The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

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All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $5,000

Guest capacity

Up to 120 seated guests

About this venue

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is a hotel wedding venue located in Chicago, Illinois. This property is only steps away from some of the city’s top attractions, including the famous Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park. Here, you will find spectacular views of the city skyline and the Chicago River from the Penthouse Ballroom. With refined function rooms and an expert events team, weddings held here are sure to be unforgettable.

Seated guest capacity

60-120

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Hotels, Inns, Resorts

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

71 E Wacker Dr 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL 60601

Our event spaces

Penthouse Ballroom

An ice luge with your initials for your special event

The 39th Floor Penthouse Ballroom boasts 360-degree views of the Chicago skyline, the Chicago River, and a 1600 sq. ft. outdoor terrace

Guest capacity

38-160 Seated

Up to 180 Standing

Square footage

2,085

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Grand Ballroom

We can create a customized ice luge with your initials

The Grand Ballroom features over 4300 sq ft of elegantly appointed space.

Guest capacity

Up to 320 Seated

Up to 330 Standing

Square footage

4,361

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Penthouse Terrace

The Penthouse Terrace offers stunning views of the Chicago river

The Penthouse Ballroom features sweeping view of the Chicago skyline and direct views of the Chicago river.

Guest capacity

Up to 90 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Square footage

1,660

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”