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Kimpton Gray Hotel Chicago by IHG

Kimpton Gray Hotel Chicago by IHG is a historic downtown property that hosts weddings in an urban setting, with meeting and banquet space for ceremonies and receptions and in-house catering handled by the hotel team.

Kimpton Gray Hotel Chicago by IHG is a hotel destination wedding venue in Chicago, United States, hosting 220 at dinner and 230 at the ceremony, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$30,000 (our estimate).

Guests
220 at dinner · 230 at the ceremony
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Rooms
293 rooms
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Cost
About US$30,000 for 80 guests
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Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
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Season
All year
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Getting there
MDW · about 40 min by car
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About Kimpton Gray Hotel Chicago by IHG

Kimpton Gray Hotel Chicago by IHG is a historic downtown property that hosts weddings in an urban setting, with meeting and banquet space for ceremonies and receptions and in-house catering handled by the hotel team.

Guest accommodation spans 30 room types, from the Essential King Room with Walk-In Shower to Studio Suites and One-Bedroom Suites, with several layouts sleeping up to four and a full range of mobility and communications accessible options.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the nearest airport, an estimated 40 minutes away by road.

Catering is estimated at around 150 to 275 USD per head, and the hotel publishes wedding packages and real Chicago wedding galleries online.

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We had an absolutely INCREDIBLE wedding at the Kimpton Gray! Mariah, the events coordinator, was fabulous throughout the entire experience.

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

Capacity

Seated dinner
220 guests
Standing reception
300 guests
Ceremony, seated
230 guests
Smallest party taken
2 guests

Staying over

Rooms
293 rooms
Room types
30 listed

The ceremony

Outdoor ceremony
Yes
Indoor option if it rains
Yes

Money

A wedding for 80 guests
About US$30,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
Price
US$150 to US$275 per headAisle estimate

House rules

Weddings held
All year
Pets
Yes
Children
Yes

Getting there

Nearest airport
MDW, 40 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Guest transport
No

The spaces

Event spaces
Banquet room
Reception indoors
Yes
Reception outdoors
Yes
Space for dancing
Yes
Setting
Urban, historic, elegant

The place

Swimming pool
No
Historic building
Yes

Services

Coordinator on the day
Yes

Food and drink

In-house catering
Yes
Bar on site
Yes

Venue highlights

  • Historic hotel in an urban downtown Chicago setting
  • Meeting and banquet event space with in-house catering
  • 30 room types, including suites and rooms for up to 4 guests
  • Multiple mobility accessible rooms (roll-in showers, accessible tubs) and a communications accessible suite

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Costs and booking details

Getting there
MDW · about 40 min by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into MDW.

Direct line
(312) 750-9012

Answered by the venue in local hours.

Questions about the venue

Does the hotel provide catering for weddings?+

Yes. Catering is in-house at Kimpton Gray Hotel Chicago. We estimate costs of around 150 to 275 USD per head.

What kind of event space is available?+

The hotel offers meeting and banquet space for wedding events.

Which airport should our guests fly into?+

The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (MDW), with an estimated transfer time of about 40 minutes.

Can the hotel accommodate guests with accessibility needs?+

Yes. Listed rooms include mobility accessible options with roll-in showers or accessible tubs, plus a one-bedroom suite with communications accessibility.

How do we get in touch about a wedding?+

Contact the venue at +1 312-750-9012 or sales@grayhotelchicago.com. Wedding packages are published at grayhotelchicago.com.

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