Top Virginia Gala Hotels

• Spaces for 10-50 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Courtyard Hampton Coliseum Central is a contemporary hotel within walking distance of the Hampton Roads Convention Center and Hampton Coliseum, and a short drive from Langley Air Force Base. Guest rooms and suites include complimentary WiFi, plush bedding, and ergonomic workstations. The on-site Bistro serves breakfast and dinner alongside handcrafted cocktails and Starbucks coffee, and The Market offers a selection of snacks and beverages. A 24-hour fitness center is also available on site. For meetings and events, the hotel offers two adaptable event venues along with AV equipment and event-planning services, making it a practical choice for business meetings and social gatherings in Hampton, Virginia.

• Spaces for 12-120 Guests
• 7 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 6 Meeting Spaces

Courtyard by Marriott Tysons McLean sits in McLean, Virginia, with direct access to the Capital Beltway and a short drive to Washington, D.C. agencies and corporate offices in Tysons Corner. The hotel offers seven event rooms totaling 4,968 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, including the Fairfax Ballroom, its largest room, which accommodates up to 150 guests theater-style. The hotel provides wedding services, with a team that helps couples plan décor, catering, and other details for their celebration. Its meeting rooms come equipped with built-in audiovisual support for presentations, and catering options range from breakfast and lunch to dinner and reception service. Guests attending events can also take advantage of group room blocks, and the hotel's location near Tysons Corner's shopping and dining makes it convenient for out-of-town attendees.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Garden

• Spaces for 75-2,000 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Ballrooms

Richmond Marriott sits in the heart of downtown Richmond, Virginia, blending Southern charm with a modern, newly renovated look near the city's historic district and the James River Park System. The hotel connects directly to the Greater Richmond Convention Center via an enclosed skywalk, letting attendees walk from the lobby to the convention floor without stepping outside. The hotel's six event rooms span more than 26,500 square feet, anchored by the 15,092-square-foot Grand Ballroom and the 7,865-square-foot Capital Ballroom, both suited to everything from corporate conferences to large wedding receptions. A private dining room within Fall Line Kitchen & Bar offers a more intimate option for smaller gatherings of up to 75 guests. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners help coordinate ceremonies of all kinds, including ethnic and military weddings, alongside an in-house culinary team and modern AV and Wi-Fi capabilities throughout the event spaces. Beyond its meeting and event space, the hotel houses Fall Line Kitchen & Bar, an upscale-casual restaurant serving ingredient-focused comfort food and regional craft brews, plus Corner Rapid, a lobby bar known for its bourbon selection.

• Spaces for 20-500 Guests
• 12 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 11 Meeting Spaces

The Westin Washington Dulles Airport is a full-service hotel in Herndon, Virginia, just one mile from Washington Dulles International Airport, with a complimentary airport shuttle available to guests and event attendees. Its recently renovated lobby anchors 12 event rooms totaling roughly 14,757 square feet of event space, including the Rivanna Ballroom, the hotel's largest venue, which can host up to 650 guests in a theater layout or 500 for a standing reception. The hotel's venues are set up for cocktail parties, receptions, weddings, and reunions. For ceremonies, an outdoor wedding pavilion overlooks a pond and stone bridge. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners on staff are trained to coordinate weddings of all types, including ethnic and military ceremonies, helping with details such as menus, table settings, and vendor referrals for florists, photographers, and entertainment. Modern Provisions, the hotel's on-site restaurant, serves modern American cuisine made with sustainable, local ingredients, and its adjoining lounge offers handcrafted cocktails for evening gatherings. Meeting spaces come equipped with AV equipment and high-speed Wi-Fi, supporting everything from corporate meetings to team luncheons.

• Spaces for 12-550 Guests
• 17 Hotels
• 5 Ballrooms
• 17 Total Spaces

Sheraton Reston Hotel is a recently renovated hotel in Reston, Virginia, near Reston National Golf Course, Reston Town Center's shops and restaurants, and the historic sites of nearby Washington, D.C. The hotel offers roughly 18,000 square feet of refreshed, modern event space suited to conferences, meetings, and multi-cultural weddings alike, anchored by a Grand Ballroom that combines two adjoining ballrooms for larger gatherings and complemented by a set of smaller meeting rooms and junior ballrooms for more intimate events. A newly added Courtyard extends the event space outdoors, offering a setting for cocktail hours and social gatherings. Guest rooms throughout the hotel have been redesigned with a clean, contemporary look, including remodeled bathrooms with stand-up showers, Sheraton Signature Beds, and 55-inch smart TVs, giving out-of-town guests a comfortable place to stay before and after a celebration. The hotel also includes a 1,800-square-foot fitness center, a Club Lounge, and the Provisions Kitchen and Cocktails outlet, which serves coffee in the morning and food and drinks in the evening.

• Spaces for 12-600 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 5 Total Spaces

The Westin Richmond is a full-service hotel in Richmond's near West End, with convenient access to both the West End and the city's historic downtown district. The property is also just minutes from many of the city's prominent businesses and corporate headquarters, making it a practical base for both business travel and events. The hotel offers over 17,000 square feet of event space across seven event rooms, including the Blue Ridge Ballroom, Chesapeake Ballroom, Shenandoah Jr. Ballroom, and the Reynolds Executive Boardroom, with capacities ranging from small conference gatherings to receptions of up to 600 guests. An enclosed courtyard adjacent to the indoor spaces provides a distinctive setting for outdoor events, and the in-house culinary team prepares custom menus for everything from intimate dinners to grand celebrations. Guests can also unwind in the WestinWORKOUT fitness center, open 24 hours with a heated indoor pool, or dine at the hotel's in-house restaurant, Small Batch Local Kitchen. The Westin Richmond has 250 guest rooms and suites, each featuring the brand's Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Bath.

• Spaces for 20-150 Guests
• 6 Hotels
• 6 Meeting Spaces

Washington Dulles Marriott Suites is an all-suites hotel in Herndon, Virginia, set within the Worldgate Centre alongside restaurants, an AMC movie theater, and a day spa. Each suite has a private bedroom separated from the living area by French doors, with a wet bar, mini-refrigerator, and safe. The hotel provides complimentary 24-hour shuttle service to Washington Dulles International Airport, just three miles away, and sits within a mile of the Herndon Metro Station, with Reston Town Center and the National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center nearby. For events, the hotel offers five event spaces totaling 2,619 square feet, equipped with state-of-the-art AV equipment and catering options, suited to wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, and meetings alike. Its three Salons can be combined into a single room for up to 150 guests, and Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are on hand to help couples set a budget, select a menu, arrange table settings, and source vendors. Guests dining on-site can visit The Grill Room restaurant or the Lobby Lounge.

• Spaces for 18-450 Guests
• 13 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 11 Meeting Spaces

Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Downtown sits in the heart of downtown Richmond, Virginia, with rooms overlooking the James River and easy access to the VA State Capitol, Richmond Convention Center, and the city's business district. Just outside its doors is Brown's Island, home to festivals and urban whitewater rafting, and the hotel is within walking distance of the American Civil War Center, Altria Theatre, Dominion Arts Center, and The National. The hotel offers 13,000 square feet of event space, including the James River Ballroom and Kanawha Ballroom, suited to everything from lavish wedding receptions to board meetings and conventions. An on-site culinary team provides catering for weddings and events, with menus customized to each occasion, and a dedicated banquet staff supports meetings alongside a 24/7 business center and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property. Guests also have access to a spacious indoor pool, a fitness center, on-site parking, and a complimentary downtown shuttle.