Graduate Iowa City

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $6,000

Guest capacity

Up to 500 seated guests

About this venue

Decked out for wedded bliss, Graduate Iowa City is the perfect setting for a full day (or weekend!) of celebrations. From our charming Bridal Parlor to the attached Bridal King room, you'll have a spot to get ready before, plus a place to stay the night after the festivities. Dance the night away in the grand Wayne Ballroom, or create an intimate reception in the Benson Room.

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Hotels, Inns, Resorts

Venue setting

Indoor

210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240

Our event spaces

Wayne Ballroom

Our largest event space, the Wayne Ballroom is the perfect venue for groups up to 600 people.

Our largest event space, the Wayne Ballroom is the perfect venue for groups up to 600 people. Located on the hotel’s lower level, this ballroom is equipped with a private pre-function space to welcome guests and is appointed with elegant finishes. It’s an ideal setting for your next major soirée or business summit.

Guest capacity

100-500 Seated

100-650 Standing

Square footage

9,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Room cost

1000

Benson Room

The space offers the option of a pre-function room and can accommodate up to 130 guests.

Benson Room is our largest breakout room, making it the ideal venue for medium-sized groups who want an intimate and inviting atmosphere. The space offers the option of a pre-function room and can accommodate up to 130 guests.

Guest capacity

20-60 Seated

Up to 80 Standing

Square footage

1,300

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour

Graduate Food Hall

Graduate Food Hall is the newest concept from Graduate Iowa City.

Graduate Food Hall is the newest concept from Graduate Iowa City. The concept not only offers a wide variety of food options for hotel guests, Hawkeyes and locals alike, but we also have a full bar serving coffee, our signature cocktails, wine and beer.

Guest capacity

Up to 75 Seated

Up to 75 Standing

Square footage

1,500

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon

Poindexter Coffee Shop

Fuel up for the day at Poindexter Coffee, our lobby-level coffee shop serving up delicious pastries and other breakfast bites by EllaMia.

Fuel up for the day at Poindexter Coffee, our lobby-level coffee shop serving up delicious pastries and other breakfast bites by EllaMia. Delivery, carry-out or dine-in, it’s the perfect spot for hungry travelers and students hitting the books.

Guest capacity

Up to 75 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Square footage

3,000

Ideal for

Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”