Ambassador Hotel and Conference Centre

Last reviewed: August 10, 2026. Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 10, 2026. Ambassador Hotel and Conference Centre now appears to operate online as Ambassador Event Centre, a Kingston wedding venue at 1550 Princess Street. The current official website identifies the facility as a convention and hotel complex and explicitly lists weddings among the events it hosts.

For couples considering a ceremony, reception or both in one location, the published information points to a multi-room event facility with onsite catering, audiovisual equipment and an events team. This profile reflects only details available from the current official site; it does not assume that every room, service or date is available for every wedding.

Services and specialization

Ambassador Event Centre presents itself as an event facility for weddings, corporate meetings, conferences and private celebrations. Its official site states that the property has more than 13,500 square feet of meeting and event space spread across 13 meeting rooms and ballrooms. Wedding-related published features include onsite catering, advanced audiovisual equipment, and an Events Manager and food-and-beverage team.

The venue does not publish a separate wedding package, sample menu, décor list or detailed ceremony-and-reception inclusions on its current website. Couples looking for an all-in-one arrangement should ask which elements are supplied in the proposed booking and which arrangements remain their responsibility.

• 13 meeting rooms and ballrooms
• Onsite catering
• Advanced AV equipment
• Events Manager and food-and-beverage team

Event spaces and wedding fit

The official website describes flexible rooms and notes that its largest ballroom can host up to 600 guests. This makes the venue a documented option for couples exploring a substantial ballroom reception, while the number of rooms may also be relevant to celebrations that need separate areas for a ceremony, cocktail period and reception.

A published maximum is not a guaranteed wedding layout. Seating style, dance floor, staging, buffet or bar placement, accessibility clearances and use of more than one room can all affect the workable guest count. Request a room-specific floor plan and a written capacity for the intended format before booking.

• More than 13,500 square feet of event space
• Largest ballroom published as hosting up to 600 guests
• Multiple rooms may support separate wedding-day functions

Service area and who it may suit

The venue is located in Kingston, Ontario, at 1550 Princess Street. Its site is directed to events in Kingston rather than defining a formal geographic service area. It may suit couples planning a Kingston celebration who want a venue with ballroom and meeting-room choices and want catering handled onsite.

The site also identifies DoubleTree by Hilton Kingston and Home2 Suites by Hilton Kingston next door. That proximity may be useful for couples expecting guests to require accommodation, but room blocks, rates, booking conditions and the relationship between a wedding booking and hotel reservations should be confirmed directly with the venue and hotels.

• Kingston, Ontario location
• Adjacent DoubleTree by Hilton Kingston and Home2 Suites by Hilton Kingston
• Suitable to enquire about for local and travelling-guest celebrations

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include a 2025 renovation, onsite catering curated by the culinary team at The Cannery Kitchen & Social, free parking, accessible parking options and EV charging. These are practical features to assess during a tour, particularly for a guest list with drivers or accessibility needs.

The chief limitation is the level of wedding-specific detail currently published online. The official site does not state wedding package inclusions, minimums, food-and-beverage requirements, set-up and teardown terms, décor restrictions, rehearsal access, ceremony options or date availability. Those are booking questions rather than evidence of a negative.

• Published 2025 renovation
• Free parking, accessible options and EV charging
• Wedding-specific policies and inclusions are not published on the current site

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The official website does not provide wedding package prices, venue rental rates, per-person catering rates, minimum spends, service charges or taxes.

Ask for a written quote tailored to the date, guest count, room configuration and meal or bar plan. It is sensible to ask whether AV, staffing, furniture, room flips, gratuities, taxes, deposit requirements and any hotel-related arrangements are included or priced separately.

Current prices are not published on the official pages reviewed.

• No current wedding prices published on the official site
• Request an itemized quote and written inclusions

Contact and booking

The official site provides an online event enquiry form requesting a contact name, email, phone number, event date, estimated guest count and message to the Events Manager. It also lists a direct phone number and email address.

Share the expected guest count, desired ceremony and reception timing, preferred rooms if known, accessibility needs and any hotel-accommodation questions. A site tour and a room-specific proposal will give more reliable information than general capacity figures.

• Phone: 613-541-4688
• Email: ygkkc_ds@hilton.com
• Online event enquiry form available on the official website

What couples should confirm

Before signing, confirm the room assigned, the capacity for the exact floor plan, exclusive or shared use of the facility, timing for deliveries and décor, rehearsal access, and the venue’s plan for ceremony-to-reception transitions. Also confirm food and beverage options, dietary accommodation process, bar policies, AV scope and who will be the point of contact on the event day.

For guests staying nearby, verify whether a room block is available and whether it is booked through the venue or directly with a hotel. Confirm accessible parking, entrance routes and any EV-charging requirements if these are important to your group.

• Room-specific layout and capacity
• Written catering, bar and AV inclusions
• Access, delivery, décor and rehearsal timing
• Accommodation and accessibility arrangements

Continue planning

• Explore Canada Wedding Guide’s wedding venue categories
• Browse the Canada Wedding Guide directory
• Read wedding-planning articles

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ambassador Event Centre located?

The official site lists Ambassador Event Centre at 1550 Princess Street, Kingston, ON K7M 9E3.

Does Ambassador Event Centre host weddings?

Yes. Its official website lists weddings among the events it hosts and describes event rooms and ballrooms with onsite catering, AV equipment and an events team.

What is the largest published capacity at Ambassador Event Centre?

The official website says its largest ballroom can host up to 600 guests. Confirm the capacity for your intended room layout and wedding format directly with the venue.

Does the venue publish wedding pricing?

Current pricing is not explicitly published. Contact the venue for a date- and guest-count-specific proposal.

Sources checked

• Ambassador Event Centre | Kingston's Largest Event Centre

Address: 1550 Princess Street, Kingston, ON K7M 9E3

Phone: 613-541-4688

Website: https://www.ambassadoreventcentre.com/