Breathtaking views of Lake Erie's Bayfront
The Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel is located on the shore of Presque Isle Bay, offering breathtaking vistas of Presque Isle State Park. Our rooms provide stunning views of the Bay and Presque Isle, along with modern furnishings. You and your guests can discover downtown Erie nightlife and restaurants, only minutes from the hotel, or join us at the Bayfront Grille for drinks, dinner, and gorgeous sunsets over the Bayfront located inside the Sheraton.
With a wide range of event space from The Safe Harbor Wolverine Room that fits 130 people comfortably in a theatre-style ceremony setting with breathtaking views overlooking Presque Isle, to our Harlequin Ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Marina and the Downtown Erie skyline. Our Harlequin Ballroom can accommodate up to 220. Whether you want to host a grand celebration or an intimate gathering, the team can make it happen.
When planning your wedding day at The Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel, our onsite coordinators will work tirelessly with you to ensure your needs are met and exceeded. With your ideas and their guidance, they can make the organization process straightforward and stress-free for you. They will provide everything from event rental to setup and cleanup, giving you more time with loved ones. In-house catering options are also available, so you can work with the chefs to design a menu that fits your unique taste buds. In addition, to accompany your delicious meals, the venue offers several bar packages for you to select from. To begin crafting your dream day at The Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel, please reach out to us today!
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$650
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$650
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- Couples usually spend $18,000
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
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Beach
Waterfront
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Bar & Drinks
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3.4
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Kathy C
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5.0
7/10/2024
The Sheraton Erie Bayfront is the premier wedding venue in Erie. Brianna the event manager is up to date on current wedding trends and is also sensitive to the couples traditions and priorities of their wedding. Brianna met with us multiple times, arranged several meal tastings and even a tasting with the wine manager and worked to get every detail of our daughter’s wedding perfect. Brianna even suggested the new trend of the charcuterie presentation and worked with the chef to make an impressive display which was a highlight of the cocktail party. The diamond wedding package provided all of the essentials of an exquisite wedding. The meal and wine selections were raved by our guest. Brianna is also experienced with coordinating all of the essential local vendors. In addition - our guest enjoyed the amenities of the newly renovated Sheraton hotel. The guest enjoyed the new hotel coffee shop, resturant , bar with live entertainment , club space and the beautiful and comfortable hotel rooms. The entire Sheraton staff at the hotel and the wedding venue made sure that our guest were cared for from check in to check out. Our guest from all over the country truly enjoyed the wedding and their stay at the Sheraton. We continue to get messages that our wedding at the Sheraton was “ the best ever.” Best advice- Book the Sheraton Bayfront for your wedding day. This was the choice that made our wedding weekend a success.
Heather S
5.0
10/05/2024
WE Weddings & Events had the opportunity to work with the Sheraton on a September wedding and they were a pleasure to work with! From the staff, to the food, to the water front view what more could a couple ask for on their special day. There was always someone there with the Sheraton's team to answer question or lend a helping hand. The even went above and beyond and got the Nittany Lion to have a guest appearance. They were a pleasure to work with and can not wait to work with them again!
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Molly S
5.0
9/03/2024
Our wedding at Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel was truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, everything was handled with the utmost professionalism. The staff made sure that every detail was seamless, allowing us to relax and enjoy our special day to the fullest.
One of the standout aspects of our experience was the impeccable attention to detail. Every aspect of the wedding was meticulously planned and executed, creating a beautiful and cohesive atmosphere for our guests to enjoy. Additionally, the level of professionalism displayed by the staff was exceptional, making us feel confident that we were in good hands throughout the entire process.
In conclusion, we highly recommend Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel as a wedding venue. The professionalism, attention to detail, and beautiful setting provided the perfect backdrop for our special day. Thank you to the team for their hard work in making our wedding day so memorable.
Alyssa W
5.0
2/28/2023
My husband, family, friends and I were more than thrilled with the outcome of our day. The staff were so understanding and accommodating of our needs throughout the whole entire planning process. Especially Bri, she was eager to make our day perfect and would respond to us quickly when we had questions or concerns. The banquet team lead by Christina was top notch. drinks were always full, dishes and tables were always cleared. The food prepared by the banquet Chef Michael was out of this world. We offered the most tender Short ribs I have ever tasted. We were blown away with the amount of food they made with such high quality at the same time. Not only did the staff make our day amazing but, the prime location directly on Lake Erie made the photos magical. Our favorite photos were taken during sunset on the waterfront patio at the venue. We highly recommend this venue!
Denny G
2.0
9/06/2022
I want to first start by thanking Brianna who was excellent from start to finish with our reception at the Erie Bayfront. My wife and I wanted to bring our wedding home as we live in California and found it to be very challenging to find and trust a venue on the other side of the country albeit our home. Brianna was very accommodating and patient with our questions and follow ups.
The beautiful venue, Brianna, and our room were the only pros.
The cons:
The food looked like cafeteria food. We paid the minimum option (bronze package) at the Sheraton and we felt it, believe me. The dish was good but looked terrible as we felt like since we went with the best priced option the Sheraton will give you the bottom of the barrel presentation.
The wait staff was not good. They threw our $500 cake in the trash after the bridal party didn’t eat it within 30 minutes because we were dancing. They were lackluster on requests our family and friends made as well just trying to clear the tables extra fast and not bringing coffee to family upon request. Maybe we got the b squad due to the price we paid?
We had billing issues as well that thankfully Brianna was able to assist with that arose the day before the wedding which put us in a panic and stressed us out prior to Brianna coming to the rescue and fixing for us.
Overall, the venue is really nice, the cost is not worth it, and the service and presentation of the food is below average. BUT you get to work with an all star in Brianna. Think your options over wisely. We’re thankful for a beautiful wedding but had we hit the rewind button, we probably would have went somewhere else.
Paula K
1.0
9/20/2020
We booked a pre-paid suite for the bride and groom. The hotel overbooked and sold the room prior to check in!!!! Bride and groom had move to another hotel that was terrible! How dare you Erie Bayfront ruin a wedding night!!! Don't stay here!
Jennifer B
5.0
7/01/2020
Brianna Massari and the team at the Sheraton were so wonderful! When I called I had just two, despite all of the changes weeksto move my ENTIRE wedding from Majestic Woods in NY to Erie, PA due to complications from COVID-19; Brianna was so accommodating and friendly and made the transition seem easy! Despite all of the changes we had to make! We were so thankful that the Sheraton could provide the ballroom, food And bar service! They set up all my decorations and helped tare them down and put back into totes for me so all I had to do was pick them up!!! Not only did we pull of the entire wedding with all its COVID changes and regulations, we got the gorgeous Sheraton Location at the last minute and had an amazing experience! Highly recommend them for the Erie PA area!
Toni B
5.0
7/08/2018
This venue was PERFECT! I live in Pittsburgh and wanted something a little different. My guests gushed about the view from their rooms, the atmosphere, and how beautiful the hotel is. I received so many compliments from that night through the next week from guests on the location of the wedding.
Having a wedding coordinator on site is amazing. They are so responsive and easy to work with. I literally dropped everything off I wanted to use for the ceremony and reception with the coordinator and she took it from there. When she was setting up the table numbers she realized I didn’t have a number I needed (eek!) and immediately found the closest font and color and printed me one without hesitation or even bothering me with it. I started with Tim as my coordinator and sadly he left a month before my wedding. Then I had Bri who was also amazing! She answered my emails, phone calls, text messages, and did everything she could to help make sure things went as smoothly as possible. Both Tim and Bri are rockstars and I wouldn’t have been able to do everything without them.
Amanda B
2.0
3/14/2018
Beautiful venue with great food but many mishaps.. I was extremely stressed out on my big day due to all the unorganized chaos caused by the staff.
Danielle J
2.0
1/24/2018
I had my ceremony, reception and room block at the Sheraton. The food was excellent and the day of the event everything worked perfectly. However, leading up to the wedding was a nightmare. They forgot to book our honeymoon suite that comes with our top tier package so someone else took it that wasn't in our wedding. After days of back and forth, they were able to offer that guest a room at another hotel because they were fortunately for us, understanding. Then the wedding coordinator forgot about our dress rehearsal and I only noticed because the sign in the lobby had someone else's name on it for their rehearsal dinner. So I had to call to get them to move tables aside and create an aisle for us to be able to practice. He forgot half of the things we went over for the wedding. The hotel staff handed out our welcome bags to the wrong people since I found out half the people in our room block didn't get one (but they were all gone?) The day of my wedding when we were all getting ready they had to talk to ME on the phone only to allow vendors to come to the room even though I had my MOH as my point of contact listed - this was really hard as I was trying to get my hair and makeup done and they called on the room phone. They didn't put out all of our donuts we had brought in for the desert, yet had none left over after the reception. It was just overall extremely difficult to work with them with the amount of money that goes into it.
Jackie P
5.0
7/24/2016
Great experience! Wonderful staff! Very Accommodating!
Emily L
3.0
7/14/2015
We reserved a room here for our wedding night because we've repeatedly been told it's the best hotel in Erie. The room was fine - it was clean and comfortable - but for $320, I expected more. It wasn't overly large, we didn't have a great view of the lake, and nothing felt special about it. The only perks were that they offered us two free drinks at the bar (expired the next day) and we didn't have to pay to park our car. I say stay somewhere else the night of your wedding, and splurge a bit more on your honeymoon!
Lisa S
1.0
3/27/2014
I've had nothing but difficulty trying to communicated to the woman who handles the banquet rooms there. It will take several emails just to get the answers to my questions. Or she will say, "you'll know closer to the date". I've felt they are more interested with booking the rooms with large corporation meetings than accommodating us or making us feel like our special day will be a smooth one. I'm very sorry we picked this venue for our ceremony.
April-Marie I
4.0
1/07/2014
we were satisfied with our experience
Megan W
3.0
8/24/2012
For some reason this keeps showing up under venue. We used the Sheraton for hotel accommodations not venue. They rooms were very nice, in a good location with a great view. The services was just okay. Several times we had guests call to make a reservation in our room block and they were told our block was full. We would call later to check on our block to find out we had several rooms available and no one could tell us why guests were being told our room block was full. This was very frustrating.
Aleaha C
1.0
8/14/2012
If this hotel was not walking distance from my venue I would have never booked. First, they make you pay for rooms if you dont book 80% of the number. No other hotel does this. Their discounted rates are still high being this is Erie, PA. Also, I was told I can extend my room block and when I asked to they said no. After speaking with the rude manager it was clear they had rooms available but refused to provide anymore at the discounted rate and wanted a min of 2 night stay. I ended up having to book another hotel because the rates and minimum were ridiculous. The staff could care less and acted like it was a burden to book 12 plus rooms. The only thing I can say is the rooms are nice and new.
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