Hotel ballroom

A hotel event room where the hotel's own kitchen and bar handle food and drinks.

Typical Houston price
$4,500 to $15,000 for a typical party
Book ahead
9 to 12 months for Saturdays
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What to expect

How it works
Room fee is often waived in exchange for a food and beverage minimum. Expect 4 to 5 hours of event time, a 20 to 25% service charge plus 8.25% tax, and in-house catering only. Guests can stay overnight.
How long
Most hosts book 4 to 5 hours.
How much to plan
Plan on the hotel's banquet capacity; budget the food and beverage minimum plus about 33% for service charge and tax.
  • Indoors or under full cover
  • Grandparents to toddlers enjoy it
  • Serves alcohol, so TABC rules apply

Styles to choose from

  • Full-service ballroom

    Hotel handles food, bar, tables and staff.

  • Breakout or junior ballroom

    Smaller room for 50-120 guests.

  • Ballroom plus room block

    Discounted guest rooms bundled with the event.

How to book it

Book ahead9 to 12 months for SaturdaysHoliday-party season books by summer.

What we'll ask you

Your request asks a few quick things, so vendors can price it right:

  1. Which hotel ballroom styles interest you?Full-service ballroom, Breakout or junior ballroom, Ballroom plus room block
  2. How many guests will this serve?
  3. How many hours do you need them?
  4. Do you need hotel rooms for guests?Yes, No, Maybe

Houston notes

  • Galleria, Downtown and Energy Corridor hotels compete hard for corporate holiday parties in November-December; social events get better rates in January-February and July-August.
  • Texas TABC rules apply. Hire TABC-certified servers and check your venue's alcohol policy.

Great for

Pairs well with

Hosts often book these alongside it.

Hotel room blockFree to $800 if rooms go unfilledDJ$75 to $300 per hourUplighting$250 to $500 for a typical partyFlorist and centerpieces$75 to $200 per centerpiece

Cheaper alternatives

Close to the same idea, for less.

Banquet hall$4,000 to $10,000 for a typical partyRestaurant private room$1,000 to $3,500 for a typical partyEvent loft or warehouse$65 to $200 per hour
Hotel ballroom

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$4,500 to $15,000for a typical party
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