The Parlour Inn

Last reviewed: August 29, 2026. Business status: Active.

The Parlour Inn is a Stratford Ontario wedding venue in the city’s downtown and heritage district. The historic hotel offers wedding spaces, restaurant catering, event-planning support and guestrooms for couples and their guests. Its official wedding information describes a setting for intimate gatherings, with a larger Churchill room and two smaller rooms for more compact celebrations.

This profile was last reviewed on August 29, 2026, using the venue’s official website. The information below separates published details from items couples should confirm directly, including current availability, package inclusions and booking terms.

Services and specialization

The Parlour Inn’s official wedding page presents the property as a venue for wedding ceremonies, receptions, celebrations and photographs. Its wedding planners and service teams state that they can assist with the wedding theme, invitations, flowers, reception and planning. The site also describes the historic inn as a backdrop for ceremonies, celebrations and wedding photos.

The venue’s restaurant catering team can help develop a wedding menu. The official meetings and events page also confirms that the property has an on-site restaurant and catering services, although couples should ask which catering arrangements apply specifically to their wedding.

• Wedding ceremony and reception hosting
• Wedding-planning and event-planning assistance
• Restaurant catering and wedding-menu discussions
• Guestrooms and suites for wedding-related accommodation
• Wedding RFP form and site-tour enquiries

Venue spaces and guest accommodation

The official wedding page identifies three wedding rooms. The Churchill ballroom is described as suitable for approximately 40 to 60 guests. The St. Patrick Room and Windsor Room are described as smaller spaces suited to celebrations of about 20 guests. The separate meetings and events page refers to the largest room as the Winston Churchill room and gives a capacity of up to 120 guests for meetings and events; couples should confirm the applicable wedding layout, seating plan and capacity before relying on that figure for a reception.

The wedding page states that the inn has 28 guestrooms and suites upstairs. It also says the rooms are fully accessible and that complimentary parking is available beside the inn. Room blocks, accessibility requirements, parking arrangements and the number of rooms available for a particular wedding date should be confirmed with the venue.

• Churchill ballroom: approximately 40–60 wedding guests according to the wedding page
• St. Patrick Room and Windsor Room: about 20 guests for smaller celebrations
• 28 guestrooms and suites stated on the official wedding page
• Complimentary parking stated on the official wedding page

Service area and who it may suit

The Parlour Inn is located at 101 Wellington Street in downtown Stratford, Ontario. The official website describes the inn as being in Stratford’s heritage district and one block from the Avon Theatre and Studio Theatre. It also notes nearby river, garden and urban settings that may provide options for guest outings and wedding photographs.

The published room descriptions may be relevant to couples planning a smaller or mid-sized celebration, particularly those who want ceremony, reception and accommodation at one hotel property. Couples considering a larger wedding should request a current floor plan and wedding-specific capacity information, because the pages provide different capacity details for wedding and general event use.

• Located in downtown Stratford, Ontario
• Suitable on the published evidence for intimate celebrations and some mid-sized receptions
• Potentially convenient for couples seeking on-site guestrooms
• A practical fit should be assessed against the desired guest count, room layout and event format

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include the inn’s historic setting, three named function rooms, on-site restaurant catering, event-planning assistance, guestrooms and suites, and complimentary parking as stated on the wedding page. The About page says the building dates to 1871. It also identifies The Parlour Inn as a Choice Hotels 2023 Guest Satisfaction Platinum Award winner with a number-five ranking; this is an operator-published statement and should not be treated as an independent review assessment.

The available evidence does not include a current wedding brochure, complete package inclusions, menu pricing, deposit requirements, cancellation terms, service charges, bar arrangements, décor inventory, ceremony back-up plans or current date availability. These are practical limitations of the published information, not claims that the venue lacks those services.

• Historic downtown hotel setting with documented wedding and event spaces
• On-site accommodation and restaurant catering are described by the official site
• Wedding-specific commercial terms and availability are not published in the supplied evidence
• Wedding capacities and layouts should be confirmed for the intended format

Pricing

Prices are not published. The supplied official pages do not provide current wedding package rates, room-hire fees, food and beverage minimums, taxes, gratuities, deposits or cancellation terms. Couples should request a written proposal that separates venue, catering, bar, accommodation and any additional service charges.

The website provides a Wedding RFP form and invites couples to contact an event planner for a site tour or questions. A tailored quotation may depend on the date, guest count, selected room, menu and accommodation requirements.

• Request current wedding package information directly from The Parlour Inn
• Ask whether ceremony and reception room fees are separate
• Confirm menu pricing, bar service, taxes, gratuities and minimum spends
• Ask about deposits, payment schedule, cancellation and postponement terms

Contact and booking

The official contact page lists The Parlour Inn at 101 Wellington Street, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 2L4, and gives 519-271-2772 and 1-877-728-4036. The website’s wedding page directs couples to an event planner for site tours and questions, while the contact page includes a reservation enquiry form. The wedding page also displays a Wedding RFP form.

When making an enquiry, provide the preferred date or date range, estimated guest count, ceremony and reception requirements, meal style, accommodation needs and any accessibility considerations. Ask the venue to confirm which details are current for the requested date.

• Phone: 519-271-2772
• Toll-free: 1-877-728-4036
• Address: 101 Wellington Street, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 2L4
• Use the official Wedding RFP or contact process to request planning information

What couples should confirm

Before signing an agreement, couples should confirm the exact room and floor plan, ceremony and reception timing, maximum seated capacity, accessibility arrangements and whether the preferred date is available. The official pages describe several room capacities, but they do not provide a wedding-specific layout or a complete current capacity schedule.

Ask for written details on catering menus, dietary accommodations, bar options, cake handling, décor and setup responsibilities, cleanup, music or sound restrictions, photography locations, parking, guestroom blocks and check-in arrangements. Also confirm all financial terms, including taxes, gratuities, service charges, deposits, payment dates, cancellation rules and postponement provisions.

If the wedding includes both ceremony and reception on site, ask how transitions between spaces will be managed and what happens if an outdoor photo or guest activity is affected by weather. These questions address information not supplied in the evidence pack and should be answered by the venue before booking.

• Confirm current availability and the wedding-specific room capacity
• Request a detailed proposal and contract
• Clarify catering, bar, dietary and cake policies
• Review accommodation, parking, accessibility and event timing
• Confirm deposits, taxes, service charges, cancellation and postponement terms

Continue planning

• browse the Canada wedding directory
• read the wedding and bridal guide

Frequently asked questions

How many guests can The Parlour Inn accommodate for a wedding?

The official wedding page describes the Churchill ballroom as suitable for approximately 40 to 60 guests and the St. Patrick Room and Windsor Room as suitable for about 20 guests. The venue should confirm the current wedding capacity and layout for your event.

Does The Parlour Inn provide wedding catering?

Yes. The official wedding page says the Parlour Inn Restaurant catering team can help create a wedding menu. Ask the venue for current menu options, pricing, dietary accommodations and bar details.

Are wedding prices published online?

Prices are not published in the supplied official evidence. Contact The Parlour Inn or submit its Wedding RFP to request current package and contract information.

Does The Parlour Inn offer accommodation for wedding guests?

The official wedding page states that the inn offers 28 guestrooms and suites. Couples should confirm room-block arrangements, rates, accessibility and availability for their wedding date.

Sources checked

• Wedding Venue in Stratford, ON | The Parlour Inn
• Contact The Parlour Inn in Stratford, ON | 1-877-728-4036
• About The Historic Parlour Inn in Stratford ON
• Meetings & Events Venue in Stratford, ON | The Parlour Inn

Address: 101 Wellington Street, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 2L4, CA

Phone: 519-271-2772

Website: https://www.theparlour.ca/