Striking architecture converges with the excitement of the Windy City at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower. Set in a triangular-shaped, 32-story prism of glass, the hotel offers an unmistakable presence in the heart of downtown—close to everything from the Magnificent Mile to museums and top-drawer boutique shopping.
A suitably grand welcome waits in the two-story lobby, a dramatic space with fiber-optic walls and black granite flooring. A monumental triangular staircase leads to four window-walled meeting rooms on the second level, equipped with amenities like mahogany tables and Herman Miller Aeron chairs. More stairs ascend to the third level grand ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and a glass-walled prefunction area and four additional meeting rooms. All meeting rooms offer panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, full audiovisual capabilities plus both wired and wireless Internet access.
Visual drama continues in 415 rooms and suites with Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan views. The decor exemplifies art de vivre with designer furnishings, natural beechwood walls, and spacious marble baths. A fitness center, massage services, and 24-hour room service add to the hotel's creature comforts.
For dining and socializing, the options include Café des Architectes, serving modern brasserie fare with a seasonal terrace; and Le Bar, pouring specialty martinis well into the night with a lively people-watching scene. In addition, the Cigale Private Dining Room, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows and an open kitchen, seats up to 50 for a sit-down meal or accommodates up to 75 guests for receptions.
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5.0
Arrival Experience:
5.0
Meeting and Function Facilities:
5.0
Accommodations:
5.0
Activity or Recreation Options:
5.0
Food & Beverage:
5.0
Conference Services Staff:
5.0
Guest Service Experience:
5.0
Recommendation to Planners:
Lovely hotel for business or pleasure. Very accommodating staff.
Overall Rating: 5.0/5
3rd Party Planner
Thank you so much for everything this weekend, especially the nice gift delivered to my room! It was totally unnecessary but very thoughtful (and delicious!). My guests had a wonderful time at your hotel and were truly “wowed” by everything.
Sara B.
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
Avignon Room
48
5.8 x 8.3
3
518
19X27.25
10
32
45
50
40
15
20
N/A
N/A
Bordeaux Room
39
5.8 x 6.7
3
418
19X22
10
24
35
40
60
15
16
N/A
N/A
Cannes Room
81
7 x 11.5
3
870
23X37.80
10
50
85
60
60
26
30
N/A
N/A
Cigale - Private Dining Room
101
7.9 x 12.8
3
1,092
26X42
10
N/A
N/A
55
75
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Grand Ballroom
427
25 x 17.1
6
4,592
82X56
19
260
400
300
400
N/A
120
N/A
N/A
Grand Ballroom - Chicago Section
192
11.3 x 17.1
6
2,072
37X56
19
110
200
150
200
N/A
45
N/A
N/A
Grand Ballroom - Paris Section
234
13.7 x 17.1
6
2,520
45X56
19
140
225
160
225
N/A
55
N/A
N/A
Limoges Room
63
11.2 x 5.7
3
681
36.60X18.60
10
40
65
60
50
20
28
N/A
N/A
Marseille Room
39
5.8 x 6.7
3
418
19X22
10
24
35
40
60
15
16
N/A
N/A
Prefunction Area
262
N/A
N/A
2,820
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
250
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Strasbourg Room
63
11.2 x 5.7
3
681
36.60X18.60
10
40
65
60
50
20
28
N/A
N/A
Versailles Room
48
5.8 x 8.3
3
518
19X27.25
10
32
45
50
40
15
20
N/A
N/A
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