261 Genesee Street

Utica, New York 13501

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tel 315.724.1113    fax 315.732.8468

Receptions / Parties

For a one-of-a-kind celebration!

The Stanley Lobbies are a grand location for a one-of-a-kind reception - for weddings, anniversaries, or any other celebration. Two levels plus the Red Room make for intimate seating areas in a glamorous setting, with plenty of room for a dance floor and space to move.

Main Lobby:

Wedding Photograph Session $125 per hour

(Higher rates for Sundays and Holidays)

The most elegant location for photos of your special day!

Wedding Ceremony $600

  • Accommodations for up to 125 guests
  • Three hours for your exclusive use! Includes:
    • set up
    • ceremony
    • photo session time
  • The Stanley provides the podium, microphone/speaker, and lobby furniture.

Wedding Reception $2800

  • Accommodations up to 250 people in the Lobby, Mezzanine Promenade, and the Romano Room.
  • Includes the use of twenty 2’ square cocktail tables, ten 8’ banquet tables, and other lobby furniture on the premises.
  • Includes all day for set up, four hour event, and one hour for take down.
  • A Stanley event manager for the duration of the event.

Cocktail Reception $1,000

  • Accommodations up to 250 people in the Lobby and Mezzanine Promenade.
  • Includes the use of twenty 2’ square cocktail tables, ten 8’ banquet tables, and other lobby furniture on the premises.
  • Includes all two hours for set up, three hour event, and one hour for take down.
  • A Stanley event manager for the duration of the event.

Romano Room $400

The Romano Room is an elegant room perfect for rehearsal dinners, showers, and small receptions.

  • Accommodations up to 100 people.
  • Includes chairs, cocktail tables, and up to four 8’ banquet tables.
  • Includes two hours for set up, four hour event and one hour for take down.
  • A Stanley event manager for the duration of the event.

Meeting Functions

The Stanley offers a variety of meeting rooms:

Romano Room

The Romano Room is a comfortable room for board meetings, seminars, and classes for up to 100 people.

Regular Business Hours - 8am to 5pm
$50 per hour

Evening/Weekend Meetings
$75 per hour

Hearst Multi-Purpose Room

The Hearst Multi-Purpose room is a flexible space  for up to 100 people.

Regular Business Hours - 8am to 5pm
$30 per hour

Evening/Weekend Meetings
$ 55 per hour

Performer’s Lounge Meeting Rates

The Performer’s Lounge is an attractive room for smaller groups up to 16 people.

Regular Business Hours - 8am to 5pm
$25 per hour

Evening/Weekend
$40 per hour

Stanley Beverage Service Rates

Coffee, Decaf, Assorted Hot Teas and Bottled Water

$5.00 per person for up to 3 hours
Coffee and Tea Refresh $1.95 per person

Add Assorted Soda $2.00 per person

Please Note: There is an additional charge of $2 per person for receptions and parties, and all users must use a caterer from our approved caterer's list. There is a full-service kitchen onsite for use by the caterers.

Stanley Approved Caterers:
As of 10/29/09

  • Ancora! - Jason Nole 724-4815
  • Thornberry’s - Rob Sullivan or Gary Rizzo 735-1702
  • Tiny’s Grill - Dave Price or Joanne Gerace 732-9497
  • Silver Platter Catering - Mike Worn 736-1290
  • A Moveable Feast by Patrick O’Connor - Patrick O’Connor 768-7037 or 736-3377 ext. 302
  • Irwin’s Fine Food - Linda Irwin  724-3845
  • Radisson Hotel – Utica Centre - Nicole Trificana 797-8010 ext. 7112
  • Mano a Bocca - Nick Sbarra 732-7933
  • Catering by The Blue Flag Room - Dave Morgan 793-3528 or 725-4440
  • Daniele’s at Valley View - Jeff Daniels 733-8358
  • Beeches/Savoy Restaurant - Chris Destito 339-3166 or 725-7004
  • Barady’s Bistro - Jason Barady 732-0539
  • 257 Steak House - Mark Testa 724-2211