The Colonial Hotel
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $6,000
Packages
Prices start at $79
Guest capacity
Up to 350 seated guests
About this venue
The Colonial Hotel, is one of Central Massachusetts’ most romantic hotels & wedding venues. This 112 room hotel, idealizes New England charm & quintessential hospitality. Known for their expertise in event planning, this property hosts around 100 weddings and corporate events a year. This casual venue attracts guests from Massachusetts & Southern New Hampshire on wedding weekends, and business travelers from Tyco International throughout the week. With a restaurant and catering service onsite, The Colonial Hotel provides unparalleled service & event expertise for their guests. The Colonial Grille, offers a variety of functionality from rehearsal dinners to birthday parties and everything in between. The restaurant provides a local draw from the Gardner, MA area and contributes to the property’s off-season push throughout the months of January – March.
Our event spaces
The Grand Ballroom
The Grand Ballroom is a beautiful and spacious room that can accommodate 50 to 350 guests.
The Grand Ballroom is a beautiful and spacious room that can accommodate 50 to 350 guests. The ballroom divides into four smaller spaces for intimate celebrations, large social gatherings or corporate events The room’s chandeliers, French doors, neutral color palette and large dancefloor make this the perfect space for your function.
Guest capacity
50-350 Seated
50-350 Standing
Square footage
4,669
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Tables, Linens, Napkins (your choice of color), Chivari chairs, Up lighting (your choice of color), Windows, Brand new Chandeliers, Full service Bar
Room cost
Room cost is included in all Wedding Packages for 5 hours
The Courtyard Tent
Our outdoor tent is a gorgeous outdoor setting to host your social event Available from the beginning of May through the end of October.
Our outdoor tent is a gorgeous outdoor setting to host your social event Available from the beginning of May through the end of October, you can seat up to 300 guests comfortably in this heated tent. The tent features a full bar set-up and completely covered entrance to the hotel. The fabric ceiling drapings and french window sidewalls will bring elegance to any occasion.
Guest capacity
50-300 Seated
50-300 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Tables, Linens, Napkins (your choice of color), Chivari chairs, Chandeliers, Full Service Bar
Room cost
Rentals Vary Based on Seaso
Ceremony Spaces Indoor & Outdoor
Ceremony to fit all needs and desires
Our Beautiful outdoor Pergola space can hold as many guests as you have. With a beautiful cobblestone walkway to lead you to your I DO's with an elegant landscaping setting behind you. Our indoor ceremony space can hold as many guests as you have. With beautiful windows behind you. You are welcome to use the hotel trellis if you would like or just the windows themselves for a perfect intimate setting.
Guest capacity
50-350 Seated
50-350 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Outdoor: White garden chairs Pergola Perfect landscaping Inside: Chivari chairs Windows brand New Chandeliers Trellis if wanted
Room cost
Ceremony Fee is $1000-1500
The Colonial Grille
The Colonial Grille is the perfect place to start your Wedding Weekend, or end your beautiful Wedding Night
The Colonial Grille is open for Lunch and Dinner to the public. We host rehearsal dinners the night before your wedding, with discounted pricing. The Colonial Grille is open till 2am on Friday and Saturday Nights for your afterparty needs.
Guest capacity
Up to 60 Seated
Up to 60 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Tables, chairs, Full service bar, and Full service restaurant
Room cost
Discounted pricing for all booked couples
The Grand Ballroom
The Grand Ballroom is a beautiful and spacious room that can accommodate 50 to 350 guests.
The Grand Ballroom is a beautiful and spacious room that can accommodate 50 to 350 guests. The ballroom divides into four smaller spaces for intimate celebrations, large social gatherings or corporate events The room’s chandeliers, French doors, neutral color palette and large dancefloor make this the perfect space for your function.
Guest capacity
50-350 Seated
50-350 Standing
Square footage
4,669
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Tables, Linens, Napkins (your choice of color), Chivari chairs, Up lighting (your choice of color), Windows, Brand new Chandeliers, Full service Bar
Room cost
Room cost is included in all Wedding Packages for 5 hours
The Courtyard Tent
Our outdoor tent is a gorgeous outdoor setting to host your social event Available from the beginning of May through the end of October.
Our outdoor tent is a gorgeous outdoor setting to host your social event Available from the beginning of May through the end of October, you can seat up to 300 guests comfortably in this heated tent. The tent features a full bar set-up and completely covered entrance to the hotel. The fabric ceiling drapings and french window sidewalls will bring elegance to any occasion.
Guest capacity
50-300 Seated
50-300 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Tables, Linens, Napkins (your choice of color), Chivari chairs, Chandeliers, Full Service Bar
Room cost
Rentals Vary Based on Seaso
Ceremony Spaces Indoor & Outdoor
Ceremony to fit all needs and desires
Our Beautiful outdoor Pergola space can hold as many guests as you have. With a beautiful cobblestone walkway to lead you to your I DO's with an elegant landscaping setting behind you. Our indoor ceremony space can hold as many guests as you have. With beautiful windows behind you. You are welcome to use the hotel trellis if you would like or just the windows themselves for a perfect intimate setting.
Guest capacity
50-350 Seated
50-350 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Outdoor: White garden chairs Pergola Perfect landscaping Inside: Chivari chairs Windows brand New Chandeliers Trellis if wanted
Room cost
Ceremony Fee is $1000-1500
The Colonial Grille
The Colonial Grille is the perfect place to start your Wedding Weekend, or end your beautiful Wedding Night
The Colonial Grille is open for Lunch and Dinner to the public. We host rehearsal dinners the night before your wedding, with discounted pricing. The Colonial Grille is open till 2am on Friday and Saturday Nights for your afterparty needs.
Guest capacity
Up to 60 Seated
Up to 60 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Tables, chairs, Full service bar, and Full service restaurant
Room cost
Discounted pricing for all booked couples
The Colonial Hotel packages
Classic Elegance Package
50-350 guests
Peak pricing $99
Off-peak pricing $99
Professional Wedding Coordinator/ 5 -Hour Reception Floor length linens with choice of napkin color Unlimited Hors d’oeuvres for your guests during cocktail hour (choice of 3) Three course dinner with choice of 2 entrées Wedding cake Included Champagne Toast Lanterns with Candle for your Centerpieces Chivari Chairs Elegant Suite for the Wedding Couple the Evening of Their Reception All Bartender & Cake Cutting Fees After Party Space Available at No Additional Charge
Champagne & Lace Package
50-350 guests
Peak pricing $119
Off-peak pricing $119
Everything you receive in the Classic Elegance Package and More! Up lighting in the Ballroom Gold or Silver Charger Plates Cheese, Cracker & Vegetable Display garnished with fruit Unlimited Hors d’oeuvres for cocktail hour (choice of 5) Full Open bar for cocktail hour Champagne toast garnished with a strawberry Accompaniment to your Wedding Cake
Royal Gala
50-350 guests
Peak pricing $169
Off-peak pricing $169
Everything with the Classic Elegance & Champagne and Lace Plus More!!! Ultimate Cheese Cracker, Fruit, Vegetable & Mediterranean Display Open Bar 5 Hours 2 Signature Drinks Butler Passed Drinks During Cocktail Time
Over The Top
50-350 guests
Peak pricing $199
Off-peak pricing $199
Upgrade your Royal Gala Package to Include: Full Exclusive Use of Hotels Facility for Ceremony, Cocktail Time & Reception with our Grand Ballroom & Courtyard Tent Enhanced Cocktail Hour with Stations Champagne or Sangria Wall During Cocktail Time
Available services that can be provided by The Colonial Hotel
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Double bed rooms
- Honeymoon suite
- Luxury suites
- Room blocks offered
- Single king rooms
Reviews
Write a review4.8 out of 5
11 reviews
Wonderful Venue & Staff!
The Colonial Hotel was a perfect venue for our wedding Reception. From the moment we reached out, the team there was quick to respond and provided us with detailed information to help us plan our special event. Mary and all the staff we dealt with were very helpful in making our day truly special. The beautiful ballroom with the wood floors made for a night of fun dancing; the ballroom windows, outside stonework of the building and the gazebo made for some stunning photos. We received great comments from our guests on the appetizers and meal. It was a beautiful setting for our wedding celebration and we were very glad to find it.
Mary and Colonial Team - Fantastic!
The Colonial Hotel exceeded our expectations with wedding planning and execution. Mary was wonderful to work with: she explained everything well step by step and was always available to answer our questions same-day. At the actual wedding the staff was efficient, checked in with us often, and truly exceeded our expectations. As the day went on, we knew we could stop stressing about it because The Colonial had it covered. Thank you, Mary and The Colonial Team, for truly making our wedding day even better than we could have ever imagined!!!
A classic venue that goes above and beyond!
We booked the Colonial Hotel for our wedding day in July 2025 and had a great experience working with Mary and her team. They were incredibly proactive, attentive and thoughtful throughout the venue evaluation process, wedding planning months and wedding day. Mary’s timely responses, attention to detail and industry experience made planning feel achievable and stress-free. During the wedding day, the team went above and beyond with many thoughtful gestures such as ensuring the wedding party had refreshments during the formal photoshoot (they wheeled a cart outside to meet us during the shoot), wrapping up the remainder of our wedding cake, and decorating the bridal suite with the floral centerpieces rather than throwing them away (we came back to a beautifully decorated room at the end of the night, and in the morning many of our guests took home a centerpiece). We could all relax and enjoy the wedding day because we fully trusted Mary and her team to take care of the setup, schedule adherence and logistics. The food and drinks were a hit, and the hotel rooms were cozy and comfortable. The bridal suite in particular was spacious, decked out with great amenities and had lots of seating for the bridal party. The rest of the hotel (foyer, cocktail tent, ballroom) provided an incredible backdrop for our wedding - the spaces were absolutely beautiful with all the lighting and decorations. We would highly recommend The Colonial Hotel for future weddings!
Best Day Ever!
We had our wedding at the Colonial Hotel in July, and it was truly the best experience from start to finish! The staff went above and beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of. The venue itself is absolutely stunning. With the pagoda outside for the ceremony and the amazing outdoor tent for the reception. We had family traveling who got the pleasure of staying at the hotel, as did me and my Husband, and everything was clean and comfortable. Access to the pool and hot tub, and their amazing restaurant and bar. The day of the wedding I was well taken care of, and didn’t have to worry about a single thing, everything was decorated and prepared perfectly, they took my visions and made them come to life! Both me and my husband got many updates on the day of the wedding, making sure we knew where we needed to be and what would be happening next, which helped tremendously! We couldn’t be anymore pleased, and we will forever recommend the Colonial Hotel!
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