Ambassador Gold Coast - The Chicago Hotel Collection 1301 North State Parkway • Chicago • IL 60610
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- This legendary 1926 hotel sits in the glittering heart of the Gold Coast, a setting that reflects its sophistication and Art Deco glamour while providing a convenient home base for guests. Built at the height of the Jazz Age, it's considered by many Chicago's first "boutique" hotel—and quickly became a popular hotspot for luminaries and superstars, including Marilyn Monroe, Marlene Dietrich, Clark Gable, and Frank Sinatra.
- Sweeping vistas of Lake Michigan and the city's sparkling skyscrapers make the 17th-floor Astor Terrace a particularly magical spot for golden hour photos, intimate ceremonies, and elevated cocktail hours. Larger gatherings fit beautifully in the Marilyn Monroe rooms on the second floor, which can be separated into smaller spaces or combined to form a grand, elegant ballroom with stunning views of the spectacular Gold Coast skyline as it shimmers in the night.
- The thoughtfully crafted, truly inclusive packages are a natural fit for a venue that has it all. You'll be treated to chef-led service with plated à la minute courses, a custom wedding cake from a top local bakery, and premium tabletop presentation for a true fine dining experience. Guests who choose to stay over—and they should!—enjoy deep discounts along with access to the hotel's elegant amenities.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $8,000/event and up
Rental fees vary depending on day of week, time of day, time of year, space reserved, guest count, event duration, and type of event.
Package Prices
- $187–238/person
All packages include:
- Passed hors d'oeuvres and sparkling wine toast
- 4- or 5-hour bar service
- Three-course dinner with wine service
- Custom wedding cake from a top bakery
- Premium coffee & tea service
- Wine with dinner
- Premium tabletop presentation, floor-length linens, votives and table number, hardwood dance floor, and discounted room blocks (included with a minimum spend of $15,000 for The Library and $19,000 for The Ambassador Room)
Upgraded options include expanded menu and bar options (including a custom signature cocktail), tableside ordering, mimosas and beer in the dressing suites, late night snack stations, and more!
Food & Beverage Minimum
- $5,000/event and up
F&B minimums vary depending on day of week, time of day, time of year, space reserved, guest count, event duration, and type of event.
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 25%
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 200 | 60 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 300 | 100 |
| Reception | Seated | 200 | 60 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 250. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$$ • $$$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Ballroom
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Hotel
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Penthouse / Rooftop
- Restaurant
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Lake
- Panoramic
Ambassador Gold Coast - The Chicago Hotel Collection
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