Arctic Club Hotel Seattle

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cause this place was incredible. The first time I set foot in the Northern Lights Ballroom, it took my breath away. The ornate dome and glass creates a dramatic and elegant atmosphere which was exactly what we wanted for our December 19th wedding. When it came to picking a wedding venue we had a few wants and needs: indoor space (winter in Seattle), space for 200 people, a space that would accommodate ceremony and reception, and a location that would allow reception until midnight. We also liked the idea of having the wedding at a place affiliated with or part of a hotel. The Arctic Club met all of these items plus so much more. The event took place mostly in the gorgeous Northern Lights Ballroom. We chose to have our ceremony facing the "ticket booth" and the pictures are stunning. Our photographer was able to get pictures from inside the booth and you can see our faces with our guests behind us. After the ceremony, the cocktail hour is in the lobby bar which has a fun 1920's feel. The ballroom is then switched over the reception style by the staff and everyone goes back up for the reception. Everything felt seamless to us. We worked with Nicole and Andrea to coordinate, plan, and execute all details of the wedding. I work night shift and there were countless novel-length emails that I sent to both of them at 3 AM and they were wonderful to work with. Every time I felt like I was being a crazy bride or asking dumb questions they assured me and made me feel better. The catering for the wedding was through the venue's restaurant Juno. We had a tasting a few months before the wedding and Carlos, the chef, prepared options we had chosen for my fiancé, both of my parents, my sister, and I. We ended up choosing a salmon, steak, or butternut squash ravioli option for the entrees and all of our guests had rave reviews. There were multiple people stating that it was the best steak they had ever had. I completely agree. As part of booking the venue, a complimentary room for the bride and groom is included the night of the wedding and it is situated near the reception space. This was wonderful in that my groom had space to get ready in (he stayed there the night before the wedding too) and we had a space to spend time before the ceremony. It even felt kind of hidden away from the other guests as it is close to the back entrances to the venue space. You are also responsible for renting our the guest rooms on the 3rd floor where the ballroom is. There are a total of 6 rooms and we had no issue filling them and ending up extending our block as well. They offer a discounted rate through a wedding block that is very comparable to hotels in the area. The rooms were spacious and upscale. All in all, we cannot recommend The Arctic Club enough. From the unique and beautiful look to the delicious food, we were blown away. And I want to specifically mention the staff, especially Andrea and Nicole. When planning a wedding, it makes such a difference to have people you can count on to not only create what you've imagined but to help reduce stress and make things fun and memorable. They did just that and I will never forget the hospitality. Thank you!

ok at more, but once I walked inside the room, I just knew I had to have my wedding there. The wedding coordinator is Nicole and she is awesome to work with. Nicole is organized, prepared, answers emails quickly and was always willing to talk with me about any concerns I had. The food was amazing, as well. Our guests all had great things to say about the salmon and the beef we served. I got a text from a wedding attendee 3 after our wedding asking how the salmon was prepared! Overall, it's a really lovely venue and Nicole will go out of her way to help make it a special day for any bride. Thank you, Nicole!

h fit into the dome room perfectly. The event staff were stellar the day of. We were on somewhat of a budget and by hosting in the off-season on a Sunday were able to get a very reasonable deal on our food and bev minimum.

number of guests complained about their condescending attitudes and general service.

back up into the Dome Room for the reception. The staff was great in turning over the room, and it was great to have all the events in a single location. No driving all over Seattle. There are even plenty of great spots for wedding photos just in a few blocks around the hotel. We did have a few problems with guests booking our block. The Hilton website didn’t have our information, and the standard Hilton booking phone line didn’t either. We had our guests call the Arctic Club itself, and that worked fine, until the block filled up prematurely (we were told it would expand if more people wanted a room there). That aside, everything went smoothly. The food was great, you really couldn’t tell they’d made it for 100+ people, each tasted as good as the sample’s we’d had previously. They were super accommodating for the different layouts we wanted for the Dome Room itself between the ceremony & reception, and then set up the back portion of it for brunch the next day. And since it’s one of the more popular wedding locations in Seattle, they were already used to working with many of the vendors we had, and vice versa.

ding and had wonderful input on how to make things even more special. The venue was perfect for our special day. We had about 160 guests, many of whom stayed in the hotel that evening. The food was spectacular (beyond spectacular, actually) and days later, guests were commenting on how it was the best wedding meal they have had. The staff was professional and kind, and they were happy for us as we celebrated. The rooms were perfect, and it was so nice to have everything in one spot. If we were to do everything all over again, the Arctic Club would be my first choice in vendors to book. They were everything we could have wanted!

better; i truly didn't think that was possible. All of the staff was amazing and really made the big day come to life. 100% would recommend!!

eous with the ornate dome. The Hotel is full of character and charm and the holiday decorations added to the beauty for our wedding. Aside from the décor the food is incredible. We had multiple guests tell us, “That was the best steak I have ever had.” The one issue we encountered was our Special Events Coordinator changed three times during our 11 month planning because the first two left. It ended up being totally fine, but it was a little hard to keep adjusting to working with someone new. Overall, I would highly recommend the Arctic Club Hotel for a Wedding.

inator. There were some bumps along the way... we had a last minute move out of state and few months after booking the venue the event coordinator we loved so much moved to another hotel. Let me tell you, being the perfectionist I am I was immediately concerned about how my wedding would come together without being able to oversee every little detail. All of my worries were put to rest on our wedding day. Our wedding was flawless and the dome room was absolutely beautiful. I felt like I was in a fairy tale. Looking back I still cannot believe this was our wedding. Thanks to the staff and the new event coordinator Daneka Sarkies our day was perfect!!

t I would definitely recommend The Arctic Club

or my February 18th wedding- they know what they are doing! The staffs were very courteous and accomodating. All my guests enjoy the food. It was warm, the tenderloin was tender, so was the salmon well seasoned. Very pleased with them and will definitely recommend them for every bride if you want stress-free wedding =)

r throughout, surrounded by history of the original expeditioners during the Klondike Gold Rush. Price can't be beat for central downtown location. Service and all else: they say they'll accommodate ANY and ALL requests, and they keep their promise.

perfect setting for our reception. The catering and event planning staff were friendly, responsive, accommodating and easy to work with. Parking on the days surrounding our event was a bit difficult as the hotel only provides valet parking and we had a lot of various items to unload (as would be expected when arriving for your wedding) and the bell hops/valets seemed confused about where to have us park and how to help us. This made our arrival at the hotel feel a bit chaotic, but everything else seemed to run smoothly and without a glitch. Excellent food and service was enjoyed all evening.

ect place for a wedding! people were raving about the food as well! very good

Took most of our couple photos here and they look great. We look like we're in a 1940s film noir movie. Very classy.

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