The Guild Hotel

bitter impression. The morning after our wedding, I realized our wedding cake had never been served. When I immediately asked the staff about it, I was met with a casual, “Oh, we threw it out,” with no apology or acknowledgment that this was even an issue. As anyone planning a wedding knows, wedding cakes are a major investment—both financially and emotionally—with time spent on tastings, planning, and design. We reached out to the hotel asking for a full reimbursement, only to be told that because cake-cutting service wasn’t included in our event order, they believed it was “reasonable and appropriate” to reimburse just half the cost as a gesture of goodwill. There was no ownership or accountability for the fact that no one thought to contact us before discarding an untouched, paid-for wedding cake. Even though I wouldn’t change a thing about our wedding, I also wouldn’t recommend this venue to any of my friends. While we’re grateful that our wedding day itself was beautiful, this experience with the hotel staff’s handling—and their dismissive response afterward—was incredibly disappointing.

incredible time working with this team of professionals. They made everything so easy, stress free, and enjoyable. The food and drinks were INCREDIBLE and all of our guests are still talking about what an amazing time they had. The venue coordinator, Dani, is an absolute rockstar. She answered every single question any of us could think of and made the entire process absolutely seamless. She is organized, professional and one of the friendliest individuals I’ve had the pleasure to work with. She went above and beyond working with my vendor team. Chef Po also did an incredible job, even circling the dining area to ensure the food exceeded everyone’s expectations. I HIGHLY recommend considering The Guild for your wedding or next important event.

ages, unique guest experience. Hope the info below helps you with your planning too! PLANNING: Dani and the team nailed it! In the beginning, setting a date was a little tricky because we were working with the Mission and coming from out of town. Dani was super patient and worked with me through that. Even though it’s a boutique hotel, the contract was a pretty standard Marriott document, so there were no surprises there. And planning the details was easy (and fun)! A cost estimate spreadsheet kept us informed every step of the way. We had a few last minute changes and additions (thanks COVID 😜) but Dani accommodated it all with a smile! I never felt stressed or concerned, it was the best. HOTEL EXPERIENCE: When we arrived for our wedding weekend, everyone at the hotel was so gracious! I remember Toms at the front desk being especially helpful. We stayed at the hotel for almost a week and I would go back again in a heartbeat. The vegan chili (you wouldn’t have known it was vegan, it was so good!) and focaccia have a place in my heart. The only thing I will say is that we thought the entrance stairs and luggage would be a challenge, but nope! There was always someone willing to help, and that was much appreciated. (There’s also a ramp available for ADA, we just didn’t find it as convenient as the front entrance for loading). The bar, common areas and courtyard were all just so beautiful. There were plenty of areas to relax and hang out with family over the weekend. The café in the morning was a welcome touch. I’d love to see a full breakfast someday! EVENT EXPERIENCE: Our wedding reception was everything I’d dreamed and more! We had our cocktail hour and dinner in the Grace Garden and it was magical. I loved dinner under the market lights and our guests raved about the food. We chose the swordfish, filets and roasted cauliflower (vegan) meals. The team followed the timeline and service was so smooth! Dani was there on site and it was so exciting to see all of our hard work come together. Thank you!! 10/10 would recommend!

ed right when we arrived. We had a lot of questions and their team was attentive, patient, and helpful. The wedding tasting was delicious and fun, and their team was a blast to work with throughout. Because of covid, we ended up having a lot of last minute changes and cancellations and I will forever be grateful for their professionalism, flexibility, and positivity during that time. Dani even left wine for our parents and flowers for us in our room when we arrived! My maid of honor reminded me recently that I kept saying, “I wouldn’t change a thing!” throughout the whole wedding day, and that was definitely the case. Dani and the team at The Guild made our day unforgettable in the best way.