Palmer House Hilton Hotel

Guest capacity

Up to 1000 seated guests

About this venue

Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel is honored to have hosted over 9,000 weddings, especially as the hotel celebrates 150 years as North America’s most distinguished hotel in 2021. Our wedding team creates matrimonial experiences that engage, delight, and—above all—reflect the distinctive style and personality of each couple with the added confidence and reassurance of EventReady with CleanStay. With a full range of Chicago ornate, French-inspired wedding venue options, a dedicated catering professional, a specially-designed wedding package, and beautifully designed menu presentations, you’ll find everything you need to enjoy the day destined to be uniquely yours.

Seated guest capacity

1000

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Historic Estates, Mansions
Hotels, Inns, Resorts
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Indoor

17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603

Our event spaces

Grand & State Ballroom

A Chicago Wedding Venue Like No Other in a Place Like No Other!

Breathtaking space to celebrate your special day. Our wedding team creates matrimonial experiences that engage, delight, and—above all—reflect the distinctive style and personality of each couple. With a full range of Chicago wedding venue options, a dedicated catering professional, a specially-designed wedding package, and inspired event catering, you’ll find everything you need to enjoy the day that is destined to be uniquely yours.

Guest capacity

2-1200 Seated

2-1500 Standing

Square footage

12,865

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour, Fun and festive, Luxurious and chic

Included in this room:

Two complimentary changing rooms for the bridal attendants. Generously sized round tables that seat 10, unless otherwise noted.Your choice of satin lamour floor length table linens. If desired, alternative linens are available at an additional charge. Framed table numbers in gold or silver, personalized menu cards at each place setting, and more.

Honore Ballroom

This long room on the lower level features plenty of natural lighting and is a great space for receptions or classroom-style events.

Guest capacity

2-200 Seated

2-280 Standing

Square footage

3,847

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour, Fun and festive, Luxurious and chic

Red Lacquer Room

This red velvet room is a perfect fit for banquets and conferences, luxurious and unique space with the romantic vibe your special day needs! Our catering team is committed to helping you host an extraordinary wedding – one that’s not only remembered but talked about. As experts in all facets of wedding planning, our Wedding Coordinators are devoted to ensuring your wedding surpasses your greatest expectations.

Guest capacity

2-450 Seated

2-500 Standing

Square footage

7,133

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour, Fun and festive, Luxurious and chic

Empire Room

In 1870, a gracious groom named Potter Palmer gave his bride a glorious wedding gift, adored by all, it was named Palmer House. From the lavish ballrooms to the inspired catering to the discerning decor, no other wedding venue boasts such a legacy of romance. Stylishly situated in downtown Chicago, Palmer House is Hilton honored to have hosted over 9,000 weddings – each bride choosing the Palmer House as her something borrowed.

Guest capacity

2-300 Seated

2-360 Standing

Square footage

5,467

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Fun and festive, Luxurious and chic