About this vendor
Situated in the heart of a vibrant university campus in Ithaca, NY, The Statler Hotel at Cornell University is a wedding venue where stories begin and magical moments unfold. This elegant hotel has been a cherished part of the Cornell University community for many years. The team feels privileged to share that community with couples from New York and beyond as they begin married life against the scenic backdrop of The Statler Hotel.
Tranquil luxury and youthful energy are perfectly intertwined at this venue, with magnificent architecture blending effortlessly with the buzzing atmosphere of a university campus. Couples can host their celebration in any of the hotel's gorgeous event spaces, with options available for intimate gatherings and the most elaborate banquets. Cornell University's Sage Chapel is also just a short stroll away from the hotel, ideal for those who want to say "I do" and celebrate in one stunning location. Couples can begin their festivities and greet their guests by hosting a cocktail hour in the Taylor and Rowe rooms. These stylish spaces are sure to set the tone for a memorable celebration of love. Receptions of all sizes can be easily accommodated in the hotel's main ballroom, with its exquisite design and panoramic campus views.
The event consultants at The Statler Hotel at Cornell University are committed to offering every couple who hosts their big day at the venue an outstanding experience. They are experts at guiding to-be-weds through the event planning process, ensuring that every detail unfolds according to their vision. The Statler Hotel boasts over 150 luxurious guestrooms for couples and their loved ones to enjoy. The team is always willing to organize accommodation block bookings for large groups of out-of-town guests. The Statler Hotel and Cornell University are conveniently located in the heart of Upstate NY's Finger Lakes region, giving newlyweds and their loved ones plenty of opportunities to explore the local area and make everlasting memories during their stay.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Settings
- Ballroom
- Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Food & Catering
- Planning
- Rentals & Equipment
Awards and Affiliations
2025 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Book your wedding at the Statler!! We hosted our reception at the Statler in September 2024 and had a fantastic experience. Melissa and her team make the planning process so easy -...
they think of everything so you don't have to and make you feel like your wedding is the most important one they've ever planned. When we had questions or special requests the answer was always yes and then they delivered on the day of. We genuinely cannot think of a single thing that went wrong or we would have changed. Our food tasting before the wedding was a specialized, personal experience and the quality of the food remained the same the day of the wedding (we also did our cake through the Statler and it was so so so good, we loved it). The suite at the Statler was lovely, perfect for the bridesmaids to get ready and a very valuable part of the wedding package. Melissa recommended DJ and photography vendors for us to work with who delivered an excellent experience as well. We were so happy with our experience, but our parents were thrilled as well (important too!!). The ballroom is a beautiful, elegant venue and the team at the Statler brought our vision to life. Big thank you to Melissa and her team.
My husband and I had a wonderful and smooth time planning our wedding with Melissa at Statler. She was friendly, responsive, and truly made the process as low stress for us as poss...
ible. The food was delicious (and plentiful!) and there were so many different options to choose from. We were also big fans of peanut butter and chocolate desserts and they were able to make us a custom treat, which was a lovely touch. For anyone looking to get married in Ithaca (especially Cornell grads!), this is a perfect choice.
Working with the Statler for our wedding was an amazing experience. We needed to coordinate a wedding with international guests during the height of the pandemic, and they were not...
hing short of professional, courteous, and understanding of our situation. Melissa Hill was so helpful and available, not only for coordinating with the Statler for our reception, catering and room blocks for our guests, but ALSO with an up-to-date list of vendors we could contact for photography, music, flowers, makeup, etc. She took a huge weight off our shoulders which let us the plan our perfect wedding. Definitely recommend!
We had a fantastic experience working with Melissa and co to arrange our wedding at the Statler hotel. The catering was fantastic and we had a bunch of fun trying out and choosing ...
the menu beforehand. For the day itself, we took a gamble and got lucky with the weather for an outdoor ceremony, but Melissa was very accommodating in giving us the option to move it indoors in case of a bad forecast in the week before. For the reception, we had about 50 guests and booked the ballroom, which worked out great, with plenty of room for everyone to mingle and dance. Melissa and her team did an amazing job helping us set everything up - we just dropped off flowers and place settings a couple of days before, and they handled everything else - the room looked beautiful the day of the wedding. Booking the Statler was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and we can’t recommend them highly enough!
Our family worked with Melissa and Crew the whole time. To be honest, we didn't fully appreciate what they had done for us until the doors to the ballroom opened for the reception....
It was jaw dropping to say the least. Our friends and family booked about 35 rooms and they all spent 2-3 days there. Everything from hanging out in the pub, to taking walks through the campus, to the reception food was incredible. My daughter and her husband were happy the whole time and we are grateful for everyone at The Statler for making it happen.
We got married in June 2023 at the Statler Hotel. We are an older couple and wanted a small but elegant wedding. Melissa, the wedding coordinator guided us to the Micro Wedding pac...
kage. It was perfection from every aspect! Melissa and the entire staff made our day a true reflection of our love.
We had our wedding at the Statler which was incredible! Melissa and Casandra were such a joy to work with! They made the planning process easy and stress-free. They answered our ma...
ny emails and provided us with all the information we requested or needed. They made us and our guests feel important and cared for.
The Statler Hotel staff were very helpful and friendly. The staff at the check-in desk were very nice and helped us with the check-in and check-out process. They also helped us pick up our wedding decor the day after our event.
The ballroom space is beautiful and the wedding suite was clean and spacious!
Chef Eric and his team did an incredible job curating a tasty menu! The food was delicious, and we received so many compliments from our friends and family about the food.
We highly recommend the Statler for an event or hotel stay!
Having our wedding at The Statler Hotel was hands down the best decision we made. From the flawless service to the unbelievable food, all our guests were raving about their time at...
The Statler. Melissa was amazing and helped us plan out every detail of our multi-day Indian wedding, which included our guests staying in the hotel rooms for the weekend, holding our post-ceremony lunch in The Terrace Restaurant, and having our evening reception in The Statler Ballroom. We worked directly with the head chefs to fully customize an Indian-inspired menu for the post-ceremony lunch and plated reception dinner (along with a personalized cocktail for the bar). The weekend of our wedding, there were countless staff greeting and navigating our guests around both the hotel and around campus. The staff added so many personal touches for our family's hotel rooms to make our stay comfortable and special, and they made sure all our events ran smoothly behind-the-scenes. The Statler went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of so that my husband and I could enjoy our time with our family and friends!
Contact
130 Statler Drive, Ithaca, NY
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University