MEETING & EVENTS In Cedar Rapids
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center inspires memorable meetings and business events in Cedar Rapids, with 19,000 square feet of venue space and comprehensive planning and catering services. Whether you’re hosting a small seminar or a grand corporate gala, we have a space that will suit your needs beautifully.
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center is honored to be voted the Corridor’s Best Banquet/Event Facility by readers of the Corridor Business Journal in 2024.
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Each of our meeting spaces offers audiovisual facilities and complimentary high-speed Internet access, as well as flexible, comfort-conscious seating. Energize your guests with customized catering, provided by our talented culinary team. And trust our seasoned event staff to ensure that every element of your gathering is managed flawlessly – from venue décor and technology to team building exercises and much more.
Begin planning your meeting with us today, and discover why The Hotel at Kirkwood Center was voted the Corridor’s Best Banquet/Event Facility by readers of the Corridor Business Journal in 2024.
Planning Materials Catering MenusBALLROOM
At 7,454 square feet, the Ballroom is our largest venue, and can accommodate 700 theatre style or up to 550 at rounds. It features digital ceiling mounted projectors with four strategically positioned 16 x 10-foot screens.
Request Information →TIPPIE BUSINESS EVENT ROOM
This 1,517 square-foot space seats 54 classroom-style or up to 90 at rounds. The ultimate business meeting room, it features leather ergonomic chairs, a floor-to-ceiling pocketed white board, a ceiling-mounted digital projector and screen, a document camera and pushpin surface walls.
Request Information →CULINARY LABS
Each Culinary Lab space contains eight two-person commercial Vulcan cooking stations equipped with six-burner gas cooking ranges. The space also contains four each of Vulcan deep fryers, griddles, char broilers and one salamander. There are five flat-screen television monitors, a multi-purpose ingredient station and hundreds of small kitchen necessities. This space is perfect for Culinary Team Building events.
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With 2,470 square feet of space, this venue accommodates 104 for a classroom-style seating. Five flat-screen LCD television screens help the audience see every detail, making it perfect for cooking demonstrations, wine tastings or theatre presentations.
Request Information →THE HOTEL BOARD ROOM
Located in the hotel lobby, this 368-square-foot room includes high-end leather ergonomic seating for 8, a 42-inch flat-screen TV, and whiteboard.
Request Information →THE HOTEL CONFERENCE ROOM
This 632-square-foot space is situated in the hotel lobby and offers high-end flexible seating for 16, as well as a 60-inch flat-screen TV, and whiteboard.
Request Information →PRE-FUNCTION AREA
Our Pre-function Area is 4,100 square feet, and is a beautifully appointed space for receptions and gatherings of up to 300 guests.
Request Information →BREAKOUT ROOMS
The Hotel at Kirkwood offers six breakout rooms, ranging from 686 – 820 square feet. They provide classroom-style seating for 30 or up to 50 at rounds. Each also includes ceiling-mounted projectors, and screens.
Request Information →Hybrid Meetings Technology
See the whole room with Meeting Owl. The panoramic 360-degree camera renders a 10 ft. radius of the room in 1080p, so you don’t miss a thing.Guests joining virtually are able to see the entire room (360-degree view) as well as a close-up of anyone speaking. The Owl will automatically point at the speaker so they are shown on the screen. The mic’s 18-foot (5.5m) audio pickup radius catches audio from all angles, even in large rooms. Even remote team members are heard loud and clear from all areas of the room with the 360-degree tri-speaker. Make your hybrid meetings as productive and meaningful as traditional in-person meetings with Meeting Owl.
Business Services
Clients receive a designated conference planner for each conference group. Conference planners who are thoroughly proficient in effective meeting room setups, menu and special event planning, conference technology (A/V) equipment and services, and other special needs of the client.
Other Business supplies and services available at a cost : basic office supplies (e.g., paper clips, tacks, pens/pencils, tape, scissors, etc.); computer workstations with current office software applications and Internet access; facsimile services, including message/fax notification and delivery system; paper shredder; word processing; photocopying; computer printing; laptop/notebook computer rental; digital media (USB flash drives and CD's) blank audio and video media; shipping supplies and services, including postage and express shipping; name tag and tent card paper stock.
