Crystal Ballroom at The Hills Hotel, Laguna Hills
If first impressions make a lasting impression, then The Hills Hotel is a place you’re definitely going to remember. After our recent multi-million dollar transformation, this boutique hotel is now a trendy, upscale venue for special events. Located in the rolling hills of the southern part of Orange County, we welcome guests from Los Angeles, San Diego and the inland Empire—all looking to host their celebration in glamorous surroundings.
A grand staircase leads up to the Mezzanine level, where you’ll find five event spaces that you can use in the way that best suits your wedding or private party. Guests can mingle in any of the four pre-function areas, which flow from one to another. Each has its own ambiance and are all set with cocktail tables that feature large crystal vases filled with white branches. Walls are covered in light gray leather panels, an understated backdrop to the iridescent crystal imbeded sign that announces the adjoining ballroom.
Silvery, textured custom-designed doors open to the Crystal Ballroom, which lives up to its name. Formal and elegant, it’s outfitted with crown molding, mirror-backed wall sconces and six glittering beaded crystal chandeliers ringed with sparkling “candles.” The walls have a subtle shimmer, thanks to ground crystals embedded in the pearl-colored paper. Colored LED lights in the coffered ceiling and up lighting along the room’s perimeter allow you to create whatever atmosphere you desire: Choose shades of blue or purple for a sultry, nightclub feeling, or use pink or amber tones for something more romantic or festive. Chiavari chairs (available in a selection of colors) add a sophisticated touch.
Ceremonies can take place in the Crystal Ballroom, but they’re often held in the Veranda, an atrium-style corridor that runs the length of the ballroom. Light comes from seven crystal chandeliers suspended from the tray ceiling, as well as from a wall of windows overlooking the trees right outside and the mountains in the distance. This area is also well suited for a cocktail reception or a buffet setup during dinner in the ballroom.
The Crystal Lounge is ideal for relaxing on white tufted benches while sipping cocktails, sampling appetizers and perhaps watching the bride and groom’s life stories playing on TV monitors. The Patio, which is staged with lounge furniture, provides another comfortable spot. It has a fuel-burning fireplace and TV monitor, and can double as a cigar lounge.
Couples getting married here have two additional ceremony options: the Garnet Gallery and poolside. All ceremonies include the rehearsal and the assistance of an on-staff coordinator.
The hotel’s Diamond and Emerald Packages offer a long list of amenities: a champagne toast, the meal, wedding cake, linens, lighting, dance floor, and more. And when the wedding comes to a close, the newlyweds can retire to their complimentary room, where a sweet gift of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries awaits. The next morning, they’ll enjoy a complimentary breakfast in bed or in the hotel restaurant.
Close to beaches, art galleries, shopping, fine dining, local attractions and more, The Hills Hotel is a convenient choice for a destination wedding.
Capacity
| Ceremony | Reception/Special Events | Meetings |
| Max. Seated Indoors: 300 | Max. Seated Indoors: 300 | Max. Seated: 500 |
| Max. Seated Outdoors: 150 | Max. Seated Outdoors: 150 | |
| Max. Standing Indoors: 700 | ||
| Max. Standing Outdoors: 250 |
CEREMONY CAPACITY: The site holds 300 seated guests indoors and 150 seated outdoors.
EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The ballroom can accommodate 300 seated or 700 standing guests indoors, and 150 seated or 250 standing outdoors.
MEETING CAPACITY: The site holds 500 guests seated theater-style.
Fees & Deposits
A $1,000 deposit is required to reserve your date. 50% of the food & beverage minimum is due 120 days prior, and the balance is due 10 days prior to the event. Packages range $55–75/person. Tax, alcohol and a 20% service charge are additional.
Availability
Year-round, daily, anytime.
Catering |
Amplified Music |
| Provided | Indoors |
| BYO | Outdoors |
Alcohol |
Wheelchair Access |
| Provided | Wheelchair Accessible |
| BYO w/ Corkage Fee | |
Site Views |
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Location Uses |
Hills |
| Ceremonies | Mountains |
| Wedding Receptions | Panoramic |
| Special Events, Parties | |
| Business Functions/Meetings | Venue Type |
| Rehearsal Dinners | Ballroom |
| On-Site Accommodations | Banquet Hall/Events Facility |
| Hotel | |
Services/Amenities |
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| Catering: provided or BYO with approval | Restrictions |
| Kitchen Facilities: fully equipped | Alcohol: provided or BYO wine with corkage fee |
| Tables & Chairs: provided | Smoking: outdoor terraces only |
| Linens, Silver, etc.: floor length linens provided | Music: amplified OK |
| Restrooms: wheelchair accessible | Wheelchair Access: yes |
| Dance Floor: provided, no extra fee | Insurance: not required unless providing outside catering |
| Bride’s & Groom’s Dressing Area: yes | |
| Meeting Equipment: provided | |
| Parking: large lot, complimentary parking or valet service | |
| Accommodations: 147 guestrooms | |
| Telephone: house phone | |
| Outdoor Night Lighting: provided | |
| Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no | |
| Cleanup: provided | |
| View: panorama of hills and mountains | |
| Other: AV equipment, event coordination |
