Ariel Broadway Hotel & Event Center

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

The Ariel on Broadway Event Center and Rooftop is a truly memorable wedding destination along the North Coast! Built in 1925, the historic Broadway Building has been a mainstay for downtown Lorain, where the Black River meets Lake Erie. Elegant chandeliers, large windows, stunning views, and seating up to 250 make this 4th floor event center ideal for any event. The rooftop deck seats 280 and provides magnificent 360- degrees views. Stay the weekend at the hotel and indulge in on-site fine dining, a sports bar, and shops. Step out and enjoy self-guided water activities and boat tours, scenic parks with biking and hiking trails, the Palace Theater, and much more! The Lorain Lighthouse and spectacular sunsets on Lake Erie will provide the perfect backdrop for your special day!

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Beaches, Waterfront Settings
Hotels, Inns, Resorts
Restaurants, Breweries

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

301 Broadway 4th floor, Lorain, OH 44052

Our event spaces

Lighthouse Lakeview Room

Ariel on Broadway is a truly memorable wedding destination! Elegant chandeliers, large windows, stunning views is what makes this venue unique.

The views of the Lorain Lighthouse, the breathtaking sunsets and Lake Erie can all be seen from the 4th floor event space as well as the Lighthouse LakeView Rooftop. Rental includes tables, chairs and their set-up and free parking is available. Choose to stay the weekend in our on-site 55 room boutique hotel, book your bridal suite and your honeymoon suite!

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 320 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Engagement party, After party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Tables, chiavari chairs, chandeliers with dimming features, 360-degree views from the event space and rooftop, free parking and parking garage, set-up and the tear-down is included with your rental.

Room cost

$3,000 for a Saturday, $2,500 for a Friday, $2,000 for a Sunday, $1,500 for a weekday

Lighthouse Lakeview Room

Ariel on Broadway is a truly memorable wedding destination! Elegant chandeliers, large windows, stunning views is what makes this venue unique.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 320 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Engagement party, After party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Tables, chiavari chairs, chandeliers with dimming features, 360-degree views from the event space and rooftop, free parking and parking garage, set-up and the tear-down is included with your rental.