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Amenities

With a long history of hosting successful, high-profile events, Hilton Chicago is specifically designed for productive meetings and group occasions that make a lasting impression. With event space spanning more than 234,000 square feet, this historic Chicago landmark features the most exhibit space of all the hotels in the city. Boasting versatile venues and facilities, including grand ballrooms, the Stevens Meeting Center, and 13 Presidential-style suites, Hilton Chicago can accommodate events of all varieties, from the essential board meeting and annual conventions to elaborate, romantic weddings or intimate gatherings.

Hotel Amenities

  • Over 234,000 square feet of versatile meeting space

  • 10 on-site Certified Meeting Planners

  • Medical Meetings Merit & Distinction recipient

  • On-site PSAV for technology needs and on-site branding company, Freeman to give every event premier presence.

  • Environmental-friendly practices recognized by the city of Chicago and Hilton.

  • Venues spanning 7 floors with 50 unique configurable spaces including the Stevens Convention Center

  • Largest hotel Athletic Club in Chicago featuring in-door running track, strength training and cardio equipment, Synergy 360, indoor pool, whirlpool, and sundeck with views of the Chicago skyline.

  • Unique Accommodations—14 residential-inspired hospitality suites ideal for entertaining and 600 guestrooms with 2 double beds and 2 separate bathrooms.

  • Innovative Catering — Three restaurants, in addition to exquisite custom banquet menus allow for a variety of options to please every palate.

  • Ideal Location - Situated on the iconic Michigan Avenue, across from Grant Park, 2 miles from McCormick Place Convention Center, and walking distance to Chicago's most exciting attractions

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WEDDINGS

For over 85 years, couples have chosen the Hilton Chicago as the place to say “I do” and to celebrate their new life together. Whether you’re looking for a majestic space—such as the Grand Ballroom—or the more intimate setting offered by the hotel's smaller venues, you’ll find the ideal match for your Chicago wedding ceremony and reception. The professional event planning staff is available to help create the perfect event for your perfect day.

Chicago Wedding Venue

Every wedding is a reflection, the Hilton Chicago’s expertise will assist in discovering inspiration and designing your perfect day. The variety of Chicago wedding venue room choices is diverse to satisfy your needs. Iconic ballrooms for wedding receptions and ceremonies, to the intimate 720 South Bar & Grill Private Dining Room for rehearsal dinner. Hilton Chicago wedding room blocks allow your out-of-town guests to feel at home and spacious specialty suites celebrate your “I do” with an early honeymoon.

Capacity Chart

Dimensions

SQ. FT.

Ceiling Height

Theater

School Room 2/6'

School Room 3/6'

Banquet 10/60'

Reception

Conference 2/6'

Conference 3/6'

Lobby Level

Continental Ballroom

144' x 70'

10,080

12'

1,100

398

597

900

1,350

-

-

Continental A

48' x 70'

3,360

12'

350

132

198

300

450

40

48

Continental B

48' x 70'

3,360

12'

350

132

198

300

450

40

58

Continental C

48' x 70'

3,360

12'

350

132

198

300

450

40

58

Continental Foyer

144' x 25'

3,600

14'

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Continental Offices N&S

11' x 21'

231

9'

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

8th St. S Reg. Office

18' x 14'

252

8'4"

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

8th St. S Reg. Counter

2'2" x 32'3"

-

8'4"

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

8th St. N Reg. Office

41' x 17'

697

7'10"

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

8th St. W. Office

19' x 12'

228

8'11'

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Grand Tradition

24' x 68'

1,307

9'4"

85

28

42

60

125

20

28

Buckingham Room

61' x 43'

2,317

10'3"

104

40

60

80

125

24

34

Second Floor

Grand Ballroom

158' x 80'

12,640

34'

1,650

528

792

1,100

1,453

-

-

Grand Ballroom Balcony

-

-

21'

200

-

-

160

180

-

-

Grand Ballroom Foyer

86' x 29'

2,494

18'

-

-

-

-

250

-

-

International Ballroom

156' x 141'

21,996

19'4"

2,450

920

1,380

1,800

2,700

-

-

International North

95' x 141'

13,395

19'4"

1,500

570

855

1,060

1,540

-

-

International South

61' x 141'

8,601

19'4"

920

334

501

680

900

-

-

International Foyer

18' x 103'

1,854

8'

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Normandie Lounge

28' x 130'

3,640

12'

-

-

-

250

700

-

-

Boulevard Room

103' x 32'

3,296

8'6"

380

380

180

240

379

-

-

Boulevard A

36' x 32'

1,152

8'6"

100

100

54

80

120

20

28

Boulevard B

29' x 32'

928

8'6"

80

80

42

50

80

16

22

Boulevard C

38' x 32'

1,216

8'6"

120

120

60

80

130

20

28

Boulevard Foyer

30' x 36'

1,080

8'10"

-

-

-

-

125

-

-

Third Floor

Waldorf Room

72'x48'

3,456

14'

400

180

162

220

435

32

46

Astoria Room

46'x33'

1,518

11'

90

34

51

90

140

25

34

Williford Room

116'x62'

7,192

9'6"

610

200

300

650

850

-

-

Williford A

34'x62'

2,108

9'6"

187

66

99

160

240

30

40

Williford B

34'x62'

2,108

9'6"

187

66

99

160

240

30

40

Williford C

48'x62'

2,976

9'6"

236

100

150

280

342

46

64

Marquette Room

65'x31'

2,015

10'

200

84

126

170

250

46

64

Joliet Room

46'x23'

1,058

10'

80

40

60

80

135

30

40

PDR #1

16'x40'

640

9'6"

50

20

30

40

75

22

28

PDR #2

28'x40'

1,120

9'6"

90

48

72

80

150

24

34

PDR #3

15'x40'

600

9'6"

50

20

30

40

25

22

28

PDR #4

27'x61'

1,647

9'6"

60

26

39

50

75

22

28

PDR #5

24'x15'

360

9'6"

30

8

12

20

30

16

22

PDR #6

24'x15'

360

9'6"

30

8

12

20

30

16

22

PDR #7

24'x15'

360

9'6"

30

8

12

20

30

16

22

Fourth Floor

Conference Room 4A

32'x15'

480

8'1"

50

16

24

30

45

20

28

Conference Room 4B

27'x16'

432

8'1"

40

12

18

30

45

20

28

Conference Room 4C

52'x14'

728

8'1"

60

16

24

50

75

28

40

Conference Room 4D

40'x24'

960

8'1"

80

26

39

50

75

24

34

Conference Room 4E

27'x14'

378

8'1"

40

12

18

30

45

16

22

Conference Room 4F

27'x17'

495

8'1"

45

16

24

30

45

16

22

Conference Room 4G

28'x16'

448

8'1"

40

8

12

30

45

16

22

Conference Room 4H

23'x16'

368

8'1"

30

8

12

20

30

16

22

Conference Room 4I

23'x14'

322

8'1"

30

8

12

20

30

16

22

Conference Room 4J

25'x15'

375

8'1"

30

8

12

20

60

16

22

Conference Room 4K

40'x15'

600

8'1"

60

16

24

40

45

24

34

Conference Room 4L

29'x15'

435

8'1"

40

12

18

30

45

18

22

Conference Room 4M

45'x17'

765

8'1"

80

26

39

50

75

24

34

McCormick Boardroom

35'x17'

595

7'10"

-

-

-

-

-

22

28

Pullman Boardroom

30'x17'

510

7'10"

-

-

-

-

-

20

28

Fifth Floor

Conference Room 5A

20'x13'

260

7'9"

18

8

12

20

20

12

16

Conference Room 5B

20'x13'

260

7'9"

18

8

12

20

20

12

16

Conference Room 5C

24'x13'

312

7'9"

18

8

12

20

20

12

16

Conference Room 5D

24'x13'

312

7'9"

18

8

12

20

20

12

16

Conference Room 5E

25'x14'

350

7'9"

25

12

18

20

34

16

22

Conference Room 5F

24'x14'

336

7'9"

30

12

18

30

39

16

22

Conference Room 5G

23'x14'

322

7'9"

36

12

18

20

37

16

22

Conference Room 5H

26'x15'

390

7'9"

32

14

21

30

43

16

22

Conference Room 5I

23'x13'

299

7'9"

25

12

18

20

34

16

22

Conference Room 5J

23'x14'

322

7'9"

36

12

18

20

37

16

22

Eight Floor

Lake Ontario

30'x31'

930

8'

90

32

48

70

120

20

28

Lake Michigan

40'x31'

1,240

8'

140

40

60

90

150

24

34

Lake Huron

30'x31'

930

8'

90

32

48

60

120

20

28

Lake Erie

38'x31'

1,178

8'

130

40

60

90

150

22

28

Athletic Club Sundeck

62'x45'

3,360

-

-

-

-

50

50

-

-

Sundeck Alcove

36'6''x15'6''

565

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Stevens Meeting Center

Salon A

40,140

11'4''

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Salon B

15,000

9'6''

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Salon C

28,906

13'

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Salon D

34,884

10'

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Mobley Room

34'x58'

1,972

8'6''

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Justice Room

16'x20'

320

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Lower Level Registration

69'10''x14'

977

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Salon A

195' X 200'

40,140

11'4''

2,950

699

2,000

3,000

-

144

139

Salon A-1

55' X 62

3,844

11'4''

350

180

300

360

40

-

-

Salon A-2

82' X 46'

3,772

11'4''

350

180

300

360

40

-

-

Salon A-3

54' X 54'

2,916

11'4''

325

159

250

340

40

-

-

Salon A-4

54' X 41

2,214

11'4''

275

138

190

300

30

-

-

Salon A-5

65' X 61'

3,965

11'4''

400

138

320

425

40

-

-

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