Updated Review…read more Giving credit where credit is due. Maneeleys contacted me today and explained the menu substitutions I previously wrote about were not of their doing. It seems the mixup was traced to the event planner's mishap. So now I know that Maneeleys is faultless for any complaints I voiced about menu substitutions.

Ordered some items for a get together that I was able to pickup. Pulled up, they loaded and I was…read moreon my way in less than 10 minutes. Food was awesome and more than expected. Prices were very fair as well. Actually considering ordering some items and freezing them for dinners at home.

A beautiful park! It was the perfect place for the Head of the Riverfront Regatta wasn't pleased…read morewith the parking situation but that had nothing to do with the park. When the crew races are there it is extremely packed so it's not really a good time to take a leisurely stroll as there are literally thousands of people there. Beautiful place to take pictures by the water or the boathouse especially at this time of the year with the leaves.

What a hidden gem within Hartford! I was here for a low-key corporate picnic. The Boathouse sits…read moreright on the Connecticut River and functions as both practical boathouse (lower level) and event space (upper level). The parking was incredibly convenient and directions to the Boathouse itself were very clear. We did have a small spot of difficulty finding the door to go to the upper level however. Once upstairs, the view of the CT River, East Hartford, and Hartford was spectacular. The late summer afternoon sun plus faint breeze made for a perfectly comfortable time. People mingled at standing tables and around the benches on the upper deck (and there were a respectable number of benches, which isn't often the case). Inside the event space were polished wooden floors and high ceilings. A coworker noted the restrooms were somewhat oddly placed behind a long hallway closed off by a door and there were some cobwebs in the window frames, but otherwise the space was quite nice. The staff at the bar on the deck poured wine just shy of the adjective "liberal" which was great. However, some other coworkers had to request adjustments of the food arrangement to prevent cross-contamination for those with allergies (adjustments were made promptly). The food - seasonal tapenade for appetizers and build-your-own pasta bar for the main - were well done otherwise with a good array of options. On the whole, a respectable event space on a scenic river. There were other groups actively using the rowing space/lower level, but you could barely tell because the upper level was high enough away.

Kelly at Balloons Above was an absolute pleasure to work with. I contacted Kelly about a week…read morebefore our event and although she had already secured another job that day, her willingness to work with me and make it happen was very much appreciated. Her beautiful work and exquisite taste with the ballon arch, expertise in her work and diligence are definitely worth your attention and support! Thank you Kelly!

I have used balloons above twice now for corporate events and Kelly really does go above and…read morebeyond. Communication is always great and the final product is too. We have gotten an arch for an appreciation event outdoors and she arrived on time and finished on time. The latest we did two columns and they came out beautifully with the exact colors we wanted. Reasonable prices and excellent customer service.

Love Nutmeg Restaurant! Lacks a little in ambiance and there's no bar to sit at (but they do serve…read morealcohol) but they make it up with great food and service! Professional servers (long time staff) that actually know what they're doing (unlike every local chain) and amazing food at very reasonable prices. We had clams casino (wish we got 6 clams instead of 4), pork chops special and salmon in honey and mixed nuts - ALL delicious! Absolutely worth checking out because great food and usually no wait in the dining room. Banquets age their main business but the restaurant is a hidden gem!

Buffet was terrific. Food was great and plentiful. Service was on top of everything and helpful.read more

Let me start by saying that Marx Entertainment provided both DJ services and Photo Booth services…read morefor our wedding. We were very unhappy with the DJ but happy with the Photo Booth set up and staff. My husband and I had DJ Craig for our wedding in September 2023. We had two meetings with him beforehand were we discussed how we would like the night to run. In addition to a list of "must-play" songs (something we were encouraged to complete), we discussed how we would like our table-dash, anniversary dance, alumni photo, and private dance to operate. We also noted on multiple occasions during both calls that we DID NOT want a lot of remixes. Unfortunately, we were disappointed with how DJ Craig managed all of these aspects except for the table dash and private dance. Here is where our issues lie: - Out of our 30 or so must play songs maybe half were played. - As laid out on the Marx Entertainment website we chose a "last song" for the dance floor. DJ Craig played the song we designated as our last song as a way to open the dance floor. - The first 30 minutes were exclusively remixes and bad ones at that. It got to the point where we said something to DJ Craig, and while the music did get better, he still continued to play remixes. Honestly, a Spotify playlist would have been better. - The anniversary dance was something DJ Craig suggested and we loved the idea. However, instead of doing what he had described to us where he starts calling people off the dance floor after some dancing and starting with short time increments, DJ Craig called for anyone married for less than 5 years to leave the dance floor after approximately 20 seconds. People hadn't even REACHED the dance floor to start dancing at that point, including the parents of the groom. Not to mention we are a young couple and that kicked more than half of the people off the dance floor in one sweep. - College alumni photo was announced at a very weird time and very rushed. Just felt awkward - We were immediately asked once the lights turned on to provide a positive video review for DJ Craig. This was extremely uncomfortable and we gave dishonest feedback during it. We would NOT recommend him. Like I said previously, the Photo Booth staff was excellent and we loved the book they made us. We also had no issues with booking or prior communication with Marx. While the set up and logistical execution of the event went well we didn't feel our opinions were considered at all in song selection and that the fun mini-events we had throughout the night went poorly

We used MARX Entertainment for our wedding. They were easy going before the big day making sure…read morethey had all our speciality music. Day of they arrived ahead of time and set up both the ceremony area and reception area. they selected excellent music and our guests had a blast.

I typically stay at another hotel in the area when I'm in my corporate office, however, due to my…read morepoor planning, my preferred hotel was booked solid during that week and I reluctantly had to make other arrangements. Since this hotel is close to the office AND a Marriott chain, I thought it was safe... Boy was I wrong! Let's start with the parking situation... although I didn't get any pictures, there were at least a dozen signs throughout the parking reminding of the penalties for not paying to park by using a separate app that you must download. Checking in wasn't too challenging, and the two front desk employees were kind.. The room (318), that I was given was one of my biggest pet peaves... the room was equipped with a portable AC, with the hose connected to the window... the slit was big enough to allow for any type of bug to fly in and make itself at home... I went home with so many bite marks where the bugs had just feasted on me. My other complaint was the fact that apparently there is a family of stray cats that are obviously fed by someone, I don't think she was staying at the hotel (although I'm not sure), but she showed up everyone morning with food and fresh water for them. To some this might not be a big deal, however for someone who has a huge phobia of cats... this was unwelcome! My take away - do not wait for the last minute to book my preferred hotel!

I booked for one night since I would be at the (almost) end of driving after a long-distance move…read moreand thought this would be a good way to sleep so I could wake up early and get the last 120 miles of the trip in. I stay - on average - 20-25 nights per year at Residence Inns and am rarely disappointed, but this was really exceptional in terms of bad: I originally thought I would arrive around 9pm, but called around dinnertime to say I would still be there but it might be closer to 11pm (this was actually the most pleasant interaction as the woman who answered the phone was very nice). My 325 mile trip wound up taking almost 10.5 hours, so you can imagine how tired I was when I arrived at the hotel just before 2am, right? Unfortunately for me, the night auditor doesn't understand much. First he asked if I had a reservation? I cannot stand that question, isn't it obvious at 2am on a weekday, I'm tired and have luggage?? Then he told me all about the "no party" policy and had me read/sign a consent form (I just signed, I have no idea what it said). Then he gave me a key and said I was all set, but I told him I couldn't be because I needed to give him my new credit card. He INSISTED that the credit card was in the reservation; well, technically "A" credit card was in the reservation, but that was connected to my Marriott profile and had been in there for years. Someone stole my card a few weeks prior, so there was absolutely no way that card would authorize for the stay. He insisted it would. I insisted it wouldn't. Was the room any better?? No, it smelled as though I was the first person to be in there in months - an odd combination of mildew and some random odor - which was less than desirable but I was tired and couldn't imagine dealing with the night auditor again. The bed was awful - no idea how old the mattress was, but it was definitely lumpy and everytime I moved the slightest bit, it creaked. Thank God I was on the first floor otherwise the people below me would have thought it was a wild party in that bedroom. The icing on the cake was the bathroom (pictures attached), see that gross tub and wall/floor behind the toilet? Maybe housekeeping thinks no one will notice, but how could anyone NOT notice?? And all of the dirt/dust on the closet door tracks?? Gross. I left at 8am, thrilled to have had almost no sleep and a nasty shower but so glad to be gone! Unfortunately I did not receive a survey from Marriott 48 hours later, and when I emailed Jim Marcil (the GM) directly, he never replied. NEVER. REPLIED. He is also the GM of the Courtyard across the street, so I have crossed that off my list and you should as well.

Went with a friend for the 90min archery class held at the Glastonbury Boathouse. Learned aiming…read moreand positional bow techniques which were quite helpful. Was a fun and different activity to try! The instructor was friendly and the class size was small.

I come here pretty frequently to take a stroll and/or get some work done…read more There is a second story to the boathouse with outlets!! I believe this closes at sunset but I've been out here at sunrise and it's been pretty quiet until 9:30 am or so. There are a few walking trails and the docks/front of the boathouse (the cement areas) do flood during heavy rain. Definitely a Glastonbury community symbol... :) Lots of kids fishing on the dock/by the river. Playground on the premises & then the Glastonbury parks and rec manages the fields behind the clubhouse. I've been here when there was a wedding and it seemed intimate and romantic. I'm a big fan of this spot!

We used Nancy for our daughter's bat mitzvah. We couldn't have gotten it done without her…read more She had such an attention to detail: From the table settings, to the decorations, to the way food was set up, to the schedule. That's exactly what you hope for in a party planner. indeed, it was weird to just "show up" at our event. All the details were taken care of. There was nothing for us to followup on and she was there the whole night to make sure things ran smoothly. All we had to do was have a good time. Let me also state the obvious: Nancy's services are not the cheapest. BUT, you do get what you pay for which is outstanding service, terrific followup, and a partner for your event. Strongly recommend her for any wedding or mitzvah. Amazing indeed.

Wow, is exactly how we all feel about working with Amazing Celebrations. Epic Event, organized to a…read moretee, amazing creativity implementation, unforgettable day for us all! Thank You so much @amazingcelebrationsllc

The Connecticut Art Director's Club holds their awards show at the end of every season. This year,…read moreour 40th Annual Awards Show was held at Marquee Events and it was amazing! Our attendees gushed over the food and the beautiful interior. As president of the club, I can say the staff was amazing throughout the night. They were all knowledgable and helpful whenever a question arose. Laura and Chris were able to accommodate every request while we were setting up. It was the smoothest, most stress free event we've had in a long time thanks to everyone at Marquee. After this year, the CADC awards will be at Marquee for at least the next few years, maybe longer. Thanks to everyone at Marquee for a beautiful night!

Cris Mlaga and his Marguee Events and Catering crew will make your event go smoothly!…read more Had to pleasure of presenting at 960 Main Street in Hartford and was so impressed with Cris, Gene and the rest of the staff. Cris is a problem solver and tweaked all details so the audience and I were totally comfortable. The site is elegant and service outstanding. I've presented in 37 states and this venue is one of the best!