Deluxe wedding venue in Lima, Ohio
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Howard Johnson Inn Lima is a hotel and elegant wedding venue in Lima, Ohio. This full-service venue boasts an opulent grand ballroom, guest rooms with modern amenities, and customizable wedding packages for your celebration.
Conveniently located just outside of downtown Lima, your loved ones can come and stay onsite before and after your special day. A complimentary hot breakfast is included in room rates, and your guests can make use of the state-of-the-art fitness facilities and heated indoor pool. Come together with your nearest and dearest before you tie the knot and hang out in the Pizza Lounge, a casual spot with delicious pizza, large-screen TVs, and a fully equipped bar.
On the special day, say, “I do,” in the Grand Ballroom, a romantic setting with billowing drapery, glimmering chandeliers, and an open floor plan. The space can host up to 250 guests and converts perfectly into a reception hall, with ample room for dancing the night away. All tables, chairs, and linens are included in your wedding package. Premium bar packages are available, with fine wines, crisp beers, and deluxe spirits at the ready. The talented catering team will craft a bespoke menu that reflects your unique tastes and preferences, with delicious entree options like baked Virginia ham and herb-baked Atlantic cod. Late night pizza is also available if you’d like to treat your guests to a nice surprise after an evening of dancing. The Honeymoon Suite, complete with a jacuzzi, is complimentary on your wedding night. At Howard Johnson Inn Lima, the experienced events staff will roll out the red carpet for your celebration.
37+ years in business
Speaks English
Just me
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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Kristye Scott 5.0
7/22/25
This hotel was great. I was a little skeptical about staying in a Howard Johnson in Lima (I worked in Lima for 10 years), but I was very pleasantly surprised. The rooms were clean. The pool was clean. The atrium was very nice. The beds were ver...
y comfortable and the staff were all very pleasant. I have zero complaints. I will definitely stay here again
Virginia White 5.0
11/06/25
Only stayed for one night and we arrived late and left early. We didn't get a chance to enjoy the pool, but everything else was awesome! The breakfast was great and the cook kept checking on us and brought me a coffee and offered to get us what...
ever we wanted or needed, even though the buffet was open and easily accessible. He just went above and beyond! I believe his name is Jeff. Oh and his sausage gravy was soooo good! Every part of the hotel we saw and checked out was clean and the staff was so friendly. Unfortunately for us, this was a business trip so we had to be quick, but if we ever come back to this part of Ohio, we plan to try and stay at this hotel again.
Rachel Richardson 5.0
11/16/25
Perfect location, you don’t really need to go anywhere! They have a pizza joint, mini store with some snacks and drinks or medicine just like if you’d go to a small gas station, multiple restaurants walking distance so you don’t need to drink ...
and drive. Now the rooms! Can’t complain, beds were clean and comfy, bathroom was very clean and spacious. Hallways were quiet and clean. Highly recommended
Mohammad Joshaghani 4.0
9/26/25
The service and staff were very nice and friendly. Despite other hotels they asked about what level you prefer room and the guy in breakfast room was very kind and active keeping the tables clean and bringing drinks.
I would recommend cleaning ...
carpets in the common areas which will make this place awesome.
Aryana Ingram 2.0
10/07/25
Great hot breakfast arcade even a play skate for kids with pool and other hot amenities after booking which no HOT WATER WAS NOT GO BE Available was not disclosed in the app online nowhere it took me the second night to try again flush the toil...
et all the other stuff and don’t know hot water they gave me 10 hours off after they see me come from another hotel get scammed so great customer service great rooms but you never know so make sure you check your room before anything so the first 15 minutes please go check your room. It’s just they was so good at the customer service. You won’t even check your room so you think everything goes OK and it’s not And I came here to see my grandmother got hurt by unknown person and I don’t even stay here and I’m with two disabled children and I end up getting sick so I’m gonna take this and pray about it and let God handle it. Let go let God with the Howard Johnson in Lima Ohio.
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