Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Guelph

Not every celebration needs a ballroom. Sometimes the loveliest gatherings are the smaller ones, where every guest is close enough to be part of the conversation.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Guelph, on Cowan Place, offers contemporary event rooms for bridal showers, intimate receptions and family gatherings, along with hotel rooms for loved ones travelling to Guelph.

The Laird Room is the hotel's largest event space at approximately 770 square feet. It can host up to around 48 guests for a banquet, about 50 for a reception or 50 in theatre seating.

The McCrae Room, a boardroom for about 12 people, gives couples a quiet place to meet with wedding vendors and finalize last-minute details before the big day.

Audio-visual equipment and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi make it easy to share a slideshow of family photos, and the hotel lists catering services for events.

Guests can stay right on site, and the hotel offers special group rates for blocks of rooms, which can be helpful for family and friends arriving from out of town.

Between the festivities, the family-friendly pool with an indoor waterslide gives younger guests something to look forward to.

For couples planning an intimate reception, a shower or a relaxed weekend with family staying close, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Guelph offers a simple, comfortable home base for the celebration.