The Crown ballroom seen through greeneryDance floor and chandeliersWide view of the ballroomLiving wall loungeThe Crown dressed for dinnerThe ballroom in monochrome

Cortland, New York

An elegant setting.An unforgettable occasion.

Discover The Crown at Cortland—a sophisticated venue for weddings, celebrations, and business gatherings. Located within HomeTowne Studios & Conference Center Cortland, our stunning ballroom and private suite bring versatile event spaces and the convenience of hotel accommodations together under one roof.

The main room

This is the ballroom.

With soaring 22-foot ceilings, gorgeous chandeliers, and expansive 4-by-4-foot white floor tiles, the ballroom at The Crown at Cortland offers a stunning setting for your next gathering. Its bright, elegant design creates a beautiful backdrop for weddings, conferences, banquets, birthday parties, celebrations of life, graduations, business events, fairs, and much more.

Our versatile ballroom can be arranged to suit your occasion, with a dance floor, stage, round or rectangular tables, chairs, podium, audiovisual equipment, and additional event essentials available as needed. From meaningful personal milestones to professional and community gatherings, the space adapts to your vision, with guest capacity determined by your chosen layout.

Dance floor and chandeliers in The Crown ballroom

Above the ballroom

An elegant retreat. A space for every occasion.

Tucked above the main ballroom, our luxurious bridal suite offers a private setting to prepare, relax, and gather. Tinted windows overlook the ballroom, allowing you to take in the occasion while remaining secluded from guests below. Beautiful décor, plush sofas and chairs, coffee tables, and a dining and conference table create an inviting space for both special celebrations and professional gatherings.

The experience begins along a staircase accented with tall plants and elegant décor. At the top, a large floor mirror offers the perfect place for a final look before your grand entrance. Inside, a beautifully appointed dressing room brings the feel of an upscale salon, with space for your makeup artist or hairstylist to help you get ready, or for you to change into your occasion attire. An elegant private bathroom adds convenience.

From wedding preparations to gatherings before and after your event, business meetings, conferences, and private dinners, this versatile suite offers comfort and privacy just above the celebration.

Sofas and a coffee table in the room above the ballroom

The hotel

Your event. Your stay. All in one place.

The Crown at Cortland is conveniently located inside HomeTowne Studios & Conference Center Cortland, bringing your event venue and guest accommodations together under one roof. From the celebration to a comfortable stay, everything is just steps away.

Our award-winning hotel features 99 spacious guest rooms with kitchenettes and full-size refrigerators, giving your guests room to settle in and feel at home. A beautiful lobby, large pool, fitness room, guest laundry facilities, conference rooms, and a well-stocked treat shop with snacks, drinks, toiletries, and everyday essentials make their stay even more convenient.

When you host your event at The Crown at Cortland, you and your guests automatically qualify for special hotel room pricing, with greater discounts available for larger room blocks. Our team coordinates your event and accommodations together, making it easy to plan a seamless experience—from the first arrival to the final farewell.

Courtyard at HomeTowne Studios, next to The Crown

Hosted here

Any kind of event.

Weddings and conferences are welcome. So are cultural nights, graduations, faith gatherings, shows, fundraisers, and the party that does not have a category yet.

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Weddings

Celebrate your wedding beneath gorgeous chandeliers and soaring 22-foot ceilings, with a luxurious private bridal suite for preparations and quiet moments before your grand entrance. Hotel accommodations under the same roof and special room rates for your guests bring your celebration and stay together beautifully.

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Conferences & Meetings

Bring your team together in a versatile ballroom with flexible seating arrangements, audiovisual equipment, and a podium available to support your program. The private suite above offers space for smaller meetings and breakout discussions, while on-site hotel accommodations make multiday events convenient.

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Milestones

From birthdays and quinceañeras to anniversaries, graduations, reunions, and retirement celebrations, give life’s special moments a beautiful setting. Tailor the ballroom with dining tables, a dance floor, or a stage, and let guests enjoy the convenience of staying just steps from the celebration.

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Galas & Fundraisers

Set the stage for an evening with purpose. Gorgeous chandeliers and an elegant, spacious ballroom create a memorable backdrop for benefit dinners, charity galas, auctions, and awards ceremonies, with flexible layouts and stage and audiovisual options to support your event.

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Community & Cultural

Bring people together to celebrate traditions, share experiences, and strengthen community connections. From cultural celebrations and faith gatherings to civic banquets, fairs, and celebrations of life, our adaptable event spaces offer a welcoming setting shaped around your occasion.

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Shows & Private Events

Create a memorable experience for performances, recitals, product launches, holiday parties, and private gatherings. With a stage, audiovisual equipment, flexible seating, and a dance floor available as needed, The Crown at Cortland offers an elegant setting to bring your ideas to life.

Stay with the event

Keep your guests close. Give them more to enjoy.

Make overnight accommodations part of the plan with preferred room pricing at HomeTowne Studios & Conference Center Cortland. Hosting at The Crown gives your guests access to special hotel rates, with greater discounts for larger room blocks.

Guest rooms are subject to availability for your event dates. Booking an event does not reserve or guarantee hotel accommodations, so we encourage you to discuss lodging needs with our team early.

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Plan Your Occasion

Book your gathering at The Crown at Cortland and let our team know whether your guests will need overnight accommodations.

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Coordinate Their Stay

We’ll review room availability for your dates and help arrange a room block that suits your group.

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Bring More. Save More.

Enjoy preferred event pricing, with greater savings available as the number of rooms booked increases.

The gallery

A beautiful setting. A vision all your own.

Most of our gallery captures The Crown at Cortland with minimal styling, allowing the beauty of the space itself to shine. See the ballroom before the florals, décor, and finishing touches—and imagine the possibilities for an occasion uniquely yours.

Arrival lounge with peacock art
Lounge seating along the living wall
Ballroom chandeliers
The Crown dressed for dinner
Banquet rounds beneath the lights
The room in full
The dance floor
Through the greenery
The ballroom in monochrome
The Crown, wide
Living wall lounge
Private terrace entry
Courtyard tables
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The Crown at Cortland

Your vision. Your occasion. Let’s make it memorable.

Tell us what you have in mind. Our team will help you explore available dates, event details, and hotel accommodations to bring your plans together.

Start Planning Your Event