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The Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza

Wedding venue in Albany, New York

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About The Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza

The Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza is a state government complex in Albany, New York, with an indoor Concourse, an outdoor Plaza, and an event Convention Center. The Convention Center's flexible space accommodates groups from 10 to 10,000. Its Convention Hall, at 26,000 square feet with an 11-foot ceiling, has a reception capacity of 3,500 and theatre seating of up to 2,100. Meeting Rooms 1–5 (1,600 square feet), Meeting Room 6 (4,750 square feet) and Meeting Room 7 (1,500 square feet) are rentable separately, and Meeting Rooms 2–4 can be combined into a 4,800-square-foot space. The Base of the Egg offers 16,000 square feet with a 12-foot ceiling, with banquet seating for 250 and reception capacity of 1,000 or more. The Corning Tower Observation Deck on the 42nd floor is available to rent for private functions and holds 170 for a reception or 60 for a banquet. Food and beverage are arranged through on-site contracted caterers, and outside food and beverage is not permitted. Visitor parking is available in lots beneath and near the complex. The Plaza's entrances are accessible except the State Street Capitol entrance and the Concourse tunnel to the Swan Street Building.

The facts

Guests
Up to 3,500 guests
Price
$260–$2,725
Pricing note
USD room rental rates for non-profit / commercial users: Convention Hall $1,520 / $2,725; Meeting Rooms 1–5 $260 / $320; Meeting Room 6 $550 / $725; Meeting Room 7 $320 / $375; Base of the Egg $575 / $575; trade show exhibit booth $60 / $90 (per booth). Observation Deck $1,000 weekdays / $1,250 weekends. Additional fees may apply.
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Kind of place
Banquet hall
Last updated
November 2026

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