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Events

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk offers 125,000 square feet of dynamic meeting space in downtown Chicago for conventions, meetings, and events, steps away from the Chicago River. Our event venues can seat 4,600 guests as the largest ballroom in the city and can fulfill any occasion’s needs. In addition, 43 meeting rooms are perfect for pre-function spaces, and smaller events help maximize in-person time together and generate a more impactful collaboration through smaller breakout possibilities. Offering meeting and event planners top-of-the-line audio-visual equipment, event services, business services, and catering services, the team at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk can bring to life any kind of virtual or hybrid event that groups are hoping for.

43

Event Rooms

121895 SQ FT

Total Event Space

4600

Capacity Largest Space

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Book Early. Celebrate Bigger. Exclusive Holiday Event Perks

Host your holiday celebration in the heart of downtown Chicago and reward your guests with exclusive event enhancements. Located along the Chicago River between Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier, Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk offers stunning event space, exceptional service, and customizable holiday experiences for corporate parties, year-end celebrations, employee appreciation events, galas, and association gatherings.

When you book your holiday event, you'll unlock exclusive perks based on your total food and beverage spend:
$25,000+ | Choose 1 perk
$50,000+ | Choose 2 perks
$75,000+ | Choose 3 perks
$100,000+ | Choose 4 perks

Choose from enhancements including:
Signature Holiday Cocktail
Champagne Toast for Guests
Complimentary Suite for Event Host
Assorted Mini Dessert Display
Late-Night Coffee Station
Chef's Choice Holiday Takeaway Favor
Customized Digital Signage Package
Holiday Photo Backdrop & Social Media Station
VIP Event Host Recognition
Complimentary Electrical for DJ or Band
Five Complimentary Parking Passes
Double Marriott Bonvoy® Event Planner Points
Offer valid for holiday events booked by October 30, 2026 and actualized by January 31, 2027.

Mayfair

Meetings & Events

Create and innovate in event and business rooms at our Chicago Riverwalk event venue

Our event venues offer 125,000 square feet of meeting space along the river in downtown Chicago
Bring your vision to life in one of the largest ballrooms in Illinois, with space for 4,600 guests
Engage and inspire your team in a meeting space in downtown Chicago with cutting-edge AV technology Learn More
Take a virtual tour of our downtown Chicago event venues, conference rooms, or outdoor event spaces
Impress your guests with our downtown Chicago hotel conference space near prestigious businesses

Offers & Packages

Virtual Tour

Explore over 125,000 square feet, including 43 meeting rooms, of flexible function space for conventions, meetings & events in our virtual tour.

Ballroom - Wedding Reception

Weddings & Occasions

Celebrate an unforgettable evening in our elegant ballroom and Chicago Riverwalk wedding venues

Discover our stunning Chicago Riverwalk wedding venues with scenic lake or river views
Wedding guests in our Sheraton Chicago Ballroom enjoy views of downtown Chicago's skyline
Turn dreams into reality at the elegant Mayfair Room, our event venue with space for up to 75 guests
Personalize your party or reception with event planning services, venue décor, and custom catering
With an indoor pool, our Chicago Riverwalk wedding venue is perfect for family and friends Learn More

The Ballroom That Works

Chicago is occasionally referred to as “The City That Works.” At Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, there is 'The Ballroom That Works'. Whether for business or social events on the Chicago Riverwalk, our event venue and ballroom can work for you. Filled with cutting-edge presentation technology and the ability to host associations of any size, there is no event or occasion that our ballroom is unable to accommodate. Thanks to flexible and vast square footage ideal for pre-functions, receptions, registrations, and more, our Ballroom and Ballroom Promenade, with its floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Chicago River, are the crowned jewel of hotel ballrooms.

Ballroom Promenade

Unique Meeting Space

The art of gathering has never been more desirable. With over 125,000 square feet of dynamic meeting space for conventions, corporate functions, and social gatherings, our downtown Chicago hotel conference spaces provide a unique experience for your next event, steps away from the Chicago River. Treat your guests to an experience unlike any other, while our prime location along the city's bustling Riverwalk provides the perfect backdrop during the summer months. When you think unique, think Sheraton.
Riverwalk Boat View

Sustainability at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk integrates responsible practices across hotel operations—reducing energy, water, and waste while supporting sustainable meetings and meaningful guest participation along the Chicago River.

Family-Friendly Chicago Hotel

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