Grand Ballroom Venue
Grand Ballroom at Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown delivers 4,361 sq ft of flexible meeting space for conferences, incentives and corporate functions, with divisible layouts and theater seating for up to 512 guests.
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16,000+ sq ft of flexible meeting space across 18 rooms, plus hybrid meeting options.
Host guests beside the Chicago Riverwalk, close to Michigan Avenue, Millennium Park, and major Loop attractions.
Shape receptions, weddings, and meetings with adaptable layouts, flexible room blocks, and distinctive skyline-view backdrops for guests.
Choose 16,000 square feet across 18 rooms, from intimate boardrooms to the 4,361-square-foot Grand Ballroom.
Plan energizing team outings along the Riverwalk, through Millennium Park, past cultural landmarks, or on architecture cruise departures.
Enhance gatherings with Hoyt's Chicago, serving American cuisine, seasonal plates, craft cocktails, and local brews.
Rely on wedding services, concierge assistance, multilingual staff, business center access, and a 24-hour front desk.
Grand Ballroom at Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown delivers 4,361 sq ft of flexible meeting space for conferences, incentives and corporate functions, with divisible layouts and theater seating for up to 512 guests.
Penthouse Ballroom at Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown offers 2,085 sq ft of 39th-floor meeting space with Chicago skyline views, ideal for conferences, incentives, and corporate functions, with theater seating for up to 250 guests.
Adams Venue at Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown offers 701 sq ft of flexible meeting space on the 6th floor, ideal for conferences, corporate functions and incentives, with banquet seating for up to 40 guests.
Burnham Venue at Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is a 455 sq ft sixth-floor meeting room in the Loop, ideal for conferences, incentives and corporate functions, with theater-style seating for up to 40 guests.
Daley Venue at Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is a 457 sq ft meeting room on floor 6, ideal for board meetings, corporate functions, incentives and small conferences in Chicago.
Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown features 16,000+ square feet of flexible meeting and event space spread across 18 meeting rooms, including a signature ballroom, a grand ballroom, an outdoor terrace, and smaller boardrooms suited to everything from corporate meetings to weddings.
The property offers over 16,000 square feet of meeting and event space across 18 dedicated meeting rooms, with capacities ranging from intimate boardroom gatherings to large receptions, making Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown a versatile choice for events of nearly any size.
The Penthouse Ballroom is located on the 39th floor and spans 2,085 square feet, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Chicago River and skyline. It accommodates up to 250 guests theater-style or 180 for a seated banquet, and notably served as the set for Bruce Wayne's penthouse in 'The Dark Knight'.
Yes, the Penthouse Terrace is an outdoor rooftop space adjacent to the Penthouse Ballroom, offering skyline views and frequently used for cocktail hours before guests move indoors for the main event.
Absolutely. Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown provides dedicated wedding services for ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, engagement parties, elopements, and rehearsal dinners. The Penthouse Ballroom accommodates up to 120 wedding guests, while couples can also reserve a block of guest rooms for wedding festivities.
The Grand Ballroom is the property's largest event space at roughly 4,361 square feet, with adjacent pre-function space that can be combined to expand the room further. It accommodates up to 512 guests theater-style or 330 for a seated banquet or standing reception, making it ideal for large and lavish celebrations.
Hoyt's Chicago, the hotel's on-site restaurant, serves classic American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour, and offers private dining options for groups. The restaurant's max seating capacity is 80 guests, making it suitable for smaller event-related gatherings in addition to the dedicated banquet spaces.
Yes, Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown offers hybrid and virtual meeting capability with video conferencing support, allowing planners to connect in-person attendees with remote participants across its meeting rooms.
Beyond weddings, Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown's 18 meeting rooms and 16,000+ square feet of flexible space are suited to corporate meetings, conferences, banquets, and receptions, with smaller rooms like Adams, Burnham, and Daley offering additional configurations for boardroom-style sessions.
Yes. Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is family-friendly and welcomes guests of all ages, with family-oriented suites available alongside its event spaces, making it a fitting venue for family celebrations as well as corporate and wedding events. Note that the reservation holder checking in must still be at least 21 years old.
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