Pendry Chicago is a hotel destination wedding venue in Chicago, United States, hosting 250 at dinner and 400 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$38,000 (our estimate).

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Pendry Chicago

Pendry Chicago is a historic urban hotel with 364 guest rooms and suites, set in the city with river views from select accommodations.

Guests
250 at dinner · 400 standing
Venue website
Rooms
364 rooms
Venue website
Cost
About US$38,000 for 80 guests
Aisle estimate
Getting there
ORD · about 40 min by car
Aisle estimate

About Pendry Chicago

Pendry Chicago is a historic urban hotel with 364 guest rooms and suites, set in the city with river views from select accommodations.

The property offers declared wedding services, in-house catering and meeting and banquet space that seats up to 250 for a plated dinner or holds 400 guests for a standing reception.

With both indoor and outdoor options and suites such as the River View Corner One Bedroom Suite and The Pendry Suite (each sleeping up to four), couples can host the celebration and house their guests in one address.

We estimate an elegant, city-formal tone and catering in the range of around 175 to 350 USD per head.

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Beautiful hotel. We would definitely stay here again. Rooms are extremely clean and nicely furnished. Adjoining rooms a great option for families. Modern finishes. Fairly priced. Interesting historical past. Location was perfect.

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

Capacity

Seated dinner
250 guests
Standing reception
400 guests

Staying over

Rooms
364 rooms
Room types
21 listed

Money

A wedding for 80 guests
About US$38,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
Price
US$185 to US$325 per headAisle estimate

Getting there

Nearest airport
ORD, 40 min by carAisle estimate

The spaces

Event spaces
Banquet room
Indoors or out
Both
Setting
Urban, historic, elegant

Food and drink

In-house catering
Yes

Venue highlights

  • 364 guest rooms and suites, including The Pendry Suite, Carbide Suite, Carbon Suite and Millennium Suite (max 4 guests each)
  • Meeting and banquet space seating 250 for dinner or 400 standing
  • In-house catering and declared wedding services
  • Both indoor and outdoor event options in a historic urban building

Costs and booking details

Getting there
ORD · about 40 min by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into ORD.

Direct line
(312) 985-0942

Answered by the venue in local hours.

Questions about the venue

How many guests can we host?+

The venue's meeting and banquet space accommodates up to 250 guests for a seated dinner and up to 400 for a standing reception.

Is catering provided by the hotel?+

Yes, catering is in-house. We estimate pricing of around 175 to 350 USD per head, though the venue can confirm current rates.

Can our guests stay on site?+

Yes. Pendry Chicago has 364 rooms, from King Guestrooms and Tower Studios (max 2) to one bedroom and specialty suites sleeping up to 4, with accessible options in several categories.

Which airport should guests fly into?+

The nearest airport is ORD (Chicago O'Hare), which we estimate is about a 40 minute transfer to the hotel.

Are outdoor ceremonies or receptions possible?+

The property offers both indoor and outdoor space. Contact the venue at +1 312-985-0942 to discuss specific setups.

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Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

Venue wedding information

Sources for individual venue facts
  • Seated dinner: 250 guests

    “| GRAND BALLROOM | [Virtual Tour](https://truetour.app/properties/2808/media/167943?utm_campaign=single_asset_share&utm_bucket=asset%2Cchannel&utm_property=2808&utm_media_item=167943) | 3,120 | 40 x 78 | 20 | 285 | 400 | 250 | 144 | 66 | 70 | 84 | 150 |”
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  • Standing reception: 400 guests

    “| GRAND BALLROOM | [Virtual Tour](https://truetour.app/properties/2808/media/167943?utm_campaign=single_asset_share&utm_bucket=asset%2Cchannel&utm_property=2808&utm_media_item=167943) | 3,120 | 40 x 78 | 20 | 285 | 400 | 250 | 144 | 66 | 70 | 84 | 150 |”
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  • Rooms: 364 rooms

    “Pendry Chicago is home to 364 guestrooms and suites, each carefully appointed with an eye for the Carbide & Carbon Building’s illustrious Art Deco heritage combined with a modern vision of luxury hospitality.”
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  • Room types: 21 listed

    “River View Corner One Bedroom Suite”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Your special event, our signature style. Pendry Chicago hosts gracious gatherings and important events with historical spaces, over 13,000 square feet of customizable meeting spaces, signature food & beverage, and a sense of Chicago’s iconic style at every turn.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Indoors or out: Both

    “Pendry Chicago is home to a signature French restaurant, Venteux, a stunning Lobby Bar, and one of the city’s most revered rooftop destinations, Château Carbide, featuring a year-round 24th floor indoor and outdoor setting with stunning skyline views.”
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  • Setting: Urban, historic, elegant

    “Set within the iconic 1929 Art Deco Carbide & Carbon Building in Chicago’s Loop, just steps from Michigan Avenue, Pendry Chicago is a luxury boutique hotel in downtown Chicago that pays homage to both the past and the present.”
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