Top Pennsylvania Graduation Party Hotels

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

Welcome to Hampton by Hilton Erie South! Climb up into the 187-foot Bicentennial Tower overlooking Presque Isle Bay, and you'll come away with a much better understanding of what drives the city around the Hampton Inn® hotel in Erie-South. You might even catch a glimpse of the reconstructed Niagara, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's flagship in the War of 1812, plying the glittering waters on the bay. It's why we call Erie, The Flagship City. You'll find robust history here, from Perry's day to the present, to explore. Just minutes from the Hampton Inn hotel in Erie-South, you'll also find amazingly well-preserved architecture to admire, fabulous golf courses to putter around and a host of museums and science centers. It's all near our hotel in Erie. We're sure that once you visit, you'll agree Erie is Pennsylvania's gem of a port.

• Spaces for 5-500 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 1 Restaurant
• 3 Total Spaces

Discover a bold new side to the “City of Brotherly Love.” W Philadelphia is a luxury hotel offering unforgettable amenities and eye catching designs in the heart of Center City. Escape the status quo with our 295 guest rooms, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic city views. Nods to traditional Pennsylvania craftsmanship can be seen in detailed tilework and décor. Experience next-level luxe with our six suite categories featuring oversized soaking tubs, ornate details and the only private guest balconies of any luxury hotel in the city. The WOW and Extreme WOW Suites push the unexpected even further with custom foosball and billiard tables as well as in-room DJ booths. Our 45,000 square feet of event space is inspired by the brand’s passion for music. Each of our 37 meeting rooms flow with natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows. Our Great Room features abstract floral carpeting and high-design lighting fixtures that, in the evening, resemble the stars in the night sky. From welcome reception to morning-after brunch, celebrate under one roof at W Philadelphia. Wedding parties can enjoy handcrafted cocktails and a vibrant scene in the Living Room. Book Stevens’ Prophecy, our VIP room tucked away behind the bar, for intimate gatherings. Make it a complete wedding weekend with luxury and beauty treatments at AWAY Spa or kick-back in a poolside cabana at WET Deck. There are captivating photo moments around every corner, making your wedding weekend unforgettable.

• Spaces for 40-300 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 5 Total Spaces

The Abraham Lincoln has operated as an events venue in Reading, Pennsylvania since the Abraham Lincoln Hotel first opened its doors on May 1, 1930. The building has been restored to its 1930s grandeur, with grand Palladian windows, robust columns, and elegant mezzanine areas that recall its original hotel-era architecture. Over the decades, its rooms have hosted notable figures including Eleanor Roosevelt and John Philip Sousa. The venue offers a range of spaces suited to different event sizes, from an intimate salon setting for around 40 guests to a larger classic room for about 100, up to the Presidential Ballroom, which hosts up to 300 guests beneath six crystal chandeliers sourced from Philadelphia's John Wanamaker Department Store. Several rooms, including the Roosevelt Suite and the Madison & Washington Suite, offer private bars, dance floors, and flexible layouts that can be booked separately or combined for larger gatherings.

• Spaces for 50-1,650 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Meeting Spaces

Mount Airy Casino Resort is a AAA Four Diamond casino resort set on the Pocono Mountains in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, offering more than 20,000 square feet of flexible event space for weddings, meetings, and private celebrations. Its multi-functional convention center and ballroom can be configured for gatherings from small board meetings to large banquets, with named rooms including Maple, Pine, and Hemlock available alongside the main ballroom. Events at Mount Airy are supported by an Executive Chef and Conventions Team who tailor food and beverage service to each occasion, from a continental breakfast to a formal multi-course dinner. Weddings hosted at the resort can also draw on the property's broader amenities, including an on-site spa, an 18-hole golf course with a clubhouse suited to casual gatherings, and an indoor/outdoor pool area available for private dinners and cocktail parties. The resort is a 21-and-over property and includes six on-site restaurants, among them Guy Fieri's Mt. Pocono Kitchen and Bistecca by Il Mulino, along with a casino and guest rooms for hosts and travelling guests.

• Spaces for 100-700 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Penn Harris Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, sits at 1150 Camp Hill Bypass just across the Susquehanna River from downtown Harrisburg, within minutes of the Pennsylvania State Capitol and the Whitaker Center. The property offers 250 guest rooms alongside more than 30,000 square feet of newly renovated event space, anchored by the Grand Ballroom, a column-free oval room built for galas and large meetings. Eleven additional breakout rooms, from the Keystone suites to the Governors, Senate, and Commonwealth rooms, give planners flexible configurations for conferences, trade shows, and social events of varying sizes. On-site dining includes Mercato Mio Ristorante Italiano, serving Italian breakfast and dinner fare, alongside Bridges Lounge, a craft speakeasy-style bar with classic music and film playing in the background. The hotel also features a seasonal outdoor pool, a 24/7 fitness center, complimentary parking, and pet-friendly accommodations, making it a convenient full-service base for wedding weekends and multi-day conferences alike.

• Spaces for 500-2,000 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown sits where the city's soaring skyscrapers meet its famous three rivers, within walking distance of Point State Park, PNC Park, PPG Paints Arena, and the Cultural District. The hotel offers 712 guest rooms and suites, many with panoramic views of the rivers and downtown skyline, along with an indoor pool overlooking the city and a 24-hour fitness center. For events, the hotel provides 35 event rooms and more than 60,000 square feet of space, anchored by the Grand Ballroom and King's Garden Ballroom, both known for their river views and flexibility for weddings, galas, and meetings alike. Two on-site lounges, including the 3 Rivers Lounge inside the hotel's 3 Rivers Restaurant, offer a spot for pre-event cocktails or a post-wedding nightcap. The restaurant itself serves a "Classic Pittsburgh" menu of local favorites with a modern American spin. Event planning support extends to full audio-visual capabilities, complimentary WiFi, and portable dance floors and stages, making the hotel a longtime host for both corporate meetings and downtown Pittsburgh weddings.

• Spaces for 12-200 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Total Spaces

The Terrace at Hyatt House South Side is a waterfront event venue set along Pittsburgh's Monongahela River, offering an outdoor setting for weddings, receptions, and corporate gatherings. The 6,000-square-foot tented terrace serves as an open, adaptable "blank canvas" — its subtle decor is designed to be tailored to each couple's personal style rather than compete with it. The venue's largest space, the tent itself, spans 40 by 60 feet and accommodates up to 150 guests for a ceremony and reception, or 165 for a reception-only event. Beyond the terrace, the property offers additional indoor spaces, including a boardroom and gathering rooms suited to board meetings, corporate trainings, and smaller conferences. On-site event planners coordinate every detail, from audio-visual needs and catering to room blocks and special requests, and weddings booked at the venue include a complimentary room night and champagne for the couple.

• Spaces for 14-400 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Meeting Space

The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center is a 300-room hotel and conference facility in State College, Pennsylvania, near Penn State University. It offers more than 58,000 square feet of function space across 49 rooms, including scenic outdoor terraces with views of central Pennsylvania's rolling hills and sophisticated indoor ballrooms suited to both small ceremonies and large-scale celebrations. For weddings, couples can host ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner, and farewell brunch all on-site, supported by a full-service in-house culinary team offering plated multi-course dinners, buffet receptions, and cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres. An experienced event team assists with planning, floor plans, and vendor coordination, and a bridal suite is typically included for getting ready before the big day. The hotel also houses three on-site restaurants — The Gardens, Legends, and Dear Joe Café & Bakery — along with just over 300 guest rooms and suites, making it easy for wedding parties and guests to stay on property for the full weekend.

• Spaces for 250-300 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square occupies the historic former Philadelphia Stock Exchange building in Center City, steps from Rittenhouse Square in the city's principal business, shopping, and historic district. The hotel blends French elegance with American style, giving events a setting that feels both distinctive and centrally located for guests. The hotel offers two floors of event space totaling more than 16,000 square feet, anchored by the Paris Ballroom, which can host up to 250 guests banquet-style and up to 300 for weddings. A collection of smaller meeting rooms, including Versailles, Montpellier, and Lyon, rounds out the offering for gatherings ranging from intimate dinners to large receptions. Beyond the event spaces, the property includes Liberté Restobar, serving regional French-inspired cuisine under Executive Chef Sylva Senat, and Chez Colette, an intimate French brasserie. The hotel is Green Key certified, reflecting a commitment to sustainable practices such as waste reduction and energy efficiency.

• Spaces for 40 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Meeting Space

Chestnut Hill Hotel traces its origins to "Summer Hausen," a colonial-era vacation destination, and has carried a reputation as an accommodating retreat ever since. Located on Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia's historic Chestnut Hill neighborhood, the hotel blends 18th-century-style architecture and decor with modern amenities, offering guests a period atmosphere alongside contemporary comforts. For meetings and private events, the hotel offers the Bombay Room, a 600-square-foot space that accommodates up to 40 guests for corporate gatherings and social functions alike. Guests may bring in their own food or work with outside caterers, including the hotel's recommended partners, Chestnut Grill and Paris Bistro. The hotel is also home to on-site dining venues, including Chestnut Hill Brewing Company, giving guests and event attendees dining options without leaving the property.

• Spaces for 5-80 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 1 Outdoor
• 5 Total Spaces

The Windsor Suites is a boutique all-suite hotel set along Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City Philadelphia, between the Philadelphia Museum of Art and City Hall. The property hosts meetings, corporate events, weddings, and private gatherings across a range of indoor and outdoor spaces accommodating up to 80 guests. Congress Hall, the property's largest space at 1,056 square feet, can be divided into two smaller sections and outfitted with dual 80-inch monitors for presentations, suiting everything from boardroom meetings to receptions. For more intimate gatherings, the Gazette Boardroom offers an all-wood table and leather ergonomic chairs for up to 10 guests, while the Observation Lounge pairs floor-to-ceiling windows with a marble fireplace feature. The Rooftop Outdoor Terrace overlooks the Philadelphia skyline and gardens, and can be combined with the Observation Lounge for events that move between indoor and outdoor space. Wedding parties receive discounted guest rooms and Skyline Suites for bridal preparation, a complimentary welcome amenity for the couple, and no food and beverage minimum. The hotel's two on-site restaurants, Con Murphy's and Asia on the Parkway, offer additional dining options for guests during their stay.

• Spaces for 120-450 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 2 Meeting Spaces

The Nittany Lion Inn has anchored Penn State's University Park campus since 1931, its blue-and-white Georgian colonial architecture set among an oak grove opposite the White Golf Course. Penn State President Emeritus Eric Walker once called it "Penn State's living room," and the inn has hosted guests including U.S. Presidents Lyndon Johnson and George Bush, poet Robert Frost, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and actors Jack Nicholson and Danny DeVito. In 2000 it was recognized as a National Trust Historic Hotel of America member. Following a full renovation and reopening in September 2024 under Scholar Hotels, the property now offers 230 refreshed guest rooms and suites alongside more than 12,000 square feet of flexible event space, including a grand ballroom and several smaller ballrooms and boardrooms suited to weddings, receptions, galas, and conferences. All catering is prepared onsite by the inn's culinary team, with menus spanning plated dinners, buffets, and cocktail-style receptions, plus curated bar packages featuring wine, craft cocktails, and local beers. For couples and event hosts, the inn's on-campus setting allows ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and farewell brunches to unfold in one place, with room blocks and walkable access to Penn State's campus and downtown State College for out-of-town guests.

• Spaces for 40-700 Guests
• 8 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 7 Meeting Spaces

• Spaces for 25-325 Guests
• 10 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 10 Total Spaces

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia occupies a historic building in Old City, directly across from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall on what the hotel calls the nation's most historic square mile. The adaptive-reuse property pairs that setting with a globally-inspired, distinctive design sensibility, giving weddings and events a backdrop that blends centuries of history with contemporary character. The hotel offers more than 13,000 square feet of event space, anchored by the Lafayette Ballroom, which seats up to 200 guests and can be divided into smaller sections for more intimate gatherings. Couples can also exchange vows outdoors in the Thomas Jefferson Garden, a ceremony-only space exclusive to Hotel Monaco weddings, or head ten stories up to the Stratus Rooftop Lounge for cocktail hours and after-parties with city views from its private pavilions. All-inclusive wedding packages are handled by a dedicated team of wedding specialists, with catering from the in-house Red Owl Tavern kitchen and setup, cleanup, furniture, linens, china, and glassware included. Wedding guests also receive discounted room blocks at the 268-room hotel, which includes a fitness center and pet-friendly accommodations.

• Spaces for 8-800 Guests
• 22 Hotels
• 5 Ballrooms
• 17 Meeting Spaces

Sheraton Valley Forge King of Prussia sits just moments from the King of Prussia Mall, Valley Forge National Historical Park, and Villanova University, with a short drive into Philadelphia. The hotel offers 23 event rooms and 38,443 square feet of total event space, making it a flexible setting for everything from corporate meetings to large-scale weddings. The hotel's largest room, the Grand Ballroom, rises to a 25-foot ceiling and can be combined with adjoining Ballrooms I, II, and III to form 8,778 square feet of contiguous space accommodating up to 900 guests reception-style. Smaller named rooms, from the Villanova Room to a series of Main Line-inspired spaces like Wayne, Ardmore, and Bryn Mawr, give planners room configurations for meetings, breakout sessions, and boardroom gatherings. Uplighting and blackout capabilities are available to customize the ballroom for receptions. Guests and event attendees can dine on-site at Provisions Kitchen and Cocktails, an American restaurant serving breakfast and dinner daily. The hotel's on-site event planning team coordinates catering and event details, and room blocks are available for wedding parties and meeting attendees staying overnight.