Swissotel Chicago 323 East Wacker Drive • Chicago • IL 60601
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Sweeping skyline panoramas wrap this award-winning, 4-diamond hotel in the city's urban finery, spanning from the waters of the Chicago River to the glimmering downtown skyscrapers to the azure expanse of Lake Michigan. This all-glass outpost of the international luxury Swiss hotel chain exemplifies refined hospitality, placing you at the center of everything while elevating you above the hustle and bustle.
- A direct elevator whisks you straight up to the 42nd floor, where the Élevé Ballroom makes an immediate impression: a stunning chandelier runs the length of the space, reflecting the glimmering light that floods through the wraparound windows. In addition to Élevé, there are four other ballrooms to choose from, so whatever your guest count or vision, you'll find a space to accommodate you.
- A prime downtown location makes weekend-long celebrations a pleasure for locals and out-of-towners alike. The plush, modern rooms can accommodate everyone on your list, with discounted rates for guests (and complimentary suites for the couple), European-style service, and fine dining all on-site... and the wonders of Chicago's Magnificent Mile right at your doorstep.
DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
Exclusive offer! Book a wedding in the Élevé Ballroom and receive the following special upgrades:
- 10 decorative uplights (choice of colors)
- One signature cocktail during the reception
- 1-year anniversary overnight stay plus dinner for two in The Palm Restaurant
- Receive double ALL rewards points
10% off wedding packages for Friday & Sunday weddings, as well as winter weddings (December 1–March 15)!
Offers cannot be combined. Please contact the venue for details.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Ceremony Fee
- $600/event and up
- Ceremony fee varies depending on:
- Time of day
- Space reserved
- Event duration
Package Prices
- $190/person and up
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Time of year
- Package chosen
All packages include:
- Selection of passed hors d'oeuvres
- 4-hour premium bar, champagne toast, and signature cocktail
- Starter, entrée course, and tableside red & white wine service
- Custom buttercream wedding cake with tableside coffee & tea service
- Complimentary tasting for six in the Chef's Table, and wedding cake tasting at ECBC Cake Studio
- Tables, premier banquet chairs, linens, napkins, plateware, glassware, and silverware
- Dance floor, decorative votive candles, silver chargers and table number frames, and menu cards
- Two hospitality suites for the wedding parties with pre-wedding refreshments
- Complimentary wedding night suite for the couple, with a VIP amenity
- Two discounted 1-bedroom suite upgrades for the parents, with a VIP amenity
- Discounted room rates avnd valet parking for guests
Upgraded packages may include late night snack stations, a sweets table, and elevated menu and bar selections.
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 25%
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 900 | 0 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 900 | 0 |
| Reception | Seated | 750 | 0 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 999. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- 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
South Asian outside catering is available through a preferred list.
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Ballroom
- Hotel
- Restaurant
- Penthouse / Rooftop
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Lake
- Panoramic
- River
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