The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop

The Allegro Hotel made our wedding so incredibly easy. They took care of everything, from the decor to the food to a list of djs ready for us when we asked. The menu was surprisingly customizable, the space was beautiful, and who can deny that location? I can’t count how many times one of our guests walked up to us to comment on how amazing everything looked! Kay and her team were so attentive and she did a great job in creating the perfect evening for us. The cherry on top: the Allegro Hotel did not break the bank! I was shocked how much was included (more food than I could ever eat, champagne toast, wedding cake included from an award winning bakery, comped night for the newlywed couple), considering the final total came well within our budget!

When my husband and I toured the Allegro for the first time, we were smitten. We wanted a venue that had personality, that felt uniquely Chicago, and just felt special. Check, check, check. But little did we know that the best part about the Allegro isn't even the venue itself (which, again, is amazing): it's the team they have in place there. Kim, our venue coordinator, was an absolute magic maker. She answered every single one of my (many) questions in the months and weeks and days and literally hours leading up to our wedding quickly and kindly and helpfully. She was there on the day making sure everything flowed smoothly. She thought to ask me things that I forgot to ask her about! As someone who decided to plan a wedding without a wedding planner, Kim put my mind at such ease. And don't forget about the rest of the team! Their chef, when we asked if they had a winter version of a spring/summer appetizer, said "no, but I'll make you one!" and it was one of our favorite things on the menu. And it had competition, because the food here is INCREDIBLE. And we actually got to taste everything, because Kim set aside a drink and appetizers for us in a private room after the ceremony! From the bar staff to the bellhop to the general manager, we were so well taken care of. Plus, being able to have our getting ready spaces, photos, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all under one roof in February was priceless. Oh, and our guests had a blast, too.

I could go on and on about how grateful we are to have had our wedding at the Allegro, but I'll stop with this: if you're even thinking about it, start the conversation.

My husband and I got married at Hotel Allegro on 2/29/2020 and the venue and staff absolutely killed it. First of all, the hotel is so beautiful and right in the heart of the city. The accommodations for wedding room blocks are incredibly reasonably priced (a big part of what sold us) and compared to most venues we looked at in the city the costs associated with the space were much more appealing. Paige Leffert was our coordinator and she was easily the best and most impressive part of working with Hotel Allegro. She responded to my millions of emails leading up to the big day and was so focused on my husband and I having a special day while also executing all the details we wanted flawlessly. She made the day of so much less stressful because we knew everything was in good hands. Besides all this, the food was incredible (some of the best wedding food ever, according to a lot of our guests) and the ease of holding an event here was incredible. It's a beautiful spot for couples that want to have everything in one space and there's an awesome staff behind it to boot.

We just DJed an epic wedding here this past February!!!! Not only is every room gorgeous and basically spotless, their Art Deco theme adds the perfect elegant & classy touch your looking for. Staff, food, rooms, etc. A++++
Cant wait to be back, Paige was so easy to work with and accommodating!
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Alyssa, Paige and the rest of the Allegro team were wonderful to work with. One of the main reasons we wanted to have a hotel for our reception venue was for the convenience - both for our guests and ourselves planning the wedding - and Hotel Allegro did not disappoint. We secured our date about 14 months in advance. Alyssa and Paige always responded quickly throughout the planning process. All of the food was incredible, and the entrees were very generous portion sizes. We rented the Starlet hospitality suite for the bridal party to get ready in and for a Sunday coffee & pastries farewell which worked out wonderfully. The ballroom was a perfect space for our reception (we had about 140 people), and it is a beautiful space event without adding much extra decor to it.

My partner and I chose Hotel Allegro to host our wedding this past weekend and we could not be happier with our experience. The staff and wedding coordinator were incredible to work with. We received so many compliments from our guests on the food, staff and overall venue ambiance. The price was very competitive with other venues in the city. My parents also hosted a day after brunch as well, which exceeded expectations. If you are looking for a beautiful venue in Chicago, with excellent food and service, please check out the Hotel Allegro!

I cannot say enough good things about our experience working with Alyssa and Hotel Allegro. Simply put, I would not hesitate to recommend this Chicago venue to every- and anyone.

For some context, my wife and I had our wedding February 2019. When we were looking for a venue, we wanted a location that would be able to accommodate about 150 guests and provide a historic-looking backdrop to our ceremony and reception. We also wanted the venue to be a one-stop shop for our guests who wanted to avoid the cold and provide a central location where they would either not need to go far to get what they needed (like coffee) or never leave the venue at all. Since we were planning everything ourselves, we also wanted to work with a venue that had our backs and could hold our hands through the planning process. The Allegro delivered.

The venue was a perfect blend of historic and modern, which was as elegant as it was fun. For a winter wedding, the centralized location was perfect. All of our guests thoroughly enjoyed their experience—so much so that there were a few bookings that happened during dinner. Keeping the Allegro’s bar open late was a hit with our guests, who were able to continue celebrating and enjoying one another’s company until early morning.

Since our wedding, the complements to the Allegro venue and staff haven’t stopped pouring in. Everything from ambiance to the evening dinner was picturesque. Many said that it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding.

Lastly, the staff at the Allegro, especially Alyssa Alexander, our contact and coordinator, deserve the highest praise. Leading up to the wedding, each meeting with Alyssa was a breath of fresh air. Alyssa’s list of vendor recommendations allowed us to assemble the all-star team we wound up with for our wedding and her guidance throughout our planning process ensured that we both stayed on schedule and felt confident in our decisions. Any question we had was addressed quickly and thoughtfully.

The day before and the day of our wedding, Alyssa made sure that we stayed grounded, stress-free, and confident that everything was being handled and handled well. Our vendor coordination was so smooth, we were never brought into it or were aware of any issues. Any time we reached out to Alyssa with an issue that popped up, she was there to take it off our hands. When the best man forgot the tie for his tux, Alyssa ran down the street to Macy’s to pick one up for him in time for our photos and ceremony.

This is truly a five star venue with service that bests most, and we cannot recommend this venue more highly for an unforgettable Chicago wedding.

Hands down the most magical and incredible place to be married! We absolutely loved the décor and design in this one of a kind Chicago hotel. We got SO many compliments on our wedding and the venue. However, what is even better than the venue is the team at Hotel Allegro led by Alyssa Alexander. She is beyond perfection. Her team made the entire process super smooth and the weekend of our wedding they legit made us feel like royalty. I am obsessed with everything about Hotel Allegro and highly reco having your wedding there! If you do, no need for a planner as Alyssa is THE BEST OF THE BEST!

We just had our wedding here this past weekend, and I truly cannot say enough positive things about Hotel Allegro. Alyssa, our coordinator, was communicative, calming, organized, and extremely well-suited for the job! Any questions I had, she answered very quickly. She made me feel like we were in such good hands throughout the last year of planning. The hotel staff is awesome and professional, but also charismatic and not stuffy! The lobby is beautiful... we kept the lobby bar open another two hours after the wedding which was a hit with our guests. We also had at least 100 family members stay there throughout the weekend and they couldn’t compliment the hotel enough either. Our wedding was phenomenal, with Alyssa helping organize all of the vendors - quartet, lighting, flowers, hair and makeup, and the DJ. They flipped the ballroom for our reception in one hour and made it look beautiful. All of the guests loved the food. We are just simply on cloud nine after our amazing weekend here. Not one thing went wrong, thank you Hotel Allegro!!!!

Kimpton Hotels were referred to me over and over by people in the wedding industry. When I saw the Allegro, I knew immediately it was where I wanted to be married. Paige Leffert was outstanding in both the planning and execution. I kept telling her to go home, but she stayed to make sure every detail was executed exactly how we talked about. She also kept her cool and probably did some magic in the back to calm down the staff after my loud, boisterous family decided at the last minute they wanted all the family pictures taken in the ceremony room. Coming from the event industry makes me hyper aware of what it takes to execute a perfect event and the Hotel Allegro succeeded. Thanks to all!