Inspired by the original Peninsula in Hong Kong, The Peninsula Chicago brought Asia's ultimate standard to the heart of America in 2001. The five-star, five-diamond hotel reset the bar for hospitality on the Magnificent Mile, Chicago's version of the Champs-Elysées.
Some of the city's most prestigious business meetings and corporate events gather in The Peninsula's Grand Ballroom, which seats banquets for up to 300 inside and 384 on the terrace. Two stories up, meeting planners find sixth-floor salons that adjoin and divide for a wide variety of purposes.
The building rises above Tiffany & Co. and Ralph Lauren, across from Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. When not shopping or meeting, delegates dip into five restaurants and lounges and a lavish spa and fitness center on the nineteenth and twentieth floors.
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Average Planner Rating
4.6
Arrival Experience:
4.9
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.7
Accommodations:
4.6
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.7
Food & Beverage:
4.7
Conference Services Staff:
5.0
Guest Service Experience:
5.0
Recommendation to Planners:
4.3
Excellent option for high end events in Chicago. The staff is very professional, and the hotel is immaculate.
Overall Rating: 4.9/5
Donna V. National Association of Corporate Directors Association Planner
They need to make some serious renovations to their guest rooms. Their guest rooms could use a serious face lift, especially since their room rates are through the roof. Fantastic meeting space. Great food. Great staff. Great location - just steps away from shopping and the heart of downtown Chicago.
Overall Rating: 3.3/5
Corporate Planner Manufacturing
First-class all the way! From small to large groups this hotel eagerly waits on you with white-gloved service. The staff emulates "hospitality" and makes every guests feel special. Dining and spa are top-notch!
Overall Rating: 4.8/5
Danielle C. Private Corporate Planner
Wow, is what attendees walk away from this property saying. I have had a couple of small executive events at this hotel and the feedback from the attendees has been amazing. Conference and sales staff are first class. Food is amazing. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a hotel to impress in Chicago.
Overall Rating: 5.0/5
Association Planner
Have held at least two small executive meetings here and they both very successful! I had attendees emailing me about how great the hotel and staff were. The location is perfect for offsite shopping and dining.
Overall Rating: 5.0/5
Gwen P. Intuit Corporate Planner
Lovely hotel on the Gold coast. I would have liked a larger room for our board dinner but were not able to accommodate. Otherwise, the meeting space was nice.
Overall Rating: 4.7/5
Corporate Planner
Elite RatingAverage Planner Rating
This property has been certified Elite Platinum and meets at least 25 of Elite Meetings Criteria.
This endorsement is an independent unbiased determination granted only to the
hotels meeting the standards set by the Elite Meetings Advisory Board.
Elite endorsement is never sold or licensed.
4.6
6 reviews
Arrival Experience:
4.9
Accommodations:
4.6
Food & Beverage:
4.7
Guest Service Experience:
5.0
Conference Services Staff:
5.0
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.7
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.7
Planner-to-Planner Recommendation:
4.3
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
Avenues Ballroom
164
N/A
3
1,770
57.5
10
50
120
110
175
40
34
48
0
Avenues Ballroom Pre-Function
80
N/A
0
860
N/A
0
0
0
50
60
24
0
0
0
Bessie Coleman
36
N/A
3
386
N/A
11
10
28
30
30
10
9
12
0
Butch O'Hare
34
6.9
3
363
22.7
11
0
0
0
0
12
0
0
0
Grand Ballroom
380
N/A
5
4,782
N/A
17
230
330
320
550
0
65
72
0
Grand Ballroom I
184
10.7
5
1,980
35
17
90
120
110
230
34
36
42
0
Grand Ballroom II
260
11.9
5
2,802
39.2
17
120
210
200
300
46
45
54
0
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function
92
16.8
5
990
55
17
0
0
0
120
0
0
0
0
Grant Park
137
N/A
3
1,472
N/A
11
50
140
100
120
28
35
40
0
Grant Park I
56
9.8
3
608
32
11
20
45
40
40
20
16
20
0
Grant Park II
80
13.7
3
864
45
11
30
90
50
80
24
25
28
0
Lincoln Park
57
N/A
2
611
N/A
8
20
50
40
40
16
15
16
0
Pre-Function Room
231
N/A
0
2,484
N/A
0
0
0
0
100
0
0
0
0
The Terrace
553
N/A
0
5,949
N/A
0
0
0
180
450
0
0
0
0
Water Tower Park
131
N/A
3
1,406
N/A
11
50
140
100
120
28
35
40
0
Water Tower Park I
50
10.2
3
542
33.5
11
20
45
40
40
20
16
20
0
Water Tower Park II
80
13.7
3
864
45
11
30
90
50
80
24
25
28
0
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