The Heldrich

We had our wedding reception at Christopher's Restaurant inside The Heldrich. Upon our first meeting, Andrew Dale, the Director of Catering was helpful and willing to work with our budget. I truly didn't think we could afford this venue. My husband and I didn't want a typical banquet venue. We were looking at restaurants that could accommodate at least 100 people with a dance floor. Their ballroom is large and lovely, has beautiful lighting, nice table settings, huge ceilings, great sound, and can accommodate 500 guests! It can be divided into three sections if you're having a smaller affair. We aren't ballroom people so we were intrigued by having our reception in their on site restaurant Christopher's. We had 111 guests, a vendor table, a dance floor, and plenty of room to move between tables and chairs. One of the biggest pluses about hosting our reception here was the hotel and valet service. If we had our reception at another restaurant in New Brunswick, our guests would have to worry about parking and finding a place to rest up. Andrew did a great job coordinating and and executing our wedding. He promptly answered emails, and made the planning process smooth. He wasn't intimidating to talk to or unapproachable, like some catering directors are. There were two misunderstandings with paying our final balance (thought we could pay with a credit card) and the valet parking for our guests, (wasn't included in our final balance and we were notified of the cost via email) but everything was taken care of in the end.

Overall, The Heldrich rocks. Whether you're staying overnight in Hub City, celebrating a special event, relaxing at their spa, have a conference to attend, or wining and dining at Christopher's, it's a great place to be. I totally recommend this hotel and hope you enjoy your stay as much as I did. (:

This venue was perfect for us. If you are looking for a hotel with a banquet hall in a fun city, this is the place for you. One banquet hall... so you can be assured that you won't bump into guests from another party. During the down time moments it's fun to walk out and explore new brunswick. It's easily accessible for out of town guests. Our event manager was excellent to work with. He had a lot on his plate since we had 4 of our 5 functions here and he was able to manage all the details seemlessly. The hall is big enough for 300 guests. The decor is modern and chic with a local touch. The wall hangings are all done by local artists, which I loved. The only qualm I had with this hotel is that there are no good outdoor area's to take pictures. It's a great indoor banquet hall. Christopher's bar was a great place for our guests to go for the after party once the reception was over.

The night came together, but that doesn't mean I didn't sweat this one out. I'm very organized and their staff made it very difficult to have any faith. Were rude to my guests when they called to fit in a room (my room block filled up twice and no one notified me, until my guests did...). Some details went to the waist side and we didn't have "everything we could dream" as most venues promise. But overall GREAT FOOD! They bring in event staff that are more professional... and they really worked with us on most items. I probably came off as a pain, but someone they'd love to work with for being so organized, knowing a bit of event planning went to my benefit but left me doing a lot of other peoples jobs. The wedding was great, food was great- space looked nice and open/ beautiful and hotel is in great location. When I left candy jars from the candy bar were cracked and they told me everything was on the dolly's ready to go... two weeks later my father had to drive down since I was back in my home state, because they never gave us back the platform from the candy bar...
Overall, there's definitely a disconnect between different departments in the hotel. Very business oriented hotel... if you are getting married in New Brunswick (Rutgers grads) I'd say it's your top choice location and look wise unless you're will to spend $220+ a head at the mansion in somerset, NJ. The Rolls Royce country club seems nice too if you don't mind traveling but this is most fair for your guests and allows you to feel more centrally located that night- if you forget anything/ when your guests need to pass out they go right upstairs- allowed older guests to feel comfortable staying up and "out" with the younger crowd. The Heldrich left our guests very satisfied, mainly because all the headaches and panicking were put on us beforehand...but as far as location, beauty of venue, and FOOD for sure (was great)... you won't find anything better. Our maitre'd and night staff were great too and very congenial.

I recently had my wedding reception at the Heldrich hotel. Overall we had a great experience. The room looked great and the food was awesome. There were a few drawbacks however. Unfortunately my in-laws table was incorrectly placed in the corner of the room as opposed to flanking the sweetheart table- we brought this to the attention of the maitre d and it was taken care of right away. Additionally, there was a mix up with the breakfast we ordered to have sent to the room the morning of the wedding. After calling down they quickly fixed it and sent two bottles of champagne as well. These issues were minor and taken care of very quickly & professionally. Other than that the service was great- every time my husband and I came back to our table our drinks were refreshed & our waiter was very attentive. The bridal suite was amazing and they sent up chocolate covered strawberries and more champagne. I would definitely recommend the Heldrich hotel as it was beautiful and everyone had a great time.

We could not have picked a more perfect venue for what turned out to be the best day of our lives. Our wedding was flawless from beginning to end and that had a lot to do with The Heldrich, long before the day of the wedding. After visiting numerous catering halls, hotels and locations, we did not hesitate to book our wedding with The Heldrich. The hotel is beautiful and we knew it was going to be the perfect location for the modern chic look we were going for. Hotels that we looked at that were not nearly as gorgeous or exclusive as The Heldrich turned out to be more expensive. We met with Nicole Calabria at the Heldrich and immediately felt a connection. We felt comfortable with her and knew she would be the best person in helping us carry out our vision. Throughout the year, we met with Nicole several times to iron out details for the wedding. She was always attentive and ready to help with anything whether we met in person or spoke on the phone or through email. We genuinely felt Nicole cared how our day turned out and that became evident with the perfection of the day from the look of The Heldrich to the staff, food and atmosphere. The food at The Heldrich was delicious and nothing like what you would find in a boring catering hall type of wedding. The chef also executed my dream cake. It was absolutely more than I could have imagined. Our maitre' de and service staff was also amazing. There was never a moment I had to look for anything, I had a new drink before mine was empty, my guests never had to wait for assistance and we were always instructed as to what step of the night came next, without the staff being overly intrusive. We also had the pleasure and convenience of having an after party in the hotel's own Christopher's Bar, for the younger guests who wanted to keep the party going. It was the perfect day and my guests were happy that they could stay in one of the modern comfortable rooms after the wedding and after party, rather than having to worry about riding home late and far for some. I can honestly day if we have another grand event, we would happily book with the Heldrich again. In the meantime, we willl continue to frequent The Heldrich as guests in a beautiful hotel with an amazing bar and restaurant = )

We had our wedding reception at the Heldrich and loved everything about it! After staying at the Heldrich for Rutgers' Homecoming a few years ago, my boyfriend (at the time) and I fell in love. Having met at Rutgers, we knew a New Brunswick wedding would eventually be in our future! From the first time that I contacted the Heldrich about hosting our wedding, the service was great. Our maitre d, Andrew Dale, was absolutely amazing! He catered to every last request that I had and made me feel so special throughout the whole process. Cindy Moy, their group booking director, was kind, gracious and extremely helpful despite the fact that I called her for updated room block lists every other day. The hotel itself is gorgeous and very sheek, not only for New Brunswick, for anywhere in this area of NJ. The banquet staff was extremely professional and accomodating and the food was great. I've received so many compliments on how tasty and hot (difficult when serving 150+ people at a time) the food was. If you want a unique, classy reception venue with impeccable service, this is your place!

We had our ceremony and reception at The Heldrich in New Brunswick, NJ. Everything was perfect. From the moment I initially reached out to The Heldrich, their customer service was incredible! No matter how many questions I had, or crazy requests, they were so quick to respond in such a pleasant way. Our wedding day was perfect and better than I could have imagined! All of our guests enjoyed The Heldrich atmosphere and it's location, along with the delicious food and kind service. We truly felt like king and queen for the day. I would recommend The Heldrich to anyone planning their special day!

Excellent experience all around.

We were married at the Heldrich this April and had a fantastic experience. The venue itself has a modern vibe that is similar to much more expensive venues in NYC and Jersey City/Hoboken and is easy to get to by mass transit or car. The suites and guest rooms are fresh, elegant and comfortable. The staff were extremely helpful and professional leading up to the event, accommodating and flexible with all of our requests, and the day of the wedding, we were attentively taken care of throughout the night. The event was beautifully executed, the food was awesome by all accounts, and we were able to relax and enjoy a fabulous party (perhaps the Holy Grail of all weddings!). The on-site restaurant, Christopher's, puts on a great Sunday brunch, and the surrounding area has good options for rehearsal dinners, hair appointments, and last minute shopping. I'd highly recommend the Heldrich Hotel (and New Brunswick) as a wedding venue.

The Heldrich provided us with everything that we needed for our wedding day! Although they were sometimes hard to reach during construction (our wedding was only a few months after they opened), once the staff was in place, everything was great. Before the wedding, they helped us customize the menu. On the day of the wedding, there was TONS of staff around to cater to all of our guests' needs. The rooms and suites were new and gorgeous. I would recommend the hotel to anyone!