The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia hosts weddings in the heart of the city, with meeting and banquet space that seats up to 400 guests for dinner and holds as many as 600 for standing receptions.
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia is a hotel destination wedding venue in Philadelphia, United States, hosting 400 at dinner and 600 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$39,000 (our estimate).
About The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia hosts weddings in the heart of the city, with meeting and banquet space that seats up to 400 guests for dinner and holds as many as 600 for standing receptions.
Catering is handled in house, and the hotel's wedding team is available directly at +1 215-523-8000.
Accommodation runs from a smaller queen guest room to one-bedroom Club and Presidential suites, including rooms with City Hall views and Club Lounge access, so a full wedding party can stay on site.
The setting is urban and formal, and we estimate the building's historic character suits couples planning a black-tie city celebration.
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I stayed at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia for four days on a business trip, and despite my work commitments, I made every effort to enjoy the hotel’s amenities whenever I could. The experience exceeded my expectations.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 400 guests
- Standing reception
- 600 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 240 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 25 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 301 rooms
- Room types
- 30 listed
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$39,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$182 to US$198 per head
- Included
- Catering, drinks and a coordinator
- Not included
- Service and VAT
House rules
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- PHL, 20 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
- Guest transport
- No
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Setting
- Urban, historic, formalAisle estimate
The place
- Historic building
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
- Suppliers from the venue's list
- No
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Seated dining for up to 400 guests and standing capacity for 600
- In-house catering for all wedding events
- Meeting and banquet event space
- Around 30 room types, from a smaller queen guest room to the Presidential Suite (Club Level)
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- PHL · about 20 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into PHL.
- Direct line
- (215) 523-8000
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue seat for a wedding dinner?+
Seated dining accommodates up to 400 guests, and standing receptions can host up to 600.
Is catering provided by the hotel?+
Yes, catering is handled in house by The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia.
What is the nearest airport and how far is the transfer?+
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). We estimate the transfer takes around 20 minutes.
Are accessible rooms available for our guests?+
Yes. Options include standard king rooms with a roll-in shower or adapted tub, a standard double room with two double beds and roll-in shower, and an Executive Suite with Club Lounge access, all listed as mobility and hearing accessible.
What should we budget per guest?+
We estimate roughly USD 195 to 375 per head. Contact the venue at +1 215-523-8000 for current wedding pricing.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 400 guests
“| Grand Ballroom | 79x79x18 | 6241 | 240 | 225 | 64 | 74 | 600 | 400 |”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 600 guests
“| Grand Ballroom | 79x79x18 | 6241 | 240 | 225 | 64 | 74 | 600 | 400 |”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 240 guests
“| Grand Ballroom | 79x79x18 | 6241 | 240 | 225 | 64 | 74 | 600 | 400 |”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedSmallest party taken: 25 guests
“The complimentary suite is offered with a minimum of 25 guests in attendance at the reception.”
Read the source for smallest party takenRooms: 301 rooms
“The 301 guest rooms and suites are a study in soothing, neutral tones.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 30 listed
“Guest Room, 1 King, City Hall View”
Read the source for room typesIn-house catering: Yes
“Planning a Ritz-Carlton wedding is a streamlined process — our wedding specialists, acclaimed chefs and mixologists, and destination experts minimize the need for external vendors, leaving you more time to focus on what really matters: making wedding memories with your family and friends to last a lifetime.”
Read the source for in-house cateringBar on site: Yes
“Delight in your holiday vacation the perfect way with a drink in your hand at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia's bar accessible right in front of your doorstep for when you need a drink or two.”
Read the source for bar on sitePrice: US$182 to US$198 per head
“$182 per guest Plus applicable tax and service charges Excluding the Intermezzo”
Read the source for priceIncluded: Catering, drinks and a coordinator
“Five Hour Open Premium Bar Bartenders for the Cocktail Reception and Dinner Seasonal Coat Room Attendant The Ritz-Carlton Wedding Specialist”
Read the source for includedNot included: Service and VAT
“A 25% Taxable Service Charge will be applied to all food and beverage, in addition to 8% sales tax on food and soft beverages and 10% sales tax on alcoholic beverages”
Read the source for not includedPets: Yes
“1 dog only-30 pounds max with USD 250 fee-other pets need approval from hotel”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia welcomes young guests with Ritz Kids, a fun and educational program designed especially for children.”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“Valet parking fee: USD 70 per night (in/out privileges)”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“Valet parking for vehicles outfitted for drivers in wheelchairs”
Read the source for step-free accessGuest transport: No
“This hotel does not provide shuttle service.”
Read the source for guest transportEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Set within a former bank building inspired by the Pantheon, this iconic downtown Philadelphia wedding venue offers a breathtaking setting for ceremonies and receptions.”
Read the source for reception indoorsHistoric building: Yes
“Originally built as the home of The Girard Trust Company between 1904 and 1908, the former bank building features an eight-story tower, rotunda, and neoclassical style reflective of the era.”
Read the source for historic buildingCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are trained to help.”
Read the source for coordinator on the daySuppliers from the venue's list: No
“You may use outside vendors for your music, wedding cake, flowers, and photographers.”
Read the source for suppliers from the venue's list