The Chicago Athletic Association hotel is a landmark 1893 Venetian Gothic boutique lifestyle hotel overlooking Millennium Park and Lake Michigan on Michigan Avenue. With 17,000 square feet of event space across four distinct venues, the hotel offers all-inclusive wedding packages with in-house catering, premium bar service, and refined amenities. The property features stunning original architectural details including crystal chandeliers, stained glass windows, Carrara marble floors, walnut parquet flooring, and 19th-century fireplaces, creating a truly grand and historic setting for celebrations of up to 350 guests.
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Estimated cost · All Inclusive
$26,900
100 guests · Traditional · taxes & fees included
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The property
A boutique lifestyle hotel housed in a landmark 1893 Venetian Gothic building on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago. Wedding events are held across four distinct indoor event spaces: the Madison Ballroom, White City Ballroom, Stagg Court, and The Tank.
The venue showcases Venetian Gothic architecture with richly detailed dark wood paneling, ornate carved mantels, and elaborate millwork throughout.
The Madison Ballroom features original walnut parquet floors, beamed ceilings, and three formidable 19th-century crystal chandeliers with stained glass sporting scenes. The White City Ballroom boasts a Carrara marble floor, 167 restored white stalactite pendant lights, three colossal fireplaces with carved oak bas-relief panels, and floor-to-ceiling stained glass windows. Stagg Court preserves the original basketball court flooring, hoops, and a vintage elevated running track with string lighting. The Tank retains original pool tiles framed by marble pillars beneath an elegant mezzanine balcony. Common areas feature gilded coffered ceilings, marble staircases, and ornate balustrades.
The setting
The White City Ballroom offers views directly onto Millennium Park and Lake Michigan through floor-to-ceiling stained glass windows. Cindy's rooftop restaurant provides panoramic views of the Chicago skyline, Millennium Park with the Cloud Gate sculpture, and Lake Michigan.
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Planning details
Vendor policies, timing and house rules to plan around.
Music curfew
Timing restrictions apply
Audio visual equipment and services are provided by the hotel's preferred partner. One microphone for the ceremony officiant and one dedicated quad box for the band or DJ are provided. Additional charges may apply and can be obtained from the catering manager.
Drinks served
Beer, Wine & Spirits
On the property
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