MEETINGS
Iconic venues for events, meetings and history-making moments.
Our event and meeting spaces honor this building’s architectural gems. Whether it’s the iconic character of the Grace Ballroom, the elegance of the Society Ballroom, or our garden’s urban oasis, your ideal venue awaits.
Grace Ballroom
The iconic YMCA basketball court transformed into the elegant Grace Ballroom.
Features
3500 SQ FT
Natural light
Garden access
Balcony mezzanine
Seats 300
Natural light
Garden access
Balcony mezzanine
Seats 300
The exquisite Grace Ballroom celebrates the rich history of our original building, the perfect marriage of modernism and history. Floor to ceiling windows fill the re-imagined basketball court into the most elegant venue in the city.
The 30’ original ceilings hung with rose gold chandeliers, polished wood floors and original mezzanine running track are designed to set the stage to surpass your expectations for all occasions.
The 30’ original ceilings hung with rose gold chandeliers, polished wood floors and original mezzanine running track are designed to set the stage to surpass your expectations for all occasions.
Features3500 SQ FT
Seats 250
Sliding glass doors leading to Grace Garden
Floor to ceiling drapes
Original white brick walls
Surround house sound system
Seats 250
Sliding glass doors leading to Grace Garden
Floor to ceiling drapes
Original white brick walls
Surround house sound system
Society Ballroom
The original YMCA pool transformed into elegant Society Ballroom space.
Features
3870 SQ FT
Ultra-privacy drape
Seats 300
4 chandeliers
Garden terrace access
Ultra-privacy drape
Seats 300
4 chandeliers
Garden terrace access
Once the pool of the YMCA, this elegant ballroom is now graced with curated black and white artwork, mirrored uplit window style alcoves, plush silver tone carpet styled as moving waters and floor to ceiling white drapes.
Guests enjoy an elevated pre-function space prior to entering the Society Ballroom. Sophisticated and timeless, the Society Ballroom begs visitors to celebrate the past while celebrating the present.
Guests enjoy an elevated pre-function space prior to entering the Society Ballroom. Sophisticated and timeless, the Society Ballroom begs visitors to celebrate the past while celebrating the present.
Features3870 SQ FT
Ultra-privacy drape
Seats 250
4 Custom designed chandeliers
Garden terrace access
Ultra-privacy drape
Seats 250
4 Custom designed chandeliers
Garden terrace access
Council Room
Design-forward Boardroom, sleek executive chairs and the latest technology.
Features
510 SQ FT
Conferencing seats 20
Ultra connectivity
Private pre-function space
Conferencing seats 20
Ultra connectivity
Private pre-function space
The ideal setting for exclusive board meetings with an extra edge of impact. Our Council Boardroom features state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities, a large ash wood table and modern tufted fabric executive-style chairs.
Design and style ensure a room fully and comfortably equipped for any kind of presentation or meeting.
Design and style ensure a room fully and comfortably equipped for any kind of presentation or meeting.
Features60” Plasma TV
Inset boardroom electrical outlets
Pads and Pens
Assorted Candies
Inset boardroom electrical outlets
Pads and Pens
Assorted Candies
Garden Terrace
An ethereal urban oasis in the heart of Downtown San Diego.
Features
4200 SQ FT
400 guests
Hand-painted terrace
Carolina Laurel Cherry Trees
400 guests
Hand-painted terrace
Carolina Laurel Cherry Trees
Under the iconic YMCA sign you’ll find a garden space that accommodates up to 300 guests. The Terrace, landscaped with succulents, olive and Carolina laurel cherry trees boasts a mosaic “carpet like” brick terrace design.
The urban oasis enhancements include a criss cross of tivoli style lighting, garden uplights and available sound system.
The urban oasis enhancements include a criss cross of tivoli style lighting, garden uplights and available sound system.
FeaturesSeamless indoor/outdoor experiences
Urban oasis of relaxation or indulgence
Event white wood chairs
Sophisticated events, intimate to grand
Ceremony seating 250 Guests
Urban oasis of relaxation or indulgence
Event white wood chairs
Sophisticated events, intimate to grand
Ceremony seating 250 Guests
Society Lounge
Luxe lounge and wet bar with plush seating, chic tables & velvet drapes.
Features
425 SQ FT
Up to 30 Guests
Private Society Floor
Up to 30 Guests
Private Society Floor
The Society Lounge, San Diego’s most private meeting space, is ideal for small meetings or intimate dining events. Hardwood floors, deep maroon velvet drapes and rich fabric club chairs combine with convertible marble tables to create dramatic designer events.
Style your meeting as a conference, or mini think tank pods or culinary event - enjoying the room’s enhancements of 65” TV and ultra luxe wet bar.
Style your meeting as a conference, or mini think tank pods or culinary event - enjoying the room’s enhancements of 65” TV and ultra luxe wet bar.
FeaturesCustom Corralito Marble Tables
Flexible Table arrangements as 1 or 3
65” TV/Media Screen
Luxy Butler “wet bar”
Refrigerator
Flexible Table arrangements as 1 or 3
65” TV/Media Screen
Luxy Butler “wet bar”
Refrigerator
Event ServicesOur innovative & experienced team creates your vision
Chef Collaboration and Menu Design
Mixologist Consultation
Branded Event Menus
Menu tastings available
Branding Opportunities with Video Projection Wall
Full Hotel Buyouts Available - Guild Take Over
Chef Collaboration and Menu Design
Mixologist Consultation
Branded Event Menus
Menu tastings available
Branding Opportunities with Video Projection Wall
Full Hotel Buyouts Available - Guild Take Over
AV CapabilitiesVideo-texture mapping
Surround sound/LED lighting
Latest tech
Pre- & post-event support
Surround sound/LED lighting
Latest tech
Pre- & post-event support
Hotel AmenitiesDedicated event planners
Professional audio visual services
Meeting sets with clean, sophisticated designs
Restaurant-style banquet menus
White wood chairs, white floor-length linens & napkins
Seasonal heaters & umbrellas
Marriott Rewards Program
Professional audio visual services
Meeting sets with clean, sophisticated designs
Restaurant-style banquet menus
White wood chairs, white floor-length linens & napkins
Seasonal heaters & umbrellas
Marriott Rewards Program
Book Grace Garden/The Guild Bar for your meeting.
Grace Garden
An urban oasis perfectly suited to a special meeting or private event under the stars.
Learn MoreThe Guild Bar
Offering bespoke specialty cocktails, local craft beers, and hand-picked wines from California and abroad.
Learn MoreInquire about what’s possible for your wedding or event
Meet & Celebrate • Meetings