Kimpton - The Forum Hotel by IHG is a hotel destination wedding venue in Charlottesville, United States, hosting 0 to 500 guests. Best months: June, July, August, October.
Kimpton - The Forum Hotel byIHG
Kimpton - The Forum Hotel by IHG brings a modern, elegant setting to weddings in Charlottesville, with meeting and banquet space that seats up to 500 guests for dinner or holds 700 standing.
Kimpton - The Forum Hotel by IHG in Charlottesville, open June–October.
Kimpton - The Forum Hotel by IHG brings a modern, elegant setting to weddings in Charlottesville, with meeting and banquet space that seats up to 500 guests for dinner or holds 700 standing.
In-house catering, indoor and outdoor options, and an outdoor ceremony space mean the ceremony, reception, and overnight stay all happen in one urban location.
With 18 room categories ranging from Essential Rooms to One-Bedroom Suites with Terrace, wedding parties can be housed on site, and packages include a complimentary suite for the couple on the wedding night.
We estimate catering runs around 150 to 275 USD per head, and the venue sits roughly 15 minutes from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO).
What Kimpton - The Forum Hotel by IHG has put in writing.
Read from the venue's own pages, quoted where we can. Anything marked estimate is ours, from regional rates, and is not a quote. They say they host weddings here.
- Seated dinner
- 500 guestssource
- Standing reception
- 700 guestssource
“Kimpton The Forum Hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests for a seated dinner in our Grove Ballroom and up to 700 for a reception style event.”
“Kimpton The Forum Hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests for a seated dinner in our Grove Ballroom and up to 700 for a reception style event.”
- Room types
- 18 listedsource
- Rooms included in the price
- Yessource
“Hospitality Suite”
“Complimentary suite accommodation for the couple on the wedding night. The Ever-After & Luxe Food & Beverage Packages include 2 nights”
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yessource
“From the breathtaking Grove Ballroom for epic receptions to the Event Lawn for breezy ceremonies to the memorable L’Orangerie for rehearsal dinners, the indoor and outdoor spaces at The Forum Hotel are as distinctive as they are charming.”
- Kitchen on site
- Yessource
“Yes, our talented on-site culinary team creates thoughtfully curated menus designed to elevate your wedding celebration and deliver a memorable dining experience for you and your guests.”
- Price
- US$150 to US$275 per headestimate
- Included
- Complimentary suite accommodation for the couple on the wedding night, Continental breakfast for couple in suite, Private menu tasting & personalized catering consultation, Premier access to the property for an engagement, wedding, or pre-ceremony photoshoot on a scheduled date, Guest room amenity for couple on wedding night, Preferential guest room rates for wedding attendees based on availability, Chairs, tables, linens, All glassware, plate ware, and serve-ware, Dance floor and Portable barssource
“The venue rental package includes your choice of any indoor and outdoor ceremony location, cocktail hour and a full reception.”
- Nearest airport
- CHO, 15 min by carestimate
- Parking
- Yessource
- Step-free access
- Yessource
“Get suite upgrades, dining credit to our restaurants, complimentary valet parking and more.”
“Guest accommodations are also featured, including a modern living area, a bedroom with a neatly made bed, and an accessible bathroom with grab bars and a roll-in shower.”
- Event spaces
- Banquet roomsource
- Indoors or out
- Bothsource
- Setting
- Urban, modern, elegantsource
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
“The Kimpton The Forum Hotel offers an enchanting blend of indoor and outdoor wedding venues, each designed to create unforgettable moments.”
“With equal access to the shopping and entertainment of downtown Charlottesville, the area’s nature trails, and the leafy Grounds of the University of Virginia, The Forum is well positioned for stays that are for A) business, B) pleasure, and C) all of the above.”
4 our own notes.
Seats 500 guests for a seated dinner, or 700 standing in the meeting and banquet space
Outdoor ceremony option plus indoor spaces, all with in-house catering
Wedding packages include chairs, tables, linens, glassware, plate ware, serve-ware, a dance floor, and portable bars
Complimentary suite for the couple on the wedding night, with continental breakfast delivered to the suite
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather, and the local rhythm, is kindest to a stay at Kimpton - The Forum Hotel by IHG.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
Things worth knowing.
Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources, not a quote from the venue. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.
Asked along the way.
How many guests can the venue hold?+
The meeting and banquet space accommodates up to 500 guests for a seated dinner and up to 700 for a standing reception.
Can we hold the ceremony outdoors?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are available, and the property offers both indoor and outdoor options.
Do guests stay on site?+
Yes, accommodation is part of the offering. Room types include Essential and King Rooms, Premium King Rooms with balcony or terrace, Queen Rooms with two queen beds sleeping four, King Studio Suites, Hospitality Suites, and One-Bedroom Suites, including mobility accessible options.
What is included in a wedding package?+
Packages include chairs, tables and linens, all glassware, plate ware and serve-ware, a dance floor and portable bars, a private menu tasting with personalized catering consultation, premier property access for an engagement, wedding, or pre-ceremony photoshoot on a scheduled date, a guest room amenity and complimentary suite for the couple on the wedding night with continental breakfast, and preferential guest room rates for attendees based on availability.
How do we get in touch?+
Call +1 434-365-2600 or email sales@forumhotelcharlottesville.com. Details are also at forumhotelcharlottesville.com/weddings and forumhotelcharlottesville.com/wedding-packages.
Others to weigh.
Hold dates at Kimpton - The Forum Hotel by IHG.
A note to us with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.