1 Hotel Toronto (Harriet’s Rooftop)

1 Hotel Toronto is a hotel on Wellington Street West with more than a dozen event spaces.

About the venue

Harriet’s Rooftop is an 18-by-56-foot rooftop room that holds up to 150 for a reception indoors and up to 200 when the outdoor summer space is used. The hotel’s largest rooms are the Maple Ballroom and the Casa Madera restaurant, each seating 180. The hotel’s culinary and beverage teams create seasonal menus for each event. Event proposals are requested through an online RFP form.

On EventPlans.ca it is listed as a rooftop and hotel in Toronto, at 550 Wellington Street W, Toronto, ON M5V 2V4.

Event spaces

The venue lists these spaces. Capacities are the venue’s own figures and change with the layout you choose.

• Harriet’s Rooftop (indoor, 1,064 sq ft): 50 seated, 150 reception, 100 theatre
• Harriet’s Rooftop Summer (outdoor, 1,064 sq ft): 60 seated, 200 reception, 100 theatre
• Harriet’s Private Dining Room: 8 seated, 12 reception
• Maple Ballroom (2,976 sq ft): 180 seated, 200 reception, 180 theatre
• Casa Madera (3,348 sq ft): 180 seated, 250 reception
• Red Maple / Silver Maple (1,430 sq ft each): 70 seated, 100 reception, 100 theatre
• Garden Pavilion (outdoor): 24 seated, 50 reception, 40 theatre

Capacity

The venue publishes a maximum of 180 seated, 250 standing reception, 180 theatre style. Those are top figures for an empty room. A dance floor, a stage, a buffet or a photo booth each take space, so plan on fewer guests than the maximum once your layout is drawn.

A useful rule: a seated dinner at rounds of ten needs about 1 to 1.2 square metres per guest, a standing reception about 0.7, and theatre seating about 0.6, before you add a stage or dance floor. The venue capacity calculator does the arithmetic for your room.

Events it hosts

According to its own event pages, the venue hosts corporate events, weddings and private social events.

For timelines, budgets and checklists, start with the corporate holiday party hub, wedding planning hub.

Questions to ask on your site visit

Bring these to your walk-through. Get the answers in writing before you sign.

• What is the weather plan, and when must you decide to move indoors?
• Are there wind or height rules for décor, candles and tall items?
• What sound limits apply on the roof, and what time does amplified music end?
• How many guests can the elevators move, and how long does arrival take for your guest count?
• Is there heating or shade, and is it included?
• Which accessible route reaches the roof?

Planning entertainment here

Rooftops suit roaming acts and acoustic music. Wind, height rules and sound limits usually rule out aerial work and open flame, so check before you book a fire or LED performer.

Send every performer’s technical needs to the venue before you book: floor space, ceiling height, power, sound and changing room.

Getting there

Check the venue website for directions, parking rates and accessible entrances, and send the details to guests with the invitation.

Official website: 1hotels.com/toronto/event-spaces

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