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The Hemingway Ballroom features beautiful mahogany wood, hand-painted murals and a unique bar and fireplace in the pre-function area make this ballroom one-of-a-kind. Large lobby & foyers for efficient registration, smooth traffic flow, and easy networking. The Garden Atrium and beautiful outdoor Terrace with moveable trees, Koi pond and gazebo, make this a perfect setting for your indoor and outdoor events.

The catering services at The Ambassador are led by the award-winning culinary team of the banquet and conference center. Whether the event you are looking to have catered is on-site at The Ambassador or off-site, we are happy to provide a full-service catered experience. If needed, we are able to provide all linens, china, glassware, tableware, tables, chairs, and take care of all the set-up and clean-up for you.

Looking for a memorable experience for your next convention? Look no further, the Ambassador Banquet & Conference Center is conveniently located off of two major interstates surrounded by plenty of entertainment including restaurants, tax-free clothing shopping, wineries, breweries, and more!

And getting to the Ambassador is a breeze with the Erie International Airport being just 8-miles away offering connections to Chicago, Detroit, and Charlotte!With our complementary shuttle service to and from the airport, your attendees will experience effortless travel to kick-off a great stay.

Erie loves sports! Being geographically positioned between three major cities and being home to four universities with Division I, Division II, and Division III athletic programs, many teams find themselves competing in Erie, and in need of group hotel and meal accommodations.

In addition to the universities, Erie is home to three professional teams, the Erie Otters OHL Hockey Team, Erie Seawolves Minor League Baseball Team, and the Erie Bayhawks NBA G-League.The new Erie Bank Sports Park, located just minutes from our hotels and restaurants, features two in-door ice pads, 8 turf fields, 1 domed field, and 4 basketball/volleyball courts.

Ambassador Banquet & Conference Center is an ideal venue for corporate events such as board meetings, manager meetings, training seminars, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations. The location is perfect for individuals traveling from Buffalo, Pittsburgh, or Cleveland, as it is centrally located near the intersection of I-90 and I-79 in Erie, Pa.