To say that Sofitel was anything short of amazing would be putting it politely. Sharon and her team took such good care of my HUSBAND and I. Her communication was something I would like to point out. Her communication was just as good in the months prior to the big day, as it was days leading up. There were no scary surprises and she was very transparent of any fees that we might run into which we never did. Very organized and straight to the point which I loved! I am from Chicago but live in San Diego, it was always my dream to have a downtown Chicago wedding. Sofitel let me live out ALL of my dreams. Planning a destination wedding comes with many challenges, we set the date with Sofitel before ever seeing it. We definitely took a leap of faith with this place and we were not disappointed. My guests could not stop raving about the accommodations that they received! The location is another aspect to brag about, it is walking distance to anything downtown which my guest also appreciated. My vendors found it easy and had no issues, and if there were issues Sharon and my planner were able to mitigate it without disturbing my morning. Definitely would recommend but make sure you read the contract!!

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The Sofitel went above and beyond to accommodate all our wants and needs for our wedding reception. Jennifer was so great to work with! Extremely responsive and helpful! Also, the food was just spectacular. Everyone RAVED about the dinner!! Loved everything about the space. It was perfection!

We had our wedding over Labor Day weekend at the Sofitel. To say it was the most perfect day in our lives would be an understatement.
We booked the hotel 8 months prior to our wedding date, and from the beginning the staff was super accommodating and met us for every single request that we had. Our wedding was not traditional and we had to bring in ethnic appetizers, ethnic liquor, our band required extra set up time and sound, our decor required additional set up time and space, our desert vendor and all our other vendor required their own room, etc. etc. etc. It was definitely a big production.
The Sofitel went ABOVE and BEYOND to exceed our exceptions on every detail. The venue is AMAZING, the food in incredible (the chef deserves 5 stars and it was truly the best wedding food I've ever had), but it all began when you walked in.
The Sofitel experience is like no other, the drive up, the stroll into the hotel. The staff matched the flowers in the lobby to our wedding flowers and it really felt like all the staff in the hotel for the weekend focused to make our wedding as amazing as it was.
Overall, the Sofitel went above and beyond for our wedding, and I cannot repeat it enough. However, it would not have happened without Michael Wallace, he truly did everything in his power to make sure all the details fell into place 110%. From day 1, until the last day. Michael is professional, accommodating, patient, and really went the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect. We cannot thank Michael enough and would like the Sofitel and Accor to know that they are truly lucky to have him be part of the incredible team.
All in all, giving the Sofitel 5 stars would not do it justice. Thank you so much for the best day in our lives. It exceeded all expectations.

I loved the Sofitel staff and management. My husband and I love would recommend this as a venue for any event. They really made our wedding and reception a beautiful and memorable experience.

We got married in Italy this past summer, but we decided to throw a cocktail party in Chicago when we returned a month later for the guests who couldn't make it abroad. It was very similar to a reception, but no formal sit down dinner and more cocktail tables/highboys than reception style seating. We did have a DJ and flowers/decor. We also had plenty of food with stations that Sofitel let us customize to fit our budget, taste, and style ("Italian" station, "Chicago" station and meat carving), a signature drink- Blushing Bride that I gave them the recipe to from my favorite bar and they made perfectly, a bourbon tasting bar that we brought in, and wonderful desserts (they even let me mom bring in homemade Italian cookies to add to the dessert table). We threw a FANTASTIC and definitely memorable party there. Every guest raved about the food and drinks. They loved their hotel rooms and how upscale and beautiful the hotel was. The whole night was flawless and went off without a hitch. Sofitel and our wedding coordinator made sure everything was in place and dealt with anything that came up so that my husband and I could just enjoy our night with our family and friends. Everyone has been talking about our party at Sofitel and keeps saying, "you two know how to throw a party!" We had an after- party until 1am in the cocktail hour bar room with friends and ordered pizza too. I can not say enough good things about how our party at Sofitel went. Kim Weinberg, the Catering Sales Manager, worked with us for almost 10 months answering our millions of questions and helping us plan this. She was always very responsive and a pleasure to work with. Our wedding coordinator, Lauren, from Ryan Alexander Events was so wonderful. Everyone loved her. She literally thinks of everything. Both of them made our day so easy. We had a great experience and would definitely recommend them to people planning a wedding in Chicago.

My husband and I searched for a venue from November 2011 - February 2012. Nothing quite suited our needs or wants until we walked by the Sofitel. At first, I did not plan on having a hotel wedding, but the Sofitel is stunning. With a majority of our guests coming in from out of town, it was also nice to have everything in one place. At every other hotel we had visited, the reception room felt a little closed off with no windows. The reception room at the Sofitel is stunning. The staff at Sofitel truly take care of you your entire wedding weekend. Not to mention the food is exceptional, not your usual "wedding" food. Every aspect of our wedding at the Sofitel was perfect.

We had our wedding ceremony and reception at this hotel and it was amazing. The quality of service and food was outstanding for the price. The entire hotel and staff were very accomadating and went above and beyond in providing excellent service. We had 45 rooms in our hotel block and our guests were very happy. Michelle was fantastic and always helpful. The chefs made delicious food and made a last minute cake for us when our bakery didn't deliver ours. I would highly recommend this venue for a beautiful memorable day

I LOVED the Sofitel!!! I am so happy I found them

-incredible "non-wedding" food
-beautiful views
-careful and amazing coordination by Michelle and Sarah
-gorgeous details
-perfect for the money, especially in the gold coast!

I wouldn't change our decision for the world! Thanks for making our wedding amazing!!!

Michelle Willey at the Sofitel could not have been more lovely and helpful during our wedding, from planning to tasting to the big day! Everything was pulled off seamlessly, our families absolutely adored the guest rooms, and the ceremony and reception exceeded our wildest dreams. Oh, and the cuisine was to-die-for! Highly recommended.