Events

Elevate any meeting or event from ordinary to extraordinary. Creative in approach and innovative historical design, W Chicago – City Center features over 12,000 square feet of meetings and event spaces across a broad range of rooms and venues. Fully wired rooms with virtually limitless technology and audiovisual amenities mean you’re within a millisecond of the world you’re influencing. All the while, our expert event planners are on hand to ensure you’re taken care of 24/7. Whether intimate or grand, we have the perfect space for any event.

12

Event Rooms

12589 SQ FT

Total Event Space

475

Capacity Largest Space

11

Breakout Rooms

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Studio - U-Shape

Meetings and Events

Connect and create in the heart of Chicago, in our versatile downtown Chicago event spaces

Choose from 12,608 square feet of sleek meeting space, including our Great Room, which can seat 475
Our stunning venues in downtown Chicago offer perfect meeting space for up to 30 people
Our venues in downtown Chicago offer state-of-the-art audiovisual technology and Wi-Fi
Keep colleagues energized with custom catering options including coffee breaks and working lunches
All work and no play is no fun - get out and explore Chicago during your down time between meetings

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Great Room - Patio
Studio

Small Meetings

Break away from business as usual in our stunning Studio meeting rooms. Perfect for cozy downtown meetings, these modern spaces come equipped with creature comforts like pens, mints, and water.

Great Room - Classroom

Large Meetings

Enjoy the flexibility of our larger meeting venues, which can accommodate various set-ups, including seminars, conferences, and social gatherings.

Plateau Living Room

Meeting Features

With 12,500 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and event spaces, you can accommodate a wide variety of functions. W Chicago – City Center also offers customized beverage & food experience, In-House professional Audio-Visual Company (Encore), and Green Meetings.

Great Room - Pre-function Plateau Level

Weddings and Occasions

Get ready to own the moment in our vibrant downtown Chicago wedding venues

Historic reception venues in downtown Chicago have been transformed with modern accents
Say your I Dos in our dreamy Great Room spaces - one of which can seat 300 for a banquet reception
Let our talented hotel culinary team craft a menu that reflects your unique wedding personality
Trust our seasoned wedding planners to take care of the details at our downtown Chicago event space
Keep it fun after your reception; our prime hotel location puts the best of Chicago at your doorstep
Meeting Room Dimensions (LxWxH) Area (sq.ft) Theater Schoolroom Conference U-Shape Reception Banquet
Workroom 1 18x33x8 594 30 30 28 28 30 30
Workroom 2 19x37x8 703 32 30 26 28 30 30
Great Room 1 54x77x25 4158 475 250 - 66 400 340
Great Room 2 83x30x18 2490 217 150 50 72 217 200
Industry 1 38x18x8 684 31 31 26 29 31 30
Industry 2 63x23x9 1449 75 75 44 48 75 75
Studio 1 27x13x8 351 15 15 18 - 15 10
Studio 2 29x15x8 435 20 20 20 14 15 20
Studio 3 32x15x8 480 23 23 23 23 20 23
Studio 4 18x13x8 234 12 9 12 - 10 10
Studio 5 17x15x8 255 12 9 12 - 10 10
Studio 6 42x18x8 756 37 36 28 33 37 37
Pleateau Pre-Function 24x58x18 1392 - - - - 115 -
Workroom 1
Dimensions (LxWxH)
18x33x8
Area (sq.ft)
594
Theater
30
Schoolroom
30
Conference
28
U-Shape
28
Reception
30
Banquet
30
Workroom 2
Dimensions (LxWxH)
19x37x8
Area (sq.ft)
703
Theater
32
Schoolroom
30
Conference
26
U-Shape
28
Reception
30
Banquet
30
Great Room 1
Dimensions (LxWxH)
54x77x25
Area (sq.ft)
4158
Theater
475
Schoolroom
250
Conference
-
U-Shape
66
Reception
400
Banquet
340
Great Room 2
Dimensions (LxWxH)
83x30x18
Area (sq.ft)
2490
Theater
217
Schoolroom
150
Conference
50
U-Shape
72
Reception
217
Banquet
200
Industry 1
Dimensions (LxWxH)
38x18x8
Area (sq.ft)
684
Theater
31
Schoolroom
31
Conference
26
U-Shape
29
Reception
31
Banquet
30
Industry 2
Dimensions (LxWxH)
63x23x9
Area (sq.ft)
1449
Theater
75
Schoolroom
75
Conference
44
U-Shape
48
Reception
75
Banquet
75
Studio 1
Dimensions (LxWxH)
27x13x8
Area (sq.ft)
351
Theater
15
Schoolroom
15
Conference
18
U-Shape
-
Reception
15
Banquet
10
Studio 2
Dimensions (LxWxH)
29x15x8
Area (sq.ft)
435
Theater
20
Schoolroom
20
Conference
20
U-Shape
14
Reception
15
Banquet
20
Studio 3
Dimensions (LxWxH)
32x15x8
Area (sq.ft)
480
Theater
23
Schoolroom
23
Conference
23
U-Shape
23
Reception
20
Banquet
23
Studio 4
Dimensions (LxWxH)
18x13x8
Area (sq.ft)
234
Theater
12
Schoolroom
9
Conference
12
U-Shape
-
Reception
10
Banquet
10
Studio 5
Dimensions (LxWxH)
17x15x8
Area (sq.ft)
255
Theater
12
Schoolroom
9
Conference
12
U-Shape
-
Reception
10
Banquet
10
Studio 6
Dimensions (LxWxH)
42x18x8
Area (sq.ft)
756
Theater
37
Schoolroom
36
Conference
28
U-Shape
33
Reception
37
Banquet
37
Pleateau Pre-Function
Dimensions (LxWxH)
24x58x18
Area (sq.ft)
1392
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
115
Banquet
-
Meeting Room Dimensions (LxWxH) Area (sq.mt) Theater Schoolroom Conference U-Shape Reception Banquet
Workroom 1 5.5x10.1x2.4 55.2 30 30 28 28 30 30
Workroom 2 5.8x11.3x2.4 65.3 32 30 26 28 30 30
Great Room 1 16.5x23.5x7.6 386.3 475 250 - 66 400 340
Great Room 2 25.3x9.1x5.5 231.3 217 150 50 72 217 200
Industry 1 11.6x5.5x2.4 63.5 31 31 26 29 31 30
Industry 2 19.2x7x2.7 134.6 75 75 44 48 75 75
Studio 1 8.2x4x2.4 32.6 15 15 18 - 15 10
Studio 2 8.8x4.6x2.4 40.4 20 20 20 14 15 20
Studio 3 9.8x4.6x2.4 44.6 23 23 23 23 20 23
Studio 4 5.5x4x2.4 21.7 12 9 12 - 10 10
Studio 5 5.2x4.6x2.4 23.7 12 9 12 - 10 10
Studio 6 12.8x5.5x2.4 70.2 37 36 28 33 37 37
Pleateau Pre-Function 7.3x17.7x5.5 129.3 - - - - 115 -
Workroom 1
Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.5x10.1x2.4
Area (sq.mt)
55.2
Theater
30
Schoolroom
30
Conference
28
U-Shape
28
Reception
30
Banquet
30
Workroom 2
Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.8x11.3x2.4
Area (sq.mt)
65.3
Theater
32
Schoolroom
30
Conference
26
U-Shape
28
Reception
30
Banquet
30
Great Room 1
Dimensions (LxWxH)
16.5x23.5x7.6
Area (sq.mt)
386.3
Theater
475
Schoolroom
250
Conference
-
U-Shape
66
Reception
400
Banquet
340
Great Room 2
Dimensions (LxWxH)
25.3x9.1x5.5
Area (sq.mt)
231.3
Theater
217
Schoolroom
150
Conference
50
U-Shape
72
Reception
217
Banquet
200
Industry 1
Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.6x5.5x2.4
Area (sq.mt)
63.5
Theater
31
Schoolroom
31
Conference
26
U-Shape
29
Reception
31
Banquet
30
Industry 2
Dimensions (LxWxH)
19.2x7x2.7
Area (sq.mt)
134.6
Theater
75
Schoolroom
75
Conference
44
U-Shape
48
Reception
75
Banquet
75
Studio 1
Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.2x4x2.4
Area (sq.mt)
32.6
Theater
15
Schoolroom
15
Conference
18
U-Shape
-
Reception
15
Banquet
10
Studio 2
Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.8x4.6x2.4
Area (sq.mt)
40.4
Theater
20
Schoolroom
20
Conference
20
U-Shape
14
Reception
15
Banquet
20
Studio 3
Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.8x4.6x2.4
Area (sq.mt)
44.6
Theater
23
Schoolroom
23
Conference
23
U-Shape
23
Reception
20
Banquet
23
Studio 4
Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.5x4x2.4
Area (sq.mt)
21.7
Theater
12
Schoolroom
9
Conference
12
U-Shape
-
Reception
10
Banquet
10
Studio 5
Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.2x4.6x2.4
Area (sq.mt)
23.7
Theater
12
Schoolroom
9
Conference
12
U-Shape
-
Reception
10
Banquet
10
Studio 6
Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.8x5.5x2.4
Area (sq.mt)
70.2
Theater
37
Schoolroom
36
Conference
28
U-Shape
33
Reception
37
Banquet
37
Pleateau Pre-Function
Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.3x17.7x5.5
Area (sq.mt)
129.3
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
115
Banquet
-
Banquet
Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.
Conference and Hollow Square
Appropriate for interactive discussions and note-taking sessions for fewer than 25 people. Many hotels have elegant "boardrooms" for 10 to 20 people, equipped with full audiovisual capabilities, a writing board, cork board and a flip chart.
E-Shape, U-Shape and T-Shape
Appropriate for groups of fewer than 40 people. These are best for interaction with a leader seated at the head of the setup. Audiovisual is usually best set up at the open end of the seating.
Theater
Appropriate for large sessions and short lectures that do not require extensive note-taking. This is a convenient setup to use before breaking into discussion or role-playing groups because chairs can be moved.
Reception
Stand-up social function where beverages and light foods are served. Foods may be presented on small buffet tables or passed by servers. May precede a meal function.
Schoolroom or Classroom
The most desirable setup for medium to large-size lectures. Requires a relatively large room. Tables provide attendees with space for spreading out materials and taking notes.
Ovals and Rounds
Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.
Audio-Visual Equipment
  • 35MM Projector
  • Film Projector with Screen
  • LCD Panel
  • LCD Projector
  • Microphone
  • Overhead Projector
  • PA System
  • TV
  • TV Production Service Provider
  • Teleconferencing
  • Video Camera
  • Videoconferencing
  • Walkie Talkies
  • Wireless Internet
Event Equipment & Supplies
  • Blackboards
  • Direction Signs
  • Easels
  • Flip Chart & Markers
  • Installed Stage
  • Lobby Bulletin Board
  • Name Cards
  • Pens / Pencils / Notepad
  • Podium Lectern
  • Portable Stage
  • Spotlights
  • Stack Chairs
  • Tables
  • Wall Charts
Business Services
  • Fax Service
Catering Services
  • Afternoon Break:$50.00 / Person
  • Coffee Break:$50.00 / Person
  • Continental Breakfast:$100.00 / Person
  • Dinner:$200.00 / Person
  • Full Breakfast:$150.00 / Person
  • Lunch:$150.00 / Person
  • Reception:$150.00 / Person