Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

Guest capacity

Up to 600 seated guests

About this venue

Plan an event that will go down in history at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center! Our Registered Historic Hotel is perfectly located in the heart of downtown Baton Rouge, right on the mighty Mississippi River. 291 guest rooms/suites plus 28,000 square feet of event spaces are ready to host your special group and/or function! The timeless elegance and southern charm incorporated in the design of this venue will make for a truly memorable wedding weekend. Able to hold up to 900 guests for reception style events, we feature remarkable function space that vary in sizes and unique aesthetics. Our ideal spaces for weddings and wedding-related events include: 1) Enormous Ballroom on the first floor that features wall-to-ceiling windows overlooking the levee, Mississippi River & Bridge. 2) 10th Floor Rooftop Ballroom with 3 outdoor terraces, overlooking the river & downtown cityscapes! 3) Vast Outdoor Pool Deck on the 3rd floor with more stunning views of the Mississippi River.

Seated guest capacity

50-600

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Beaches, Waterfront Settings
Historic Estates, Mansions
Hotels, Inns, Resorts
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

201 Lafayette St, Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Our event spaces

Riverview Ballroom

Our aptly named Riverview Ballroom features floor-to-ceiling windows with a gorgeous VIP view of the levee and Mississippi River!

Enormous space that features multiple "bonus" breakout rooms to create an easy flow of people and versatility. With the Riverview Ballroom, you'll also have usage of 4 of these breakout spaces, plus vast extra square footage via the ballroom Foyer and Gallery halls to utilize for your event!

Guest capacity

200-600 Seated

200-1000 Standing

Square footage

7,600

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Baraat, Other, Cocktail hour, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Room cost

$2,000-3,000

Heidelberg Ballroom

The best view of Downtown Baton Rouge is on our tenth floor, Heidelberg Ballroom

The high ceilings, period arched windows and grand chandeliers of our ballroom make an elegant setting for your wedding day. Our planner will guide you through each package, which include features such as cheese displays, hors d’oeuvres and Cajun specialities.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 200 Standing