Marriott Syracuse Downtown

Weddings and Occasions

About This Venue

Let our restored historic hotel provide a special venue for your wedding here in downtown Syracuse.
We offer grand indoor reception venues, the largest of which can accommodate 1,000 altogether.
Accentuate your gathering with a delicious, customized catering menu, prepared by our talented chef.
In addition to weddings and receptions, we'd love to host your cocktail party, mitzvah or gala.
Visiting guests will appreciate our accessible location near Syracuse Airport, and our free shuttle.
Prep and unwind for your big day in the romantic Bridal Rotunda and Groom Suite.

Plan an Inspired Event

Attendee Booking Tools

We can provide you with a unique complimentary Reservation Link that makes it easy for your guests to reserve their rooms.

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Manage Your Event with Ease

Group Lists

If you have a list of your guests, we can make reservations for all of them.

Rooming Lists

We can send you a report showing which of your guests have reserved rooms and when they plan to arrive.

Mobile Check-In

Guests can check in before their stay, receive instant alerts when their room is ready and check out by skipping the front desk.

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Services and Facilities

Wedding Certification

Dream weddings don't just happen, they're planned. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are trained to help. After completing demanding coursework, each Marriott Certified Wedding Planner is qualified to coordinate weddings of all types, including ethnic and military weddings. Relying on experience, training, tradition and old-fashioned intuition, Marriott Certified Wedding Planners can help you determine an overall vision for your wedding and help you execute each detail. That includes setting an event budget; deciding on a menu; arranging table settings; and finding florists, photographers, a band and other entertainment for the big day.

Specialty Services

Specialty lighting services available

Capacity

Capacity Chart

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Forum Room
4x6.4x3
25
10
10

Ambassador Room
4.6x6.4x3
29
20
6
10
18

Board Room
4.6x6.7x3
31
20
6
10
18

The Cabinet Room
4.6x7x3
32
25
6
10
15
25
18

Seneca Room
5.5x6.1x2.4
33
35
12
12
10
20

Canandaigua Room
4x11x2.4
43
125
60
24
25
100

Keuka Room
6.7x6.7x2.4
45
40
18
12
16
30

Owasco Room
6.7x6.7x2.4
45
40
18
12
16
30

Executive Room
4.9x10.7x3
52
30
12
18
20
20

Honeoye Room
5.8x9.1x2.4
53
70
30
16
40

Directors Room
4.6x12.5x3
57
30
15
18
30
20

Commitee Room
7x8.8x2.4
62
50
12
50
30

Canadice Room
7x8.8x2.4
62
16
16

Conesus Room
6.1x13.1x2.4
80
100
35
24
25
60

Ambassador/Board/Cabinet
4.6x20.1x3
92
50
18
50
48

Hemlock Room
17.7x6.7x2.4
116
120
45
30
25
80

The Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Space
7.9x16.2x0
128

Empire Room
18.3x14.9x3
207
120
50
24
20
100
100

Cayuga Court
10.4x20.7x3.4
215
175
42
30
20
175
140

Otisco Court
11x20.7x3.4
227
175
42
30
20
175
140

Skaneateles Court
14.3x20.7x3.4
297
250
120
40
30
250
240

Persian Terrace
13.7x27.4x5.5
376
300
60
40
250
300
290

Lobby Lounge
32.3x13.7x0
443
150
150

Skaneateles/Cayuga Courts
24.7x20.7x3.4
512
425
162
40
40
425
380

Otisco/Skaneateles Courts
25.3x20.7x3.4
524
425
162
40
40
425
380

The Grand Ballroom
14.6x37.8x8.2
553
600
135
40
40
600
400

Finger Lakes Ballroom
35.4x20.7x3.4
733
600
300
40
75
600
460

Room Set-Up Examples

Theater

Appropriate for large sessions and short lectures that do not require extensive note-taking. This is a convenient setup to use before breaking into discussion or role-playing groups because chairs can be moved.

Banquet

Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.

Ovals and Rounds

Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.

Reception

Stand-up social function where beverages and light foods are served. Foods may be presented on small buffet tables or passed by servers. May precede a meal function.

E-shape, U-shape and T-shape

Appropriate for groups of fewer than 40 people. These are best for interaction with a leader seated at the head of the setup. Audiovisual is usually best set up at the open end of the seating.

Schoolroom or Classroom

The most desirable setup for medium to large-size lectures. Requires a relatively large room. Tables provide attendees with space for spreading out materials and taking notes.

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