Meetings & Events MEETINGS AT GURNEY'S NEWPORT Unforgettable settings that your group will remember. Contact Us Request Information HIGHLY-CURATED Services Plan your conference, board meeting, wedding, cocktail reception, holiday party, or birthday celebration at Gurney's Newport. Contact Us AWARD-WINNING Catering Full-service catering for business and social events, from coffee breaks to lunch buffets to cocktail parties to plated dinners. Learn More Meeting Amenities From greeting your guests at the airport to setting up a custom mixology class, we’ll leave no detail overlooked. More WATERFRONT EVENT SPACE EXPLORE OUR VENUES view details Grand Ballroom Totaling 8,000-square-feet — including four separate salons — our majestic ballroom offers a spectacular setting for weddings or any of life’s greatest occasions. 12-foot ceilings contribute to the grand and tastefully opulent atmosphere, while the open floor plan allows the space to be set up in multiple ways to suit your event. MAX CAPACITY (600) BANQUET ROUNDS (600) THEATER (1,000) CLASSROOM (530) COCKTAIL ROUNDS (1,000) view details Rose Island Ballroom French doors overlooking Narragansett Bay, windows with a views of the Newport Bridge and soaring 13-foot-high ceilings define this 4,000-square-foot space. Consisting of two rooms that can be used separately or combined, Rose Island Ballroom creates a breathtaking setting for weddings, cocktail receptions and more. MAX. CAPACITY (400) BANQUET ROUNDS (280) THEATER (400) CLASSROOM (216) COCKTAIL ROUNDS (400) view details Waterfront Pavilion Receptions of up to 300 guests will enjoy the covered, open-air setting of the Waterfront Pavilion. Adjacent to the South Lawn, the gracious space has a timeless appeal. MAX CAPACITY (360) BANQUET ROUNDS (280) THEATER (360) COCKTAIL ROUNDS (300) view details Newport Sweeping windows fill Newport with natural light, creating an inspiring setting for corporate meetings, banquets, receptions or presentations. The 1,250-square-foot venue can comfortably host up to 125 guests. MAX CAPACITY (125) BANQUET ROUNDS (100) THEATER (125) COCKTAIL ROUNDS (120) Unforgettable Corporate Retreats Our professional conference services teams will work with you to create a one-of-a-kind corporate retreat. Contact Us view details Heritage Connected to Rose Island Ballroom and the Conference Center Foyer, this The 1,152-square-foot meeting space offers exceptional flexibility. Set up the space for Q&A’s in a U-shaped configuration for 25, announce a merger in a theater setup for 100, or invite your employees to mingle at a cocktail reception for 100, or use Heritage as an overflow space for grand events in the ballroom. MAX CAPACITY (100) BANQUET ROUNDS (90) CLASSROOM (60) COCKTAIL ROUNDS (100) view details Brenton Hall This 4,500-square-foot meeting space is located just off the Grand Ballroom by solid wood doors, making it an ideal complement for larger occasions. Accommodating anything from receptions for 400 to exhibition space for up to 28 booths, Brenton Hall’s unobstructed layout makes any event possible. MAX CAPACITY (400) BANQUET ROUNDS (320) THEATER (400) CLASSROOM (234) COCKTAIL ROUNDS (400) view details Jamestown Find a quiet spot for a breakout session or executive meeting in a 322-square-foot space anchored by a boardroom-style table. MAX CAPACITY (10) view details Aquidneck With 750-square-feet of space to set up how you wish, Aquidneck elegantly hosts smaller gatherings like corporate meetings, workshops, presentations and board meetings. MAX CAPACITY (75) BANQUET ROUNDS (50) THEATER (75) CLASSROOM (36) COCKTAIL ROUNDS (75) view details Commodore Perry The intimate dimensions of this 480-square-foot meeting space make it suited for occasions when larger spaces may overwhelm. Ideal for events of 14 to 40, Commodore Perry can host small seminars, breakout sessions, cocktail parties and classes. MAX CAPACITY (32) BANQUET ROUNDS (30) THEATER (32) CLASSROOM (18) COCKTAIL ROUNDS (30) view details Vanderbilt Host an event seamlessly with this 1,276-square-foot meeting space, conveniently located near the Grand Ballroom, Conference Center Foyer, the business center and restrooms. Board meetings, presentations, breakout sessions and intimate corporate dinners are ideal for Vanderbilt. MAX CAPACITY (120) BANQUET ROUNDS (90) THEATER (108) CLASSROOM (90) COCKTAIL ROUNDS (120) view details Astor The 350-square-foot space is ideal for meetings where focus is key. Breakout sessions, board meetings and executive meetings are comfortably accommodated in the refined setting. MAX CAPACITY (20) BANQUET ROUNDS (20) THEATER (200) CLASSROOM (18) COCKTAIL ROUNDS (20) view details Thames Whether entertaining select small groups of up to 20 or hosting a presentation theater-style for 30, this 380-square-foot space ensures everyone can be heard. MAX CAPACITY (30) BANQUET ROUNDS (20) THEATER (30) CLASSROOM (18) COCKTAIL ROUNDS (20) view details Bellevue Filled with natural light, the Bellevue offers an intimate space for a small conference, breakout meeting or working lunch for up to 20. MAX CAPACITY (30) BANQUET ROUNDS (18) THEATER (24) view details Morgan Location is key at Morgan, a 350-square-foot space close to the Grand Ballroom, Narragansett Wing Lobby, business center and restrooms. It’s an ideal room for breakout sessions, board meetings or classrooms. MAX CAPACITY (20) BANQUET ROUNDS (20) THEATER (20) CLASSROOM (18) COCKTAIL ROUNDS (20) view details North & South Lawns Beautiful manicured lawns, expansive water views and a historic lighthouse on-site (North Lawn) create a magical atmosphere for weddings and ceremonies, company picnics and other affairs that’ll become treasured memories.