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The George Washington - A Wyndham Grand Hotel

4.9
(103)
best-of-weddings

103 E. Piccadilly Street, Winchester, VA

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Making Memories for Decades

History and romance come alive at The George Washington Hotel. Celebrate your special day by experiencing the unparalleled accommodations, fine cuisine, impeccable service and enchanting atmosphere that defines our stunning property. Your wedding day is sure to be marked by style & elegance. Whether your dream wedding is an intimate gathering of family and friends or a large gala event, our wedding specialists will make sure your day is perfect! Please contact us for information on our wedding packages.

Amenities + Details

Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Ballroom, Historic Venue, Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner2017 Best of Weddings Winner2016 Best of Weddings Winner2015 Best of Weddings Winner2014 Best of Weddings Winner

The George Washington - A Wyndham Grand Hotel Reviews

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Reviewed On 3/19/2022 by Dynahlee S
GW Grand Wydham Hotel did a spectacular job supporting us leading up to the wedding and beyond. Kendra and Rachel were great people to work with. They answered our millions of questions 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
Reviewed On 2/15/2022 by Alexandra F
This hotel is lovely! Each room has lots of space, the pool is nice and unique - my guests and my sisters kids a like loved it, my mom was able to get a last minute massage, it is walkable to a lot of lovely restaurants, and the Half Note bar i...
n 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.
Reviewed On 12/29/2021 by Ingegjerd J
Our vendor, Kendra, couldn’t have provided better service. She was professional, attentive, and very helpful! In view of the COVID restrictions, she was very flexible and resourceful. Highly recommended!
Reviewed On 12/29/2021 by Victoria G
We are so fortunate to have had the privilege of planning our wedding with the George Washington Hotel!! Kendra and Felicia attended to every detail. They met with me multiple times and always took care of my concerns. The Hotel is gorgeous, b...
eautifully decorated and the staff are eager to please.
Reviewed On 12/29/2021 by Patricia S
We hosted our wedding ceremony and reception at The George Washington last October. It was the wedding of our dreams! The venue is a charming historical hotel in a great location. We fell in love with the elegant ballroom. We were also rea...
lly 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.
Reviewed On 12/20/2021 by Sarah R
We selected the George Washington for our whole wedding weekend in September. We had a Welcome Party in the Pocket Garden, Ceremony and Reception in the Ballroom and we couldn't have 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!
Reviewed On 7/20/2021 by Katelyn B
We had a wonderful experience working with Kendra at The George Washington. We were planning from a different state and Kendra was very flexible with in person meetings and virtual meetings. She covered all the details and our big day went smoo...
thly.
Reviewed On 11/19/2020 by Elizabeth M
From the start, the George Washington Hotel was an easy choice for us to make to secure our wedding venue. When we had to postpone our wedding from May to November, the venue was nothing but flexible and understanding. Everyone was very respo...
nsive, 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!
Response from the Vendor on 11/20/2020
It was such a pleasure to host your wedding. We're so happy that we were able to provide a safe, beautiful celebration for your family & friends. Thank you and Best wishes from all of us at the GW!
Reviewed On 10/12/2020 by Sarah D
This venue was so accommodating to every request we had. Planning a wedding during a pandemic was less than ideal, however Jane (who will be retiring after many years in the business) came to us and said these are the COVID-19 regulations, we c...
an 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.
Response from the Vendor on 10/14/2020
Thank you, Sarah! It was a pleasure to host your reception. We're so happy that we were able to help you have an amazing wedding day during these challenging times. Best wishes from the whole team at the GW!
Reviewed On 8/28/2020 by Stacey D
The staff went above and beyond from start to finish to make sure my event went smoothly. The day was PERFECT.
Response from the Vendor on 08/28/2020
Thank you, Staceyann! It was a pleasure to host such a fun group. Please send our best wishes to the happy couple.
Reviewed On 8/26/2020 by Rachel S
Jane and the staff at the George Washington Hotel have been absolutely wonderful to work with! They were warm, inviting, and accommodating since we first called them to tour the venue. 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.
Response from the Vendor on 08/28/2020
Thank you, Rachel! We understand the difficulty facing so many couples and just want to be able to lessen your stress during uncertainty. We hope that you'll be able to celebrate with us in some way in the future. Best wishes from us all!
Reviewed On 8/16/2020 by Kathryn S
I cannot say enough wonderful things about the GW! From the moment we decided to reschedule our spring wedding Amy, Jane, and Emily went above and beyond. They were kind, flexible, and demonstrated impeccable customer service. Our experience wa...
s 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!
Response from the Vendor on 08/19/2020
Thank you Kathryn. We can't wait to celebrate with you next Spring!
Reviewed On 11/10/2019 by Felicia H
Jane, Emily, Amy and the rest of the team at The George Washington Hotel are the DREAM TEAM!! From start to finish, our experience at the hotel was wonderful. When looking for a venue, we were looking for a location that offered a place for al...
l 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!!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2019
Thank you & Josh for celebrating your wedding with us! It was our pleasure to host your family & friends. Best wishes!
Reviewed On 10/31/2019 by Pat S
Our experience with the George Washington Hotel was outstanding! From the facilities to the service to the staff, I cannot express how happy we are with the Hotel and service. The facilities have recently been renovated and it shows, I unde...
rstand 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.
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2019
We are honored that Kathleen & Matt chose to host their wedding celebration with us. Best wishes to you all!
Reviewed On 10/29/2019 by Lauri B
As the Mother of the Bride, I knew we were hosting several dozen out of town guests. We wanted them to have the perfect place to stay during their visit to Winchester. The Parents of the Groom hosted the rehearsal dinner there as well and the w...
hole 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.
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2019
We thrilled that you and your guests had a wonderful wedding weekend with us!
Reviewed On 10/26/2019 by Christopher L
I am the father of the bride and can't praise The George Washington Hotel in Winchester Virginia enough!!! The management and staff are not only top professionals, but kind, patient, 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!!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2019
Thank you for trusting us with your daughter's reception. It was an honor to be a part of the wedding celebration!
Reviewed On 10/15/2019 by Melanie M
When we first visited the The George Washington Hotel, we fell in love with the space right away. It had exactly the right vibe for our Versailles-themed wedding and required little additional decor besides floral arrangements. We also liked th...
at 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!
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2019
Thank you so much for allowing us to host your wedding weekend! It was an honor to be a part of your celebration. Best wishes from everyone here at the George Washington Hotel!!
Reviewed On 10/15/2019 by Courtney B
My fiancé and I just had our wedding at the George Washington hotel and couldn't say better things about the venue, the staff and the planning team. We worked closely with Jane and 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.
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2019
Thank you for hosting your wedding with us. It was a pleasure to be a part of your celebration. Your decorations complimented our Ballroom so perfectly! Best wishes from everyone here at the George Washington.
Reviewed On 10/12/2019 by Erin L
Jane Obst and her event team at The George Washington Hotel made our rehearsal dinner and wedding day absolutely perfect - so much so in fact that our guests are still talking about the venue and it's vintage beauty weeks after our blessed even...
t. 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
Response from the Vendor on 10/14/2019
Thank you for choosing to host your wedding weekend with us and for taking the time to write so detailed a review :) We're so happy to your wedding day was all that you wanted it to be. We look forward to having you back to stay for many anni...
versaries to come!
Reviewed On 10/05/2019 by Taryn B
The venue was absolutely breathtaking and the staff was phenomenal. The staff was extremely easy to work with and they were on top of everything, making our wedding day absolutely flawless. We would recommend to anyone and everyone!
Response from the Vendor on 10/14/2019
Thanks so much for including us in your wedding celebration! Your kind words are so appreciated. Best Wishes!!
Reviewed On 10/05/2019 by Farley L
Excellent service with homey and personal feel. Great options for wedding packages with ability to personalize. Particularly appreciated flexibility for dietary concerns. Lovely location in downtown Winchester. Food was delicious. One guest sai...
d 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.
Response from the Vendor on 10/14/2019
Thank you for choosing us for your wedding weekend! We're thrilled that you felt right at home with us. We hope that you'll return for a stay in the future. Best Wishes!!
Reviewed On 4/12/2019 by Jessica I
Truly exceptional! They provided the perfect evening, everything moved smooth and stress free. It was very easy and pleasant working with them to set up and execute our reception. The food was outstanding, the filet was amazing! The entire s...
taff 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!
Response from the Vendor on 10/14/2019
Thank you for choosing to host your wedding reception with us! We're so happy that you enjoyed your day. We'll be sure to share your compliments with our staff :) Best wishes!!
Reviewed On 12/31/2018 by Maria M
The ballroom was the perfect place and space for our wedding it was beautiful and decorated with a tree for Christmas! The food was amazing all guest loved! The chandeliers made the whole reception! ❤️
Reviewed On 10/31/2018 by Ann M
Wow, what an amazing experience, the contract was easy to understand. They had great food chooses. My guest raved about how delicious the food and service was. Our family and friends enjoyed their stay. Having our wedding ceremony in the gar...
den and reception inside was the right chose for us. Thank You George Washington Hotel, for making our day so special !!!
Reviewed On 10/30/2018 by Alyssa M
After looking at nearly 30 venues in the DC metro area we ultimately chose The George Washington Hotel and it could not have been more perfect for our wedding. The other venues were missing something- whether it be a lack of rain plan or too f...
ew 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!
Reviewed On 10/29/2018 by Catherine A
Our wedding on October 06th went so perfectly at the George Washington Hotel. Jane and her staff were simply the best to work with. The ballroom at the George Washington truly makes you feel like a princess. I couldn't have dreamed of a more be...
autiful 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!
Reviewed On 10/25/2018 by Willow B
The George Washington Hotel is a hidden gem in the Shenandoah Valley and was the perfect venue for my daughter's wedding was held on September 1, 2018; It was nothing short of Spectacular! After an exhaustive search of museum, vineyard, and ho...
tel 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.
Reviewed On 8/05/2018 by Aprel A
Our wedding experience with the George Washington Hotel was amazing, from start to finish. My husband and I both knew right away the GW was where we wanted to get married. From 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.
Reviewed On 7/27/2018 by Leah G
We had the wedding of our dreams at the George Washington! Jane Obst, their wedding coordinator, is absolutely fantastic and we are so grateful to her! From the breathtaking ballroom 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!
Reviewed On 6/06/2018 by Krystal M
This place was perfect for our wedding! The staff were amazing and it was perfect for our “Tale as old as Time.”
Reviewed On 5/25/2018 by Krystal M
Stunning venue. Perfect for our theme “Tale as old as time.” Jane Obst was wonderful to work with as well as the entire staff. Thank you for helping us create such a magical night and our fairytale reception!
Reviewed On 2/11/2018 by Dina S
We couldn't be happier with the George Washington as a venue for our wedding. The hotel is beautiful and was so convenient for hosting the rehearsal, ceremony and reception as well as having guests stay onsite. The service staff was very friend...
ly 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.
Reviewed On 2/08/2018 by Kathleen Q
The George Washington - Wyndham Grand Hotel was a perfect host for my daughter's wedding reception this past December. The staff, especially Jane Obst, were so wonderful in making 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!
Reviewed On 1/06/2018 by Brian D
An absolutely amazing venue--not just because of the amazing architecture, but because of the WONDERFUL staff. Jane made the wedding-planning process SO easy--the food was phenomenal and all of our guests cant' stop talking about how much fun ...
they had in Winchester! Thank you for the perfect weekend GW!
Reviewed On 10/23/2017 by Amber L
Our wedding reception was absolutely beautiful. The staff at the George Washington out did theirselves! Everything was gorgeous and went off without any problems. I would definitely recommend them for future events for anyone looking for a plac...
e to have an event. The space is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. It was everything I thought it would be and more!
Reviewed On 10/20/2017 by Mary B
Everything was perfect even on an imperfect day. Jane was fantastic in problem solving and all went beautifully according to plan. Thank you again for your attention to details and making Ashley’s day a memorable experience.
Reviewed On 10/20/2017 by Karen F
The staff was amazing. They had everything in place and was so beautiful. Jane Obst and Kate Smith was so well organized with all details of our wedding day. It made everything seem 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.
Reviewed On 10/17/2017 by Irene L
We started with appetizers and cocktails. The wait staff walked among the guests with hot and cold appetizers. There was also a very nice cheese and fruit display. The hotel had also set up 2 bars. We had this for an hour. After an hour they op...
ened 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.
Reviewed On 10/17/2017 by Pamela R
The George Washington Hotel was excellent! The staff went beyond expectations to make sure our daughter and son in law had the wedding reception they wanted. The food was wonderful. We had a brunch on Sunday. The food and staff was great!
Reviewed On 10/16/2017 by Ashley B
I give my experience at the George Washington Hotel 5 stars. The staff is what made the experience so wonderful! I had a stressful morning because of the rainy weather and we planned to have the ceremony outside. But, I was reassured by Jane th...
at 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!
Reviewed On 10/03/2017 by Denise M
Jane and the whole staff at The George Washington Hotel were absolutely phenomenal. Everyone is extremely professional and helpful throughout the whole planning process ensuring everything goes smoothly. The venue itself is amazing and all of m...
y 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!
Reviewed On 9/23/2017 by Michele C
I am so thankful that I had my wedding reception at The George Washington Grand Hotel! The dinning room is decorated so elegant to begin with that I didn't feel the need to add any 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.
Reviewed On 9/05/2017 by Mary T
Amazing in every way. We were able to have a beautiful ceremony and reception in one location. The amount of organization was incredible and the food and decor were impeccable. We could not have asked for a better place to get married.
Reviewed On 9/01/2017 by Callie T
We are so happy we discovered The George Washington Hotel! The whole evening was nothing short of amazing. So many of our guests commented to us that it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Just about everyone told us that the food was...
spectacular, especially the steak which was cooked "perfectly" and was "smooth like butter." One person even told us that after putting the first bite of steak in his mouth, he paused to watch the reaction of everyone else at the table - he couldn't believe how good it was and had to make sure it wasn't just him! Jennifer and Kate were wonderful banquet managers and the staff was top notch. My husband and I really appreciated it when Kate came over to our table during dinner to tell us where we were in our schedule and help us get ready for the cake cutting. Truly, everything from our ceremony all the way until the last dance was incredible. The venue was absolutely beautiful and not just the George Room (which itself was magnificent). Several of our attendees came in to town early and nearly all of them remarked on how nice the hotel is and how much character it has. Everyone seemed to really enjoy their rooms and certainly the half note lounge which was visited more than a few times over the course of the St. Patrick's Day weekend! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding. And what our attendees didn't get to see was no less important to making a great wedding come together. All the behind the scenes coordination and planning - beginning with our first meeting with them, our tastings and creating our room blocks, multiple in person meetings, and finishing with our last meeting the day before - was fantastic. Suzi and Emily were so easy to work with and always responsive to our emails. And Jane, was such a pleasure to work with. We never had any doubts as to whether or not our wedding would be a success due in large part to her! The George Washington Hotel is a gem and so is the town of Winchester!
Reviewed On 8/18/2017 by Rebecca M
Hands down the most beautiful venue imaginable!! Plus the food, service, and amenities are all above and beyond. Exceeded my expectations
Reviewed On 5/11/2017 by Jen L
Incredible from start to finish! Just a gorgeous venue in an amazing little town, the rooms were incredible, the suite was perfect for bridal party getting-ready shenanigans, the staff was great, the event staff was absolutely incredible with p...
lanning and executing! Highly recommend, they were really incredible from the big stuff (quick room flip!) to the little things (setting up special tables and minor decor)!!
Reviewed On 10/29/2016 by Marie D
I cannot say enough about this hotel. Jane Obst and the rest of the staff are so professional and accommodating, there is not a detail that will be missed. the rooms, food and ballroom are all first rate. The classic historic feel and tasteful ...
decor will complement every event.
Reviewed On 10/29/2016 by Faith G
Our June wedding was just like a fairytale! The preparation for the wedding went so smoothly. Jane was always so easy to contact and on top of all of the details. Being a bride can be very stressful, but the George Washington Hotel made things ...
feel like a breeze! For dinner we picked the chicken George and the beef. The food was absolutely amazing! All of the guests were very happy with it and appreciated that they could make special requests on their RSVP card. After the reception we went to our suite and they had left chocolate covered strawberries and champagne. It was the perfect way to relax together after such a big day! They also had brought all of our gifts to the room. Overall this experience was AMAZING! I can't say that enough. My husband and I are so blessed that we got to have our wedding and reception at The George Washington. It truly was like a dream come true.
Reviewed On 10/28/2016 by Knottie04feb485293193ff
Held a rehearsal dinner for my son's wedding at the Washington Hotel. It is a very historic, stately place. We were from out of town so we made most of our arrangements via phone and e-mail. Jane was easy to work with and the food and service ...
were great as well as the room. Only disappointments were that I thought it was pricey up front and then there are service fee add ons. Also disappointed that you are not permitted to keep any of the leftovers but I understand that is the law. Other than that, we had a great time.
Reviewed On 10/28/2016 by Knottie516cee673fca85f2
On September17, 2016, Lee and I were married at the George Washington Hotel. We chose it for our venue because of its fine reputation and elegance. Also, they can accommodate 180 guests and they did so beautifully. The meal was superb. The ...
presentation of the “Martha” salad and dinner plates were impressive. We have had many compliments about the appetizers served during the cocktail hour as well as the dinner. We are amazed that the duet plates, each consisting of chicken breast and filet mignon, were cooked to perfection and served hot. Kate, Kalika, and the team of people working the kitchen/banquet were friendly, professional and took great care and pride in what they did. I was relaxed and enjoyed every moment of the day because I knew that Ms. Jane Obst, the coordinator/ social catering manager, was detailed in everything that she did and is impeccably organized -- beginning with the tasting we had to decide the meal selection to being back at the hotel the morning after our wedding to oversee the beautifully done brunch for approximately thirty-five overnight guests. The brunch was requested by one of our guests on the day of the wedding and it was happily arranged by the staff. Jane had a timeline for the event and everything flowed flawlessly. My daughter and I checked into the George Washington Hotel the day before the wedding. Our junior suite was very clean and stocked with necessities. The entire venue was clean and beautiful. Our wedding photos are stunning not only because of the fabulous photographer, but the elegant atmosphere of the historical hotel. In summary, we have not one complaint and that is amazing for me! We recommend the George Washington Hotel for any event. Everyone employed by the hotel has a part in making it the most wonderful venue that it is. -Karen Greenfield Snyder
Reviewed On 10/27/2016 by Knottie10fa39c6c2acfa5c
On Sept. 30, 2016 I hosted my son and new daughter-in-law's wedding rehearsal dinner at the George Washington. I wanted something different for the meal so I chose the Texas Bar-B-Que with some changes for the season. Everyone in attendance rav...
ed on how good the food was. Everyone at the "George" was very helpful and friendly and made you feel right at home. GREAT JOB! 5+ stars.
Reviewed On 10/27/2016 by Lauren I
Everything on our wedding weekend was fantastic! Jane and her team made sure that everything ran smoothly and my (now) husband and I had absolutely nothing to worry about. I had guests telling me how impressed they were with everything: the foo...
d (the steak was cooked to perfection), the table set-up (the room was flipped during cocktail hour from the reception), and the service (the waitstaff was friendly and genuinely looked happy to be there). We joke that we can't tell any good wedding stories because NOTHING went wrong. Thanks again to the terrific staff at the GW for taking the stress out of the weekend!
Reviewed On 10/26/2016 by Penny P
When we visited The George Washington hotel for the first time, we fell in love with the place. Not only is this a historic hotel, but it is elegant and lovely throughout. So you can imagine how thrilled we were that it also turned out to be af...
fordable as well. We cannot speak highly enough of this hotel, or of their friendly and helpful staff, particularly Jane Obst, who went out of her way to make our special day a PERFECT day. I doubt there is any other wedding venue in Winchester that can top The George Washington Hotel.
Reviewed On 10/21/2016 by a member
This venue was perfect for us. We wanted something historic, where everything was all in one place. We had our ceremony and reception in the Grand Ballroom. It is so gorgeous we only had to do simple candle centerpieces. Jane was great and quic...
k to respond to any questions. The whole staff was so nice on our wedding day as well. We had a blast at our wedding, in large part due to this hotel!
Reviewed On 10/21/2016 by Knottie068df3e4299e3111
Nothing to say but outstanding. Jane was the best stepping us thru the process, making recommendations along the way, to include someone for ceremony. The staff treated us like royalty ensuring everything ran like clockwork, and it did . We...
decided to have the ceremony and the reception in the same room (the magnificent ballroom) we had about 65 guesst, and it could not went better. We got tons of compliments not only on the ceremony, but that the venue was perfect. Thank you Jane and staff. The food was fantastic, the martini mash potato's bar was the talk of the reception (other then bride and groom :-).
Reviewed On 10/19/2016 by Audi W
We had guests from New York City to Chevy Chase to Wintert Springs. Fla I have never done an on line review but the accommodations service and ambiance is unrivaled. Everything was impeccable!
Reviewed On 10/19/2016 by Knottie9d3740ee4c34f084
Our wedding at the George Washington was handled superbly. We could not have been more pleased with the facility and the staff. From planning through execution, things were flawless. We received dozens of compliments on how nicely things wer...
e done and on the great meal, both its beautiful presentation and delicious taste.
Reviewed On 10/07/2016 by Lynne W
The George Washington went above and beyond for my wedding. The food was exceptional. The venue was beautiful as well. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Dealing with the George Washington was so stress free and if I could do my wedding ...
over, I would pick them again!
Reviewed On 8/24/2016 by Mary D
A fantastic venue for anyone in the Winchester area! Jane Obst and her staff are incredibly generous and accommodating. Jane brings so much experience and great ideas to the planning process. The Grand Ball Room is stunning... the windows and n...
atural light give an outdoor feel without the weather concerns. The decor is simple, classic, and elegant. The entree choices are fancy, but simple for guests of all palates. My husband and I stayed at the hotel for several days after the wedding and we LOVED every minute of our time there. It was the perfect place for our local families to come together to celebrate! We had many out of town guests who stayed at the hotel and spoke highly of their experience. It was so convienent to have everything and everyone all in one place! I would recommend The George Washington Hotel over and over again!
Reviewed On 8/23/2016 by Courtney C
The George Washington Hotel and staff couldn't have been more amazing! From setting up my decorations to the excellent service, the whole day was flawless. Jane and her staff work extra hard to make sure your special day is perfect. Everything ...
went smoothly. I had 145 people for a sit down dinner and the whole room was served within minutes! She kept things on time and made sure we moved thru every event in a seamless fashion. I recommend this venue to anyone looking for the perfect reception. Even without decorations, the venue is very classy and beautiful. I wish I could do it again! -Courtney E.
Reviewed On 10/30/2015 by Greg B
Working with the George Washington Hotel staff and coordinator, Jane Obst, was a real pleasure. Everyone from the front desk to the wait staff were wonderful and did a great job taking care of the bridal party and all the guests. Jane was org...
anized, professional, and flexible with requests to make the day unique. The food was excellent and the location was beautiful. I couldn't have asked for more.
Reviewed On 10/29/2015 by Devon B
Jane and the entire hotel staff (Emily with room booking, Kate the banquet manager, etc) were beyond amazing throughout my wedding planning process. Jane's wedding planning knowledge and expertise were so helpful and I cannot say enough about t...
he entire GW staff's professionalism- they helped our wedding weekend go perfectly without a hitch! Our guests loved staying in the hotel and having a convenient elevator ride downstairs to both our ceremony and reception. The venue is beautiful and hardly needs any decorating. And the food was delicious- we received many compliments from our guests. Highly recommend the GW for your wedding!
Reviewed On 10/28/2015 by Vanessa V
The perfect venue for our simple elegant wedding! I fell in love with the venue the first time I saw it. I had the best experience and the staff were very helpful and amazing throughout the entire process. They were willing to help us with the ...
many requests we had. We had no problems during the ceremony or reception and the food was great. We had many compliments about how beautiful the wedding was and how everyone loved the food. The rooms were also very nice and clean. I would highly recommend having your wedding or event at the George Washington Hotel!
Reviewed On 9/19/2015 by Jessica R
Perfect outdoor wedding space for our small intimate wedding! Beautiful reception space and wonderful staff!
Reviewed On 9/18/2015 by Knottie51657266
When we first entered the Grand Ballroom at the GW hotel while shopping for wedding/reception venues, we both fell in love with it instantly. There was no doubt in our minds that this gorgeous place with it's high ceilings, exquisite swarovski ...
crystal chandeliers, and big windows with plenty of natural light coming in will be our wedding venue. Come our wedding day - we were absolutely thrilled with our choice! Our guests loved it! Working with the GW staff was a very good experience. For most of the time we worked with Jane Obst, who is the event manager. She is just wonderful to work with! Extremely calm and professional demeanor, timely responses to emails, and tries her best to accommodate your needs. Remember this is a heritage hotel and they have their policies that have some restrictions in place. These would tend to frustrate at times, but overall Jane managed to accommodate us well and we were very pleased (!) with the end result.
Reviewed On 8/12/2015 by Elyse N
The George Washington ballroom is beautiful - no doubt. Much to my dismay, the entrees were terrible. Neither the chicken nor the salmon entree was like the tast testing. I asked many of our guests and they all said that the food was not very...
good. Imagine how it must be to say that to the bride! Considering that the meal is such a huge part of the entire bill, I think it must greatly be proportionally reflected in my review. Additionally, with our wedding package, we were supposed to have a bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries in the honeymoon suite. They were not in the room. The next morning I asked at the front desk and the person acted like I was making it up. Then she looked it up and they had upgraded our room but didn't move these items. She was unapologetic and rude about the whole process. To be fair, another staff member came up to me, apologized, and delivered the items to our room that morning. Ultimately, while the GW is beautiful, food is too important (and expensive) to sacrifice for a pretty room.
Reviewed On 8/04/2015 by katy T
Thanks to the George Washington, everyone loved their experience - the guests loved the food & remarked how beautiful the venue was, the wedding party was able to stay in the hotel rooms all weekend long, and the staff was very helpful to the n...
ewlyweds throughout the planning process. The Big Day went off without a hitch all thanks to a seamless timeline of events. We utilized this hotel as a 'one stop shop' for our wedding weekend: the rehearsal dinner, the ceremony, and the reception. Everyone loved everything about it.
Reviewed On 8/04/2015 by Heather M
My wedding at the GW Hotel was an absolutely lovely experience, from beginning, to end! Our coordinator, Jane, was very friendly, responsive, and so helpful. When I was planning my wedding, I felt like I needed a lot of "hand holding" because I...
had recently lost my mother, and I often had a lot of questions. Jane was great at making sure that things were handled, and helped me juggle arrangements at the last minute, when inclement forced us indoors, instead of having the ceremony in the Pocket Garden. We were treated with courtesy and kindness by the staff, and had a great time. Even when a few of our guests found out that they had incorrect charges on their accounts, the staff responded quickly to straighten out the problems. My husband and I are so glad that we chose to have our wedding at the George Washington! I highly recommend this hotel as a wedding and reception venue, everything from the food, to the accomodations, were excellent!
Reviewed On 7/14/2015 by Knottie7189413
great place for wedding ,reception. everyone had good time
Reviewed On 1/06/2015 by Sarah W
I was having trouble finding a venue that felt "just right" to me in the Northern VA area, until I came home to Winchester. The space itself is beyond gorgeous; the ballroom really does not need decorations with the incredible chandeliers they ...
have. While planning our October wedding, we worked with many great people at The George Washington Hotel: Katie, Emily, Susie, Devon, and most importantly, Jane! Jane was so calming throughout the process and I trusted that her and the staff were well prepared for the day of. They did not disappoint! So many guests have complimented us (raving!) on the venue, the staff and the food. It truly was a fun wedding and we could not have done it without the GW team. Everyone from Front Desk, to Room Service and the Banquet staff helped make us feel welcome and at ease. My husband and I were able to enjoy our stay and the wedding because the GW takes such good care of you! We cannot wait to return and stay at the hotel again to reminiscence on a magical day!
Reviewed On 1/03/2015 by Knottie7003325
The George Washington Hotel made my joyous occasion more superb than I could have ever imagined. The initial venue cancelled 3 weeks before the date. I called the George Washington Hotel in a frenzy and they graciously accommodated the we...
dding and reception. Jane Obst, the event planner at George Washington, made the stressful event enjoyable. I would highly recommend the George Washington Hotel for any events. Dr. Rhonda Davis-Twyman
Reviewed On 10/30/2014 by Katie N
This past summer I utilized much of the hotel for my wedding - I held my rehearsal luncheon at The George Washington Hotel in the George Ballroom, had a room block set up for out of town wedding guests, had breakfast at The Dancing Goat Restaua...
rant the morning of my wedding with bridesmaids, and stayed in the Luxury Suite for two nights (the first night with my bridesmaids so we could get ready at the hotel and then second night with my husband). Everything about my experience was positive! The hotel accommodations were superb, the food was exceptional, and the staff was friendly and made the entire weekend unforgettable. I have and will continue to reccommend the hotel not just for weddings but for all sorts of events!
Reviewed On 10/30/2014 by Knottie8093217
We just had a Rehearsal Dinner for 42 at The George Washington Hotel and an after party for about 20. We could not have been more pleased! From the attention to detail and willingness to accommodate our requests to the friendliness of the sta...
ff as we wrapped up a wonderful evening. Staff was available for our needs as we set up a few things beforehand and was so pleasant handing out hors d'oeuvres and drinks. I have had people tell me that it was the best Rehearsal Dinner they've ever been to! Of course I'd like to take credit for my own personal touches to the evening, but those wouldn't have mattered without The George Washington being there for us 100%. The hotel itself is charming and we look forward to going back and spending a night there and checking out the spa. The hotel was booked for other events our weekend so we didn't get to experience an overnight stay.
Reviewed On 10/30/2014 by Elise s
If you are looking for a grand ballroom wedding in a historic hotel - look no further! When I looked at the George Washington Hotel I was thrilled with the quality, history and style! I knew I had found everything I was looking for. The staff ...
are great! They work hard to make sure your day goes perfectly. I cannot say enough about the hard work the Jane and Devon did for me to make everything come together. Oh, and the food.... it was fantastic! I had so many compliments from my guests! Not a single complaint! The hotel is great for a wedding, right in the center of town with plenty of restaurants, bars and shopping all walking distance. It was very easy to get ready for the wedding at the hotel in one of their beautiful suites. All of my guests loved staying downtown - and no one had to drive anywhere! It was a perfect, glamorous wedding! See it for yourself - this venue is one of a kind!
Reviewed On 9/28/2014 by Brooke H
We could not have selected a more beautiful spot for our daughter's wedding reception than the George Washington Hotel in Winchester, VA! The service was beyond compare and the staff was so helpful in planning. We loved the gorgeous ballroom ...
for dining and dancing. The food was delicious and the all inclusiveness of this venue made it easy to plan our wedding. The GW is convenient to many places for guests to enjoy. It offered luxury, beauty, and elegance at the right price and made for a dream come true wedding for our family and friends. I highly recommend you consider the George Washington Hotel for your wedding or celebration of any kind. You will leave with beautiful memories indeed! Our wedding day was 9/20/2014,and nothing but perfection can be said about our experience at the George Washington Hotel in Winchester,VA during the course of this event,from start to finish.
Reviewed On 9/23/2014 by Knottie05131929
Both sets of parents worked very closely with Jane Obst, the Social Catering Sales Manager, and she was so easy to work with - responded quickly to questions, etc. The venue is beautiful - great hotel & location, and we can't rave enough about...
the food! We found a package that worked for our budget and were able to easily tweak where necessary - including accommodating the special dietary needs of a guest! She was present throughout the event to troubleshoot wherever necessary.
Reviewed On 9/11/2014 by Knottie44891775
We were beyond happy with our wedding reception at the George Washington, was like a dream! To start Jane Obst, the wedding coordinator at the hotel was very detailed oriented, helpful and organized throughout the whole wedding planning proce...
ss up to the very end of the reception. She had every detail of the wedding on timelines and diagrams, which was VERY helpful. I was stress free with having our reception at the GW because I knew we were in good hands with Jane. Not to mention, she's a pleasure to work with! Susie Smith and Katie were also very helpful with the room blocking and last minute bookings by guests. On our wedding day, Jane came up to my room and picked up all things I had brought to put out at the reception so I wouldn't have to worry about it. When we arrived back to the GW after the ceremony I peeked into the ballroom and I couldn't believe how amazing it looked! The food was wonderful and presented beautifully ( we made sure to sit and enjoy the entire meal) The banquet staff was so attentive to us and all of our guests. They always made sure we were taken care of. Our guests raved about the food, staff and how beautiful the venue was. The George Washington Hotel itself is very beautiful and historic. I had stayed there several times before we chose to have our reception there. The rooms are very nice, clean and comfortable. The location is perfect in downtown Winchester- lots of restaurants and shopping in walking distance. Very convenient for guests! If you are looking to have a wedding in the area I would highly recommend visiting the George Washington Hotel!
Reviewed On 9/03/2014 by Rachel M
Our wedding cocktail hour and reception took place at the George Washington. The experience was wonderful. Jane Obst was very patient and was always very willing to provide suggestions or try and make our wishes come true throughout the enti...
re process. Jane is detail oriented and always made time to make sure our requests were heard and executed. The food was very good. The braised beef short ribs were excellent. The staff was professional and very accomodating. Many of the wedding guests stayed at the hotel and really enjoyed it. The hotel and ballrooms have so much character. The large windows and room decor help to make the room very elegant. We utilized the pocket garden for our cocktail hour and it was great as well. I would highly recommend the George Washington.
Reviewed On 9/02/2014 by Knottie83637667
The GW Hotel was an absolutely beautiful place to have our rehearsal dinner. The entire staff, from the event planner to the servers, were extremely accommodating, friendly, and responsive to any and every request we made of the event. The food...
was outstanding in everyway. Everyone commented on how delicious the food was and it wasn't something they had done on a regular basis as we requested a Luau theme. Everything was handled with style and southern charm. I couldn't have been more pleased!
Reviewed On 9/02/2014 by Ashley S
We just had my brother-in-law's rehearsal dinner here last weekend and really enjoyed our evening at The George Washington Hotel. The ambiance of the room was incredible, staff was welcoming and accommodating, and the food was incredible. We ha...
d absolutely no issues across the board, from scheduling the event, payment for the event, and the execution of the event. And if I can personally recommend the pineapple upside-down cakes...they were delicious!
Reviewed On 9/02/2014 by Knottie49028271
The George Washington Hotel folks are wonderful. Jane took care of everything for the cocktail/reception and it was just a beautiful day for our daughter and her husband. We were all very pleased.
Reviewed On 8/18/2014 by jan c
We hosted the most incredible wedding & reception for our daughter and son in law at The George Washington Hotel in downtown Winchester and it was like straight from out of a fairy tale! Every detail was taken care of with smiles throughout th...
e wedding planning to the day and into the reception! We highly recommend the GW Hotel for any bride to be to check out before booking your reception!
Reviewed On 8/15/2014 by Liz B
From the moment we met Jane at the Bridal Show at the Patriot Center we knew that we were in good hands. The George Washington Hotel offered everything we were looking for - great location, ceremony and reception in the same place, plus hotel ...
rooms for all the guests. Jane and her staff were amazingly patient and helpful throughout the process and on the day of the wedding they could not have done more to make sure that everything went smoothly and according to plan. I would definitely recommend the George Washington Hotel to anyone who is looking for a beautiful all in one package and location for their wedding.
Reviewed On 7/18/2014 by Knottie01391243
We hosted a bridal luncheon for our niece at the George Washington Hotel. We live in North Carolina so were planning from a distance. Jane Obst and other staff at the hotel were incredible--so pleasant, professional and accommodating. The ho...
tel is a beautiful, historic venue that is elegant but comfortable. Staff was welcoming and eager to make our day special. The Garden Room was so attractive that only minimal flowers were needed. The food was delicious and was perfectly and efficiently served. My niece and her bridesmaids loved their day. Our experience was truly memorable
Reviewed On 6/14/2014 by Lauren B
The George Washington was the perfect location for our April wedding. Jane Obst and her staff made sure that every detail was perfect! The ballroom is gorgeous, the staff is attentive and no detail went overlooked. Jane was incredibly helpful...
in managing multiple vendors and making sure that our special day was completely stress-free. Their wedding packages and vendor relationships make it very to plan any sized event easily. We were very impressed!
Reviewed On 6/05/2014 by Knottie86367607
This review will focus primarily on The George Washington Hotel, however I do want to include some brief input on several other vendors (the celebrant and bakery) as well to provide a complete picture. The George Washington Hotel: I can not ...
say enough positive things about the experience we had planning and executing our wedding at this venue. Working with Jane Obst and Jennifer, our Banquet Manager the day of our wedding, was amazing and wonderful. Between the two of them the planning phase and actual wedding day went extremely smoothly and no details were left out. Our ceremony was held outside in the Pocket Garden (the May weather was gorgeous) and the reception was indoors in the Garden Room, which is a perfect set-up if you plan for a smaller and more intimate affair such as ours, we only had 35 people in attendance. Elegance and class are the best words to describe the presentation of the tables, the food and overall look of the venue. The food, beverages (we had a bar) and service was phenomenal. I highly recommend their salmon entree. Jennifer was extremely attentive during the entire event and arranged for our gifts to be taken to our room along with pieces of wedding cake for later. Our wedding cake was supposed to have chocolate cream in the center because my husband loves chocolate, but they made a mistake and used vanilla instead. As a kind gesture the staff brought my husband a piece of chocolate cake to make up for a mistake, which was not even their fault. As part of our wedding package we were provided a junior suite, so after a delightful reception my husband and I got to retire to a luxurious room and really enjoyed a soak in the hot tub and swimming in the pool. In addition, our room had an amazing Jacuzzi tub. Overall, I would definitely choose this venue again because planning everything was very stress free and our reception went flawlessly. Celebrant: The Wedding Chapel at the hotel performed our ceremony and our celebrant was George Kempf. My husband and I really enjoyed the ceremony, but unfortunately none of our guests could hear the celebrant. So, this was a HUGE negative for our overall wedding experience. My mom is particularly upset because she was unable to hear anything and feels she was robbed of a very special part of our wedding day. I completely agree and fault George for this poor planning. He encouraged us to hold our ceremony in the Pocket Garden and should have considered either projecting his voice better or wearing a microphone. For someone who has been performing ceremonies for over 20 years (as stated on his website), not to mention we paid him $195 for his services, this should not have been a problem! Sweet Tooth Bakery: We ordered a cake from this local bakery in Winchester, VA and as previously mentioned they mistakenly used vanilla filling instead of the chocolate bavarian cream we asked for. Also, we asked for a cake that would serve 40 people and the two-layered cake we received BARELY fed 35. The hotel, after our cake cutting, took the cake into the kitchen to be cut-up and served, but they had such a difficult time portioning the pieces that everyone ended up with only a half piece of cake. Not to mention the cake was lopsided, which did not happen in transit and the decorative roses were sloppy. In conclusion, I would HIGHLY recommend the George Washington Hotel as a wedding venue. However, the celebrant George Kempf and Sweet Tooth Bakery did not meet our expectations.
Reviewed On 5/20/2014 by Katie M
Right in Old Town Winchester. You can walk to many different places to eat and shop. The rooms were clean and spacious. Beautiful place!
Reviewed On 10/28/2013 by Jasmine M
Our wedding reception at The George Washington Hotel in Winchester, VA was absolutely beautiful thanks to the hotel's wonderful staff and amazing service from the hotel's event managers Jane Obst and Suzi Smith. The venue itself is breathtakin...
g, very elegant, full of character and perfect for a charming wedding in the heart of Virginia wine country. The hotel is in close proximity to the Old Town mall which is a great location for your guests looking for things to do before or after the wedding! I highly recommend this venue for your wedding reception or next event.
Reviewed On 9/03/2013 by Michelle L
We are planning a destination wedding for my daughter at the George Washington Wyndham hotel in a few weeks. Jane Obst, the event manager, has been nothing short of remarkable. Her experience, attention to detail, and calm guidance have been a ...
Godsend. Between planning from California and family difficulties due to a very ill grandparent, I'm sure we've been a challenge, but Jane has never lost her patience, and has responded to every question with thoughtful answers and excellent suggestions. Moreover, because of her experience, she thinks of details that we never would have considered, and has come up with quick and perfect solutions for problems that my daughter and I thought would be difficult. Our planning meeting and walkthrough was one of the highlights of our wedding planning experience. And the hors d'ouvres we sampled that day were absolutely delicious. The hotel is beautiful and the ballroom is exquisite, with lots of natural light. It's very different, and much prettier, than the standard closed-in hotel ballroom. The bar across the lobby is wood-paneled, gorgeous and elegant but does not feel stuffy. It reminds me of upscale cocktail lounges I've seen in New York and Chicago. The hotel feels so welcoming that we're having the farewell breakfast here the next morning, and the groom's family chose a pretty private dining room for the rehearsal dinner, too. The location is great, too, just about a block from the downtown Winchester pedestrian mall, so there will be plenty for our guests to do within walking distance. Finally, a word about value: Yes, it's about an hour from Dulles Airport and an hour and a half from D.C. But that distance has a big effect on pricing, for the venue itself and for the hotels. (It's important to us that our guests have affordable hotels. The George Washington is very reasonable, and Jane connected us with a colleague at the very pretty Holiday Inn Gateway for our guest overflow that's even less costly.) Because of how our families are scattered, I looked at venues from Ventura County, California to Washington, D.C. This was BY FAR the best value.
Reviewed On 8/02/2013 by Ashley T
I got engaged in December of 2011 and had my wedding reception at the George Washington (GW) hotel on July 13, 2013. I worked with Jane Obst and the staff there for over a year to plan our reception. The staff is incredibly professional and eff...
icient and Jane is so easy to work with. My mom and I basically had to tell them what we wanted and they would give us tons of options. They offer seated and strolling reception packages that include some great things like champagne toasts for guests and a night in the hotel's luxury suite which we took advantage of. We had a strolling reception because we had 250 people. The GW can seat a max of 180 people, so know that going in. I was a bit unsure of the strolling reception idea at first, but, let me tell you, it was awesome! The GW offers enough package options that you can get what you want. The day of the wedding, I didn't have to worry about anything. The staff made an effort to take care of me and my new husband by making sure we got something to eat etc etc. That was huge to me because we did not have a sit down dinner and so many people wanted to talk to us that we could barely breathe. So many guests told us how awesome the room looked, how good the food was, and how great the service and food was. I feel so lucky to have been able to have what I would consider the perfect reception at the GW. We both grew up in Winchester and loved the modern yet classy and historic feel to everything. Not to mention that our out of town guests loved the accommodations and location of the hotel. It's an easy 2 block walk to all the great restaurants and walking mall in Winchester. I have no doubt we will frequent the GW hotel to celebrate our anniversary.
Reviewed On 8/02/2013 by Katherine S
I couldn't have been happier with our experience at the George Washington Hotel. The hotel hosted our reception and an out of town brunch the following morning. Also many of our guests stayed at the hotel for our wedding weekend. Jane was o...
ur coordinator and was incredible to work with. She is very detailed oriented and had everything planned seamlessly. She was so sweet on our wedding day and made me feel comfortable and important. All the staff at the GW are professional and accommodating. The food was fabulous and the presentation was stellar. The venue itself is breathtaking. You don't need to do much to blow your guests away. I highly recommend the George Washington for your special day!
Reviewed On 8/01/2013 by Michelle D
GW hotel was a wonderful setting for our wedding reception. The ballroom was a great venue for our event. Jane is the event manager at the GW and she was fantastic throughout the process. She was accommodating to any request we would make an...
d she sought to ensure the event went as smooth as possible. Unlike most locations where they may seek the most money from you, she sought to ensure things were done within a reasonable price. She would make insight recommendations while at the same time, not telling you her opinion on the subject. She was willing to easily adjust the timeline, store decorations, accommodate last minute requests, and friendly throughout. The food manager did a wonderful job and the food came out hot, on time, and seamlessly. The food was delicious ranging from apple wrapped appetizers to a unique salad presentation to wonderfully cuts of filet. The hotel is in a great location in downtown Winchester, providing a wide range of activities for our guests.
Reviewed On 7/27/2013 by Janice W
Hard to get the block set up, hard for folks to "find" the block. And a terrible experience with Valet (they basically don't have it if you need to leave early or come in late.
Reviewed On 7/15/2013 by Patti M
The George Washington Hotel was a great value for the money. The food was excellent! All of the guests loved the entire meal. My wedding ceremony and reception was in the Martha room and it was intimate with candles. Jane was great as a weddi...
ng coordinator. The servers were very nice and on top of things. I would highly recommend the George Washington Hotel.
Reviewed On 7/11/2013 by Katie R
We chose the GW hotel for several reasons, most importantly location, access to downtown, plush guest rooms, beautiful ballroom, and superior staff. At every moment, the GW staff was accommodating and helpful. Jane was wonderful to work with,...
I wish everyone was this awesome. We had an issue with linens prior to the wedding and it was handled promptly and without hassle. The 2nd chosen linens were perfect and really set the stage for a fun and great night. Food was all cooked perfectly at the reception, which is tough for 100+ guests, and everyone commented on how great everything tasted and looked. I hope to use GW again for future events.
Reviewed On 7/09/2013 by Harkirat S
It is really a wonderful experience for us to arrange our wedding at George Washington Hotel. It made our day really special and memorable. Everything was very well managed, systematic and according to the plan. Initially we were bit concerne...
d about the budget of our wedding but when we talked to the faculty of the hotel they gave us many flexible options to choose from which helped us a lot to arrange everything within our budget. We defiantly recommend other couples to choose George Washington Hotel.
Reviewed On 7/08/2013 by Linda M
I had a small wedding (40 including bride, groom, and guests) and got married just down the street from the George Washington Hotel at the Old Stone Church. The hotel was wonderful -- for out-of-town guest accommodations (and the bride and gro...
om!), the rehearsal dinner and the reception. It's a beautiful, historic venue. Everyone was very accommodating, the food was delicious, everything exceeded expectations. Would definitely recommend it!
Reviewed On 6/12/2013 by Andrea M
I had a small intimate wedding in the ballroom and it was beautiful! The staff was very friendly and accommodating for all our requests. Even though our wedding guest list was less than 50, it felt like a very private beautiful dinner in the ...
ballroom. We were very pleased and would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Reviewed On 11/08/2012 by BranDee A
My reception was spectacular! I wish I could do it all over! My only complaint was our coordinator. She is rude. Doesn't work with you. And unapologetic for some crappy things. Her pricing is different than what I was emailed from the corporate...
website. She refused to budge. We worked out a deal saying that we wouldnt choose the salmon or the filet option for dinner. Just the veggie, pork, and chicken options. Well, when we did the sampling the pork was inedible. We had trouble cutting it with our steak knives. She even made a comment that it looked a little tough. Her fix for it? To ask the cook to cook it at a lower temperature. Did she apologize or offer us a different option? Absolutely not. All she gave us was excuses and told us that no one ever picks the pork. Well, duh. Its not edible. We also had late night snacks served. When we had the tasting, the tacos were made with beef tenderloin. They were amazing. Well, at the reception it was ground beef, make it yourself buffet style. We had a very classy, elegant reception and here we are serving ground beef taco buffet. Not what we had asked for at all. Any apology? Nope. Any refund? Nope. All in all, it was an amazing reception and I would do it all over again. But just be careful with the event staff and make sure everything is in writing. We are still working on getting some money back because of the few problems we had. Mostly though, it was her attitude and professionalism that I had a problem with.
Reviewed On 12/28/2011 by ANDREA B
This venue was fabulous! they were so helpful with everything. cant wait to go for our anniversary. it was absolutely beautiful.

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