This review is a little different as we used this location to create a casino for a web series…read morebeing filmed by MSU. This is where Rasta Grill used to be. THIS PLACE IS AWESOME! The owner and staff are super friendly and accommodating... I just love them all to pieces. 319 itself is a large open room fitted with a projector screen, a dance floor, huge windows, and loads of way to modify the set up. There is also an outdoor patio with a bar that can be opened. They also have two other smaller buildings facing S. Campbell, both of which would be perfect for a smaller catered dinner or small reception. (The room with a fireplace is super adorable) Speaking of the food... we were lucky enough to have had them cater the fundraiser we held for the serious and OH MY GOODNESS THE SPINACH DIP! Everything I tried was fantastic from the Onion Souffle to the Mango Salsa. But seriously, that spin dip. (drool) If you are in the market for a wedding, event, good time venue - go here. You wont find better in Springfield.

This is THE place to have any event in downtown Springfield, MO... and we had a great party. Angelo…read moreand staff are simply the best. I could have never put this all together without his help and guidance. Everything was so easy, no stress, come by anytime to talk, measure, figure out what is needed. The food and drinks and service were amazing. I knew when I met Angelo the first time that this would be exactly what it wanted to be and it turned out even better. My parents had the time of their life celebrating 50 years of marriage with friends, family, a great band, superb staff and facilities. Do you next event here!

My cousin got married here last weekend. To guests it was a beautiful venue, great food, etc…read more However, she was extremely rude to my cousin and nickle and dimed them left and right. Staff also not attentive during wedding. She was told the PA system was provided and then on the wedding day, no AV cords provided. Told her in one sentence that she didn't have enough details, then in another sentence told her she was basically the most difficult wedding she had worked on. Lastly, she has things in writing that she went back on. I wouldn't want to work with this lady, but beautiful wedding!

Very nice venue for the MSU Foundation Holiday Gala. Easy to find, easy parking and a good flow for…read morepeople to move around.

The greatest staff ever! Fantastic place to have an event!…read moreEverything was perfect! Glad to be going back to our BBN event!

If I could give zero stars, I absolutely would! The staff here are extremely rude and…read moreunprofessional. We had just pulled barely inside the gate when a woman stopped us with her car. Her very first words were, "Why are you here?" -- no greeting, no courtesy, just instant hostility. We were only there to take a quick photo of the outside and look at the grounds, as we were considering renting the venue for a wedding. We're from out of town and were in the area just for the weekend, but she immediately accused us of trespassing instead of simply asking what we needed. To make things worse, she blocked the driveway so we couldn't turn around properly, forcing us to back through the grass rather than letting us move forward a couple of feet to the wider part of the drive. I'm also quite sure her behavior was influenced by my alternative haircut and color, which made the experience feel even more judgmental and discriminatory. We will never come back here or recommend this place to anyone.

We went on the history tour, but it was disappointing. The castle itself is interesting and it was…read moreinteresting to see the interior of the building. The tour guide did his best, but his script was rather mediocre. His presentation was repetitive and I had a hard time hearing him over the sounds of the air conditioning. You were not allowed to take photographs unless you requested permission prior to taking each one you wanted. The tour opened with a short video which could have been interesting except the narrator was unintelligible. I was able to decipher about 10 words during the 6 minute film. There are a lot of stairs on the tour (no elevator) so this would not be a good tour for anyone with mobility issues.

This is a beautiful venue! We had a family wedding hosted here and could not have asked for a more…read moreperfect place. The staff is easy to work with, efficient, competent and kind. All we had to do was show up. They took care of everything from set up to clean up. The bridal suite is very large, several mirrors, electric outlets, chairs and couches. The groom suite is an amazing space. Set up like a large theater with reclining chair seating and theater size screen. Definitely a guy hangout while waiting on the beautiful bride and her girls. If you are looking for a beautiful space, a staff that will go above and beyond to make your event dream come true, and memories to last a lifetime this is your place!

My sister got married here this past December, and the staff at the Veridian made it a stress-free…read moreand magical night for everyone involved. Set up was quick and easy, and the venue is absolutely beautiful! The location was perfect, and since it was just after Christmas when they got married the Christmas lights and the tree in the square made for magical pictures. The outside patio was perfect when quests wanted to cool off or take a break from the dancing, and the staff was lovely and timely when it came to the tear down process, getting us all home at a resonable time. I would absolutely suggest the Veridian for any event, especially weddings.

My wedding and reception were held at Rogers And Baldwin, and I could not have made a better…read morechoice! The staff was friendly, helpful and a joy to work with. The venue is gorgeous, spacious and perfectly laid out for any event. The in-house sound system worked perfectly, the streets outside were quiet and scenic. The large windows and balcony provided the perfect evening view. I can not recommend them highly enough!

My daughter and son in law were married here on 6/11/17. First let me say this venue is absolutely…read morestunning, the chandeliers are exquisite and the ghost chairs made the reception look so very elegant in an already gorgeous room! Carol Ann, the owner, is AMAZING! She worked with us and for us every step of the way. She was so supportive and encouraging throughout the entire wedding planning up to the actual wedding day. She was present during the reception and worked along side her wonderful staff, who by the way, are some of the most respectful, professional and kind people, who are willing to do whatever you need them to, to make this day/event the best ever. I could not have asked for a better venue and people to work with! Thanks to The Old Towne Event Center for making my baby girl's dream wedding and reception come true! Carol Ann, hands down you are the BEST and know how to run a business that caters to your customers. From this momma to you, thank you, thank you, thank you!

Wow! The venue IS beautiful, however the experience was a stressful nightmare! A little more than 3…read moremonths from our wedding date, we needed a venue. OTEC didn't have an event scheduled for that weekend so we AGREED on a reduced rate. I met with the owner of the business 19 days before the wedding to discuss arrangements. She never took a single note throughout the whole meeting. I learned more about her personal life than she did about my requests! She assured me SHE would work my event herself to make sure my family wouldn't have to stress about serving food, keeping drinks full, etc. I'm a note taker, so I asked if she would like me to email her a copy of my notes, and she agreed. That was the last I heard from her until 4 days prior to our wedding. She refused to return phone calls, text messages, emails, FB messages, etc. 4 days prior, I was beginning to wonder if we were going to have a venue at all!! When she finally returned a call, she confessed she'd not opened my email from 2 weeks prior that I'd sent her regarding our meeting. I was so frustrated I was in tears! The day before the wedding, we were decorating in a room that was 74-78', and when we asked about turning down the air temp. we were repeatedly told how expensive it was. I couldn't use the bride's room to get ready the day of, because to was too hot! The day of the wedding came and she chose to have ONE employee "work" our event vs her. Not a single person served food, and our drink containers ran dry. My family spent more time catering to our guests than enjoying the event. To top it off, we were told we could have the venue until 11 pm and could clean up the next day. However at 9:30 we were told we needed to vacate the facility (cleaned out) by MIDNIGHT, our wedding STARTED at 7pm. I had family travel 4+ hrs to share this event!! There is obviously a serious problem with communication when you book with this venue. If you are "lucky enough" to get a discounted rate, you will be treated like a discounted client!!!! I would never recommend this place to anyone!!

425 Downtown Events & Catering went above & beyond to make our day exactly what we wanted. Rebekah…read more& her team were a delight to work with, they answered our questions in a timely manner (usually within 1-2 hours) & trust me, I had A LOT of questions. The service, friendliness of the staff & the quality of the food were EXCELLENT!!! The venue was quaint & perfect for our wedding/reception of around 80 people. If you are looking for OUTSTANDING customer service, people who actually care about their product/service and making your event all that you want it to be, book with them! You won't be disappointed! I can't say enough about how amazing they were! My day was PERFECT & I would recommend them again and again!

They catered a 60 person wedding. It was a taco bar. I am going to list the things they did…read moreincredibly wrong. 1. They use plastic forks, spoons, plates and disposable pans. This is a huge portion of cost and terrible for the environment. 2. The price for a taco bar was $16.66 a person. 3. The food was cold because the owner said the wind was blowing to hard to keep the food warm. I suggested moving to where there was no wind. He said he was already set up. 3. The taco bar was only up for 45 minutes. Meaning anyone still having photos...etc did not get to eat. And no one knows where the left over food went. 4. I have gone and price shopped the product they brought, and I was quite liberal with my shopping. At the highest the price for ingredients is $300. More likely the cost was $180. Meaning the caterer made around $700 for mediocre product (all where ingredients from Walmart. The caterer couldn't even find it in his heart to hide the wrappers and containers from the guests), set up four pans and open a few jars. There was no cleanup. All for 45 minutes of work.

Great location Nicely sized rooms and oversized shower…read moreAdequate fitness room Fun lobby bar Difficult to get to roof top venue. It is either closed for private events or no allowance for those under 21 (we have struck on 3 visits) Valet parking Springfield's only 4 star hotel.

I hadn't been to Springfield in years, so I asked a local where I should stay for a quick overnight…read moretrip. Without hesitation, he said, "You've got to try the Vandivort." I'm so glad I did. The moment I stepped into the stylish, contemporary lobby, I felt like I'd walked into a boutique hotel in SoHo. The design is chic, modern, and full of personality. I arrived early and was pleasantly surprised to get access to my room right away -- a spacious, beautifully appointed room on the fourth floor of the hotel's main building. (Tip: there's a second building across the alley in back, so if location matters to you, be sure to ask which one you're in.) My room was terrific -- upscale furnishings, high ceilings, and a bed so comfortable I wanted to bring it home with me. Great mattress, perfect pillows -- everything you hope for in a good night's sleep. As luck would have it, the hotel was celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a lobby reception just as I was heading out to a meeting. The place had a celebratory buzz. When I returned, I made a beeline to Vantage, the rooftop bar, for an Old Fashioned. They were out of Angel's Envy (my go-to), but the bartender made a solid one with Woodford Reserve. A quick evening shower made the rooftop a bit humid, so I headed downstairs to The Order, the hotel's lobby bar -- equally impressive, with a standout liquor selection and, yes, Angel's Envy in stock. Round two. The next morning, I hit their fitness room in the back building, followed by a run through downtown. Afterward, I grabbed a surprisingly good $10 breakfast burrito from the on-site café. My only real quibble: no complimentary coffee in the lobby. For a boutique hotel of this caliber, it's a small thing that would make a big difference. Overall, Hotel Vandivort delivered style, comfort, and a memorable experience. If you're heading to Springfield and want something with personality and polish -- stay here. Highly recommended.