The American Hotel Banquet Room

"We just had the best wedding day EVER at The American Hotel!!!! Everything was fantastic - from the lighting for photos, to beautiful historic vibes, and all the included amenities you could want. We got endless compliments from guests about how much they loved the venue and surrounding Staunton area. The venue manager Jewel was beyond amazing - answering every question of ours with no complaints and offering support in every way possible. She was so helpful throughout the entire process and especially with her assistance setting up on the day of. We could not have imagined a more perfect day!!!"

"Our daughter got married here over the summer and the venue was wonderful. Our guests had a great time. Jewel was very helpful and flexible with our needs. The space is very flexible so you can make it what you wish! Couldn’t have been more perfect."

"I used The American Hotel for my wedding in November and it couldn’t have been more perfect! We loved the intimate atmosphere with the unique, classic look of the historical banquet room. Michelle was PHENOMENAL! She was attentive, professional, and on top of every last detail to make sure things were set up exactly as I envisioned and run as smooth as possible. She had many good recommendations from her many years of experience in the wedding industry and always answered the questions I had. Michelle worked with me to come up with a suitable floor plan and once it came to my wedding day she and her team took care of everything! The venue also includes chairs, tables, linens, decorations, and many other perks for a very reasonable price. I find myself wishing I could re-live my wedding day because it ended up being so perfect. If you’re considering booking with Michelle, do it! You will not be disappointed."

"I am so happy we decided to celebrate our wedding reception here! Michelle was great and went above and beyond to make the day perfect. She was happy to help with anything from arranging flowers to glassware and had everything set up beautifully. I had looked at a few other venues and felt like they charged more and nickel and dimed for a lot of other things but I did not feel like that at the American. I really felt taken care of and like Michelle was happy to be there and help. Even my bridesmaids kept talking about how awesome and helpful Michelle was. I had all these mismatched glassware and decor and Michelle set it up so everything went together nicely. We also had a lot of kids at our reception and Michelle used the chalkboard table from her office for the kids to draw on—she really just went above and beyond .We really did have a great experience and would recommend the American to anyone!"

"From a photographer's perspective, the space, lighting, and creative options at the American Hotel are incredible! This was my third time working in the banquet room, and I find myself so inspired with the exposed brick, balcony, and gorgeous bistro lights. The quick access to downtown and Sears Hill Bridge for other portraits is definitely a plus! The new management is definitely more personable and caring, and I love the opportunities I get to work there."