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Meetings at The Peninsula

Gorgeous interiors with dramatic views and gracious, attentive service have earned The Peninsula Chicago the prestigious Forbes Five Star and the AAA Five Diamond Award every year since its opening, making it the premier venue for meetings and events amongst local and international industry leaders. To ensure a flawless experience, no detail is overlooked from the hotel’s on-site team of expert conference planners to an extensive range of state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment.

 

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Appointments and Enquiries

Tel: +1 (312) 573 6610

Email: meetingpch@peninsula.com

Planning Your Event

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For One and For All

Eleven unique meeting spaces range from elegant ballrooms and a spacious outdoor venue, The Terrace, to more intimate function rooms ideal for board meetings and conferences. Meeting rooms can be combined offering spacious, flexible layouts and further complemented with warm, elegant décor. Many venues offer spectacular views of Water Tower Park and The Magnificent Mile.

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Planning Your Catering

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Catering

Menus can be customised according to specific needs. The Peninsula Chicago’s international banquet chefs understand the importance of appropriate fare that complements a business function and can cater any occasion from an exquisite private event, to canapés or a formal dinner.

Our Venues

Venue Size

Venue Dimensions (ft) Sq ft Ceiling Height (ft) Dimensions (m) Sq m Ceiling Height (m)
Grand Ballroom

4782

17'0"

444

Grand Ballroom I

35'0" x 58'0"

1,980

17'0"

183

Grand Ballroom II

39'2" x 71'6"

2,802

17'0"

260

The Terrace

83'0" x 70'0"

5,810

N/A

539

N/A

The Terrace - East

45'0" x 70'0"

3,150

N/A

292

N/A

The Terrace - West (Shanghai Terrace)

38'0" x 70'0"

2,660

N/A

247

N/A

Millennium Park

36'2" x 41'7"

1,572

10'3"

146

Avenues Ballroom

57'6" x 29'0"

1,770

10'3"

164

Avenues Pre-Function

860

79

Water Tower Park

1,406

11'0"

130

Water Tower Park I

33'6" x 16'2"

542

11'0"

50

Water Tower Park II

45'0" x 19'2"

864

11'0"

80

Pre-Function (Grant Park / Water Tower Park)

30'0" x 36'0"

1,080

11'0"

100

Grant Park

1,472

11'0"

136

Grant Park I

33'0" x 19'0"

608

11'0"

56

Grant park II

45'0" x 19'2"

864

11'0"

80

Lincoln Park

28'3" x 21'7"

611

8'0"

56

Butch O'Hare Board Room

22'8" x 16'0"

363

11'

6.9 x 4.9

34

3.4

Bessie Coleman

17'1" x 22'6"

386

11'

5.2 x 6.9

36

3.4

Venue Capacity

Venue Banquet Theatre Classroom Conference Boardroom Reception U-shape
Grand Ballroom

320

330

230

30

550

65

Grand Ballroom I

120

120

90

34

230

36

Grand Ballroom II

200

210

120

46

300

45

The Terrace

180

450

The Terrace - East

100

300

The Terrace - West (Shanghai Terrace)

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Millennium Park

140

162

72

32

150

33

Avenues Ballroom

180

120

60

40

175

40

Avenues Pre-Function

30

258

24

60

Water Tower Park

110

140

50

28

120

35

Water Tower Park I

40

45

20

4

40

16

Water Tower Park II

50

90

30

24

80

25

Pre-Function (Grant Park / Water Tower Park)

100

Grant Park

110

140

50

28

120

35

Grant Park I

40

45

20

20

40

16

Grant park II

50

90

30

24

80

25

Lincoln Park

40

50

20

16

40

15

Butch O'Hare Board Room

Bessie Coleman

30

28

10

10

30

9

Capacity
Reception 550 Banquet 320
The breathtaking floor-to-ceiling views of ‘The Magnificent Mile’ from the Grand Ballroom makes the venue perfect for both private and corporate events.
Capacity
Reception 450 Banquet 180
An oasis in the heart of the city, this impressive space is ideal during warmer months, with spectacular views overlooking The Magnificent Mile and stunning, Asian-inspired furniture custom-made for The Peninsula Chicago.
Capacity
Reception 150 Banquet 140
The sophisticated and intimate environment of Millennium Park creates an ideal venue for mid-sized events, from business events to wedding celebrations.
Capacity
Reception 175 Banquet 180
The new Avenues Ballroom offers spectacular views of Water Tower Park and Michigan Avenue. The venue is ideal for dinner receptions, corporate events or group meetings.
Capacity
Reception 120 Banquet 110 Dinner Dance 60
Located on the 6th Floor, Water Tower Park features warm, elegant décor with floor-to-ceiling windows that make this adaptable space ideal for meetings or any occasion.
Capacity
Reception 120 Banquet 110
The versatile Grant Park can be divided into two separate spaces for more intimate events, or combined for a larger area ideal for conferences or corporate events.
Capacity
Reception 40 Banquet 40
The tasteful, gilded décor of Lincoln Park provides the perfect setting for cozy yet elegant functions or corporate events.
Capacity
Boardroom
The Peninsula Chicago’s spacious Butch O'Hare Boardroom provides an intimate venue for board meetings or team building sessions.
Capacity
Banquet 30 Classroom 10
The neutral tones and tasteful ambiance of Bessie Coleman has made this intimate space a popular choice for small meetings or as a temporary office.