The Peninsula Chicago is a hotel destination wedding venue in Chicago, United States, hosting 320 at dinner and 550 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$56,000 (our estimate).
The Peninsula Chicago
The Peninsula Chicago brings a formal city-wedding setting to the heart of downtown, with meeting and banquet space for ceremonies, dinners and receptions.
About The Peninsula Chicago
The Peninsula Chicago brings a formal city-wedding setting to the heart of downtown, with meeting and banquet space for ceremonies, dinners and receptions.
Accommodation runs across 27 listed room categories, from a Superior King Room for two up to Grand Deluxe and Premier Deluxe Suites sleeping as many as five, so wedding parties and travelling guests can stay on site.
We estimate catering and event costs at around USD 225 to 425 per head, and the transfer from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) at roughly 40 minutes.
A pool and a modern, urban backdrop round out the stay for guests arriving early or lingering after the celebration.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 320 guests
- Standing reception
- 550 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 339 rooms
- Room types
- 27 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$56,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$225 to US$425 per headAisle estimate
- Included
- Catering and drinks
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- ORD, 40 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Setting
- Urban, modern, formalAisle estimate
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Meeting and banquet event space for ceremonies and receptions
- 27 listed room types, including suites with maximum occupancy of five
- Nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), an estimated 40 minutes away
- Pool on site for guests staying over
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- ORD · about 40 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into ORD.
- Direct line
- (312) 337-2888
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What event space is available for a wedding here?+
The venue offers meeting and banquet space, which can be used for wedding ceremonies, dinners and receptions.
Can our wedding party stay at the hotel?+
Yes. There are 27 listed room categories, ranging from Superior and Deluxe King Rooms for two guests to Grand Deluxe Suites, Premier Deluxe Suites and Grand Premier Rooms that accommodate up to five guests, plus Double, Triple and accessible options.
Are accessible rooms available?+
Yes. Listed accessible categories include Deluxe Room with 1 King Bed, Superior Room with 2 Double Beds, Grand Deluxe Room with 1 King Bed, and Deluxe Suite with 1 King Bed.
How much should we budget?+
Pricing is not published, but we estimate around USD 225 to 425 per head. Contact the venue at +1 312-337-2888 for a quote.
Which airport should guests fly into?+
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), with an estimated transfer time of about 40 minutes.
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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: 320 guests
“The hotel’s event-space fact sheet lists 320 Grand Ballroom banquet guests; confirm the current capacity for your setup.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 550 guests
“These range from intimate boardrooms and an alfresco terrace for cocktail parties, to the Grand Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 550 guests for galas, weddings, and banquets.”
Read the source for standing receptionRooms: 339 rooms
“The Peninsula Chicago’s 339 elegantly appointed guestrooms include 82 suites, as well as the palatial Water Tower and Lake Suites (each more than 2,500 square feet apiece).”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 27 listed
“Superior King Room”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“The hotel's rooftop garden provides a beautiful outdoor space and a gorgeous backdrop for the ceremony.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“The adjoining terrace and foyer are perfectly suited for pre or post-event cocktail receptions, or catering service from the hotel’s world-class culinary staff.”
Read the source for in-house cateringBar on site: Yes
“• Z Bar, an exciting space located high above Chicago’s iconic Michigan Avenue, offering beautiful city views, an array of globally inspired cocktails, boldly flavored food and a playlist of tunes from around the world.”
Read the source for bar on siteIncluded: Catering and drinks
“Packages include passed hors d’oeuvres, dinner, wine with dinner and a bar.”
Read the source for includedParking: Yes
“• Valet parking and airport transfers”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“Wheelchair Accessible”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Our exquisite event spaces, both indoor and outdoor, overlook Michigan Avenue and beautiful, bustling Chicago.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“Our exquisite event spaces, both indoor and outdoor, overlook Michigan Avenue and beautiful, bustling Chicago.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSwimming pool: Yes
“Occupying the 19th and 20th floors of the hotel, it offers an array of relaxing and rejuvenating beauty therapies, as well as cutting-edge fitness equipment, fitness classes, and a 25-meter indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city.”
Read the source for swimming pool