I attended a wedding at this location and the only positive thing I can say is that the little…read moredecor they had was nice. But the service provided by the owner, one woman bartender, and some other woman that was helping was down right rude and disrespectful!!!!!! Only two gentlemen were nice at this location. This place has no sense of manners or respect!!!!! They guests that attended the wedding were nice but that did not stop them from yelling aggressively at the guests! This place has to learn to treat people like human beings. If you don't like customer service then don't work in it!!!! Better yet, why doesn't this place just shut down, that way they don't have to deal with people period! Never ever have I been to a wedding venue where I felt so disrespected to the point where this place needs to be shut down!!!!!!!!! There is way to treat people and if you don't know how to do that then don't work in that kind of business. So, please everyone if you are looking for place that will be kind to your guests this is not the place to go!!!!

My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception at The Mansard Room. Our day was perfect…read moreand went so smooth. The food was incredible (we used their catering service) and the bartenders were so much fun! The owner, Cindy, is the fairy godmother of wedding planning and helped me with great referrals for our DJ and wedding cake. The reception hall is beautiful, candles and lights everywhere. They do have a smaller room for smaller parties, but we rented the entire hall and we definitely recommend them to our friends and family!

Do NOT look into this venue if anybody in your party has food allergies. They will not work with…read moreyou on ingredient information.

This convention center is actually directly connected to the Holiday Inn. However what I love is…read morehow it has its own Porte cochère. It also has a large parking lot by that entrance. It makes it great because you're inside the hotel without having to disturb anyone in the hotel. It's truly a great addition to an already beautiful hotel property! Highly recommend this place for your next event.

Very nice hacienda property that I just was introduced to attending a quinceanera party as a guest…read more There property is tucked away and nicely private. The arrival area has a lovely hacienda feel with a lovely fountain outdoor. There is a lovely outdoor patio on one side of the building with outdoor seating and fireplaces. There is also a deck on the opposite side with wooden cocktail tables to mingle and socialize. In the main building there are three different areas. The first area is a smaller casual hall that opens up onto the patio with fireplaces (which was very necessary as the temps outside turn chilly). This was the place where the service before the party was held with family and friends. This space was also used for the buffet dinner and desserts. After the service, we adjourned to the other side of the building that contains the stables for the property's horses. We had a cocktail reception in the stables and were able to make use of the outdoor patio. The main event hall is very large and easily can accommodate a large party of 200+. It is very sizable and there was ample room for a dance floor and a long head table. There is a large stage in front and things were beautifully decorated for the event. Everything looked so beautiful. Gorgeous option for parties, weddings, and corporate functions.

From the owner: Owner is a by product of a hardworking mother and risk-taking father. By splitting time between my…read morefather’s small town of Cepio, Guanajuato, Mexico and Joliet, Illinois, I got the opportunity to view life from many perspectives. A theme that never changed no matter what the circumstances were was the importance of achieving as a family and supporting one another. Our time spent stateside opened opportunities for my sisters to seek higher educations and my brothers to seek business opportunities. Cepio taught me resiliency and self-reliance. Respect for life on the farm is something that was engrained in me from a young child, learning that nothing worth having comes easy. Passion for working with horses was almost an unspoken rite of passage that was passed down from my grandfather to my father, who later passed it down to me. I continue the tradition by teaching my children.

Excellent and caring care for my dying husband at the worst time of my life. Beautiful and clean…read morefacility with gorgeous and peaceful grounds.

Beautiful place. So serene. Extremely professional staff. Would recommend to anyone faced with such…read morea tough decision.

Went here for an amazing quincinera and it was beautiful. I believe the hall is called D'Amore…read morebanquets not Republic. The food, the service, everything about the place was amazing. Definitely hope to go back.

From the owner: Quinceanera Event Space, Wedding Venue, Banquet Hall, Event Space, Event Center, Event Venue,…read moreCatering

We recently got married at The Grand Ballroom and I cannot say enough nice things about the venue,…read moreTaylor, and the team that worked that day and night! Taylor was a dream to work with- she was always so kind and patient with us and all of the questions I had during our long engagement. She was always very detailed and prompt in her responses, willing to meet with us whenever we needed, and always presented different options and ideas! We are going to miss working with her! The team that worked the night of the wedding was absolutely amazing. Everyone was very polite and on top of everything! Whether it was setting up, taking down, service, etc. there was always someone around if there was a question. If you are on the fence about the venue, I highly recommend that you go check it out in person so you can see for yourself how special the space is and the potential it has to be the wedding of your dreams!

The ballroom upstairs is beautiful, but the train station downstairs is...well it's a train…read morestation. I was here on a Sunday afternoon for a wedding, and there were not very many people at the train station, which was good, but that might not be true on a Friday or Saturday evening though. The ballroom was absolutely gorgeous, and I'm sure the photos are amazing. But it was soooooo loud inside. I couldn't hear any of the ceremony at all. None of it. And we were in the middle of the room. I think only the first few rows could hear. The food was delicious. The passed hors d'oeuvres were great. Dinner was tasty, so was the cake. I don't know if they made it all, or if it was catered by someone else. The bartenders were quick, and I never had to wait long for a drink. All of the drinks were quite tasty. The balcony was incredible. Too bad there really wasn't much to look at outside. All of this makes it very hard for me to decide how I feel about the Joliet Grand Ballroom. I would have liked to be able to hear the ceremony, and walking through the train station was a little odd, but the space is incredible.

Superb multi space event center, with fabulous foods and friendly staff. Amazing hands down drinks…read more Always a great time with every event I attended.

Went here for a Mother's Day brunch. The center is absolutely beautiful and everyone was so nice…read more The food was so delicious. I look forward to going to more events at the Renaissance.

What a gem of a wine destination in Joilet! The building itself is historic, beautiful and…read morecastle-like. The staff encourage you to explore the house before settling in to do a tasting. Each room had its own character. I loved hearing about the rich history of the building as well as how it became the tasting room it is today. There were four of us who visited. A tasting is $20 for (8) sample pours. I was surprised at how good each of the wines were! Our group's favorites were the Sauvignon Blanc, 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, and Bishop's Blend. Jordan guided us through the tasting telling us about each wine and answering any questions we had. He did a great job at keeping our glasses full while also giving us space to enjoy. Overall, this is a great wine tasting option in the area!

Overcharged me by $50. Waitress was all over the place didn't even know why we ordered. I was…read morecharged $244 on a bill that should have been $189.00. Whatever. I'll never be back.

One of the worst service by the bar staff. They are rude and pushy, not friendly at all. These…read morepeople made me not want to plan any future events in this place. Hands down the worse place I've been in! If I could give negative starts I would. Along with the guy in charge not professional at all.

I attended my niece's wedding reception last night. I have to admit it was the best food I've had…read moreat a wedding in a very long time. Food was served buffet style, it was fresh, not dry and hot. If I lived closer this would be go to place. It's not to often that everyone at your table felt the same way about the meal.

Would swing by here on my breaks, I had a very kind waitress and the staff was sweet as well. I…read morereally enjoy their soups! A cozy little spot

The food is horrible. Out of most things. Pretzels were…read moreburnt. Disgusting food. I won't waste my time here again.