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Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, based in Chicago, Illinois, is a fashionable venue for weddings and other special occasions. The modernly elegant hotel is situated on the renowned Chicago River in the center of the prospering downtown district. Due to its location in the Windy City, some of its most famous attractions are only within a short distance. With an assortment of amenities and event spaces, it can host engagement parties, showers, and the all-important wedding day. The team of staff is dedicated to helping couples make their wedding day dreams come true.

Facilities and Capacity

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel has 21 dynamic event spaces and banquet halls that can accommodate events of all sizes. It can host smaller, intimate weddings or grander occasions with several hundred guests. Couples can share their vows in the Explore Room, which has floor-to-ceiling windows allowing panoramic views of the city skyline. The skylight brings natural light into the stunningly decorated room, giving guests a proper industrial chic experience. The reception can then be held in the Grand Ballroom, which has over 10,000 square feet of flexible space for up to 1100 people. Given its flexibility, guests will have plenty of room to have their delicious meal and then dance the night away in style. For smaller weddings, the Looking Glass Ballroom can host up to 100 guests. Couples can have their first dance under the twinkling chandeliers, surrounded by stunning furniture and decorations. A host of different facilities are available such as the rooftop bar, fitness center, and indoor pool for a relaxing and captivating experience.

Services Offered

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel has a team of certified wedding planners who will guide couples through the planning process for an extraordinary event. Whether it is a more traditional or modern celebration, these experts will help with the event set-up, including cleaning, bartending, and catering. Wedding parties will have access to get-ready rooms for an exciting morning of preparations for the day. The hotel's culinary team uses locally sourced ingredients in tasty dishes that reflect the occasion, whether it's a buffet or a plated meal. Other services include:

  • Overnight suite accommodations for the couple and their guests
  • Floral needs & salon services
  • Plated menus & premium bar
  • Champagne toast & customized cake
  • Event items - Tables, chairs, an aisle runner, an altar, and dance floor
  • Chic table décor

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set Up

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Reviews of Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

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4.4 out of 5 rating
4.4 out of 5 rating
7 reviews
89% recommend it
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Weddingwire
4.4/5 7 reviews
Google
4.5/5 3051 reviews
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 03/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Ceremony Experience!

We book the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel for our wedding ceremony and wedding block just a mere 3 months before the wedding day after needing a venue change last-minute. Christine and the team at the Renaissance could not have been more accommodating! They made us feel at ease, which was hard to do during a stressful time. We hosted welcome cocktails before the ceremony in their "urban blue" room which was a spectacular experience for guests. The Renaissance even created a custom signature cocktail for us to serve, which was delicious! We then hosted the ceremony in "looking glass" which turned out beatiful. All of our guests who stayed at the block also had very nice things to say! It was a wonderful day, thanks to the Renaissance team!
Kimberly
Kimberly Sent on 10/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Service, Beautiful Venue

The team at the Renaissance was amazing! Starting with our event coordinator, every person we interacted with went above and beyond to make sure we had the most perfect weekend.

The space is beautiful; starting with an elegant, interesting venue saved us time and energy on decorating and florals.

Can not recommend the Renaissance enough as a wedding venue!
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Nicole Sent on 09/21/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I live in Chicago, so when it came time to reserve a room block for our wedding we were in uncharted territory...we'd never booked a hotel room in Chicago before! We priced shopped the rates, compared locations for convenience, and narrowed it down to the Renaissance and a few others. We went on a fun date night where we went on a little hotel-bar-pub-crawl, and we absolutely fell in LOVE with the Renaissance! The chic, modern, urban vibe was exactly what we wanted for our guests. The rooms are gorgeous w/ great views, and the location being within 2 blocks of every CTA train line can't be beat. Our Group Housing Coordinator (Gloria Pol) was fantastic to work with and their online planning portal allowed us to get a full report on all guest reservations on demand. We had a TON of guests coming in from all over the world and they were very generous about adding rooms (and days) to our block as needed. The day of the wedding, the 50 person shuttle we had booked to bring our guests to the venue showed up nearly an hour late (seriously, do NOT work with Infinity Transportation) and the team at the Renaissance went into action to help all of our guests find a taxi in a timely manner. We highly recommend the Renaissance Chicago Downtown and can't wait to come back and visit on our anniversary!
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