Hilton Chicago/Northbrook

This hotel has such beautiful venues. My experience as the sisters bride was very well. The lady I was working with was Karen, she was super sweet, accommodating, and responsive. Her flexibility and patience while working with me was something I truly appreciated. She created my floor plan three times till I was satisfied. Which was honestly so sweet given it was my first time working with someone who wanted my vision to come to life. The team who set up our room with tables was so kind also, they added small candles on all tables even though we had hired someone for decor. The candles must’ve been a small gesture, but it truly made the room more beautiful. Everyone was very helpful and attentive to all my needs. Definitely recommend booking with them. Karen was so kind that she gave me a refund for a room even though I hadn’t communicated I wanted it to be under the complimentary rooms. She didn’t have to do that, but to honor working with me, she gave me one. Thank you for an amazing experience!

Every part of the planning was easy and delightful with the staff at Hilton Chicago/Northbrook. This was our 5th child married and by far the most enjoyable to plan and execute in large part to the flexibility, pleasant attitude, and efficient staff at the Hilton. The event space was ample, the price very reasonable but the graciousness and helpfulness of the staff was unparalleled to any experience we've had before. We area still getting messages from our guests telling us how delightful the event was from the food to the lovely space and the service. The location was VERY eassy for our guests and spared them the hastle of city traffic, congestion, and gave easy access to O'Hare as it has great proximity to 294. Jsut a perfect location and venue for all.

We apologize that this review took us so long to publish for our wedding in June, particularly considering how incredible the Hilton Northbrook was throughout the entire wedding process. We cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional efforts of the Hilton Northbrook, and in particular, their coordinator, Karen, who played an instrumental role in making our wedding day better than we could have ever imagined. From our initial consultation to the last moments of our celebration, Karen's dedication and attention to detail were simply outstanding.

Karen's expertise and passion for her work shone through at every stage of the planning process. She took the time to understand our vision, offered invaluable insights, and worked tirelessly to bring every detail to life. Just one example that other future couples may run into: my husband has Celiac disease and Karen and her team were incredible with accommodating not only his allergy, but many of our other guests that also have varying food allergies as well (dairy-free, vegan, nut allergies, even an allergy to allium were all accommodated). I cannot tell you how many guests commented on how appreciative they were to be able to eat the food at our wedding, because so many other venues do not offer that level of flexibility and care.

What sets Karen apart is her flexibility and genuine commitment to creating magical moments. Her dedication extended beyond the planning stages. She checked in regularly, ensuring that all our needs were met, and her warm and friendly demeanor made us feel like we were working with a friend who truly cared about the success of our wedding. She heard us when we mentioned how important it was for us to have a candy bar later in the evening, and she helped make it happen! She heard how we would love to have the popcorn machine up and running at the hotel bar after the reception, and she ensured that there were bartenders on-staff until 2AM (they usually close before midnight) and that popcorn machine? It was working overtime for our party! Karen's organizational skills are impeccable, and she seamlessly coordinated all the moving parts of our wedding, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for us and our guests. Most notably, her ability to handle unexpected challenges with grace and efficiency further showcased her exceptional leadership and professionalism.

In short, Karen's contribution to our wedding was invaluable, and we are profoundly grateful for the Hilton Northbrook and Karen's unwavering commitment to excellence. If you are considering this venue for your special day, rest assured they will go above and beyond to make it an unforgettable experience. Thank you, Karen and all of the Hilton Northbrook staff, for making our wedding a truly unforgettable occasion!

The Hilton in Northbrook/Chicago offers an elevated expression of luxurious, wedding glamour. My husband and I selected this venue to celebrate our wedding reception, mainly for two BIG reasons: They allowed us to bring our fury babies/dogs (whom we can’t part from) to the hotel and reception, and the wedding coordinator Karen Dragel - was an absolute joy to work with! 
From the time I stepped into the hotel while venue shopping 5 months before our big day, up until the wedding reception ended, every moment on the property, and every member of their staff, made us ALL feel valued, as their special guests. The service was simply outstanding! The ballroom was spectacular, our bridal suite was beyond comfortable, the scenic natural beauty of their outdoor gardens were absolutely breathtaking for taking pictures, and the menu we selected was scrumptious and delightful. Karen went above and beyond, and orchestrated everything to fall in place, in ensuring my wedding reception was perfect! All our guests were raving about the impeccable service. Whomever, Karen recommended for our vendors, from the DJ and photographer/videographer, to our wedding cake and floral/decor vendors, were all beyond outstanding! To this day, I can still close my eyes and reminisce the glory and joy of our wedding reception, that was all made possible, by Karen Dragel and the Hilton at Northbrook/Chicago- A fairytale dream come true :) 

Maureen and her team at the Hilton Chicago/Northbrook are some of the best in the industry. Our wedding was amazing and we are so thankful Maureen was our wedding coordinator. She took our vision and brought it to life. It was beautiful and elegant. Our friends and family cannot stop talking about the great time they had and
the food. The food was delicious and if you are looking for food outside the traditional dried piece of chicken, this place works with you on a menu that your guests will love. Our cocktail hour was a hit with grilled cheese and tomato soup shooters, bbq meatballs and even sushi. Our dinner included sirloin, chicken stuffed with gouda and panchetta, and our vegetarian dish was a portabello mushroom stuffed with feta and grilled vegetables. We had a late night snack option of sliders and chicken fingers/mozzarella sticks. We received so many compliments on the menu and it was all because Maureen took her time helping us craft the one that worked for us. Truly amazing venue and staff!

We recently got married at this venue, and everything went as well as we could have asked for! Maureen and the rest of the staff were very accommodating throughout the entire process, and made the event as low-stress as possible. We actually can’t think of one thing that went wrong the day of. Maureen maintained regular contact with us, and was always accessible when we had any questions or issues that needed to be addressed.  As soon as we met Maureen, we were sold on having our wedding at the Hilton/Chicago in Northbrook. Maureen is highly organized, attentive, professional, and overall amazing! She far exceeded our expectations. We would not change a thing about the day!  

The wedding was flawless from start to finish and beyond. Our point of contact, Maureen Schoenbauer, met and/or spoke with us on several occasions before the wedding date. On the wedding date she coordinated everything before, during and after the ceremony in a seamless manner. Similarly, the reception and dinner were perfectly executed by the staff. Same for the buffet the following morning. Throughout the entire process Maureen and her entire staff were cordial, professional and responsive to every request we made. Many of our guests remarked that this was one of the most enjoyable weddings they have ever attended.

We booked the Hilton Northbrook for our wedding a reception, and Kesha helped with the event organization and planning. Everything was great! The venue is excellent, with beautiful, open spaces and friendly staff. Considering all the amenities, the cost is reasonable. Kesha helped us plan all the details, with good organization and clear options. She basically served as a complimentary wedding planner, and we appreciated personalized touches she made on the day. The food tasting was fun, and all the options were delicious. They were flexible on customization of dishes, and they offered customized bar options for additional cost. We planned an outdoor ceremony, but it rained on the day. Fortunately, they had a backup plan and there was no disruption at all. The Hilton Northbrook has everything streamlined, with the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception, so it is very convenient for out-of-town guests. We keep hearing from guests how wonderful they thought everything was and what a great time they had. We highly recommend!

My husband and I had our wedding at the Hilton on 9/9 and everything was absolutely amazing! We actually had all of our wedding festivities there - rehearsal, rehearsal dinner and breakfast the day after the wedding. I am 100% happy with our decision on this venue. We originally started out with Katie as our coordinator, who was great and then after she left, we started working with Kesha. She hands down made our wedding day the success it was! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kesha. She is extremely nice and patient and SO detail oriented! The wedding planning process was so easy with the help of Kesha. She helped me keep track of all the little details that I didn't even think of. All of the staff at the Hilton were great and provided wonderful service the day of the wedding. Also, the package with the venue included the catering, bar, cake and the basic decor (mirrors, votive candles and table numbers) which was perfect because we did not do much more than that. The thing that I loved most about the Hilton Northbrook was the gazebo outside. We did our ceremony outside in front of the gazebo, as well as our first look and most of our family/bridal party pictures. Overall, we are extremely happy with our experience, from beginning to end. We are grateful to the Hilton for helping make our wedding day perfect!

Many thanks to all involved in our daughter's wedding celebration. I think the Hilton Chicago/Northbrook provided the WOW factor! We were delighted with the room presentation, the tables and chairs were beautiful, the set up just as planned. The food service, and the quality and presentation of the food was spectacular. I cannot tell you how many compliments we received from our guest. The types of comments included how good the logistics of the food service was, how good the food tasted and it was served hot. The hotel rooms were nice, and the staff throughout the hotel were kind and helpful. The cocktail room looked lovely & we really appreciated Alex's and John's AV services of keeping the video a surprise.
We (parents of the bride) were so pleased that our guests had such a wonderful time. The grooms family and ours liked the shuttle service which we used to the church and the rehearsal dinner. I truly appreciated the extras -- like letting my sisters & friends use the gathering room on Friday night. It was so nice to have access to additional rooms to get ready in rather than try to use a room that was really occupied by a guest.
We appreciated being able to work with the staff to arrange a send-off breakfast for all our family and friends. The planners were very helpful in explaining what could be done within our budget. Even the breakfast exceeded expectations.
Our entire week end went very smoothly and of course our guests were pleased and impressed! Thanks to everyone involved.