Getting Married in Chicago

Engine's wedding hotels in Chicago include properties with large ballrooms and event facilities suited to receptions of many sizes. The Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, with about 125,000 square feet of event space and 43 event rooms, leads the list of hotels you can search and book here. Couples, planners, and guests needing a block of rooms use this page to compare options and reserve accommodations near their big day.

Chicago offers couples an impressive backdrop for a wedding, from lakefront venues to historic ballrooms in the downtown core, and these hotels provide substantial event space to host receptions and accommodate out-of-town guests. You can search and book guest rooms at the hotels on this list on Engine, and for a block of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking. Engine offers consolidated invoicing, pre-negotiated rates, multiple payment options, and no membership fee.

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Compare wedding hotels in Chicago

Same order as the list above: ranked by event space, with a tilt toward hotels that list wedding services, a reception hall, or banquet space. Space and amenity details come from each hotel's own records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel Event spaceGuest roomsWedding servicesReception hallBanquet spaceGuest rating
1 Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk 125,000 sq ft 1,218 Yes – Yes 4.2 (2,020)
2 Palmer House a Hilton Hotel 130,000 sq ft 1,641 – – Yes 4.3 (2,562)
3 Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile 64,647 sq ft 1,200 Yes Yes Yes 4.4 (1,022)
4 Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park 63,000 sq ft 687 Yes – Yes 4.4 (2,311)
5 Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago 50,000 sq ft 1,258 Yes – Yes 4.3 (2,622)
6 Congress Plaza Hotel 50,000 sq ft 871 Yes – Yes 4.0 (10,233)
7 JW Marriott Chicago 41,973 sq ft 610 Yes Yes – 4.6 (1,006)
8 Lincolnshire Marriott Resort 39,999 sq ft 390 Yes – Yes 4.4 (1,000)
9 The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago 36,820 sq ft 752 Yes – Yes 4.4 (1,189)
10 Marriott Chicago O'Hare 34,800 sq ft 470 Yes Yes – 4.3 (1,381)
11 The Drake 40,000 sq ft 535 – Yes – 4.5 (1,588)
12 Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago 27,997 sq ft 334 Yes – Yes 4.1 (2,975)
13 InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG 27,098 sq ft 792 Yes Yes Yes 4.6 (3,192)
14 Loews Chicago Hotel 25,717 sq ft 400 Yes – Yes 4.6 (1,931)
15 Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG 25,000 sq ft 521 Yes Yes Yes 4.4 (2,494)
16 Marriott Marquis Chicago 24,997 sq ft 1,205 Yes Yes – 4.6 (1,011)
17 Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel 17,000 sq ft 240 Yes – Yes 4.5 (1,004)
18 The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown 16,000 sq ft 381 Yes – Yes 4.7 (3,620)
19 LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton 25,000 sq ft 452 – – Yes 4.7 (3,831)
20 voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG 25,000 sq ft 293 – – Yes 4.4 (3,778)

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a block of rooms for out-of-town wedding guests in Chicago?
If you need nine or more guest rooms, Engine Groups will handle the booking for you. For eight rooms or fewer, you can book directly through Engine's platform. Either way, you'll have access to pre-negotiated rates and consolidated invoicing to keep things simple.
What should I look for in a Chicago hotel for my wedding reception?
Focus on the reception and banquet space first. Hotels like the Palmer House a Hilton Hotel offer about 130,000 square feet of event space, while the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk has about 125,000 square feet and 43 event rooms. On-site guest rooms mean your guests can head straight upstairs after the celebration, and many properties offer spaces where the wedding party can get ready.
Should I choose a hotel close to my ceremony venue or near the airport?
It depends on your guest list and your timeline. If most of your guests are flying in, a hotel near the airport serving Chicago can make arrivals easier. If your ceremony and reception are at different locations, a hotel between the two keeps travel manageable for everyone.
How does billing work when I book a room block for my wedding?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so you're not chasing down multiple receipts. You'll have multiple payment options and there's no membership fee to use the platform. That makes it straightforward whether you're covering some rooms or guests are paying individually.
What should I compare when deciding where to put my wedding guests?
Start with location relative to your venue, then look at the number of guest rooms and whether the hotel has event space you might use. The Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, for example, has about 65,000 square feet of event space and 42 event rooms. Compare nightly rates, amenities, and how easy it is for guests to get around the city from that address.

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