Special Events
Stunning Rochester Event Venues
Whether the agenda includes business brainstorming or pure nonstop celebrating, the Rochester Downtown Hotel can make a special event a success. The dedicated staff will coordinate all your needs so that you can relax and enjoy your event and the exceptional personalized service that sets us apart. The dynamic energy of downtown Rochester automatically amps up the atmosphere of any occasion, be it a fundraiser or conference, a wedding or rehearsal dinner, an annual meeting and more.
Convene in our Downtown Spaces
Rochester’s vibrant startup scene and remarkable downtown revitalization make it the perfect location for an event, and the Hotel on the river is the ideal venue. Within the 12,000 square feet of distinctive, flexible event space, you’ll find the perfect spaces to foster creativity and drive innovation. The ballrooms provide inspired settings for banquets and presentations.
Groups & Meetings
The hotel offers 12,000 sq ft of meeting space and the Genesee Pavilion is perfect for outdoor weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. The Grand Ballroom can seat up to 600 people for a plated dinner. Board room on the 1st floor for 12 people.
Meeting Room Availability
To find availability and pricing information for your meeting and event, please request a meeting quote online. Contact Meetings Around the World
If you have questions or would you like to book your meeting or event by phone, please call us at (585) 355-4811 x2. Email us at [email protected].
Dimensions
| Event Room | Grand Ballroom | River | Corinthian | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room Dimension | 134 x 66 | 60 x 35 | 39 x 24 | 28 x 18 |
| Square Feet | 8844 | 2100 | 936 | 504 |
| Ceiling Height | 16 | 10 | 8 | 10 |
| Door Dimensions | 9 x 6 | 9 x 6 | 7 x 6 | 7 x 3 |
| Floor Level | 2nd | 2nd | 2nd | 1st |
| Natural Lighting | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Room Capacities by Layout
| Event Room | Grand Ballroom | River | Corinthian | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Boardroom | 525 | 50 | 20 | 10 |
Hollow Square | 350 | 60 | 20 | |
U-Shape | 300 | 50 | 20 | |
Classroom Style | 625 | 50 | 40 |
| Event Room | Grand Ballroom | River | Corinthian |
|---|---|---|---|
Banquet | 700 | 120 | 50 |
Reception | 1000 | 150 | 100 |
Theater | 1000 | 125 | 25 |
Cabaret | 550 | 36 | 25 |
Our Spaces are perfect for...
- Corporate events
- Fundraisers
- Cocktail Receptions
- Galas
- Holiday Parties
- Regional conferences
- Anniversary parties
- Alumni events
- Baby showers
- Photo shoots
