Monticello 874 sq ft 77 – – – 3.9 (1,013)

Frequently asked questions

What should I look for when choosing where to book rooms for out-of-town wedding guests in Charlottesville?
Compare the number of guest rooms, location, and amenities that matter to your guests. For example, Boar's Head Resort offers 170 rooms in a resort setting, while DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Charlottesville has 239 rooms and Omni Charlottesville Hotel has 205 rooms. If you're holding your reception at the same property, check that the hotel has enough event space and can accommodate your room block comfortably.
How early should I reserve a block of rooms for my wedding?
Most couples start securing room blocks six to nine months before the wedding date, especially for popular weekends in Charlottesville. If you need nine or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking for you. For eight rooms or fewer, you can book the block yourself through Engine.
What makes a hotel a good venue for both the reception and guest accommodations?
Look for properties with ample event space, on-site guest rooms, and areas where you and your wedding party can get ready. The hotels on this list offer between 15 and 35 event spaces, with the largest single ballrooms ranging from about 4,800 to about 5,900 square feet and capacities up to 630 people. Having everything under one roof makes it easier for your guests and simplifies your planning.
How does payment work when booking a room block for a wedding?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing and multiple payment options, so you can manage the room block billing in one place without a membership fee. This makes it straightforward whether you're covering some or all of your guests' rooms or asking them to book individually under a group rate.
What amenities can wedding guests typically expect at these properties?
Amenities vary by hotel, but most offer parking, wifi, on-site dining, and some provide shuttle service to local attractions or the airport serving Charlottesville. Check with each property to confirm what's included, especially if many of your guests are traveling from out of town and will need those services during their stay.

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