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Holiday Inn & Suites St. Catharines

  • 327 Ontario St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5L3,
  • +1 905-688-2324
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  • Capacity

About this venue

Holiday Inn & Suites St. Catharines

Holiday Inn & Suites St. Catharines Conf Ctr, located at 327 Ontario Street, St. Catharines, is a full-service hotel offering the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and fun for both business and leisure travelers. The property features over 22,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and event space — the largest in the city — making it ideal for corporate conferences, banquets, and receptions, supported by professional event consultants, full catering, and AV support. Guests can relax in the heated indoor pool, work out at the on-site fitness centre, or enjoy bowling, arcade games, and karaoke at Parkway Social. Dining options include Ostin’s Restaurant and 327 Brü Café, with seasonal rooftop cocktails at Lounge 6 Sky Bar (May–October). The hotel is ideally located just off the QEW, minutes from Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Outlet Collection at Niagara, and the Meridian Centre, and close to major employers like General Motors and Brock University. All rooms are smoke-free and pet-friendly, with free high-speed Wi-Fi included.

Meeting rooms

Meeting Room Capacity Chart

Compare all available event spaces within this venue.

Meeting Room Dimensions Area (Sq.Ft.) Ceiling Theatre Classroom Conference U-Shape Boardroom Reception Banquet Hollow
Brock Room 45 x 38 1710 10.3 153 90 — 51 — — 72 —
Cabernet Room 26 x 36 936 10.3 77 60 — 27 — — 32 —
Chardonnay Ballroom 47 x 40 1880 12.9 168 105 — 42 — — 72 —
Concord Ballroom 46 x 39 1794 12.9 168 105 — 42 — — 72 —
Humber Room A 38 x 21 798 9 60 40 — 26 — — 50 —
Merlot Ballroom 46 x 65 3168 10.3 220 204 — 66 — — 152 —
Montebello Room 16 x 41 384 10.3 50 25 — 20 — — 40 —
Ostin AB 40 x 20 660 9.6 30 — — 30 — — 48 —
Royal Henley Ballroom 47 x 59 2726 10.3 260 168 — 60 — — 128 —
Vidal Room 14 x 16 224 9 10 — — — — — 6 —

Brock Room

Dimensions
45 x 38
Area (Sq.Ft.)
1710
Ceiling
10.3
Theatre
153
Classroom
90
Conference
—
U-Shape
51
Boardroom
—
Reception
—
Banquet
72
Hollow
—

Cabernet Room

Dimensions
26 x 36
Area (Sq.Ft.)
936
Ceiling
10.3
Theatre
77
Classroom
60
Conference
—
U-Shape
27
Boardroom
—
Reception
—
Banquet
32
Hollow
—

Chardonnay Ballroom

Dimensions
47 x 40
Area (Sq.Ft.)
1880
Ceiling
12.9
Theatre
168
Classroom
105
Conference
—
U-Shape
42
Boardroom
—
Reception
—
Banquet
72
Hollow
—

Concord Ballroom

Dimensions
46 x 39
Area (Sq.Ft.)
1794
Ceiling
12.9
Theatre
168
Classroom
105
Conference
—
U-Shape
42
Boardroom
—
Reception
—
Banquet
72
Hollow
—

Humber Room A

Dimensions
38 x 21
Area (Sq.Ft.)
798
Ceiling
9
Theatre
60
Classroom
40
Conference
—
U-Shape
26
Boardroom
—
Reception
—
Banquet
50
Hollow
—

Merlot Ballroom

Dimensions
46 x 65
Area (Sq.Ft.)
3168
Ceiling
10.3
Theatre
220
Classroom
204
Conference
—
U-Shape
66
Boardroom
—
Reception
—
Banquet
152
Hollow
—

Montebello Room

Dimensions
16 x 41
Area (Sq.Ft.)
384
Ceiling
10.3
Theatre
50
Classroom
25
Conference
—
U-Shape
20
Boardroom
—
Reception
—
Banquet
40
Hollow
—

Ostin AB

Dimensions
40 x 20
Area (Sq.Ft.)
660
Ceiling
9.6
Theatre
30
Classroom
—
Conference
—
U-Shape
30
Boardroom
—
Reception
—
Banquet
48
Hollow
—

Royal Henley Ballroom

Dimensions
47 x 59
Area (Sq.Ft.)
2726
Ceiling
10.3
Theatre
260
Classroom
168
Conference
—
U-Shape
60
Boardroom
—
Reception
—
Banquet
128
Hollow
—

Vidal Room

Dimensions
14 x 16
Area (Sq.Ft.)
224
Ceiling
9
Theatre
10
Classroom
—
Conference
—
U-Shape
—
Boardroom
—
Reception
—
Banquet
6
Hollow
—

Recommended AV setup

Featured Rooms & recommended AV setup

Every room in this venue with capacity, dimensions and the AV package we recommend for it.

Meeting Room

Brock Room

Dimensions
45 x 38
Area
1710
Ceiling
10.3

Suggested AV Equipment

Corporate Conference / General Session

  • Single or dual projection screens / large-format display
  • High-brightness HD laser projector
  • Professional PA system with distributed speakers
  • Wireless handheld & lavalier microphones
  • Podium microphone
  • Presentation laptop with HDMI/USB-C connectivity
  • Presentation/video switcher
  • Confidence monitor for presenters
  • Portable stage with podium/lectern
  • Stage wash and presenter lighting
  • Wired & wireless internet connectivity
  • Dedicated AV technician

Awards Dinner / Gala

  • Single or dual projection screens with event branding and presentation graphics
  • Portable stage with scenic backdrop
  • Professional PA system
  • Wireless handheld microphones
  • Podium microphone for speeches and awards
  • Stage wash, spotlight and decorative event lighting
  • Walk-up music and background audio playback
  • Presentation/video playback system
  • Laptop and presentation switcher
  • Confidence monitor for presenters
  • Pre-function area for registration, cocktails or guest reception
  • Dedicated AV technician

Hybrid / Live Streaming

  • 2 PTZ or professional video cameras
  • Professional video switcher
  • Wireless microphone integration
  • Presentation/laptop capture
  • Streaming and recording encoder
  • Confidence monitor
  • Remote presenter return feed
  • Videoconferencing platform integration
  • Wired internet connection as the primary streaming connection
  • Wireless internet for attendees
  • Dedicated AV/streaming technician

Recommended Approach

For Brock Room, use a single or dual-screen presentation setup based on the final room configuration, supported by a professional PA system, wireless microphones, presentation switching, confidence monitoring, staging and presenter lighting.

The room is well suited to corporate meetings, conferences, presentations, training sessions, awards functions and smaller receptions. For hybrid or higher-production events, add multiple cameras, video switching, presentation capture, streaming/recording equipment and dedicated technical support.

Projection systems, microphones, PA speakers, cameras and confidence monitors should be treated as recommended event-specific AV equipment and confirmed with the hotel or its AV provider based on the final room layout and event requirements.

Meeting Room

Humber Room A

Dimensions
38 x 21
Area
798
Ceiling
9

Suggested AV Equipment

Corporate Conference / General Session

  • Single or dual projection screens / large-format display
  • High-brightness HD laser projector
  • Professional PA system with distributed speakers
  • Wireless handheld & lavalier microphones
  • Podium microphone
  • Presentation laptop with HDMI/USB-C connectivity
  • Presentation/video switcher
  • Confidence monitor for presenters
  • Portable stage with podium/lectern
  • Stage wash and presenter lighting
  • Wired & wireless internet connectivity
  • Dedicated AV technician

Awards Dinner / Gala

  • Single or dual projection screens with event branding and presentation graphics
  • Portable stage with scenic backdrop
  • Professional PA system
  • Wireless handheld microphones
  • Podium microphone for speeches and awards
  • Stage wash, spotlight and decorative event lighting
  • Walk-up music and background audio playback
  • Presentation/video playback system
  • Laptop and presentation switcher
  • Confidence monitor for presenters
  • Pre-function area for registration, cocktails or guest reception
  • Dedicated AV technician

Hybrid / Live Streaming

  • 2 PTZ or professional video cameras
  • Professional video switcher
  • Wireless microphone integration
  • Presentation/laptop capture
  • Streaming and recording encoder
  • Confidence monitor
  • Remote presenter return feed
  • Videoconferencing platform integration
  • Wired internet connection as the primary streaming connection
  • Wireless internet for attendees
  • Dedicated AV/streaming technician

Recommended Approach

For Humber Room A, use a single or dual-screen presentation setup based on the final room configuration, supported by a professional PA system, wireless microphones, presentation switching, confidence monitoring, staging and presenter lighting.

The room is well suited to corporate meetings, conferences, presentations, training sessions, workshops and smaller awards or reception functions. For hybrid or higher-production events, add multiple cameras, video switching, presentation capture, streaming/recording equipment and dedicated technical support.

Projection systems, microphones, PA speakers, cameras and confidence monitors should be treated as recommended event-specific AV equipment and confirmed with the hotel or its AV provider based on the final room layout and event requirements.

Meeting Room

Merlot Ballroom

Dimensions
46 x 65
Area
3168
Ceiling
10.3

Suggested AV Equipment

Corporate Conference / General Session

  • Dual projection screens or large-format displays
  • High-brightness HD laser projectors
  • Professional PA system with distributed speakers
  • Wireless handheld & lavalier microphones
  • Podium microphone
  • Presentation laptop with HDMI/USB-C connectivity
  • Professional presentation/video switcher
  • Confidence monitors for presenters
  • Portable stage with podium/lectern
  • Stage wash and presenter lighting
  • Wired & wireless internet connectivity
  • Dedicated AV technician

Awards Dinner / Gala

  • Dual projection screens with event branding and presentation graphics
  • Portable stage with scenic backdrop
  • Professional PA system
  • Wireless handheld microphones
  • Podium microphone for speeches and awards
  • Stage wash, spotlight and decorative event lighting
  • Walk-up music and background audio playback
  • Presentation/video playback system
  • Laptop and presentation switcher
  • Confidence monitor for presenters
  • Pre-function area for registration, cocktails or guest reception
  • Dedicated AV technician

Hybrid / Live Streaming

  • 2–3 PTZ or professional video cameras
  • Professional video switcher
  • Wireless microphone integration
  • Presentation/laptop capture
  • Streaming and recording encoder
  • Confidence monitors
  • Remote presenter return feed
  • Videoconferencing platform integration
  • Wired internet connection as the primary streaming connection
  • Wireless internet for attendees
  • Dedicated AV/streaming technician

Recommended Approach

For Merlot Ballroom, use a dual-screen presentation system to provide clear visibility throughout the ballroom, supported by a professional PA system, wireless microphones, presentation switching, confidence monitors, staging and presenter lighting.

The ballroom is well suited to corporate conferences, general sessions, awards dinners, gala functions, conventions and larger presentations. For hybrid or higher-production events, add multiple cameras, professional video switching, presentation capture, streaming/recording equipment and dedicated technical support.

Projection systems, microphones, PA speakers, cameras and confidence monitors should be treated as recommended event-specific AV equipment and confirmed with the hotel or its AV provider based on the final room configuration and event requirements.

Venue information

Getting to

Holiday Inn & Suites St. Catharines

Address

327 Ontario St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5L3,

Phone

+1 905-688-2324

Email

hifrontdesk@honhotels.com

Website

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Disclaimer

Toronto Audio Visual Rentals is an independent provider of professional audiovisual production services for corporate meetings, conferences, trade shows, galas, and special events throughout Toronto and the GTA. The venue information on this page is provided as a planning resource for event organizers. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by this venue or its in-house audiovisual provider. Room specifications and venue policies may change, and we recommend confirming all details directly with the venue before your event. If outside audiovisual services are permitted, our team can provide complete AV production, staging, lighting, video, live streaming, and on-site technical support.

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