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University of Miami

Experience Miami at The U!
1280 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33146
1000 Guests

Event Types Welcomed

Adult Social Events
Corporate Social Events
Expo/Competitions
Professional Meeting / Training / Conference / Retreats
Wedding Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Youth Parties
Youth Retreat/Camps

About

An Inspiring & Innovative Environment

With quality services, diverse facilities and knowledgeable staff, University of Miami creates an inspiring and innovative educational environment for your conference, business meeting, camp or retreat. We strive to create a welcoming venue where educationally focused conferences and camps achieve their desired outcomes. Offering our expertise in Miami event planning along with the attentiveness and dependability you deserve, our team of professionals is excited to welcome you to THE U!

Located in Coral Gables, a beautifully lush city in sunny South Florida, the University of Miami is just seven miles from downtown Miami and offers conference planners the ability to look beyond our campus and offer their conference guests the option to explore the many culturally diverse neighborhoods of the region.

  • Lodging Solutions – Offering both singles and double room layouts.
  • Meeting Spaces – University of Miami has venues for events of all sizes. Together with overnight accommodations and food and beverage services, we can provide all your conference needs.
  • Food & Beverage – Providing you with a variety of both on- and off-campus food service vendors to deliver high quality dining and catering options for budgets both big and small.

You have a story to share. Let us help you tell it at our incredible Miami event space.

Meeting & Event Spaces

Max Capacity: 1000 Guests
Largest Classroom Style: 175
Largest Theatre Style: 800
Largest Auditorium Seating: 167
Largest Seated Reception: 420
Largest Standing Reception: 1000
Academic Year Largest Group: yes
Expo Banquet

Lakeside Village Expo Center

  • 7,100 Sq. Ft.
  • 240 Banquet Style
  • 160 Classroom Style
  • 444 Theatre Style
  • 60 Hollow Square Style

Grand Ballrooms (Combined)

  • 9,929 Sq. Ft.
  • 432 Banquet Style
  • 180 Classroom Style
  • 800 Theatre Style

Grand Ballroom East

  • 2,712 Sq. Ft.
  • 96 Banquet Style
  • 50 Classroom Style
  • 165 Theatre Style

Grand Ballroom West

  • 2,712 Sq. Ft.
  • 96 Banquet Style
  • 50 Classroom Style
  • 165 Theatre Style

Grand Ballroom Center

  • 4,505 Sq. Ft.
  • 286 Banquet Style
  • 82 Classroom Style
  • 286 Theatre Style
Lakeside Village Auditorium

Lakeside Village Auditorium

  • 2,972 Sq. Ft.
  • 167 (fixed tiered seating) Theatre Style

Activities Room Combined

  • 2,482 Sq. Ft.
  • 120 Banquet Style
  • 30 Classroom Style
  • 168 Theatre Style

Lakeside Village Pavilion

  • 2,520 Sq. Ft.
  • 90 Banquet Style
  • 90 Classroom Style
  • 180 Theatre Style
  • 20 Hollow Square Style
Senate Room

Senate Room

  • 1,538 Sq. Ft.
  • 65 (fixed, auditorium) Classroom Style
Iron Arrow

Iron Arrow Room

  • 1,251 Sq. Ft.
  • 49 Banquet Style
  • 30 Classroom Style
  • 49 Theatre Style
  • 36 Hollow Square Style

Vista Room

  • 553 Sq. Ft.
  • 16 Banquet Style
  • 9 Classroom Style
  • 30 Theatre Style
  • 20 Hollow Square Style

Executive Conference Room

  • 384 Sq. Ft.
  • 12 (fixed) Conference Style

Lakeside Patio & Stage

Lakeside Village Courtyard

Lakeside Village Plaza

  • ~3,500 Sq. Ft.
Coach Tour

Rock Plaza

Catering Options

In Style Catering by Chartwells

InStyle Catering is a premier catering service offering exquisite food, stunning décor, and unparalleled customer service. From large-scale events to intimate gatherings, our highly skilled and dedicated team is at your service every step of the way to ensure your special occasion is everything you envisioned and more.

Mena Catering

With a unique approach to fine dining, spectacular décor and original design for every event, Mena Catering has what it takes, no matter the occasion.

Accommodations

  • Total Number of Overnight Guests: 2500
  • Number of Overnight Rooms: 3700
  • Wi-Fi in Guest Rooms: Yes
  • Wi-Fi Guest Room Cost : $0
Overnight Room Attributes
  • 24-hour check-in
  • Air-conditioned rooms available
  • Business Services
  • Dry Cleaning Services
  • Linens Provided
  • Kitchen Available
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Television
  • Towels
  • Washer/Dryer
  • WiFi

Lakeside Village

With a commitment to the integration of the various aspects of campus life into a single facility, the 12-acre village is comprised of 25 interconnected buildings and a multitude of outdoor spaces including a grand courtyard, study spots, recreational spaces, and outdoor terraces.
450 Rooms | 1115 Beds
Guest Wifi: $0

This accommodation has A/C

Floorplan Layout

Mahoney Residential College

Located at the northeast end of campus on the corner of Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Stanford Drive. The MetroRail station is a short 10 minute walk away.
700 Beds
Guest Wifi: $0

This accommodation has A/C

Floorplan Layout

Pearson Residential College

Located at the northeast end of campus on the corner of Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Stanford Drive. The MetroRail station is a short 10 minute walk away.
710 Beds
Guest Wifi: $0

This accommodation has A/C

Floorplan Layout

Eaton Residential College

Eaton is located directly on the eastern side of Lake Osceola. The Eaton Residential College rooms are set up in a suite arrangement with two double rooms connected by a bathroom. Each floor includes single and double rooms with study lounges and laundry rooms on each floor.
375 Beds

This accommodation has A/C

Floorplan Layout

Featured Amenities

A/V Equipment
Accessible Facilities
Air Conditioning
Bus
Business Center
Car Charging Station
Chairs
Eco-Friendly
Fitness Center
Golf
Laundry
Linens
Near Public Transit
Outdoor Space
Overnight Rooms
Paid Parking
Scenic Views
Stage
Taxi
Theater Seating
Train
VIP Room
WiFi

Venue Location + Transportation

Address

1280 Stanford Drive,

Coral Gables, Florida 33146

Transportation

Taxi
Bus
Metro
Lyft
Uber

Nearby Airport

Miami International Airport - 20 minutes

Nearby International Airport

Miami International Airport - 20 minutes

Parking

Parking on Site: Yes

Car charging stations: Yes

Nearby Cities

Miami | Coral Gables |

Things to Know

Catering

In-house catering available

Must Use In-House Catering: No

External Catering Allowed: Yes

Can Bring In Own Food: Yes

Cultural Catering Available: Yes

Food And Beverage Onsite: Yes

Do You Offer Tables, Chairs, And Linens?: Yes

Venue Policies

Alcohol Consumption: Yes

Smoking Permitted: No

Cannabis Industry-Friendly: No

Cannabis Consumption: No

Eco Friendly: Yes

ADA Accessible: Yes

Family Friendly: No

Pet Friendly: No

Technology

WiFi Internet access is available at no charge to all University of Miami guests, and those staying on campus will experience upgraded service. The vast majority of our classroom spaces and event spaces all have technology, ranging from projectors and screens to more enhanced features such as microphones, document cameras, podiums and more.

Guest Wi-Fi: Free

Onsite Tech Support: Yes

Wi-Fi In Meeting Space: Yes

Equipment Available On-Site:
  • Projector Screen
  • Laptops
  • Microphones
  • Sound System

Services

Campus Transportation

For conference guests who are unable or would prefer not to travel campus by foot, the University operates a network of on-campus shuttles, connecting conference guests to the many facilities utilized for conferences and camps.

Front Desk Amenities

In addition to providing answers to many campus-related questions, the staff at each of our residential area desks can provide overnight guests with vacuum cleaners, luggage carts and other comfort items.