4.9
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MI
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We had an exceptional experience hosting our son's wedding at the Marriott. From start to finish, the communication was outstanding, every question was answered promptly, and the team was organized, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. The quality of service exceeded our expectations, and the staff (Madison & her team) went above and beyond to ensure every detail was handled seamlessly, making the weekend truly special for our family and guests. The venue also offered excellent value, with pricing that was very reasonable compared to other Marriott properties we considered. We highly recommend this Marriott to anyone planning a wedding or special event.
Gayathri A.
5.0
My husband and I had the perfect wedding experience, at this hotel. Our wedding coordinator, Madison, made sure that our special day was perfection, from start to finish. We has no mishaps, which is so rare for a wedding of our size (over 200 guests), and our guests were very happy with their accommodations, as well as the extras such as the open bar and afterglow experience. We were married nearly a year ago, and still have people that are raving about the fun time that they had at our wedding. The staff went out of their way to ensure an excellent experience and I would highly recommend this hotel and wedding venue for your special day.
Weyni D.
5.0
The Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac is a modern hotel wedding venue located in Pontiac, MI. Part of the Detroit metro area, the hotel is situated 12 miles north of the Detroit city limits, about a 40-minute drive from downtown. As a venue, it has 12 versatile event spaces ideal for weddings of all sizes and styles. In the early 20th century, Pontiac was home to the original General Motors Company headquarters. Detroit’s economy flourished due to the automobile industry, and the city’s population rapidly increased. Pontiac grew and developed during this time as it established itself as the capital of the new industry. Much of the architecture of Pontiac’s downtown district reflects the turn-of-the-century style, and provides a charming backdrop for wedding photos.
The Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac has 12 beautiful event spaces for weddings. With a neutral palette and open floor plans, each area can be easily transformed into your dream venue. The hotel’s terrace and fire pit provide a relaxing outdoor area for a ceremony or socializing. The Oakland Ballroom is the largest area with a maximum capacity of 750 guests. Each of the other rooms is significantly smaller but can still accommodate several hundred guests. Since the venue is well-versed in hosting weddings, they have a collection of wedding items available for rent. Each wedding has access to a complimentary centerpiece, an optional cake server, card box, and deluxe centerpieces for an additional cost. With over 22,000 square feet of function rooms to choose from, you’re sure to find your ideal space here.
Couples and their guests can benefit from a hotel wedding by spending a night in the Marriott’s comfortable guestrooms. Those who travel for the wedding can de-stress in the contemporary rooms, or lounge in the indoor or outdoor pool areas. Relieve pre-wedding stress by utilizing the hotel’s wedding planning services and allow their staff to curate a memorable event. The Marriott Certified Wedding Planners have undergone an extensive training program in order to help wedding dreams become a reality. In addition to their wedding services, the hotel can provide lighting to create the right ambiance for your reception. Their lighting equipment is built to suit their own event spaces, so it works perfectly for the size and shape of the room.
26+ years in business
Speaks Arabic, English, Spanish
Small team (2-10 members)
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
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Ballroom
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Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Planning
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4.9
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This Marriott delivered an exceptional, stress‑free wedding experience with excellent communication and responsive, organized staff. Guests praised the spacious, beautifully decorated event spaces, bridal suite, and delicious food, as well as seamless vendor coordination. Affordable rates and on‑site hotel convenience made it highly recommended for large weddings.Amber S
Highlighted review.
5.0
6/10/2026
Our wedding at the Marriott was truly incredible. Any small issues that came up were handled quickly and professionally, which kept the entire day stress‑free. Madison, our wedding...
coordinator, was wonderful — incredibly kind, efficient, abetted all of our questions, and so easy to work with. The space itself was perfect, the décor was beautiful, and the linens matched our colors flawlessly. The highlight was the bridal suite room. The space was huge and perfect for 10 women to get ready plus the glamour squad. Our guests are still talking about how delicious the food was. From start to finish, the entire experience exceeded our expectations and made our day unforgettable.
Response from Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint on 06/16/2026
Thank you so much Amber for the wonderful review! It was a pleasure to help you plan your ...
wedding!
Gayathri A
5.0
6/23/2026
We had an exceptional experience hosting our son's wedding at the Marriott. From start to finish, the communication was outstanding, every question was answered promptly, and the t...
eam was organized, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. The quality of service exceeded our expectations, and the staff (Madison & her team) went above and beyond to ensure every detail was handled seamlessly, making the weekend truly special for our family and guests. The venue also offered excellent value, with pricing that was very reasonable compared to other Marriott properties we considered. We highly recommend this Marriott to anyone planning a wedding or special event.
Response from Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint on 06/25/2026
Thank you so much for Gayathri for all the kind words! It was our pleasure to be a part of...
such a special day!
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Weyni D
5.0
6/19/2026
My husband and I had the perfect wedding experience, at this hotel. Our wedding coordinator, Madison, made sure that our special day was perfection, from start to finish. We has ...
no mishaps, which is so rare for a wedding of our size (over 200 guests), and our guests were very happy with their accommodations, as well as the extras such as the open bar and afterglow experience. We were married nearly a year ago, and still have people that are raving about the fun time that they had at our wedding. The staff went out of their way to ensure an excellent experience and I would highly recommend this hotel and wedding venue for your special day.
Jaiden W
5.0
6/10/2026
They were wonderful! If I could give 10 stars I would. All the staff was amazing, coordination was easy with vendors, and the night was beautiful. Thank you Madison specifically fo...
r being the best!
Response from Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint on 06/16/2026
Thank you so much Jaiden for such a kind review! We are so happy to hear that you and your...
guests enjoyed the evening!
MUNZER S
5.0
6/10/2026
I had two of my son marriage taken care ,one three years ago, and one 2 weeks ago at Marriott Auburn Hills from start to end, it was a great experience, Madison Marshall| Cate...
ring Sales Manager MARRIOTT AUBURN HILLS/PONTIAC Went all the way to make sure that every thing goes smothly, she made us feel likey her family, took care of all the room reservation for my guests, took care of outside food caters with great responsibility , at every step had open communicationand was very accomodating
Response from Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint on 06/16/2026
Thank you so much Mr. Samad for the wonderful review! We loved helping your family make TW...
O weddings so great! We appreciate you trusting us with your son's weddings,
Jamal G
5.0
6/10/2026
I have hosted wedding events of both my daughter and Son at the Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint. One just earlier this year and other few years bath. Madison and her t...
eam are the best. Super supportive through out the process. Very knowledgable and also have access to all the vendors that you may need for an amazing event. Being attached to the hotel and having a discounted event rates, also makes it super easy for out of state guests.
Hands down the best venue in MI. Jamal.
Response from Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint on 06/16/2026
Thank you so much Jamal for such a kind review and for choosing our venue for both your so...
n and daughter's wedding! Both weddings were nothing short of BEAUTIFUL!
Austin M
5.0
6/10/2026
Magnificent place to work with. If I could get married again, we would do it here. Staff was fantastic in helping us with the things we didn’t understand. Food was amazing. Space w...
as amazing. Pictures we got, amazing. Staff checking on us through all parts of the process was amazing. 100/10
Response from Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint on 06/16/2026
Thank you so much Austin for not only hosting your wedding with us but for such kind words...
. It was a pleasure to help you plan your wedding!
Sunny M
5.0
6/10/2026
They were absolutely fantastic. Madison is the best. They were always available questions and updates. It was so great my brother used this this hotel for his pre wedding event and...
hotel for his wedding. Drinks were great, they handled all the communication with our caterer and DJ. W
Response from Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint on 06/16/2026
Thank you so much Sunny for the wonderful review and for the referral! It was a pleasure t...
o help you plan such a special day!
BRINN S
5.0
6/10/2026
The Auburn Hills Marriott was wonderful! Highly recommend for a stress-free and seamless day. Thank you, Madison and team.
Response from Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint on 06/16/2026
Thank you so much Brinn for the wonderful review! Your wedding was beautiful and I'm so gl...
ad you had a great time.
Dawn and Taniel A
5.0
8/11/2022
We had our wedding reception here and it was amazing! Everything from the service, staff, food, the property itself. We even had a room block for many of our out of town guests and...
they loved the hotel. Communication leading up to our wedding was excellent. We always felt heard and knew that we were in good hands. Thank you Madison, Gina, and the entire team for helping to make our big day so special!
Response from Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint on 08/11/2022
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to work with you both and we are so glad that your we...
dding day was amazing!
Kali T
5.0
7/28/2022
10/10 would recommend this hotel! The staff did an amazing job coordinating with us and even helped us work with our guests and third party shuttle company to get them to and from ...
the venue. We always received quick and helpful responses which makes all the planning a little less stressful. You will be in good hands if you book with marriott :)
Response from Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint on 08/11/2022
Thank you so much we are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us!
Nancy O
5.0
1/09/2022
Liz and the hotel staff met all the needs of our wedding party and many guests during New Years' Eve week, even last-minute requests for little extras like a bar chair in the bride...
's room for hair and makeup. They were friendly and welcoming. We prearranged for a night-before private cocktail event and a departure brunch, and the food (especially breakfast) was excellent!
Jaclynn M
5.0
5/12/2021
Let me start by pointing out that we had booked the Marriott for our April 2021 wedding back in fall of 2019 (AKA pre-pandemic). We had originally started out planning with Liz, ho...
wever was swiftly transferred to Gina, whom were both extremely attentive, communicative, and coordinating to our needs. My husband and I really couldn't have asked for a better venue to plan our "pandemic wedding" with. Throughout all of the unknowns throughout the entire year, the Marriott was very reasonable and understanding the entire time, and gave us many different options on being able to safely move forward with our original wedding date.
Our guests were raving about the attentive service, excellent food, and flawless flow of the night. The food was fantastic. The Marriott staff definitely went over and beyond to make sure our whole night went effortlessly. They were an exceptional vendor to work with and I would recommend them over and over again to all of my family and friends!
Response from Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint on 05/20/2021
Thank you, Jaclynn for taking the time to share your feedback! It was such a pleasure to w...
ork with you and Chris and I wish you both the best of luck in the next chapter of your lives.
Melia N
5.0
12/21/2019
Liz, the wedding coordinator, was professional, friendly, and helpful at every point. The ballroom was elegant and added to our festivities. The food was excellent and the chef mad...
e an AMAZING butternut soup that wasn't officially an option. I'm super disappointed because I'd be back in a heartbeat to order it again.
No bubbles allowed inside, but we ended up using ribbons for the send off and loved them. Setting up is tricky, we didn't know until a week before if we could set up the evening before the noon reception. Otherwise we would've had to set up the morning of. Beware, there is a 24% service charge on top of the normal 6% tax, so add another third to whatever price is listed.
Response from Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint on 01/07/2020
Thank you, Melia for taking the time to share your feedback! We are so happy to hear that ...
you and your guests enjoyed your wedding reception. We love Chef's Roasted Butternut Squash Soup too. It is occasionally featured as the soup of the day in our Woodward's restaurant! Hopefully you'll be able to stop in and enjoy it again sometime.
Thank you for choosing the Auburn Hills Marriott. Best wishes to you and Caleb as you begin your next chapter in your lives!
Sushma S
4.0
9/11/2019
We worked closely with Kayla and then later Liz to plan our August 2019 wedding. We had several unusual requests along the way and both Kayla and Liz were as accommodating as they ...
could be and went above and beyond to make our vision a reality. Of all the venues we looked at, we found the Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac to be the most reasonably priced while still offering all the same package contents. The venue itself is beautiful. The lobby is clean and artsy, the Oakland ballroom where we had our event is spacious with high ceilings, and the guest rooms are very clean and spacious as well. The bridal suite was also exquisite. There were some mix-ups along the way in terms of room blocks and hospitality room bookings, but Liz went above and beyond to make things right and to make sure we were satisfied with the result. It is hard to balance multiple events at the same venue on the same weekend, but Liz and the Marriott staff made sure the weekend went smoothly and without any hiccups. Liz was extremely responsive to emails and calls, and put a lot of heart and effort into making sure our day was perfect.
Response from Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint on 09/11/2019
Thank you, Sushma for your kind words and feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed y...
our experience and that Liz & Kayla were able to help your dreams become reality. We are honored to have been a part of your special day! Congratulations to you and Amey and we wish you all the best as you begin your new life together!!
Abby R
5.0
8/21/2019
Venue was beautiful! Staff was very attentive! Food was amazing! Everything was perfect! We had the most fun wedding & are receiving many compliments on our reception!
Response from Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint on 08/26/2019
Thank you, Abby! We are glad to hear that your experience was perfect! We loved hosting yo...
ur event and wish you and Kean a lifetime of love and happiness!
Joanna B
5.0
1/28/2019
We had multiple wedding guests mention how ours was the best wedding they've ever been to! The Marriott in Auburn Hills has wonderful service, fantastic food, and are very accommod...
ating to whatever you want your big day to look like! It's a breath of fresh air to have your lodging and catering and reception venue wrapped all in one- less worrying and work for the couple! Kayla and Liz did wonderfully. Would 100% recommend anyone in the area to consider having their wedding with the Marriott!
Response from Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint on 01/29/2019
We are so glad to hear that you and your guests enjoyed the wedding! We wish you all the b...
est on your new life together!
Mohammed S
5.0
1/24/2019
Liz Unkel who is the catering manager was very quick with her responses. She was very professional and organized. The day of the wedding everything went smoothly and it was a super...
hit!
Response from Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint on 01/29/2019
Thank you for your kind feedback! We loved working with you and wish you all the best!
Nicole C
5.0
12/10/2018
My husband and I chose the Marriott at Auburn Hills/Pontiac as our accommodations for our out-of-town guests. We were extremely pleased with our choice! The staff was so helpful w...
ith our planning process, and gracious to help with our gift bags for guests! We also chose to stay in one of their suites after our wedding, which also didn't disappoint. There was a mix-up with the delivery of the gift of strawberries and champagne they provided us, and it went to one of the guest rooms. They found out about it, sent it to our room, and gave us free breakfast in the morning too! Can't say enough good about this hotel!
Anonymous
5.0
5/30/2018
We had a banquet event at this hotel and it was top notch from start to finish. Kayla Keys, event manager, was extremely helpful in making the event flawless. Moreover, the decor a...
nd facilities were elegant, and the service very attentive. Rooms are renovated, clean, and sleek. Would definitely recommend for wedding type events and hotel stays.
Response from Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint on 05/31/2018
Thank you for hosting your event with us Kiran! We truly enjoyed working with you and putt...
ing on a great event! We look forward to working with you in the future :)
Stefani R
5.0
10/24/2017
I cannot say enough great things about this hotel! From day one, the staff was so helpful and made every step in the planning process so easy. We had our wedding here 10/21/17, and...
everything was perfect! our guests were so impressed with the venue, staff, and delicious food! (seriously, the steak was such a huge hit!!)
The bridal suite was amazing, it had a beautiful balcony which we were able to get some great pictures on!
Kayla was our event coordinator, and She went above and beyond for us! she made sure there was no detail left unnoticed, but She was so organized that it was not stressful in ANY way! she was there the night of our event, along with Tim, and the two of them were diligently working to make sure everything was set up correctly, and went according to plan. they were amazing!
This hotel has everything you could ever want in a wedding venue.. they are organized, clean, the staff is wonderful and so willing to help and accommodate any request. The food was amazing, the rooms are beautiful and the block rate pricing was very reasonable for our guests. Everyone kept commenting on how calm of a bride I was.. seriously, I had no stress on my wedding day, and it was all because of this venue. What more could you ever want on your big day!?
Response from Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint on 05/31/2018
Thank you so much for your review! We're so glad that you gave us the opportunity to host ...
your big day! Congratulations to you and Joey :)
mariah s
4.0
11/29/2015
I absolutely loved having my wedding here. The only negative thing that occurred was mid way through planning the wedding our wedding coordinator there had her baby and never told ...
us she was expecting and just left. I emailed and called her for weeks and did not hear anything. Finally I spoke with the manager where I was informed of what happened. I was assigned to a new person which was annoying having to re go over everything and explain the deals that were already given to us. Although those few short weeks were stressful the new worker was amazing and and very helpful. She was great with communication and accommodating EVERYTHING I wanted. If you do go with this venue ask to work with Chelsea!
Crystal B
5.0
11/24/2013
The service we received was above and beyond. Everyone on staff was friendly and ready to help. Our event manager Jessica was amazing. We could not have asked for anyone better. I ...
will recommend everyone I know to this venue!!
Lisa B
5.0
7/28/2013
The staff was so wonderful and they did everything to make our day perfect.
Emily H
4.0
8/16/2012
Awesome service, awesome coordinators. Absolutely loved our venue!
Kristen D
5.0
8/14/2012
Great venue! The coordinators were great, the banquet staff were wonderful, and the atmosphere and decor of the hotel is beautiful.
Emily K
4.0
4/05/2012
The planning process was a little difficult because I was passed off twice to a new person. We were booking a block of rooms for the wedding guests, so I originally spoke to that p...
erson, who passed me off to another person, who passed me off to her boss. In the end, they were very nice. And the food was REALLY good (we went with the salmon and sirloin off the served menu with cheesecake for dessert). They offer a plated option, and a buffet option. There was a good range of choices, and for 22 people, for a plated dinner, with 4 bottles of wine, and other drinks the total bill was less than $1000. The only day-of issue we had was the room was set for 20, and we had ordered 22 meals (which should, one would think, make them realize they needed 22 chairs!). They did bring extra chairs... but it was something we should not have had to deal with. Otherwise, the service was GREAT, and the food was Terrific. I would recommend them if you are getting married in the area.
Jessica C
5.0
8/09/2010
I had my wedding ceremony and reception here in May of 2010 and could not have been happier. Karen Perryman was our coordinator, and took care of every single detail, right down to...
making sure my husband's champagne flute was filled with iced tea since he's not a drinker. Whenever I had a question for her, not more than a day would go by without an answer. And the best part was that she always did it with a smile.
The linens, food, drinks, rooms and guest gift bags were all taken care of flawlessly. My vendors were even amazed at how organized and professional the staff that helped them set up were. I was told quite a few times by guests that it was not only the best food they'd ever had at a wedding, but the best wedding they'd ever been to.
I would highly recommend that anyone with a large guest list have their wedding here. Your guests can come to one place and not leave for the whole weekend, making it very easy on them. The service is impeccable. The space is gorgeous. And Karen and her staff are willing to work with you every step of the way to make your day unique.
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