W Hotel Chicago

W Hotel Chicago - Event Venue in Chicago, Illinois

Hotel · Chicago, Illinois

644 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, Chicago, Illinois, United States

About W Hotel Chicago

Contemporary and design-forward, W Chicago - Lakeshore pairs bold interiors with sweeping views of Lake Michigan and the skyline. Flexible waterfront ballrooms and stylish studios support everything from executive meetings to high-profile galas. Planners can leverage modern AV, creative catering, and on-site amenities to craft immersive, high-end programs.

Venue Details

  • Seated capacity: 300
  • Standing capacity: 400
  • Comfortable capacity: 320
  • Meeting space: 20,386 sq ft
  • Guest rooms: 520
  • Meeting rooms: 14
  • Year built: 1965
  • Year renovated: 2014

Ratings

Google Rating: 3.9/5 (2,168 reviews)

Amenities

Equipment

  • Tables & Chairs
  • Podium
  • Dance Floor

Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Rooftop

Room Features

  • Lake View
  • City View
  • WiFi
  • Air Conditioning

Guest Services

  • Concierge
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Valet Parking
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service

AV Capabilities

  • Sound System
  • Projector
  • Wireless Microphones

Transportation

  • Valet Parking

Business Services

  • Business Center
  • Meeting Rooms
  • High-Speed Internet

Meeting Rooms & Event Spaces

Great Room I

  • Type: Ballroom
  • Size: 12,000 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 18 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 475, Classroom: 300, Banquet: 360, Cocktail: 475
  • Features: Built-in AV, Wheelchair accessible
  • Primary grand ballroom suitable for large conferences, galas, and social events at W Chicago - City Center.

Great Room II

  • Type: Ballroom
  • Size: 6,500 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 18 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 217, Classroom: 140, Banquet: 160, Cocktail: 217
  • Features: Built-in AV, Wheelchair accessible
  • Secondary ballroom ideal for mid‑size meetings, breakouts, and social functions.

Industry 1

  • Type: Meeting Room
  • Size: 800 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 11 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 31, Classroom: 20, Banquet: 40, Boardroom: 20, Cocktail: 50
  • Features: Built-in AV, Wheelchair accessible
  • Flexible meeting room suited for workshops, strategy sessions, and breakout meetings.

Industry 2

  • Type: Meeting Room
  • Size: 1,200 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 11 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 75, Classroom: 45, Banquet: 70, Boardroom: 26, Cocktail: 80
  • Features: Built-in AV, Wheelchair accessible
  • Versatile function room often used for training sessions and mid‑size corporate meetings.

Plateau Pre-Function

  • Type: Breakout Room
  • Size: 1,500 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 16 ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 80, Cocktail: 115
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Pre-function foyer space used for registrations, breaks, and receptions adjacent to the main ballroom.