Walper Hotel
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About
The Walper Hotel is a hotel and wedding venue located in Kitchener, Ontario. Since its inception in 1893, the hotel has been a staple of the downtown cityscape. This historic venue specializes in hosting luxurious weddings that balance style, elegance, and sophistication with the modern comforts of a contemporary full-service hotel.
The building is home to many stories that make it an exciting place to exchange vows. For example, Louis Armstrong played his trumpet off the Oak Lobby balcony and Al Capone used to run spirits from the hotel to Prohibition America. One of the terraces is named after Eleanor Roosevelt because she took her tea there and Lennox Lewis’s first boxing match took place in the ballroom. Duke Ellington, Bob Hope, James Brown, Lady Gaga, Sarah McLaughlin, and several Canadian Prime Ministers are just some of the notable figures who have frequented the hotel. To say it’s one of the most sought-after locations for an individual to host their dream wedding is an understatement!
Facilities & Capacity
From larger celebrations of up to 250 guests to smaller, more intimate gatherings, The Walper Hotel is an ideal venue for customized occasions. It offers 6,000 square feet suited to weddings. You can choose from one of their many enchanting ceremony locations, such as the grand and spacious Crystal Ballroom. It offers hardwood floors, Victorian architectural features, and sparkling crystal chandeliers. The Oak Room is rich in character thanks to dark wood panelling and oodles of charm. There is also the bright and airy Oak Lobby, with its crown moldings and antique gold chandeliers that create a sense of romance. The hotel also features:
- Two interior courtyards
- The restaurant, TWH Social
- The Lokal, a cocktail lounge
- Gym
Services Offered
The Walper Hotel’s complete wedding packages offer many services, including setup to your specifications - they create so you can celebrate! On the special day, dressing rooms are provided for your convenience. The hotel’s on-site catering services, led by a dedicated and seasoned culinary team, offer a number of customizable options for your wedding menu. Meals can be served as plated dinners, food stations, and more, and dessert options are available. Additional services include:
- Complimentary wireless internet
- Pet-friendly accommodation
Highlights
Type
Ballroom, banquet hall, historic, hotel, inn/B&B, restaurant
Style
City, classic, eclectic, glamorous, modern, vintage
Event Services
Accommodations, bridal suite, catering / bar, clean up, event rentals, outside vendors, set up
Reception Site Fee - Peak Season
$1,000
Plated Service (per head)
$90
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Kristine Married on 23/10/2021Amazing Venue
We had to postpone our wedding like many others due to COVID. Andréa and Ashley were amazing to work with, and very flexible in answering all of our questions and concerns and accommodating with our requests. -
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Kristen R. Married on 02/07/2021Excellent experience
My husband and I initially choose The Walper Hotel after Covid hit and we needed to postpone our wedding. Not only is the venue itself beyond beautiful, Andrea who was our main wedding coordinator, was beyond amazing to work with - there are so many amazing things I could say about her. She was great through the whole process, even when we had to postpone our wedding one more time. She listened to what we wanted and gave many creative suggestions along the way. Her and her team were so flexible, it made the planning easy. On the day of the wedding, the girls were great. They checked on me throughout the day, setup the ceremony, super responsive to my request. I can’t thank The Walper Hotel enough for how wonderful they are. I highly recommend them! -
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Christina M. Married on 29/05/2021Gorgeous wedding shower and excellent customer service
The Walper hosted my wedding shower in October 2020. The staff are phenomenal, the rooms are gorgeous and the food was delicious! Our main contact Andrea was fantastic, and worked with my mom for several months to figure out the details for my shower as it kept having to be rescheduled due to covid. We had originally planned for the Walper to host all of our wedding guests, but unfortunately after rescheduling from May 2020 to May 2021, we just decided to fully cancel our wedding due to covid. Andrea was very understanding, empathetic, and cancelled our guests' rooms with no questions asked. We hope to visit the Walper again when it is safe to do so! -
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Christine L. Married on 15/02/2021Kind and thorough pros!
As a local wedding officiant, I've worked with the team at the Walper Hotel numerous times. Each time we've worked together everything has gone so smoothly--the staff are attentive, organized and friendly. The space has a modern, romantic feel, is well laid out, and they have multiple rooms and spaces so you can choose one that fits your needs. I recommend working with them! -
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Alicia B. Married on 02/05/2020Beautiful Venue and Excellent Service
The Walper Hotel wedding department is phenomenal to deal with. We planned our wedding for 75 guests in Kitchener for May 2020.
I met with Andréa from the Walper wedding department to plan for accommodations, a possible ceremony backup location and the rehearsal dinner. She was fabulous! Andréa made me feel like our wedding was a priority to the Walper and that she wanted to see us have a beautiful event. I can't emphasize what a gift this was. I always felt like she was in our corner and had our best interests in mind.
The hotel has several options for ceremony and reception locations - each with beautiful architectural details and each with a different "vibe" to set the tone for your event.
Before you book any venues for your upcoming wedding, I recommend that you take a tour of the Walper to get a sense of their gorgeous facilities and exceptional service. -
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Chantelle D. Married on 29/02/2020Amazing venue
The Walper had everything we wanted for our day - 1 location with it all taken care of. You could get ready there, have photos done indoors, guests can stay overnight and all of the food, drink and service is outstanding. -
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Angela H. Married on 02/11/2019Beautiful venue
Overall, we had a really beautiful wedding at The Walper Hotel. We had a few hiccups in the overall execution of the day as there was a second wedding happening the same night which created a few challenges; our wedding planner also changed right at the end of our wedding planning which may have contributed to a few misses from the time we booked to the big day. Ultimately we were pleased with the quality of the food and were very happy with the extras included in the winter wedding package. We also loved that we were able to o everything in one location, including having many photo ops with all of the beautiful spots in and around the hotel. -
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Mara Married on 19/09/2019Hidden Gem! AMAZING Service + Beautiful Venue
We have been working with the Walper for the last 6 months to plan our August 2020 wedding. All of our interactions have been absolutely amazing with them. We have been incredibly impressed with the flexibility of their staff and the packages that they offer. Both Taylor and Andréa have been so accommodating, professional and friendly that I cannot say anything negative about our experience to date.
Unfortunately, we had to make the decision to postpone until August 2021 due to Covid-19, but Andréa has made moving all our existing reservations over a dream.
We would highly recommend this venue and staff to any new couples looking for a beautiful venue with great service. We are so glad we stumbled across this hidden gem! -
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Rachel M. Married on 12/07/2019Walper hotel
So far our experience has been great! It took a little while to get an initial response but since then they have been very responsive! They really make you feel special and excited about your big day and are flexible to make your vision a reality!
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Meet the Team
- Hospitality & Tourism Management Diploma
- Event Management Diploma
- Worked as a Weddings Travel Agent
- 10+ years of industry experience
“Taking charge of behind the scenes, I’m here to make sure your entire wedding is as smooth as can be. From the moment you step foot in your event space to the end of the night, my team and I will ensure your day runs like a well-oiled machine.”
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- Culinary Management Diploma
- Red Seal Certified
- WSET 2 Certified
- 15+ years of industry experience
“Kitchens are my happy place, and food makes me smile. I hope your culinary experience at The Walper Hotel will make you smile, too!”
Michael (known around here as ‘Mick’) Hopwood has been at the Walper for 8 years working with our Chefs & Mixologists to bring unique and delicious offerings to our guests. Prior to joining us at the hotel, he served in the Royal Navy for 23 years and was also an Instructor for the National Vocational Qualification in Hospitality in the United Kingdom.
Map
20 Queen Street South N2G 1V6 Kitchener (Ontario)
