Historic Wedding Venue located in Staunton, VA
Shenandoah Valley
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
A historic wedding venue in Staunton, Virginia- The American Hotel Banquet Room prides itself on providing couples with the wedding of their dreams. Renowned for its inviting atmosphere, the venue's mid-19th-century design features chandelier lighting and rustic decor. You may provide your own alcoholic beverages and hire a caterer of your choice.
The American Hotel will provide your guests with an experience they'll never forget!
The American Hotel accommodates up to 200 guests and offers event space to host the ceremony and reception.
When you choose The American Hotel as your big-day location, you get an elegant setting, event planning, setup, cleanup, and hiring outside vendors.
With the belief that every couple should have a celebration that is as unique as their love for each other, The American Hotel Banquet Room - Staunton offers a charming backdrop to make beautiful lifelong memories. When all your nearest and dearest have taken their seats at the dinner table, there is still room for a private bar, a dessert table to tempt them with treats, the grand cake table, a sparkling dance floor, and a DJ booth or band stage. When hiring outside caterers, they will have access to the large prep room to make sure every plate looks visually pleasing before arriving before your guests.
The American Hotel Banquet Room - Staunton offers an array of packages for your wedding ceremony and reception needs. No matter the size of your occasion, whether it be an intimate affair or an extravagant gathering, the team will strive to make it magical. They deliver excellence each and every time, with unparalleled attention to detail and staff that truly care about the success of your day. Guests arriving from near and afar need not worry as the venue offers ample parking.
23+ years in business
Speaks English, French
Small team (2-10 members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
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
Historic Venue
Loft
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Food & Catering
Planning
Destination Wedding Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.010 reviews
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Suzanne F
5.0
11/17/2025
The American Hotel was the perfect venue for our wedding. It comfortably accommodated our event of roughly 80 people. The aesthetic was romantic and historic and accentuated our au...
tumnal/harvest vibe perfectly. Jewel and staff were professional, flexible, and accommodating. They were easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. Many vendors in the area are familiar with the venue and know how to utilize the space effectively. We highly recommend this venue and staff for a wedding of similar size.
Megan W
5.0
5/30/2024
What a hidden gem in the Valley! We attended a wedding here and it was stunning. This was one of the most beautiful venues I have seen. It is located in downtown Staunton and we ha...
d the BEST time. Everything was perfect.
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Viktoria W
5.0
1/25/2022
An absolutely beautiful venue! Michelle really helped the wedding day come together, and we got nothing but compliments on the location. We were even able to walk from the venue to...
a nearby hotel. I would highly recommend the American Hotel & Banquet Room to anyone looking for an exceptional venue!
Sara H
5.0
1/02/2022
We used The American Hotel as a reception venue. Michelle made our wedding experience seamless! She had everything taken care of on our wedding day. She even came to the rescue whe...
n our DJ's speaker broke! The venue was perfect for our 100 person reception. Our guests were able to walk from their hotels to the venue and experience the beauty of Staunton in October. Highly recommend this venue!
Jennifer W
5.0
9/19/2018
We were married at The American Hotel in August 2018. Peter and his staff were extremely helpful and responsive in planning our wedding. The venue was beautiful and we received man...
y positive comments from our guests. We didn't have to worry about rain or heat and were able to just relax knowing that we were in good hands. We highly recommend this venue for a wedding or any other event!
Amanda C
5.0
4/29/2018
The American Hotel was amazing! It was the perfect spot for our reception! Peter was an absolute delight to work with and was very accommodating! We had THE most perfect wedding da...
y! I highly highly recommend The American Hotel!!!
Anonymous
5.0
4/25/2018
My husband and I had our wedding here last October. We could not have asked for a better experience with the venue and Peter. He was beyond helpful, always took the time to answer ...
our questions, made great vendor recommendations, and provided wonderful assistance night-of. Such a beautiful, historic space.
Heather S
5.0
8/23/2017
We hosted our August wedding reception at the American Hotel. We're not from the area and Peter was great at working with us remotely to plan a successful event. He helped us figur...
e out everything from the room layout to the linens and lots of other little things. He was extremely accessible during the two days we rented the space and really went the extra mile to help us make sure everything went off without a hitch. Also.. we just love this historic place!
Aubree A
5.0
3/03/2015
We used the American Hotel for our winter wedding ceremony and reception. This venue is absolutely gorgeous, affordable, and gives you the freedom to have it your way. Brian Sasser...
was our contact person (he was fabulous); Always there to offer suggestions, but never over-stepping. During the wedding he was present to help coordinate and gladly offered assistance with lighting, moving tables, etc. I really can't say enough about this beautiful, historic building. I couldn't be happier. I would recommend to any bride.
Emily G
5.0
7/28/2013
If you are looking for a venue with a lot of personality, a place that's not typical or cliche, this is the place for you. This is a historic site, which used to be a hotel, and it...
has a memorable interior-- exposed brick walls, beautiful light fixtures, hanging stained glass from the old train station, a balcony. There are lots of different neat spaces to decorate and hang out in. The venue also provides chairs and tables and will help you order linens. You can rent the space for a rehearsal for a very reasonable rate too. We actually held both our ceremony and our reception at the American Hotel and just "flipped" the room during cocktail hour. It worked out great (though we did have a lot of amazing friends and family willing to help make it happen)!
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