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The DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh-Brownstone-University is a hotel with a ballroom where couples can enjoy their wedding in the Raleigh, North Carolina region. This venue’s ballrooms are the perfect combination of classic and modern, with carpeting, recessed lights and room dividers, as well as unique semi-circle architecture on some of the ceilings. This hotel is located 12 minutes from the North Carolina Museum of Art.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples can max out their guest lists at 500 friends and family when they host their wedding at the DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh-Brownstone-University. The Presidential Ballroom is the largest space in this venue, ready to accommodate all of the guests for a seated dinner and dancing. This room, with a neutral color palette for decorating and wallpaper and carpeting for class, can be divided into smaller rooms for more intimate receptions, out-of-sight spaces, or numerous events. This allows couples to set up for their ceremony and reception in one location. Other great locations for these events include the hotel’s Harvest Grille or the grand Caucus Room, capable of seating up to 170 guests for a banquet dinner.

Services Offered
Not only can couples host their ceremony and reception at this wedding venue, they can also host a bridal shower or engagement party on this property. Guests will remember the fun of the wedding day, but also the convenience of having onsite parking and overnight accommodations. The venue’s staff also assists with lighting and sound services, event planning and setup. Chairs, tables, and linens are also included for couples.

Accommodation
Couples and guests will find peace of mind in having comfortable accommodations just upstairs. Guest rooms and suites both come with cozy bedding and contemporary decor. Amenities in the guest rooms include cable television with premium channels, a clock radio, and high-speed Internet. The suites include upgrades such as a mini refrigerator and a microwave. In the suites, couples will also find a private balcony from which to proclaim their love, or reenact Romeo and Juliet.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$6,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$4,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$750

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

12

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
December

Reviews of DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley

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4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
36 reviews
93% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Werner Sent on 07/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
This place is amazing! Nicole and her team did such a wonderful job of making our wedding something truly special. The wedding package they offer includes great linens, beautiful decor, uplighting, and I can't say enough about the food! I highly recommend using this venue for a worry free and affordable wedding experience. They include so many things that many other places we looked at charge extra for. Fabulous bridal suite, groom's ready room, and a wedding suite with champagne and special treats at the end of the night.
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Leslie Sent on 05/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Originally holding my wedding at a hotel wasn't my first choice but with having all of our friends and family from out of town it was the option that made sense. Now, I can't imagine getting married anywhere else and having it be more amazing. The way they are able to transform the banquet rooms to become so beautiful, magical and dreamlike is beyond my comprehension and truely art. But the best part of booking with Doubletree Brownstone was Nicole Dones. Without her I don't know how I would have managed planning a wedding. She is so kind, patient and understanding of every request. She was amazing when it came to coordinating the vision we had for the rooms, managing our room block and answering the millions of questions we had. For example, the night before the wedding we snuck down to look at the reception room and we realized the dance floor was smaller than we liked. I sent her a quick email (at 9pm!) and she responded immediately that it was no problem to adjust and sure enough next day it was perfect! Little touches like providing a bridal suite to get ready, bringing water and cookies up to us, providing us a room with water and hors d'oeuvres to enjoy after pictures and before we went into the reception, chocolate covered strawberries and champagne in our room at the end of the night is what made the day so special.
The package they provide for the complete wedding is also what drew me to the hotel, such as including uplighting and linens. You get to go to CE Rental right down the street and choose from tons of linens.They were so nice quality and beautiful that my guests were amazed! I was even able to choose a purple sequin option for my cake table that was stunning. And finally the food was the icing on the cake. The food was absolutely phenomenal and multiple guests commented it was the best food they've had at a wedding. But best of all was how wonderful the serving staff and bartenders were- so kind and sweet. Book this place for your wedding!!!
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Monica Sent on 09/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Nicole Dones,

I cannot express in this email how impressed I was and continue to be with the work of you and your staff. You were so creative, but also fiscally aware of the needs of my wedding party and I. What a fabulous combination! The venue, the staff, the room accommodations and the food were all perfect! Even with one minor problem, we had you fixed it and made it all look so easy, but I know how much work went in to making this the perfect Wedding/Cocktail Hour/ Reception ever!

Your professionalism, work ethic and dedication to ensure that I had the WEDDING of my dreams, did not go unnoticed and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.



You did a fabulous job of planning, presenting, managing and keeping me on task during a difficult time of me grieving the loss of my mother. You took care of my every need and want, just like my mother would have if she were here.

I want to send a HUGE THANK YOU to Ms. Darlene our server during the reception she was the best.

Nicole, having you and your guidance during this time has meant so much to me, you are truly a wonderful Consultant and I thank you for the GREAT work you do.


Monica Lucas- Shabazz

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Tu-Can Jamz Mobile Productions Tu-Can Jamz Mobile Productions Wedding DJs

DJ'd a wedding there this past weekend and the staff was most helpful. The banquet room and all place settings were spot on with great attention to detail.

Debbie's Wedding Planning & Design Debbie's Wedding Planning & Design Wedding Planners

Have had inquiry on venue and very friendly and will work with you on your event.

Ann McKenzie Ann McKenzie Wedding Officiants

I officiated a wedding here and the staff was fantastic. Everything was well organized and on time. There have space for all size weddings. It has a lot of parking near downtown Raleigh which is a plus!I would recommend this venue for any size wedding.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley frequently asked questions

DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in average response time, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in professionalism and 4.6 in value.

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