Waterfront Hotel

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Oakland Wedding Location
10 Washington Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Contact: Director of Catering
Phone: 510/836-3800
www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/waterfront
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Why We Like This Place

You could search the seven seas for a place for your next big bash, but it’s unlikely you’d find many as terrific as this one. Even if the world were your oyster, the artfully remodeled Waterfront Hotel with its striking marina and bay views would surely be at the top of your list.

Situated on the boardwalk in Oakland’s historic Jack London Square, a lively waterfront neighborhood bustling with world-class diversions and attractions, it features thousands of square feet of meeting space, five floors of dynamic, playfully appointed guestrooms, a gorgeous restaurant and a super friendly and experienced staff. There’s nothing stuffy about this venue. The easy and adventuresome spirit of the place is apparent as soon as you walk under the dramatically draped porte-cochère. Mosaic columns sparkle with the colors of sun, sand and sea, introducing the property’s happy-go-lucky vibe. In the main entrance an Italian ceramic-tile floor with the look and feel of wood will make you think you’ve just stepped onto the deck of a gigantic luxury yacht. Large porthole windows, a high, prow-like ceiling and canvas-look accents add to the nautical theme. It’s fun to pick out the clever details: the custom-made chandelier with a fringe of tiny shells, the credenza with a stacked-suitcase pedestal, the wallpaper with a subtle scallop and wave pattern…

Marine colors are repeated in the residential style lobby with its big fireplace and comfortable tables and chairs. From here double doors open onto the Compass Room, Chart Room and Pool. Of course, all three areas can be used as the occasion demands. Have your ceremony poolside with the pretty sailboats that ply the Oakland estuary as a backdrop and your party indoors, or switch it up and use the indoor spaces to tie the knot and move the other festivities outside. For larger ceremonies and gatherings you might want to book the spacious Spinnaker Ballroom, also on this floor, or the Regatta Room, adjacent to the hotel. The Spinnaker Ballroom has sweeping waterfront views and can be partitioned to create two smaller rooms. The large Regatta Room can be divided up into two separate chambers. Not quite enough options? Also on the premises is the utterly marvelous Miss Pearl’s Jam House, the latest incarnation of three-time James Beard Foundation award winner Joey Altman’s much loved eatery. Here, a series of outdoor patios, private and public rooms indoors, and a sumptuous bar and lounge provide another 8,000 square feet of party possibilities. The imaginatively decorated rooms have the faded glamour of an elegant, antique, island mansion—glittering abalone shells, pearls and all. The exciting food is new-world-awesome and will make you feel as if you and your guests are stowaways in paradise. Tempting? Don’t leave. There’s a penthouse on the top floor of the hotel with the charm—and the views—of a captivating beachfront hideaway. Hang out here for days…weeks. Time flies when you’re having this kind of fun.

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

Max. Seated Indoors: 275
Max. Seated Outdoors: 150

Max. Seated Indoors: 200
Max. Seated Outdoors: 100
Max. Standing Indoors: 300
Max. Standing Outdoors: 150

Max. Seated: 275

CEREMONY CAPACITY: Indoors, the hotel holds up to 275 seated guests; outdoors, it holds 150 seated guests.

RECEPTION CAPACITY: Various rooms hold 40–200 seated or 65–300 standing guests indoors; the poolside area accommodates 100 seated or 150 standing outdoors.

MEETING CAPACITY: Several spaces accommodate 30–275 seated guests.

Fees & Deposits

For weddings, a $1,000 nonrefundable deposit is required along with the signed contract; the balance is due 5 business days prior to the event. A $650 ceremony setup fee is additional. Lunch and dinner wedding packages range $58.95–75.95/person. Tax and service charge are additional. All packages include a complimentary room for the bride and groom, dance floor, PA system, a bartender for 3 hours, a seated or buffet meal, a champagne toast, 2 bottles of house wine per table and service of your wedding cake. Additional alcohol is extra. Honeymoon packages are available.

For other social or business functions, a nonrefundable deposit is due 2 weeks after receipt of the signed contract. Meals run $25–50/person; tax, alcohol and a 19% service charge are additional.

Availability

Year-round, daily, anytime.

Catering

Provided

Alcohol

Provided
BYO w/ Corkage Fee

Site Uses

Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Special Events, Parties
Business Functions/Meetings
Rehearsal Dinners
On-Site Accommodations

Services/Amenities

Catering: provided by Miss Pearl's Jam House, no BYO
Kitchen Facilities: n/a
Tables & Chairs: provided
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: yes
Bride's & Groom's Dressing Area: yes
Meeting Equipment: AV equipment or
CBA, extra fee
Parking: valet CBA, parking facilities CBA
Accommodations: 143 guestrooms
Telephone: emergency use only
Outdoor Night Lighting: yes
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no
Cleanup: provided
View: San Francisco Bay
Other: ice sculpture, wedding cakes, arch with poolside ceremonies, specialty linen

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors
w/ Restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair Accessible

Site Views

Ocean/Bay

Site Type

Waterfront/Beach Location
Hotel
Waterfront Facility
Restaurant
Banquet Hall/Events Facility

Restrictions

Alcohol: provided or WC corkage $15/bottle
Smoking: outside only
Music: amplified OK indoors until 11pm, outdoors until 10pm
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: not required

Contact: Director of Catering
510/836-3800
www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/waterfront
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