The Guild Hotel 500 West Broadway • San Diego • CA 92101
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- This 1924 gem in downtown San Diego exudes a sense of modern nostalgia, blending grand historic character and tailored boutique luxury. Originally built as an Army-Navy YMCA, the building's recent renovation preserved many gorgeous architectural details, like the stately exterior and grand stone staircase, while adding a host of stylish touches that set it firmly in the present—think herringbone floors, plush textures, and rich jewel toned and metallic accents.
- Whisk your guests away to the sun-drenched Riviera with a celebration in the Courtyard, a beautiful urban oasis framed by mirrored arches, potted palms, and window boxes overflowing with greenery. Inside, the Grace Ballroom lives in the footprint of the former gymnasium—hints of its original life can be found in the airy, double-height ceilings and wraparound mezzanine, but chic gold fixtures, inset windows, and a gleaming wood floor give the space a refreshingly upscale vibe.
- Enjoy an all-inclusive, destination-style experience without the long plane ride. Exceptional in-house cuisine and an elevated bar program make planning your wedding day menus a pleasure, and the events team is always happy to help you with the details. The guest rooms are luxurious and inviting, and offer access to a chic pool, 24-hour gym, and more. For the newlyweds, there's a stunning penthouse with a rooftop terrace where you can start your honeymoon off right.
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $5,000–8,500/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
Rentals run six hours for a ceremony & reception (setup time is not included).
COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers
When you book The Guild Hotel in downtown San Diego, you'll work with a dedicated event planner and get professional AV, black or grey banquet chairs, black and white floor-length linens and napkins, and seasonal heaters and umbrellas. Your rental covers six hours for your ceremony and reception, not counting setup time. Food and drinks are priced separately from the hotel's banquet menus, and bartenders are $150 per 75 guests.
Yes, The Guild Hotel hosts both, so your guests can stay in one historic building. Ceremonies are held in the hotel's courtyard, the Garden Terrace, a 1,396-square-foot European-inspired space with greenery and lounge seating, and the hotel has restored indoor and outdoor event spaces for the reception. Your six-hour rental covers the ceremony and reception together.
Catering and bar service are both in-house at The Guild Hotel, so your food and drinks come from the hotel's own team. That comes with perks: you can work with the chef on your menu, book a menu tasting and get a mixologist consultation for your cocktails. Hosted bar packages include nonalcoholic beverages and mixers and run up to 5 hours.
At The Guild Hotel in San Diego, the rental fee runs $5,000–$8,500 depending on the day of the week, and it covers six hours for your ceremony and reception. Food and drinks come on top. Plated dinners are priced by the entrée you choose, from $75–$85 per person, and dinner buffets run $88–$100 per person with a 15-guest minimum. Hosted bar packages run $22–$34 for the first hour, depending on the package, plus $12–$18 for each additional hour, up to five hours. Bartenders are $150 per 75 guests.
Your rental at The Guild Hotel gives you six hours for your ceremony and reception, and setup time isn't counted in those six. Amplified music is allowed indoors and outdoors, so your band or DJ can play in the Garden Terrace courtyard or inside. Hosted bar packages can run for up to five of those hours.
Your guests can stay right upstairs: The Guild Hotel has guest rooms on site, and the hotel offers group rates when you block 10 or more rooms. There's also a penthouse with a rooftop terrace for the two of you. Check-in is at 4pm and check-out is at 11am, valet is $68 a night, and pets up to 40 pounds are welcome.
The Guild Hotel is a historic hotel in downtown San Diego, built in 1924 as an Armed Services YMCA and restored to keep its original character. Its one-of-a-kind ballroom has hosted everything from boxing matches to Marine Balls, and the Garden Terrace courtyard brings a European-inspired al fresco feel to the middle of the city. You can host your ceremony, reception and guests all in one place, and for the biggest celebrations, the hotel offers full buyouts.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 200 | 200 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 250 | 350 |
| Reception | Seated | 200 | 200 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 300. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Ballroom
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Hotel
- Loft / Warehouse / Industrial
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Landscaped Grounds
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