Hotel Monaco Philadelphia

Tinisha, Bernardo and the front desk staff treated us and our overnight guests like family.  They worked well together and made our planning super easy!  Desiree answered our questions and suggested ways to make the night flow for uninterrupted fun.  She's great at what she does for a reason...it's a passion and she perfect! The entire day/night was filled with delicious food, fabulous music, and our best friends and family...truly flawless! Bernardo was perfect, had our guests laughing and catered to us! The day was spectacular and our guests said it was the "best wedding ever "!

s been remarkable. Desiree is one of the sweetest people we have ever met; our wedding could not be in better hands! The process thus far has been so smooth, she really does cater to our every single need. I cannot wait to begin working with her more and more as our date approaches! Wish I could rate higher than 5 stars!

d professional but they were FUN and truly a pleasure to work with in every respect. From Desiree's bubbly personality and careful attention to detail, Anthony's bar tending/mixology skills and Bernardo's radiant smile and comedic nature, the Hotel Monaco team was truly a HUGE part of the weekend's rousing success. The venue is amazing and there is truly something for everybody. In addition to boasting arguably the best location in Philadelphia, directly across the street from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell the hotel is clean, comfortable, uniquely decorated and has one of the only rooftop bars in Philadelphia. We are already planning to return at least once a year to celebrate our anniversaries with all our friends at Hotel Monaco.

passion throughout the entire process. The venue is terrific. The supporting staff (Bernardo and Jackie, for us) were incredible during the tasting and the wedding night itself. The location is prime for those familiar or unfamiliar with Philadelphia. We could not recommend a place more highly than this!

ars, and made a very anxious bride feel like everything was going to be perfect. She remembered every detail of our wedding and I felt super comfortable leaving the day of execution and coordination in the Hotel Monaco's hands! Bernardo the Maitre'd was amazing. He made me and my husband laugh and helped us when we had no idea how to cut our cake!! He was so good, I put my drink down for one second and had another one right in my hands. We had a request to have one specific outside food item at our wedding (my husband's favorite) and Desiree worked tirelessly to make sure his dream of having this food at our wedding came true. She went above and beyond numerous times to make sure that we were treated beyond exceptionally. I could cry telling you all of the stuff that the Hotel Monaco did for us that they went out of their way to do! The wedding was flawless, delicious, amazing, and people are still talking about it! Hands down the best day ever and it was thanks to Hotel Monaco!!

for us on our wedding day through the entire day/night. She is AN ANGEL! Truly she was made for weddings. She was so chill to work with and totally understood the vibe we were going for. Thank you so so so much hotel Monaco for bringing our vision to fruition and making it a day we will never forget.

very detail from the bridal suite, the cocktail hour, the numerous bars, the signature cocktails, the food, and literally everything in between was taken care of and meticulously looked after by Desiree and her staff. She responded to every email and question that I had along the way, and really made me feel at ease throughout the whole process. We had 196 people, and our ability to use the ballroom, the hallway and the room across the hall, we were able to create a really great flow for our guests. Our choices for dinner were the braised short ribs, frenched chicken, butternut squashed agnolotti, and the pan seared cod; and every single choice was absolutely delicious. Our maitre' D Bernardo was phenomenal! He catered to our every move and made sure we were well fed and watered that night! His spirit was electric and fun and he really made sure that we were having the absolute best time! He even let me cry on his shoulders during the Mother/Son dance! We loved every minute of our day and owe it all to Desiree, Bernardo, and the entire Hotel Monaco staff!! Thank you so much!!

al and on the ball, especially while we got ready - things were delivered promptly when requested, housekeeping came in periodically to check in and clean up, and the staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. The entire preparation process for reserving the hotel block, the brunch, and suite (especially last minute details like having them store my dress and provide a steamer), was so easy and Tinisha made it a joy to work with them. Our guests also loved the hotel and staff. The Monaco Philadelphia clearly runs a lot of weddings and it shows! Additionally, the weekend prior to our wedding, my fiancee and I escaped for a weekend of de-stressing to the Baltimore Monaco, and the hotel staff there offered us space to practice our fist dance and even gifted us a bottle of wine when they learned we were getting married. We've been to several other Monaco locations and every single one has provided exceptional service!

ave us tons of advice, made last minute changes and literally said "yes" to every single request we made. For the day of, Desiree ensured that everything ran smoothly and looked beautiful. The food was great and everyone from the wedding said it was one of the best and most beautiful weddings they had ever been to thanks to the beautiful venue and excellent staff that executed spotlessly.

tially worked with Matt Bassant although he left half way through the planning process. We had a completely smooth transition and began working with Jackie DeLawrence. The building, convenience of hotel and venue in one, decor and vibe were exactly what we were looking for. The food, alcohol and accommodations were above and beyond and every request we had was fulfilled without batting an eye. It was truly customer service at its finest. The bell hops and valet will know your name and remember it after your first meeting and somehow knew we were a bride and groom hosting an event there every time we pulled up. The best part of hosting your wedding there is you can tell everyone who works at the Monaco loves their job and this truly translates to the service. Eduardo was our head server at the wedding and I still am in awe of how amazing he was and how well he took care of us and our guests. Btw he also as the voice of an angel I'm not kidding I almost fell off my feet when he sung. The food at the wedding was not your typical wedding food and was delicious. Hats off to the chef for serving 130 piping hot, spot on meals that everyone raved about. Hosting a farewell brunch at the red owl tavern was a cherry on top. Again our guests were catered to and enjoyed every bite of food. Thank you to everyone who played a hand in our wedding. It was truly the best night of our lives thanks to you all!!

ut the rooftop space and loved how amazing the ceremony transformed to the reception space with ease!! Our wedding day of coordinators were fabulous. Thank you Desiree and Jackie! Because of a few unfortunate changes they only came aboard for the planning about three weeks before and were amazing right away!! So helpful and positive, I was truly appreciative. AND THE FOOD! The cocktail was amazing and We only received positive reviews about the delicious dinner choices. Bernardo, you’re the best maître d' ever! We would highly recommend Hotel Monaco as a wedding venue for a truly classy affair!

verything to handle your vehicle, luggage, animals, whatever you might have with you (example.. I had a motorcycle and a sword) and they'll do it with a smile! Two amazing guys with an insatiable thirst for helping their guests. After you enter the gorgeous circular grand entrance you will be greeted by a waiting area adorned with the finest decor in Philadelphia. Do you want fresh ice-cold cucumber & strawberry infused water? It's on tap... How about a relaxing mind escape with a game of chess? Yup, they've got that too. And the staff here is just as welcoming and gracious as anyone else within the hotel. Your comfort is their top priority and they will NOT STOP until you have what you need and they do it all with a smile. If you're looking for a venue for your wedding.... Look no further. Jackie and Desiree place the bar so high other wedding professionals need a rocket ship to keep up. Jackie was with us from day 1 and has the most incredible attention to detail we've ever seen. The ideas she has for seating arrangements, floor plan layouts and all around planning made this process so much easier than it ever would have been elsewhere. She made absolutely sure that EVERY guest would have a great view of the Bride & Groom while also being able to enjoy rocking out with the band. She made sure our VERY picky meal preferences were handled and everything worked out without a hitch. She brings fresh ideas and new life to an otherwise redundant and daunting task. Desiree is also the absolute queen of wedding coordinating. Our night-of could not have been SO INCREDIBLE without her. During all the meetings leading up to the big night she took detailed notes, and made adjustments, plans and arrangements that let us just enjoy the night. Which let me tell you... someone that can do the work she did is PRICELESS. Not once during the night did we have to worry, or even think about what event was next,.. or if guest X was bickering with guest Y or even anything about drinks, food, dessert.... She was amazing... no other word for it. We lalallalalalallaove you Jackie and Desiree!!! I can't think of completing this review without mentioning Bernardo. This amazing man was our personal server for the night. Server isn't even a fair term for Bernardo.... really throughout the process of food tastings and then seeing him multiple other times during the planning process he became a member of the family. A man with a heart the size of the moon. He'll sing, he'll dance, he'll go out of his way to make your night special. Ultimately everyone involved in our wedding became family. Each of them completing every finite detail with an unrivaled level of finesse and graciousness. We look forward to our next visit with everyone there because no matter what we'll make sure it's filled with smiles, alcohol and friendship because that's what they gave us. I'm not sure if they read these reviews,.. but if they do we want to say the largest THANK YOU possible. You guys all made our night absolutely amazing and we can't thank you enough. We'll be back soon, and you all better be ready to take a day off work!! ;-)

felt great knowing that everything was handled by the hotel. When Matt moved to another position a few months before my wedding I was worried that I wouldn't get the same support and attention, but Desiree was incredible! She didn't miss a beat, she was artsy and creative, and very responsive. As far as the event planning itself, everything went flawlessly. The front desk was good and very professional, though there were a couple communication gaps here and there. Desiree was able to clarify everything and handled everything smoothly. Overall we were really pleased with the great service. Our guests complimented the delicious food, helpful staff, beautiful decor of the hotel and ceremony space on the roof, and the comfortable hotel rooms. 5/5.

From the moment we arrived at the Hotel Monaco we were greeted with a smile the staff were exceptional booking us all in a timely manner so we could arrive at the church Rehearsal on time. Everyone received their welcoming bag as planned! The wedding day went like clock work the cocktail lounge “Stratus Roof Top “ lounge was perfect! The reception in the Lafayette Ballroom was Gorgeous, our florist Ziegfield Florist in Maple Shade, NJ did a beautiful job with the flowers our Band CTO Midtown had us up dancing the whole night they were outrageous “Best Band in Philadelphia area” Thank you all for making Anika and Matt’s wedding day a dream come true! Truly a gorgeous wedding!

the food and drinks at cocktail hour at Stratus. Our entrees were great and Desiree made sure that I had a soup instead because I don't eat salads. We also fell in love with the ballroom as soon as we saw it. It's perfect for a guest list of around 100. If we could have done anything differently it would be to ask catering to pack up any uneaten food from our table so it wouldn't go to waste.

kind but also very helpful working with us as we plan during a stressful time in our lives. I will be revamping stratus lounge for our entire wedding ceremony, reception, and cocktail hour so there are a lot of questions and input I need and Desiree has been so amazing getting me quick feedback, giving me her input and guidance, as well with working with us to come up with the best food packages for what we are looking for with our unorthodox wedding! She is amazing as is this staff. Valet amazing and all the people whom I’ve met working at the venue have been so friendly and kind. This location offers everything from beauty, great service, great food, and even will accommodate your pet kids! Thank you👰🎩💕

little bit of decor, the reception came to life! My tasting experience with them was phenomenal! I couldn't decide on what to chose, but loved tasting every dish that they prepared. We had a few guests staying in the hotel and they all couldn't stop gushing about how much fun they had at the hotel. Let me just say that if you want a city wedding with a guest list that isn't crazy long, Monaco is perfect! The only challenge I had, and maybe this is my fault, that I didn't get all my stuff back from the venue that I used for decor and other things. I should have been more upfront about wanting it back! Matt is amazing though, you will live every moment of working with him!

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o be in the process. Any missteps were my own doing here (sending out invites before the tasting…you WILL need to provide entrée selections; forgetting to include taxes and fees in my own personal accounting of our total…that hurt!). Upon check in, Patrick (at the front desk) was so helpful with taking our extra guest bags, updating 7 different rooms credit card info, and making many many multiple copies of keys. I did have some struggles with the room block, they don’t seem to communicate with the event staff regarding the events taking place at their hotel. There were also some communication issues between management and the staff working our wedding in terms of timing. However, the food was spectacular, the service sublime, and everyone ate and drank their fill all night. The space was beautiful, the rooms upstairs were perfect, and it was everything I wanted for my wedding, and everything I wanted to display about my city to our out-of-town guests. Two months later, I still have people calling me up, just to tell me how fantastic it was – including people who have already called me and just can’t stop gushing! I would go back for literally any event I can think to throw there.

had many out of town guests, so we felt strongly about making it very convenient for guests. Our ceremony was at Christ Church just a few blocks away. The hotel location was perfect for showing off Old City, and everyone took advantage of the historic location. The hotel decor was unique and didn't give off the corporate ballroom vibe, and that's why we fell in love with it. The ballroom was the perfect size for our group of about 115. We had plenty of room for the two bars, a spacious dance floor and a photo-booth, which really added to the experience. Everyone raved about the delicious bites during the cocktail hour and they also gave good options for healthy eaters and dietary restrictions as well, so we felt all guests had their pick of food. With the cheapest package, we were still able to offer three meal options (chicken, fish, beef) and everyone was happy! Janet and team were great to work with and always had our best interests in mind - she never once tried to up-sell us. All of our guests also loved the hotel rooms and the staff was very friendly. We had a large number of out-of-town family attending, and they never once complained about little kids playing in the lobby, or our family buying drinks from Red Owl bar and sitting in the hotel lobby to have more quiet conversations. They were so understanding, and we're very grateful for their flexibility. Overall amazing service and a fabulous weekend thanks to Hotel Monaco and the staff there.

raved about the delicious food and the excellent service. We also stayed there the night before and the night of the wedding, and the service was on point. I truly enjoyed every second of our wedding weekend.

. It was also super convenient for our guests, the majority of whom live in Philly. The hotel in and of itself is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! The decor is art deco, modern and chic which fits me and my husband to a "T." The Lafayette ballroom is beautiful and was the perfect size for our wedding of approximately 100 guests. Our cocktail hour was held in the Stratus Lounge which is on the rooftop of the hotel. Our guests honestly could not stop raving about the venue and the food (especially the braised short rib). They have repeatedly said that our wedding was 5 star! Janet and her team were great to work with and made sure we stayed within the budget we originally set. The service at the hotel was AMAZING! My husband and I stayed at the hotel the night before and the night of the wedding. A number of our guests stayed there as well. Everyone could not stop talking about how accommodating the hotel staff was during our stay. Everyone was so nice and professional! The suite that I got dressed in was gorgeous and spacious! I will forever remember how perfect my wedding was and having it at the Hotel Monaco added to the perfection. A dream come true!

spital spot for our guests’ accommodations. A variety of room types and prices were offered, but most of our guests wisely opted for the the park view rooms and were blown away by the view of Independence Hall and Independence Park. The rooms were spacious and captivating, with wonderful and amusing decor and arrangements. Check-in was efficient, friendly, provided all of our guests with Welcome sheet for wedding weekend activities. Valet services were efficient, we were able to text or call to get our car, and the bell boys as well came as soon as they were requested. And what’s best, there is a delicious restaurant and bar attached to the hotel with a great bar! I also used Hotel Monaco for my bridal suite, a corner-suite with a large living room, bedroom, and massive bathroom (complete with a shower and separate full-length bathtub). I am 5’10” and was able to fit completely supine in the tub (I need a good soak to calm my nerves!). The living room area sat all of my bridesmaids (6), mom, photographer, make-up artist, and hair stylist very comfortable, with a chair leftover! Katie was our contact person and was there for me via e-mail or phone call for all of my random and perpetual questions, from extending guest stays, to upgrading rooms, making sure my grandpa had a toothbrush, I am so grateful for all of her hard work and making my life easier! Hotel Monaco is enchanting, dynamic, and adept. The hotel wowed all of our guests and made us feel comfortable and at ease with amusing decor, and friendly and respectful staff. Hotel Monaco is an Old City and whole-city must stay!

floor and the club above is insanely loud and goes until 2am (the night before my wedding). I ended up going down to sleep in my parents room. They charge a crazy amount for gift bags. Super unorganized and just absolutely awful

address small issues and surprising us with chocolates, wine, and prosecco. Our guests loved every moment of their stay. Highly recommended.

epting another opportunity elsewhere and Matt had stepped into oversee the rest of our event. The transition was flawless and needless to say our ceremony and reception was truly amazing thanks to their planning and the venue itself. We can't thank them enough. Highly recommend!

ur ceremony and reception there, and I cannot say enough about Rooftop Stratis, where cocktail hour took place, with the outside fire wall burning that provided a beautiful backdrop to a magical night. The catering staff, led by Catering Director, Janet, were top notch and helped to ensure every detail from planning to wedding day ran smoothly - a top notch team! Working with some on the list of preferred vendors at Monaco - Petah Bashano Event & Floral, Monica Virga Cosmetics, Bredenbeck Bakery, and Georgestreet Photography - also all top notch - made everything all so much easier, as they know the hotel and catering team! AND, we would be remiss if we did not mention Life Celebrant, Beth Palubinsky, who worked with us to create a personalized ceremony that was truly us, and included and stole the attention of everyone in the room - also recommended by Monaco. Our wedding was magical and unforgettable. Thank you Hotel Monaco! P.S. Be sure to make a special request that Bernardo work your wedding - he'll amaze your guests with his beautiful voice - just one more thing that helps sets Monaco apart from the rest!

and the staff left us chocolates and champagne - so thoughtful and appreciated. I wish we had more than just a couple hours in the morning to enjoy it! Brunch was delish, and we had a semi-private area on the second floor of Red Owl Tavern. A word to the wise: at the very end of the night, past midnight, our trolley driver pulled up to the side of the Hotel, not the main entrance. Only my husband and I were on the trolley, along with many heavy coolers, gifts, and overnight bags. We asked him to pull up to the front entrance, and he insisted that he was not "allowed" to, telling my tired groom to go get a luggage cart. He did, reluctantly, and the bellman was helpful with unloading all of our stuff. My contact at the hotel told me later that, yes, typically trolleys are not permitted to pull into the loading zone; however, at that late hour, with little to no guests needing use of the loading zone, they would have made an exception. So be sure to make your driver ask if you are in a similar situation!

g was perfect. Specifically, bar service and table service were more professional than any wedding we have ever been to AND the room looked absolutely stunning. The decor matched so perfectly with our flowers and we were thrilled with how quickly they converted the room between ceremony and reception. The food was delicious too, especially the passed hors d'oeuvres and the short ribs. Additionally, guests adored the hotel rooms especially the fact that the hotel staff hand delivered each individual welcome bag to each hotel room! I can't thank everyone at the Monaco enough, it truly was the most magical night!!!!!

at the hotel. I would certainly plan another event at Hotel Monaco in the future!

Being very indecisive, I felt the need to explore practically every other option in the city before deciding to move forward with the Monaco. But, really, there was no comparison. The combo of the Stratus, the beautiful Lafayette Ballroom and the Old City location is unbeatable. Our families were coming to Philadelphia from all over the country, so this was the perfect spot for us to host our pseudo-destination wedding. The Monaco gave us an excellent room block rate compared to other (less-nice) hotels in the area, and our guests loved the free happy hour every night in the lobby! Being able to get ready in the one of the Monaco's large rooms on the morning of the wedding was amazing. However, there were about 10 other weddings also getting ready at the hotel that day, which did cause some stress the morning of the wedding. I had been assured that there would be a barstool and extra chair in the room for hair and makeup, which wasn’t there when we checked in, and then was not delivered after my many calls. Apparently, there were so many weddings getting ready that day that they had run out of extra chairs. This was disappointing, especially since we were hosting our wedding there. But eventually, they found a substitute. And a huge shout out to the valets, who were amazingly helpful throughout the weekend as we loaded and unloaded our car in front of the hotel. I should also say that holding our wedding on a Sunday (even though it was Memorial Day weekend), the Monaco offered us an AMAZING deal. Honestly, we would not have been able to afford this venue if we held our wedding on a Saturday, and Janet was truly accommodating in tweaking our menu to get us in right where we wanted to be, budget-wise. Throughout the entire year and a half planning process, Janet was incredibly responsive, helpful, and patient with my constant questions, and was present on the day of the wedding, making sure everything we had discussed was in place. Our guests raved about the food (the short rib!! the crab cakes!) and the service throughout the evening was exceptional. My husband and I felt so well cared for and the catering staff had taken care of every detail. Another huge plus was that the Monaco only hosts one wedding a night. I would highly recommend the Monaco to any bride. The venue goes far and above a “standard” ballroom and the staff are phenomenal. A few random things to consider that didn't impact us, but that might be helpful to others: 1. The bathrooms are beautiful and large, but are a floor below the ballroom. This could be inconvenient if you have a number of guests that have trouble with stairs. 2. There was quite a large charge to hand out welcome bags to guests at check in.

couple picked the date of October 11, 2015 for their wedding. Mika and Sam wanted their fall nuptials in Philadelphia, the bride’s hometown to completely reflect them. After touring Hotel Monaco they knew it was the perfect venue. It was modern, elegant, chic, eclectic and exactly what they were looking for. Their vision was to have a unique ceremony followed by a cocktail hour at the Stratus Rooftop Lounge and the reception in the Lafayette Ballroom. Mika said, “Since most of their guests were from out of town, we wanted to treat them to an authentic Philly experience in the heart of the historic district. With Independence Mall and the National Constitution Center just steps away, it was the perfect location. The convenience of having the wedding ceremony, reception and lodging for our guests in one location was ideal. Most couples plan a wedding at least a year in advance. We did it in 5 months. But we couldn’t have done it without the personal attention we received from Janet Karchner, Director of Catering. Janet was amazing! She worked out each detail to make sure everything went smoothly. Janet worked seamlessly with our coordinator, musicians, bridal party and hotel staff. Our wedding day was flawless!” The day began with a “First Look” in the Stratus Rooftop Lounge at 1 pm followed by pictures in the lobby and a photo shoot of the bridal party in the surrounding historic area. By 5 pm, 120 family, friends and musicians were seated in the Stratus Lounge on the rooftop. It was 70 degrees and the sun was shining – the perfect day for a rooftop wedding! Mika and Sam exchanged vows during their wedding ceremony in the beautiful, intimate Stratus Rooftop setting. Next came cocktails and butlered hor d'oeuvres including the largest shrimp cocktail and scrumptious sushi station as the sun set and the firewall blazed. Sam recounted, “Our guests loved the ambiance of the Stratus Lounge and the open air feeling. Everyone commented on the rooftop’s unique beautiful decor, the delicious food and the excellent service.” At 7 pm the guests were ushered to the exquisite Lafayette Ballroom for the reception. From the exquisite table settings, phenomenal 4-course dinner to the top shelf open bar, everything was magnificent. Mika said, “It was truly amazing. Sam and I couldn’t have asked for more a more incredible day. As we danced and partied throughout the evening, our guest couldn’t stop raving about our wedding at Hotel Monaco. The night was filled with love and happiness and we are so thankful to the staff at Hotel Monaco for making the wedding of our dreams come true.”

my maids and both moms to get hair and makeup done. Thanks!

re so fun! The staff was all so hospitable and friendly. Would definitely recommend!

nd and very helpful. Every detail was handled and I feel like I just showed up at my own wedding and everything was perfect and handled as if I'd done the smallest detail myself. This boutique hotel is beautiful and all options for venues are excellent (and unique). We did the Stratus Lounge which was awesome and totally out of the ordinary. Couldn't have been better. Samantha Levy ran our event and you should have her run yours too!! Thank you Sam, Brian, and Matt! You guys made our day amazing.

al, responsive, and just awesome (shoutout to my three ladies: Casey, Carrie, and Sasha and the best person to see when walking into the Monaco, Shawn). They all helped us from the beginning of the process all the way through to the end and beyond! The venue itself is gorgeous, and seeing as almost all of our guests were from out of town, the rooms were incredible. From cocktail hour on the rooftop (we were blessed with gorgeous weather on the day of our wedding, but were also prepared for rain!) to the reception in the LaFayette Ballroom and brunch the next day, everything was perfect! We had a lot of moving pieces throughout the weekend of the wedding, but everything was completely taken care of from the welcome bags in guest's rooms to menu cards and the placement of our alma maters' flags on our chairs - it was all perfect! If you're looking for a way to treat your guests to a true Philadelphia experience (Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell are right outside the door!) with a spectacular venue, this is the place for you! Thank you ALL at the Hotel Monaco for making our special day an unforgettable one! We will be back to celebrate our anniversaries and maybe have another big party in the future! :-)

(can't remember exactly when). We were initially concerned with the challenges that accompany any turnover, but Sasha did an incredible job of putting our fears at bay, even during the natural panic that sets in in the two or three weeks prior to the big day. As for the wedding itself, I have nothing but nice things to say. The food was incredible, the atmosphere is creative, original and classy, and the staff was excellent. You'll be happy with your choice if you decide to go with the Monaco. It's been a few months and people still call us out of the blue to tell us how much fun they had at our wedding. In fact, the next morning I wish we had a little less fun! Good luck!

ur up at Stratus Lounge and then reception in the Lafayette Ballroom. Michael Mitloff helped us with everything and was a pleasure to work with. When I say the Staff is exceptional - that probably doesn't do it any justice. They are responsive, professional, courteous and will doing do whatever they need to, to get you what you want. The hotel Monaco in Philadelphia lives up to its reputation and the Kimpton chain should be be proud. This venue is tailer to more of a smaller/medium size wedding - we had a 215 and it was a little tight - I say under 200 is the ideal. The food is top quality - and what you get at your tasting is exactly what your guest will be getting. I never got so many compliments on how great the food was - including the great cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres. You are in for a real treat and guaranteed a perfect wedding reception at the Hotel Monaco Philadelphia.