The George Washington - A Wyndham Grand Hotel

ktail hour, reception and rehearsal in which includes setup and tear down so you don’t have to spend time doing all that before and after your wedding. They have amazing food and beverage packages which include an open bar! You also receive a day of coordinator and complimentary room to stay in the night of your wedding! Everything went beyond expectation and to be honest I only have a few minor issues that arose! First was that the timing of the coordinating of certain moments was not on time or not done at all. For instance, moving from ceremony to cocktail hour was ahead of schedule and therefore people were standing in the lobby for over 10mins waiting and its a small area. It would have been nice to let people into the cocktail hour room sooner. I also had a few guests express upset because some of the George Washington staff members working the wedding were slightly rude and seemed irritated to be working. Next, we were promised to have appetizers set aside for us during cocktail hour and that never happened. Some guests did not receive their salad before the main course was served. After our cake cutting, they were supposed to do a complimentary cutting of the cake so guests could get a piece if they wanted and that never happened. Overall, no issue was so great that it ruined our special day! However, it would have been nice to not have had so many small issues over the course of our our day. We had a wonderful evening with family and friends and would do it all over again at the George Washington!

rom the moment we called to inquire about pricing, Rachel Thomas treated us like royalty and took care of every little detail. She was always available to answer questions or call me with important information. She assisted through every part of the process and remained flexible through our changing of times and requirements. Every person we encountered at the hotel was courteous, professional, and friendly. The restaurant staff took extra care in providing a beautiful dining experience, incredible food, and the best customer service anyone could ask for. My wife and I searched many venues before deciding on this one, and we don't regret our decision. We want to say thank you to them for all they did to make our special day PERFECT! If you're searching for a wedding venue in Winchester and you're looking for great customer service, a picturesque background for your photos, and terrific food ... look no further than the George Washington Hotel.

fantastic and everyone of our guests had a great experience.

stions thoroughly and thoughtfully. They also communicated well and reached out to us when they had questions and concerns. We were always kept in the loop. My dad also thanked them for their hospitality on the day of the wedding. The venue was gorgeous and got nothing but compliments. The food and catering service also got many compliments. While as the bride and groom we did not get time for cocktail hour, 2 servers came to our rescue at the garden and provided us a few appetizers. Bless them. On rehearsal day, Rachel took time to wipe dance floor down. Thank you 🙏🏽 Some guests who called in advance to check-in early also got an opportunity to use their room earlier than anticipated. Much appreciated. We also got time to practice our first dance as many times as we wanted because the ballroom was already set up and available for our use. Much thanks! In addition, the set up for the reception was beautiful. While it didn’t exactly look like the floor plan we received prior, the venue did everything they could to accommodate guests and the space we had. Thanks a ton! On wedding day, Kendra took time to tell me how beautiful my dress was and that it was the best one she had seen since her time at the GW. So sweet! Right before the ceremony, one of the people at the front desks kept our belongings in a safe place. We trusted them to hold our wallets and phones and our thankful for their quick support. Everything went smoothly, despite us running an hour behind due to so many logistical details, and we are so grateful for the venue + team for being able to handle so many things with kindness and grace. Our guests wanted to continue partying and enjoyed spending time in the GW garden and bar. Thanks for accommodating us all! It was an honor and pleasure to choose GW hotel as our wedding venue. No regrets. So grateful and appreciative of the team. Thank you for everything Kendra, Rachel + team . We can’t wait to celebrate our 1-year anniversary as a married couple at the GW next year. -Dynahlee and Joseph

walkable to a lot of lovely restaurants, and the Half Note bar in the hotel Lobby is great to hang out! Oh! and large bathrooms which is great for getting ready! I worked with Felicia to book our hotel block! She was wonderful at helping us work through problems with our guests booking. This is the only reason we are giving it 4 stars. The booking process was rough for our guests. Every single one of our guests, including ourselves, had issues booking with the block when they called the front desk. It always worked out but it was unnecessarily difficult to get a room at times. It seems like there is some sort of disconnect between the block and what the front desk is able to do. Also the parking with snow was a bit tricky with uncleared spots, and then the garage parking was a bit unclear with valet parking or if we could park there because the outside lot was full. On a positive note, I booked their largest suite and it was a amazing! I had my bridal party over the night before and the day of to get ready. There was also a waterfall shower and large tub! Overall, I would say book here but make sure you have more than enough rooms on hold in your block and have them a few days before the wedding as well.

ul. Highly recommended!

es and always took care of my concerns. The Hotel is gorgeous, beautifully decorated and the staff are eager to please.

n. We fell in love with the elegant ballroom. We were also really sold on how inclusive the wedding packages are here. It really simplifies planning. Kendra was amazing to work with during the planning process. The day of our wedding everything was perfect! I highly recommend The George Washington Hotel for your future wedding.

ve been happier! The food was wonderful, the venue was beautiful but the customer service was off the charts. With one little delay in the reception, they quickly corrected the problem and accommodated what we needed. We would absolutely recommend enlisting Kendra and the staff at the GW for your wedding!

meetings. She covered all the details and our big day went smoothly.

nothing but flexible and understanding. Everyone was very responsive, nearly almost always a same day response was received! Although COVID precautions were in place during our wedding ceremony and reception, everything turned out just as I have envisioned. We were glad that masks were required and appropriate social distancing measures were taken to ensure everyone felt safe and comfortable! We have heard from many family members how comfortable they felt and how nice it was to be able to have such a beautiful wedding during such a crazy time. I would 100% recommend Kendra and The George Washington Hotel to anyone looking to work with great people at a beautiful venue!

ss) came to us and said these are the COVID-19 regulations, we can make this wedding work in a safe and secure manner. I was able to have a medium sized wedding with all the precautions in place and still have an amazing evening and a day I will never forget. The team at the George Washington, Banquet Staff, Hotel Staff and coordinators all played a role in making my wedding day the best day ever. They do a great job of coordinating all the details for the big day and working with vendors. Everything went as planned and they are very accommodating.

enue. Most significantly, when COVID began shutting things down in March, I reached out to Jane immediately since my fiance Phil lived oversees in the military and we knew it would be hard for him to travel. Jane was completely understanding and told us we could change our date or even cancel with a full refund. To have this weight off our shoulders was invaluable. Over the next several weeks, while Phil and I were trying to figure out how to get ourselves in the same country to get married, the George Washington Hotel staff remained steady in reassuring us that we could change the date or even cancel. We tried to reschedule a few times, but realized that travel will not be possible. All the while, the George Washington Hotel staff were very responsive and completely understanding. When we did decide to cancel, they were incredibly gracious. In the end, I was able to join Phil oversees and we got married privately. But I am hoping that we will be able to celebrate at the George Washington whenever we are able to get back to the States.

and demonstrated impeccable customer service. Our experience was so refreshing and for that they have earned a customer for life. I cannot wait to work with them in 2021 to make our dream wedding a reality!

enue, we were looking for a location that offered a place for all of our wedding activities in one location, so that our out of town guests did not have far to travel and this hotel did not disappoint! It truly is a one stop shop for the perfect wedding weekend. We were able to host our room block, welcome reception, ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all at this beautiful historic venue! The hotel is located in the beautiful downtown area in Winchester, which offered our guests a multitude of dining, restaurant and shopping options all within walking distance of the hotel! Working with Jane on the details for the wedding was so easy! She is always prepared and knowledgeable to answer any questions that you may have as well as willing to offer helpful suggestions along the way! A true gem in the wedding planning industry! She takes care of making sure that you are able to fully enjoy the time leading up to your wedding day and the big day itself by coordinating the details with the hotel and vendors, allowing you to spend time with your family and friends. The George Washington Hotel has truly put the right people in place in order to ensure that your wedding is the day of your dreams and that it comes off flawlessly! I cannot say enough about the care and time that the staff took with each one of my guests to help them navigate the area, provide a seamless check in or serve a fantastic meal. Jennifer our Banquet Manager checked in with us several times during the evening of the wedding to make sure that we were well taken care of and had everything that we needed! They took the time to clean up and set aside all of the elements that we provided for the wedding for easy pick up the following morning, so that it did not take away from our celebrating after the wedding was over. There were no worries or stress when it came to the set up of the ballroom, as the beauty and charm of the hotel and venue truly do shine through, which make it easy to decorate and add your own personal touches to make the space your own! Do yourself a favor and take a look at The George Washington Hotel for your wedding venue, you will not regret it!!!

he facilities have recently been renovated and it shows, I understand that the family that owns the hotel purchased it for $600K and put millions into the facility. The staff could not have been more helpful and accommodating. Our friends encouraged us to hire a wedding planner - no need. The staff was very involved and the process went off without a hitch. The food was delicious and very well presented. This was my only daughter so I doubt that will involved in another wedding event, but I highly recommend the GW as a wedding reception venue.

of the Groom hosted the rehearsal dinner there as well and the whole evening was perfect. Good people who are friendly, attentive and professional work here that will attend to every detail for you, from menus to room accomodations, to AV equipment to show pictures, etc.

t, and understanding people as well!!! Considering the myriad of items and details involved in organizing a successful wedding event, our daughters reception was perfect because of the efforts of the management and staff of this fine hotel!!! A special "Thank You" to Jane Orbst, the wedding event manager and face of the hotel team!! You and your staff represent your company very well!!!

e additional decor besides floral arrangements. We also liked that our out of town guests could stay right there and not have to worry about transportation. The hotel rooms there were also very nice, especially the suite we stayed in the night of the wedding. Jane and the entire staff of The George Washington Hotel went above and beyond to make our wedding day absolutely perfect! I really cannot say enough good things about them. Jane is SUCH a pleasure to work with and incredibly professional. I'm sure I drove her crazy with all the emails I sent about food choices, stickers for the seating cards, the dimensions of the mantle in the George Room for the florist, and just the most mundane details about our wedding, but she was always very responsive and helpful in answering all my questions. Emily, who handled the reservations for our room block, was equally professional and helpful. She fielded a ridiculous amount of emails from myself and my dad and was always so polite. The day of the wedding, the entire staff of The George Washington Hotel really brought their A game. The food and beverage service was excellent and, as we had come to expect, everyone was very friendly and professional. They helped setup the seating cards, our remembrance table, and even moved our card box to our room and setup our wedding favors. Everything ran so smoothly that day and Jane and the rest of the staff played a HUGE part in that. We also had our rehearsal dinner at George's Food & Spirits and our morning-after breakfast was in one of the smaller meeting rooms, and both of those smaller events were absolutely perfect as well. We're so glad that we chose to have our wedding at The George Washington Hotel and we HIGHLY recommend it!

Amy leading up to the event and we were so impressed with their level of professionalism. We handmade most of our decorations, customized each centerpiece and even set things up a little differently in the ballroom. Even with all of that, the team was great! Also, our guests raved about the food and the location. Weeks later, our guests are still talking about our wedding.

t the venue and it's vintage beauty weeks after our blessed event. The rehearsal dinner was intimate and the food (the bbq buffet was our choice) was sublime. The wait staff was so in sync with what everyone in our room needed and the entire night ran like clock work. Afterwards I was able to easily store decorations in a room they'd reserved for us before the wedding day and not a single item was lost. I had booked our Honeymoon suite (free with our wedding package) the night before the wedding as well and the room was breathtaking - worth every penny. There was so much space and everything we needed for the morning of the wedding was readily available. (We enjoyed the room so much that my husband and I have agreed to spend our anniversaries, when able, in the same room each year). The morning of my wedding, a hot Eggs Benedict breakfast was delivered to my suite where my bridesmaids and I were having our hair and makeup done - if it hadn't been for that unexpected delicious breakfast, I certainly would have forgotten to eat. As our wedding ceremony was at the Glen Burnie Gardens at the Museum of the Shenandoah (the GW hotel has this venue as a ceremony option that is free!), my husband and I did not return to the GW hotel until after pictures were complete at the gardens. As soon as we were on the reception scene, we were given appetizers and then were introduced into the Ball Room behind our bridal party. My heart skipped a beat when I saw the beauty of the room lit up with all of the decorations I'd tirelessly created, everything in exactly the right place. My husband and I had white wine waiting for us at our head table and were always served first which we greatly appreciated since we were starving at this point. The food, again, was sheer perfection and the guests still comment on how wonderful the food tasted. The wait staff and bar staff were friendly and obliging - I know I never had to leave the head table for anything other than certain parts of the wedding itinerary and greeting each table and dancing at the end of the night. Being an ex cake decorator, I had some reservations about the cake cutting process but they handled it beautifully, all out of sight in the kitchen. Of all the places my husband and I visited when we were beginning the wedding planning process, we knew very early on that the GW Hotel was it, pretty much as soon as we were inside. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the staff's professionalism, their selflessness, and their timeliness. I still can't believe the prices we paid as they were surprisingly low for the stellar service and all of the accommodations provided. One of my favorite pictures from the wedding is the sparkler send off where my husband and I are kissing in the middle of the crowd on the steps of the front entrance to the hotel. We will certainly be recommending this venue and their team to anyone who asks and because of the staff, we literally had nothing go wrong at our wedding. Not a lot of couples can honestly say that...and surprise, our wedding day flowed smoothly by and wasn't "over before we knew it" by any means. I hope this helps any couple looking for a venue for their ceremony/reception in the future - we hit the jackpot with this wonderful place! <3

flawless. We would recommend to anyone and everyone!

cation in downtown Winchester. Food was delicious. One guest said it was the best salmon dish he'd ever had! Very easy to work with outside vendors for cake and photography. We had an evening wedding and had a small after party in the Half Note bar on the first floor of the hotel. Great extra amenity in addition to the many restaurants nearby.

. The food was outstanding, the filet was amazing! The entire staff was friendly, helpful, and professional. The hotel rooms were great for our out of town guests, the junior suite we stayed in was awesome. The hotel and venue had great character and history. Our family and friends can't stop talking about how perfect everything was!

e whole reception! ❤️

ends enjoyed their stay. Having our wedding ceremony in the garden and reception inside was the right chose for us. Thank You George Washington Hotel, for making our day so special !!!

e missing something- whether it be a lack of rain plan or too few bathrooms for our number of guests, something was always amiss. We visited many beautiful places but the GW has the whole package. Not only was the Ballroom absolutely stunning but the staff were INCREDIBLE. We also loved the pocket garden and it’s string lights to set the mood for cocktail hour. From the very first meeting we were impressed with the hotel and staff. Our first meeting was with Felicia, and she was wonderful at answering and humoring all of our many, many questions. She showed us packages and available dates and really talked us through the George Washington wedding experience. The George Washington had the space to accommodate our full wedding weekend itinerary. Beginning with a rehearsal dinner and ending with a Sunday brunch buffet. Our guests never had to leave the hotel and we were able to customize everything to fit our specific tastes. We loved how we could customize every detail of our wedding weekend to make the entire weekend exactly as we had imagined. From the point of booking with Felicia to meeting Jane to go over our wedding weekend details, we felt confident and at ease. All of the staff we met and worked with were extremely professional, kind and helpful. We were blown away by the quality of food and portion size at our tasting (and at the wedding). And I was in awe that after the tasting when I briefly glazed over wedding ideas while talking to Jane, they were suddenly detailed at length and incorporated into our day of timeline. Jane was THAT on point that she was able to decipher my half thought out ideas and not only make them legible on paper but to write them out in the exact ways that I imagined them. Emily was so helpful and prompt with assisting with everything and anything relating to our room block. We had over 70 guests staying in 35 rooms at the hotel and Emily was fabulous at giving me updates, swapping rooms around and ensuring that everyone got room gift bags. She was flexible, professional and when I asked 12 questions a day leading up to the last weeks before our wedding, she typically responded immediately. We had the wedding of our dreams and it was all thanks to the George Washington Hotel, Jane, Emily, Darren, and all of the other staff who helped to make sure our entire weekend was special. We couldn’t be happier with everyone and everything. We were even happy with their recommended vendor lists. We used most of the recommendations and loved everyone that we selected! Choosing The George Washington Hotel to host our special weekend was the best decision we made. If you’re reading a million reviews trying to select a venue like we did, do it! Pick the GW!

s you feel like a princess. I couldn't have dreamed of a more beautiful setting to celebrate my new marriage. All of our guests had a great time and the accommodations were flawless. As we had several out of town guests, the room blocks worked out perfectly (thank you, Emily!) for guests to enjoy the celebration and simply walk upstairs to their rooms for the evening. Additionally, the bridal suite was enormous and so beautifully decorated. It was the wedding of my dreams and I would choose the George Washington over and over if I had to do it all again. Thank you again, Jane and staff!

tacular! After an exhaustive search of museum, vineyard, and hotel venues in the Washington DC metropolitan area, the George Washington Hotel was the perfect compliment for this joyous occasion. We chose the George Washington based on three primary reasons: 1. The GW was the best value of all of the venues researched. It has a variety of all encompassing packages and many were approximately 30 - 40% lower than the DC metro rates. It can accommodate every budget. We chose a moderate package and it included a dual plated dinner, wine with dinner, and horderves' with drinks during the cocktail hour; Also included in the package were elegant specialty linens, china, and crystal stemware which added a level of elegance without the added cost. 2. The hotel's Grand Ballroom is simply STUNNING. Built in 1923, the historic ballroom has a very elegant and neutral decor and is graced with 10 - 12 original gleaming chandeliers. Combined with the floral and decorative accessories from the DaVinci florist of Maryland, the ballroom was transformed into a modern and sleek reception space. Truly breathtaking and beyond all my expectations.!! 3. The hotel's wedding coordination staff were just so amazing. The team of Jane, Amy, and Emily were attentive to every detail. They returned calls promptly, and work seamlessly with all of the supporting professionals which culminated with a well coordinated, and timely affair. The food was just as good or better than the tasting. All guests were served in an expedient manner and there were many, many compliments to the chef. Our final request was for a SPARKLER exit, which I thought would not be allowed; to my surprise, the staff supported our request and assisted guest as sparklers were lit in the midnight sky. In closing, the George Washington hotel and staff were wonderful and is highly recommended for your event. My daughter's wedding was truly an event to remember.

sales, to banquets, to events, everyone at the GW was fantastic. Felicia, Kate, Jane and Emily exceeded all of our expectations. They went above and beyond to make sure all the details we wanted were perfect. It was a beautiful and awesome wedding! Food was just as amazing.

om to the awesome servers and staff, we were beyond pleased. The food that we selected came out even better than the day of our tasting, and everyone was raving about the crabcakes and filets! Our farewell brunch the next day was also fabulous and the perfect way to end our dream weekend. There's no better place we could have chosen!

and our fairytale reception!

as having guests stay onsite. The service staff was very friendly and attentive which made a great experience for us and our guests. Jane (the event coordinator) was absolutely the best and helped out with the planning of the ceremony and reception. She made the event worry free and everything went very smooth. In addition to the nice atmosphere (the ballroom is really beautiful), the food was wonderful.

sure the evening was absolutely flawless and very special to my daughter and her husband. Communication with all was great, The Grand Ball room was gorgeous with Christmas decorations, and the food was delicious! What more could someone ask for? I highly recommend the GW and it's wonderful employees for any special occasion! My husband and I were blessed to have this opportunity to celebrate the newlyweds for it was perfect!

nal and all of our guests cant' stop talking about how much fun they had in Winchester! Thank you for the perfect weekend GW!

y recommend them for future events for anyone looking for a place to have an event. The space is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. It was everything I thought it would be and more!

making Ashley’s day a memorable experience.

eem like a fairytale wedding. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you to all the staff also. Will never forget our Wedding Day at George Washington Grand Hotel.

so set up 2 bars. We had this for an hour. After an hour they opened up the ballroom for the reception. The room was breathtaking. We were shown pictures on how the room would look. Seeing the room live was above and beyond on what we were expecting. The dinner service went on. It was fabulous. My husband and I went to each table to meet and greet our guests. Our guests were completely blown away by the taste of the food, the service, and the room decor. Jane and her staff deserve a standing ovation. If you are looking for place to hold a beautiful worry free wedding reception in the Winchester area, look no further than the George Washington Hotel of Wyndham Grand Hotel.

. We had a brunch on Sunday. The food and staff was great!

ed to have the ceremony outside. But, I was reassured by Jane that everything would go smoothly, and it did. The Banquet Manager, Jennifer, was wonderful too! She was very sweet and attentive to us during the reception. A great experience overall!

erything goes smoothly. The venue itself is amazing and all of my guests talked about how beautiful the ballroom is- without needing a lot of extra decorations! Jane was great with making sure everything went smoothly, and took care of any minor issues quickly and efficiently. I would recommend this hotel to anyone!

extra decorations except for the center pieces for the tables. The food was fantastic! Several of my guest commented on how great the food was from the appetizers to the main course! The entire staff was very friendly and helpful. I must say I could not of had such a beautiful reception without the help from Jane Obst the Social Catering Director! She is extremely helpful and knowledgeable and wonderful to work with. I highly recommend this venue for any event.