The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago is a hotel destination wedding venue in Chicago, United States, hosting 175 at dinner and 320 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$36,000 (our estimate).
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago sits in the middle of the city, a restored address with an elegant tone that suits a downtown wedding weekend.
About The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago sits in the middle of the city, a restored address with an elegant tone that suits a downtown wedding weekend.
Meeting and banquet space handles the ceremony and reception side, while 22 room and suite types (from a Guest Room with 1 King for up to 3 guests to suites sleeping up to 5) give your guest list somewhere to land, including options with Michigan Ave, city and harbor views.
Several suites and junior suites come with a terrace or balcony, and the arrival from ORD runs around 40 minutes by car in our estimate.
Pricing is typically quoted per head in USD, so ask the team for current figures when you call +1 312-645-1500.
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I stayed at this hotel the evening of February 28 and I was in town for my wedding reception. I had such an amazing experience at this hotel. The rooms were beautiful. The hotel was in the perfect Location and the service was excellent.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 175 guests
- Standing reception
- 320 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 2 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 311 rooms
- Room types
- 22 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$36,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$189 to US$279 per head
- Minimum spend
- US$8,000
- Included
- Catering, drinks, furniture and rooms
- Not included
- Service and VAT
House rules
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- ORD, 40 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Setting
- Urban, restored, elegantAisle estimate
The place
- Historic building
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
- Bring your own wine
- No
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Meeting and banquet event space on site for ceremony and reception setups
- 22 room and suite categories listed, with maximum occupancy from 3 to 5 guests
- Rooms with Michigan Ave, city and harbor views, plus terrace and balcony suites
- Nearest airport is ORD, an estimated 40 minutes away by car
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- ORD · about 40 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into ORD.
- Direct line
- (312) 645-1500
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What event space is available for the wedding?+
The hotel offers meeting and banquet space. Contact the venue at +1 312-645-1500 to discuss layouts and capacities for your ceremony and reception.
Can the hotel accommodate families and larger groups in one room?+
Yes. Several categories sleep up to 4 guests (such as Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds) and suites with a sofa bed, including the Gwen Luxury Suite with Michigan Ave view, accommodate up to 5.
Which airport should guests fly into, and how long is the transfer?+
ORD is the nearest airport. We estimate the drive at around 40 minutes, depending on traffic.
How is wedding pricing structured?+
We estimate pricing is quoted per head in USD. The venue can confirm current per-person rates by phone at +1 312-645-1500.
Are there rooms with outdoor space or notable views?+
Yes. Options include a Terrace Junior Suite with harbor view and balcony, Superior and Junior Suites with terraces, and rooms with Michigan Ave or city views.
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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.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 175 guests
“Host up to 175 guests in one of our two distinctive ballrooms, complete with the old-meets-new allure of Art Deco decor and Swarovski details.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 320 guests
“The Gallery Terrace can accommodate up to 70 guests or 320 when combined with the Gallery Ballroom, for Windy City nuptials, corporate events and large gatherings.”
Read the source for standing receptionSmallest party taken: 2 guests
“From 2 to 170 guests”
Read the source for smallest party takenRooms: 311 rooms
“311 rooms available for individual stays and discounted room blocks.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 22 listed
“Guest room, 2 Queen”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“For a romantic outdoor ceremony, exchange vows on our 6th-floor terrace with the Chicago skyline as your witness, making every moment a cherished memory that lasts a lifetime.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“In-house caterer only”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: No
“In-house caterer only”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBring your own wine: No
“Outside Alcohol Permitted: No”
Read the source for bring your own wineBar on site: Yes
“There’s an open-air rooftop bar (complete with firepits) and a weekend “Tipsy Tea” served in the hotel’s lounge; an ideal prelude to an afternoon in what might be one of Chicago’s finest shopping districts.”
Read the source for bar on sitePrice: US$189 to US$279 per head
“Packages range from $189 to $279 per person, exclusive of taxes, gratuity, and event fee.”
Read the source for priceMinimum spend: US$8,000
“Book your 2026 wedding by June 30, 2026 with a minimum $8,000 food & beverage spend and enjoy exclusive offers, including a two-night stay in our luxurious two-bedroom Gwen Lux Suite, a Cinderella moment upon arrival, upgraded chiavari chairs, double Marriott Bonvoy points, and more.”
Read the source for minimum spendIncluded: Catering, drinks, furniture and rooms
“All packages include: · One Hour Cocktail Reception with Open Bar and Passed Hors d'oeuvres · Three Hour Dinner Reception with Open Bar, Plated Dinner, Sparkling Wine or Cider Toast, Coffee/Tea Service, and Wedding Cake Cutting & Service · Table Set with Chargers, Table Numbers, 3 Votive Candles, 3 Pillar Candles, Floating Flameless Lights for Centerpieces, In-House Printed Menu Cards, Satin Lamour Table Linen, and Napkins · Dance Floor & Riser, Gift Table, and DJ Table · Complimentary Menu Tasting for up to 4 Guests · Complimentary Terrace Suite for the Bride & Groom · 2 Suite Upgrades at Group Rate for the Parents · Special Discounted Room Rate · Marriott Bonvoy Points”
Read the source for includedNot included: Service and VAT
“Packages range from $189 to $279 per person, exclusive of taxes, gratuity, and event fee.”
Read the source for not includedPets: Yes
“Pets are allowed.”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“Children of any age are allowed.”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 75 per day.”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“From the unconventional to the classic, our newly-reimagined indoor and outdoor venues are made for chic rooftop receptions, intimate elopements, and glittering celebrations.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“From the unconventional to the classic, our newly-reimagined indoor and outdoor venues are made for chic rooftop receptions, intimate elopements, and glittering celebrations.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsHistoric building: Yes
“Plan your wedding at The Gwen in the storied McGraw-Hill building, a golden era icon, ideally situated in the heart of Chicago.”
Read the source for historic buildingCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Our dedicated event specialists are here to help manage every detail of your occasion with ease and care and connect you with trusted vendors and partners.”
Read the source for coordinator on the day