The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is a hotel destination wedding venue in Chicago, United States, hosting 450 at dinner and 850 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$43,000 (our estimate).
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is a modern hotel in an urban setting that declares wedding services and handles catering in-house.
About The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is a modern hotel in an urban setting that declares wedding services and handles catering in-house.
Couples can choose from more than 30 room categories, including city view and lake view king rooms, club rooms with lounge access, and one- and two-bedroom suites sleeping up to five guests.
Meeting and banquet space is available on site for receptions and related events, and the hotel's style leans formal by our estimate.
Costs are modelled at roughly USD 225 to 400 per head, and the nearest airport is ORD, an estimated 40 minutes away by transfer.
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Love this hotel! The bedding is so comfy — I slept like a baby. The blackout curtains also make a huge difference in sleep quality. The room is cleaned thoroughly every day, and this is actually my second stay here now.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 450 guests
- Standing reception
- 850 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 434 rooms
- Room types
- 34 listed
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$43,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- From US$340 per head
- Not included
- VAT and service
House rules
- Planner required
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- ORD, 40 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Setting
- Urban, modern, formal
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Wedding services declared by the hotel, with in-house catering
- Meeting and banquet event space on property
- Over 30 room types, from King Room with City View to a two-bedroom Apartment (sleeps 5)
- Lounge access options including Club Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View and Executive King Suite with Lounge Access
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- ORD · about 40 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into ORD.
- Direct line
- (312) 266-1000
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Does the hotel provide catering, or do we bring an outside caterer?+
Catering is handled in-house at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago.
What kind of event space is available?+
The hotel offers meeting and banquet space for events.
How much should we budget?+
We estimate around USD 225 to 400 per head. Contact the venue at +1 312-266-1000 for current pricing.
Are there accessible guest rooms for our family and guests?+
Yes. Options include Deluxe King Rooms with City View in hearing accessible, adapted tub, and roll-in shower configurations, plus accessible one-bedroom Lakeside suites.
Which airport should guests fly into?+
ORD is the nearest airport, with an estimated transfer time of about 40 minutes.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 450 guests
“Up to 450 Seated”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 850 guests
“The hotel showcases Chicago's largest luxury ballroom featuring a glittering grand chandelier adorned with 400,000 crystals, floor-to-ceiling windows and space to host up to 850 guests.”
Read the source for standing receptionRooms: 434 rooms
“Choose from 434 luxury hotel rooms on Chicago's Gold Coast, including 100 spacious suites”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 34 listed
“King Room with City View”
Read the source for room typesIn-house catering: Yes
“Additionally, menus are crafted by the creative culinary team, who are experts with themes, cultural requirements, and special requests.”
Read the source for in-house cateringBar on site: Yes
“Torali Bar is an elegant space featuring authentic Italian spirits, creative cocktails, limoncello and more.”
Read the source for bar on sitePrice: From US$340 per head
“Packages start at $340 per person, exclusive of taxes & banquet fees and can be customized based on season.”
Read the source for priceNot included: VAT and service
“Packages start at $340 per person, exclusive of taxes & banquet fees and can be customized based on season.”
Read the source for not includedPlanner required: No
“Couples are not required to have a wedding consultant.”
Read the source for planner requiredPets: Yes
“Pets are welcome at the luxury Chicago hotel.”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“The eminently family-friendly hotel showers kids with perks.”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“Parking is available either through our valet-covered (weather-protected) Pearson Street concourse entrance or by self-parking in Water Tower Place at the Chestnut Street entrance.”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception outdoors: Yes
“Overlooking the city skyline, Rooftop at Torali’s modern design makes for a magical cocktail reception under twinkling stars and city lights.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSetting: Urban, modern, formal
“The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, offers an iconic address that unites the city, lake, and sky in a vibrant and luxurious setting on Chicago's Gold Coast.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: Yes
“The atrium-enclosed swimming pool is the perfect place to take a dip or swim some laps regardless of the weather.”
Read the source for swimming pool