George Washington Hotel

We had our wedding at the GW on 5/6/23. From the very first venue tour working with this team has been amazing. Not only is the venue beautiful and charming with so many different spaces, but the professionalism and service of the staff is top notch. Erica and Brooke are so responsive and always happy and eager to help. Robert runs the venue perfectly and it was just such a pleasure to work with them all for this process. Erica made sure every single small need was met. The staff bent over backwards to make our day perfect. I was a very particular and type-A bride and there was no request i had that ever felt like too much. The food was INCREDIBLE which we were not expecting! All of our guests raved about the food for days to come. There are a million good things that can be said about this place. There was not a single thing we would have changed about our wedding day or wedding planning process. Thank you so much to the GW team for making our wedding fantastic and perfect.

The George Washington Hotel was amazing! Such an easy process from start to finish. Erica was wonderful, helping rearrange flowers the morning of when they wilted. The food was amazing, and the decor they have available is beautiful. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

I highly recommend the George Washington Hotel to any couple. It was clear to me as soon as we walked through on our initial tour that the venue is unique, beautiful, historic, well preserved and maintained. We used the George Washington for our entire wedding weekend – our ceremony rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, wedding day prep, ceremony, reception, after party, hotel rooms, and breakfast following morning. They executed extremely well at every single event! They were eager to accommodate my detail oriented plans and truly wanted us to have the wedding of our dreams. The venue and their set up lends to having everything all in one, which made planning streamlined. Their packages were fair, clear, and accommodating. Throughout the entire process, I never found a ‘catch’ or any hidden issues. We received so many compliments on our wedding and the George Washington Venue as a whole. As the biggest wedding decision, we were very happy and thankful to have chosen the George Washington Hotel!

We absolutely loved having our wedding ceremony, reception, and rehearsal at the George Washington! The venue is beautiful, the staff was very nice and accommodating, and the food and beverages were wonderful and all of our guests were happy! It was also very convenient having everything all in one place. The prices are also very reasonable. We would definitely recommend the George Washington to other couples!

I had my wedding at The George Washington Hotel and I really could not be happier. The entire staff at the GW is professional, kind and on point. Lia, the wedding coordinator, is amazing at her job. All throughout the pandemic with changing guidelines and an anxious bride, Lia stayed in constant communication and always had a plan. I seriously don’t know what I would have done without her and Felica’s help. The beauty of the historic hotel speaks for itself. If you want a venue with character, this is it! The food was delicious and service was top notch. I really just can’t say enough about this venue, go see it! It’s a one stop shop, they helped me rent chairs, order linens and had food and a room for available for an after party. Highly recommend!

The George Washington Hotel was hands down the reason our wedding was so special. Our guests were absolutely stunned by the beauty of this historical landmark. Lia and her staff did such an impeccable job decorating. We truly felt like a king and queen walking into the lobby for cocktail hour. The food was equally amazing. The entire staff, waiters, bartenders, etc all went above and beyond to accommodate the guests. Our guests have told us numerous times how beautiful the venue was and how much they enjoyed our wedding. It was a dream day all thanks to the staff!!

My niece just had her wedding at The George Washington Hotel in Washington, Pa. This venue was absolutely gorgeous and delivered above and beyond what we had imagined possible due to the Covid restrictions. The wedding reception was breath taking! The staff, including Tim and the young ladies, working there were absolutely incredible and treated all of us like we were part of their family. I can honestly say I don’t think we could have asked for anything more than what they delivered. They kept telling our family to let them know if we needed anything else. Please check them out before you commit to another venue. I promise, it’s really worth your time to stop by. Tim and the girls will take their time to answer any questions. Be sure to ask about the history of the hotel - quite fascinating! Thank you for making the bride and groom’s dream come true! Many blessings to you all, Charlene Barberio Sellaro

I don't even know where to begin with how this venue exceeded my expectations. We had to switch our wedding venue 40 days out due to covid guidelines. I reached out to the George Washington Hotel on a whim and they responded the same night letting me know that my date had actually recently become available. The event coordinator, Lia, is a SAINT. She is absolutely amazing at her job from her initial tour up until days after the wedding, she met every need presented. The venue is absolutely GORGEOUS, especially if you are going after a vintage theme. Its also spacious. Its super convenient as well that the ceremony space & reception are in the same building and valet parking is including in pricing. The cocktail hour is right in the lobby & we were also able to rent another space out for the after party where we had pizza & drinks for whoever stuck around after the reception. It was also SO nice to just be able to ride the elevator upstairs to go to sleep in the bridal sweet which is ALSO gorgeous and included in pricing. The GW hotel also does their own catering and the food was AMAZING. Every guest I spoke with said it was by far the best wedding food they've ever had. To add the icing on the cake, pun intended, my cake got knocked over during the grande entrance of our bridal party at the reception but Lia (the wedding coordinator & goddess) had one of our quarter sheet cakes out (our top layer of our knocked over cake was real but bottom two layers were fake. we had sheet cakes to cut and pass to guests) on our cake stand before my husband and I were even announced. I swear she had replaced the cake in under 2 minutes. Even though we were kind of bummed about the cake, it was a total accident by a third party and we couldn't believe how Lia handled it with such grace and made sure we didn't even notice until a relative decided to come tell us. With all the stress that went along with my husband and I planning this wedding during covid, the GW Hotel was a GOD sent and we couldn't be happier that our wedding ended up being there. I would 1000000% recommend this venue over and over again and I'm so gracious for their AMAZING standards. YOU WANT TO BOOK THIS VENUE!

I feel so grateful that the new event director, Lia Capito, took over shortly after we booked our wedding. She has completely improved an already amazing venue with so much character. Our day was smooth sailing, without issue, and the GW took care of everything for us. We loved that everything was in one place: rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, even brunch! Going upstairs to sleep instead of shuttles or finding rides... absolutely stunning venue and we had a lovely experience.

My daughter had her wedding at The George Washington Hotel in May 2019 and we could not have been happier! First of all, the venue itself is gorgeous with its vintage charm, two story ballroom, beautiful chandeliers, balconies, and hardwood floors. My guests that had booked overnight accommodations loved the history. How cool is it to stay in a room where The Beatles or Marilyn Monroe stayed? Those that stayed at the hotel loved just having to go downstairs for the ceremony and reception and not having to drive after. We even had an after party in the bar downstairs. But what was really impressive was the staff and the service they provided! They all went above and beyond to make our day perfect! One of the best things about using this venue is that we didn't have to do much at all! They did all the food in-house and alcohol, set-up and clean-up (including cake-cutting and cookie table for no extra charges), and provided linens, chair covers, and offered many decorations with no additional cost. Lia, the Director of Events, always answered my random texts within minutes and was super easy to talk to and always eager to help! Since my daughter also held her ceremony there, Lia coordinated all the timing of the events which went off without a hitch. So many guests complimented how smoothly things ran and were very impressed that they never had to wait for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and dinner that immediately followed. Lia not only was open to any of our unique ideas, but also offered many great ones herself. And, dinner was amazing! I was a little concerned since we selected a lower priced menu; however, sooo many guests loved the chicken, the beef, and the vegetarian option! Everyone was very impressed how Chef Jimme could make 181 great meals! The other staff members were impressive as well. Felicia, who set everything up in the ballroom, did a fabulous job with our cookie table! We never had to worry about cookies being replenished, the gift box full of money, or even cleaning up all our breakable items. Similarly, every person I spoke with at the GW is super friendly and helpful. Tim from the front desk is the friendliest person ever and Brooke, who I made financial arrangements with, was super helpful as well. Another person who went above and beyond was Tyler, owner of Tylermade, who sometimes helps at the hotel. When we were struggling doing our own lighting, he gladly stepped in to help & even got up on a ladder and arranged flowers on the mantle for us! Obviously, I can’t say enough about this amazing wedding venue! Numerous guests told us it was the best wedding ever! I would highly recommend the George Washington because of the beautiful venue, excellent food, and awesome service!

If I were to rate this venue based on looks alone, I would not hesitate to give it a 5-star rating! It's absolutely gorgeous if you're into vintage, classy and unique venues. However, I have to say the wedding coordination at the venue is pretty bad. When we booked the venue, I had all the faith in the coordinator that was there at the time! I loved him... then he left. The guy who took his place was awful. His background was not in the wedding industry, but the restaurant industry. He treated everything like a transaction, and lied all. the. time. Though we had already signed the contract, he failed to follow what was written in contract. The day of the wedding, we had gone over the timeline many times before, because I wanted to extend cocktail hour. He messed the entire timeline up. None of the drinks or h'ordeveoures were ready. I was livid. He deliberately ignored everything I'd said to him. We also were guaranteed the bar on-sight as an after party. He fought us on that as well. Since this, he's been fired and put in jail for fraud. There are other people there in his place, but I have a friend getting marriage their shortly, and they are experiencing the same problems as us. I would recommend this venue because it's gorgeous, but I would look into hiring a wedding planner. I do have to say, my Mom planned my bridal shower at this venue, and it went perfectly. I wish I had the same luck. The rest of the staff is amazing though! The chef is amazing.

I could not have asked for a better venue for my wedding day! The vintage decor fit right in with my theme of vintage/Victorian. The Washington Room was where my ceremony was held, and it was breath taking! The windows run from ceiling to floor and the chandeliers just add that perfect Victorian touch. The ballroom was just as beautiful! I had approximately 125 guests and it was the perfect size. You could even have much more with the balcony above. This was the absolute best place for all of my out or town (and in town guests) to have the ability to stay the night and not have to worry about extra accommodations. The only reason for the 4 stars and not 5 is just because you do have to remember this hotel is very old. The rooms are not insulated well and you can hear the natural sounds outside. I got countless compliments throughout the night with everyone saying "This is the most beautiful venue and wedding I have ever been to". I would recommend the George Washington Hotel to every soon-to-be bride and groom that comes my way!

My husband and I had a lot of ups and downs with the George Washington Hotel. We first booked our date with Brad. A few months later we get a call saying our contact will now be Chris. At first we were worried but it ended up being a blessing! Chris was amazing & extremely competent at his job. Both he & his crew were very flexible & were able to meet with us on very short notice (we planned our wedding while living 7 hours away). Chris even did everything in his power to help us out when there was a miscommunication which resulted in us losing over $7,000 (side note: this venue bases final price off of the estimated number of guests, which we estimated at time of booking, not the final count so make sure to underestimate to the extreme!!) Throughout the whole process Chris remained in contact and helped a great deal with any suggestions or troubles that arose. My husband & I agreed that we were in good hands and had no doubt our wedding would go without a hitch under Chris’ management. Fast forward to a week before the wedding, we receive yet another call, this time stating that Chris would no longer be our contact. We were devastated. We were told Jeff was now our contact along with another gentlemen who didn’t even introduce himself to us. I’m not talking ill of Jeff by any means, he seemed helpful and friendly enough, but the other man was not friendly at all. We witnessed him yelling at the front desk woman very loudly in front of our guests, he didn’t take the time to introduce himself and overall seemed to be very out of touch. I’m sure it’s very hard to be put in a new role like that but it takes no effort to be welcoming. Also, I was very upset about the checking in process for guests who were staying at the hotel. Each and every single guest, including my husband and I, had difficulty checking in. Apparently each and every one of our reservations were messed up in one form or another. It was very embarrassing! All in all the venue was gorgeous & Chef Jimmie was incredible! Also, the staff was extremely professional & polite. If I could do everything all over, I would still chose this venue. It truly is one of a kind and our guests were blown away by its history and elegance. I would definitely recommend The George Washington Hotel for any event you may have, however, make sure you’re prepared to provide a final count a year and a half before your wedding & and be ready to deal with multiple changes in management.

Chris, Brooke and all of the staff were so wonderful to work with and my husband and I had the most perfect wedding we could ever dream of. Chef Jimmy’s food was amazing and so delicious. We had guests raving about how beautiful the venue was and some even said that it was the best wedding they have ever been to.

Wonderful and perfect venue for our daughter’s wedding reception!! I highly recommend for the ambiance and historic vintage look! Beautiful ballroom and Chris, Leah, Chef Jimmy and staff took wonderful care of us to make sure everything was perfect! Highly recommend this venue and hotel!

We recently had our wedding reception at the George Washington Hotel, and were very pleased of how everything turned out. The staff did a great job of setting up the tables, chairs and cookie table and did a great job of serving the meals. The food was excellent and our guests enjoyed themselves very much. The hotel is very charming and has a lot of character and made a wonderful wedding reception venue.

This hotel was astounding. The presentation, the food, all of the fine details were perfect! I could have never have expected my wedding day to be so beautiful. We both said to each other that we did not pay nearly enough for everything that we got. Brad was such a pleasure to work with. He thought of every detail and was always available to answer any questions or help in any way we needed. And the suites we and our friends had for the night were absolutely gorgeous. I had no idea such a beautiful place existed so close to home and for such a reasonable price. You will not be disappointed with this venue.

They made my day absolutely perfect! Claire was fantastic! I couldn't ask for a more perfect day!

We held our wedding and reception at the hotel 9/17/16. During this time the events coordinator changed, but was a blessing in disguise. Claire is delightful and always on her game. She keeps an open dialogue and very active in planning. The vintage and historic atmosphere was wonderful. It was great to have the option of having guests stay in the same location. The ceremony was beautiful and went off without a hitch. There are not enough words to describe how good the food was. He did a great job and very accommodating for special meals due to allergies. The reception was great and the staff was very attentive. The overall experience was wonderful and I loved that we could have our celebration here.

The George Washington is the most beautiful venue in the area. I loved its history, character, and unique touches that you won't find anywhere else. We held our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception here and it was GREAT for our out-of-town guests to have everything in one location with their rooms just a short elevator ride away. Many of our guests, who live in places like Philadelphia, New York City, and Pittsburgh, said it is one of the most beautiful venues they had ever seen. Claire, the events coordinator, is AWESOME and took such great care of us! She responds to emails, calls and texts right away. She reached out to our vendors to confirm details, was so accommodating with our many decorations, and truly made sure everything was perfect. Finally, the food was phenomenal! Three weeks later, people are still telling us how amazing their meals were. I can't say enough about the venue and its unbelievable value. I love the George Washington and would recommend it to any bride looking for a unique and classy venue.

My wedding at the GW was gorgeous! My husband and I were planning our wedding from out of town and the staff at the hotel was extremely accommodating. Halfway through our planning process the coordinator changed and Claire was happy to do a Skype call to meet us and go over our vision for the ceremony and reception. My husband and I were so worried that a staff change in the middle of the planning process was going to be a disaster but we were wrong (thankfully)! A few hiccups happened here and there over the course of the wedding weekend - there was a leaky air conditioner where the cocktail reception was supposed to be, we ran out of alcohol early on in the night, but Claire and her team were on top of it every step of the way and our guests never even noticed! We simply moved the cocktail reception to the main lobby and the hotel staff ran to the liquor store to restock the bar! One of the best things about the GW Hotel is that they do it all for you! You don't have to worry about set up, clean up, hiring outside vendors for food or linens or design your own centerpieces. They literally do it all and they do it all beautifully. The only big issue with the hotel was the guest rooms. I know that it is an old building but half of the guest rooms had no air conditioner at all and it was a very hot weekend. Some of the rooms had window units to keep the rooms cool, but others had no units at all (and those rooms were like 80 degrees). Thankfully, the bridal suite was not one of the hot rooms! Overall I couldn't have a imagined a more perfect evening. My husband and I were extremely pleased!

The hotel was absolutely wonderful. everything went smoothly and Claire was beyond helpful the entire time. Our wedding day was absolutely wonderful and exactly how we dreamed it to be. We highly recommended them to anyone. food was delicious and they take care of every last detail for you!

Everything went so smoothly. Our dinner was served timely, hot and delicious. The staff, particularly Kate Quinn, was very accommodating to our requests. The package is inclusive of all of the little extras that venues try to charge more for, so you don't feel like you are being nickeled and dimed constantly. If you are looking for a vintage, romantic feel, this is the perfect venue.

We used the George Washington Hotel as the primary hotel for our out-of-town guests, but we also used it for the Welcome Reception the night before the wedding. The day before the scheduled event, the hotel upgraded us to a larger room, at no additional cost, because our number of attendees was greater than expected. The staff handled all the details for the set-up and the décor, which made it wonderful for the hosts who could just walk in and enjoy the event. The George Restaurant in the hotel was a great, casual gathering place for hotel guests throughout the weekend. Also, the lovely bar with live music on the main floor also provided a welcoming place for our guests to socialize. I should also mention our Welcome Baskets, which were waiting in the rooms when our guests arrived. The hotel did a great job all the way around.

The George Washington's Grand Ballroom is beautiful. My husband and I chose the location because of the vintage details. The staff of the hotel did a lovely job setting up the ballroom for the reception. They even set up our decorations and candles. Our wedding day went smoothly. The food was amazing and was the best I have ever had at a wedding.

I recently had my reception at the George Washington Hotel and every detail of the day was perfect! Brad and his staff make every request possible and put together a seamless event. Many of our guests said the food was the best they ever had at a wedding. Brad made sure every detail was done perfectly and customized to exactly what we envisioned. This venue is perfect for a classy formal reception and the ballroom looks beautiful all lit up. You can't go wrong having your wedding here!

We chose the George Washington hotel for two reasons. One was the location. We loved that our guests could explore downtown Winchester before and after the wedding and that they could stay at the location of the reception. Secondly, we had been to several weddings at the George Washington and were very impressed with all of them. We found the GW Hotel very easy to work with. Jane was very helpful and patient, especially when we changed out mind about some things at the last minute. We were extremely impressed with the quality of the food. It is not easy to cook high quality food for a large group, and we had 150 guests and it was amazing how many people raved about the food. The staff during the reception were all very nice and helpful. We would recommend the GW Hotel to anyone for a wonderful wedding experience!

The entire staff was excellent to deal with. They paid attention to every detail and we didn't have to worry about a thing. Beautiful venue. We received so many compliments on the venue, hotel rooms and staff. They were professional and accommodating. I would highly recommend.

The place is an older hotel but I loved that about it. It has a lot of history to it. They switched management on me 2 weeks before my wedding. Everything turned out wonderful but the rehearsal was confusing. It was beautiful and the food was great. The parking lot is small but they offer valee. Everyone there is so welcoming and want to accomodate you. Overall, great place!

Food was great. I wasn't happy with the set up the day of the wedding. They didn't check with me when they decided to change the buffet to a single buffet, instead of having two seperate buffets. This made it difficult for our entry into the ballroom, of of my bridal party include my groom and I had to split apart during our entrance into the ballroom. Ruined the entrance pictures!

We had the most spectacular day! The staff was wonderful and made sure we had nothing to worry about. We would definately recommend the GW.

The reception at the George Washington Hotel was absolutely beautiful! I loved that the hotel still has the same feel as when it was built. The room looked esquisite with chair covers and accent bows that matched my wedding colors. The staff was very helpful and were constantly checking with the head table once we arrived. Everything went off without a hitch!

I had my wedding on Nov 28, 2009 at the george washington hotel. All through the planning they were more than helpful and accomodating for me. My ceremony and reception were held at the venue. Once the day came, though, there were some downfalls. The doors to the ceremony room were not open until 15 minutes before the ceremony, so guests were crowded in the lobby and rushed to be seated. I am unsure as to how the cocktail hour went, because we were having photos done at that time. During the reception and after there were a few issues, also. We had an unruly groomsman that we had to ask to leave after we cut him off from teh bar, and the waitstaff were taking drinks outside to him after it was communicated that he was cut off, they were freely serving the photographers and the DJ, who were not to be drinking, and we didn't get nearly as much of the left over food as we should have. We had a cake for 150 people, maybe 125 showed up, and there was not one slice left. the slices were only MAYBE 1/4" wide each, also, so its not like they were giving large pieces. Also, What food they did give us as leftovers, was cross contaminated so its not edible anyway. (They packaged the fish and chicken together), and we had very little of any other leftovers, which there was plenty left of when they were tearing down the buffet. The suite was very nice, and they were kind enough to give the groom/groomsmen a suite to hang out in before the ceremony.

Don & Carolyn were outstanding with attention & service! The ballroom is gorgeous & you don't need a lot of "extras" in the way of decor & can do a lot with lighting pictures, etc. Great food & service!!

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