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Set within Chicago’s landmark Water Tower Place on the Magnificent Mile, this luxury hotel presents the ideal venue for meetings and corporate gatherings. Our Chicago hotel meeting rooms are spread across 37,885 sq. ft. and each offers a breathtaking view over Michigan Avenue or the lake. The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom is the largest of its kind in the city with space to host up to 850 guests. Intimate board meetings and large-scale conferences receive the same level of attention from hotel experts including a dedicated concierge and a catering team that prides itself on featuring local ingredients.
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20
Event Rooms
37885 SQ FT
Total Event Space
850
Capacity Largest Space
21
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Meetings & Events
Our Chicago hotel meeting rooms offer breathtaking views of Michigan Avenue, Navy Pier and the lake
Versatile event space in downtown Chicago that is ideal for team-building, receptions and meetings
Meeting services are elevated, from creative menu selections to customized set-up options
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is a proud partner to Encore Global who specializes in transforming events with the most refined and advanced event technology. With a variety of equipment rentals to choose from such as projectors, microphones, computers, monitors, and audience engagement tools, Encore specializes in creative stage design, conducive power distribution, and data monitoring. To enhance your event even further, Encore provides a skilled on-site specialist to assist in technical support and training.
A Conference Manager, appointed to work with the group, attends to details and offers assistance with special requests during the meeting. With personal service as a trademark of The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, our team is committed to providing creative event services designed to enhance your group experience to ensure that you will experience the highest quality and expression of your event.
Meetings and events at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago are carefully designed to create an unparalleled guest experience while protecting our natural resources. Within our hotels, we reserve energy and reduce water usage, utilize LED light bulbs in guest rooms and guest corridors, secure energy saving shower heads and faucets, recycle oils, paints, thinners, batteries, light bulbs, cardboard and plastics. Our meeting venues support a sustainable future by offering linen-less buffet and banquet tables, biodegradable paper products, organic and local food offerings with sustainable seafood options.
Meeting Venues To Conduct Business With Ease
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Floor 11
Offering floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Seneca Park, the private setting boasts of natural light and classic touches.
Floor 12
The vibrant heart of the hotel includes over 35,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed, flexible meeting space set against breathtaking views of city, lake and sky.
Floor 13/30
Our intimate spaces provide an ideal setting for smaller groups. On the 13th floor, Chestnut offers an added dimension of privacy. While on the 30th floor, stunning views from the Skyline Boardrooms set the scene for impactful gatherings.
Floor Plans
| Meeting Room | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Area (sq.ft) | Theater | Schoolroom | Conference | U-Shape | Reception | Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom | 93x91x- | 8370 | 800 | 420 | 80 | 70 | 850 | 450 |
| Ballroom | 60x90x- | 5400 | 500 | 250 | 80 | 70 | 600 | 320 |
| Ballroom Salon A | 28x29x11.3 | 812 | 60 | 30 | 18 | 20 | 60 | 30 |
| Ballroom Salon B | 30x29x11.3 | 870 | 65 | 35 | 18 | 22 | 60 | 40 |
| Ballroom Salon C | 28x29x- | 812 | 60 | 30 | 18 | 20 | 60 | 30 |
| Two Sections of Ballroom | 58x29x- | 1682 | 125 | 65 | 56 | 42 | 120 | 70 |
| Grand Foyer | 61x90x11.3 | 5490 | 250 | 125 | 30 | 36 | 500 | 320 |
| St. Clair | 70x50x13 | 3500 | 320 | 170 | 50 | 54 | 280 | 200 |
| St. Clair A | 35x50x13 | 1750 | 160 | 85 | 32 | 33 | 140 | 100 |
| St. Clair B | 35x25x13 | 875 | 65 | 35 | 20 | 24 | 70 | 30 |
| St. Clair C | 35x25x13 | 875 | 65 | 85 | 20 | 24 | 70 | 30 |
| St. Clair B&C | 35x50x13 | 1750 | 160 | - | 32 | 33 | 140 | 100 |
| St. Clair Foyer | 29x50x13 | 1450 | - | 36 | - | - | 120 | 60 |
| Astor | 34x27x12 | 918 | 70 | 15 | 24 | 24 | 60 | 50 |
| Oak | 16x26x12 | 416 | 30 | 24 | 16 | 9 | 30 | 16 |
| Chestnut | 21x30x8 | 630 | 50 | - | 16 | 20 | 50 | 40 |
| Chestnut B | 25x15x8 | 375 | - | 36 | 8 | - | - | - |
| Seneca | 36x28x8 | 1008 | 80 | - | 24 | 30 | 70 | 50 |
| Seneca Lounge | 28x23x- | 644 | - | 18 | 15 | - | 60 | - |
| Gallery | 19x24x12 | 456 | 30 | 80 | 15 | 14 | 40 | 20 |
| Lakeside | 70x34x9 | 2380 | 150 | - | 50 | 45 | 200 | 120 |
| Promenade | 207x26x- | 5409 | - | - | - | - | 350 | - |
| The Café | 86x28x- | 2462 | - | - | - | - | 150 | - |
| Rooftop at Torali | 116x19x- | 2310 | - | - | - | - | 175 | - |
| Ventosos | 21x27x8 | 567 | - | - | 20 | - | 50 | 30 |
| Levante | 25x16x8 | 400 | - | - | 16 | - | - | - |
| Newberry | 23x11x8 | 253 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Coat Check | 20x14x8 | 280 | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| Boardroom 3016 | 30x14x8 | 450 | 30 | 15 | 20 | - | 32 | 32 |
| Boardroom 3017 | 30x14x8 | 450 | 30 | 15 | 20 | - | 32 | 32 |
The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
93x91x-
Area (sq.ft)
8370
Theater
800
Schoolroom
420
Conference
80
U-Shape
70
Reception
850
Banquet
450
Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
60x90x-
Area (sq.ft)
5400
Theater
500
Schoolroom
250
Conference
80
U-Shape
70
Reception
600
Banquet
320
Ballroom Salon A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
28x29x11.3
Area (sq.ft)
812
Theater
60
Schoolroom
30
Conference
18
U-Shape
20
Reception
60
Banquet
30
Ballroom Salon B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
30x29x11.3
Area (sq.ft)
870
Theater
65
Schoolroom
35
Conference
18
U-Shape
22
Reception
60
Banquet
40
Ballroom Salon C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
28x29x-
Area (sq.ft)
812
Theater
60
Schoolroom
30
Conference
18
U-Shape
20
Reception
60
Banquet
30
Two Sections of Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
58x29x-
Area (sq.ft)
1682
Theater
125
Schoolroom
65
Conference
56
U-Shape
42
Reception
120
Banquet
70
Grand Foyer
Dimensions (LxWxH)
61x90x11.3
Area (sq.ft)
5490
Theater
250
Schoolroom
125
Conference
30
U-Shape
36
Reception
500
Banquet
320
St. Clair
Dimensions (LxWxH)
70x50x13
Area (sq.ft)
3500
Theater
320
Schoolroom
170
Conference
50
U-Shape
54
Reception
280
Banquet
200
St. Clair A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
35x50x13
Area (sq.ft)
1750
Theater
160
Schoolroom
85
Conference
32
U-Shape
33
Reception
140
Banquet
100
St. Clair B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
35x25x13
Area (sq.ft)
875
Theater
65
Schoolroom
35
Conference
20
U-Shape
24
Reception
70
Banquet
30
St. Clair C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
35x25x13
Area (sq.ft)
875
Theater
65
Schoolroom
85
Conference
20
U-Shape
24
Reception
70
Banquet
30
St. Clair B&C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
35x50x13
Area (sq.ft)
1750
Theater
160
Schoolroom
-
Conference
32
U-Shape
33
Reception
140
Banquet
100
St. Clair Foyer
Dimensions (LxWxH)
29x50x13
Area (sq.ft)
1450
Theater
-
Schoolroom
36
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
120
Banquet
60
Astor
Dimensions (LxWxH)
34x27x12
Area (sq.ft)
918
Theater
70
Schoolroom
15
Conference
24
U-Shape
24
Reception
60
Banquet
50
Oak
Dimensions (LxWxH)
16x26x12
Area (sq.ft)
416
Theater
30
Schoolroom
24
Conference
16
U-Shape
9
Reception
30
Banquet
16
Chestnut
Dimensions (LxWxH)
21x30x8
Area (sq.ft)
630
Theater
50
Schoolroom
-
Conference
16
U-Shape
20
Reception
50
Banquet
40
Chestnut B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
25x15x8
Area (sq.ft)
375
Theater
-
Schoolroom
36
Conference
8
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Seneca
Dimensions (LxWxH)
36x28x8
Area (sq.ft)
1008
Theater
80
Schoolroom
-
Conference
24
U-Shape
30
Reception
70
Banquet
50
Seneca Lounge
Dimensions (LxWxH)
28x23x-
Area (sq.ft)
644
Theater
-
Schoolroom
18
Conference
15
U-Shape
-
Reception
60
Banquet
-
Gallery
Dimensions (LxWxH)
19x24x12
Area (sq.ft)
456
Theater
30
Schoolroom
80
Conference
15
U-Shape
14
Reception
40
Banquet
20
Lakeside
Dimensions (LxWxH)
70x34x9
Area (sq.ft)
2380
Theater
150
Schoolroom
-
Conference
50
U-Shape
45
Reception
200
Banquet
120
Promenade
Dimensions (LxWxH)
207x26x-
Area (sq.ft)
5409
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
350
Banquet
-
The Café
Dimensions (LxWxH)
86x28x-
Area (sq.ft)
2462
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
150
Banquet
-
Rooftop at Torali
Dimensions (LxWxH)
116x19x-
Area (sq.ft)
2310
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
175
Banquet
-
Ventosos
Dimensions (LxWxH)
21x27x8
Area (sq.ft)
567
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
20
U-Shape
-
Reception
50
Banquet
30
Levante
Dimensions (LxWxH)
25x16x8
Area (sq.ft)
400
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
16
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Newberry
Dimensions (LxWxH)
23x11x8
Area (sq.ft)
253
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Coat Check
Dimensions (LxWxH)
20x14x8
Area (sq.ft)
280
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
5
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Boardroom 3016
Dimensions (LxWxH)
30x14x8
Area (sq.ft)
450
Theater
30
Schoolroom
15
Conference
20
U-Shape
-
Reception
32
Banquet
32
Boardroom 3017
Dimensions (LxWxH)
30x14x8
Area (sq.ft)
450
Theater
30
Schoolroom
15
Conference
20
U-Shape
-
Reception
32
Banquet
32
| Meeting Room | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Area (sq.mt) | Theater | Schoolroom | Conference | U-Shape | Reception | Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom | 28.3x27.7x- | 777.6 | 800 | 420 | 80 | 70 | 850 | 450 |
| Ballroom | 18.3x27.4x- | 501.7 | 500 | 250 | 80 | 70 | 600 | 320 |
| Ballroom Salon A | 8.5x8.8x3.4 | 75.4 | 60 | 30 | 18 | 20 | 60 | 30 |
| Ballroom Salon B | 9.1x8.8x3.4 | 80.8 | 65 | 35 | 18 | 22 | 60 | 40 |
| Ballroom Salon C | 8.5x8.8x- | 75.4 | 60 | 30 | 18 | 20 | 60 | 30 |
| Two Sections of Ballroom | 17.7x8.8x- | 156.3 | 125 | 65 | 56 | 42 | 120 | 70 |
| Grand Foyer | 18.6x27.4x3.4 | 510 | 250 | 125 | 30 | 36 | 500 | 320 |
| St. Clair | 21.3x15.2x4 | 325.2 | 320 | 170 | 50 | 54 | 280 | 200 |
| St. Clair A | 10.7x15.2x4 | 162.6 | 160 | 85 | 32 | 33 | 140 | 100 |
| St. Clair B | 10.7x7.6x4 | 81.3 | 65 | 35 | 20 | 24 | 70 | 30 |
| St. Clair C | 10.7x7.6x4 | 81.3 | 65 | 85 | 20 | 24 | 70 | 30 |
| St. Clair B&C | 10.7x15.2x4 | 162.6 | 160 | - | 32 | 33 | 140 | 100 |
| St. Clair Foyer | 8.8x15.2x4 | 134.7 | - | 36 | - | - | 120 | 60 |
| Astor | 10.4x8.2x3.7 | 85.3 | 70 | 15 | 24 | 24 | 60 | 50 |
| Oak | 4.9x7.9x3.7 | 38.6 | 30 | 24 | 16 | 9 | 30 | 16 |
| Chestnut | 6.4x9.1x2.4 | 58.5 | 50 | - | 16 | 20 | 50 | 40 |
| Chestnut B | 7.6x4.6x2.4 | 34.8 | - | 36 | 8 | - | - | - |
| Seneca | 11x8.5x2.4 | 93.6 | 80 | - | 24 | 30 | 70 | 50 |
| Seneca Lounge | 8.5x7x- | 59.8 | - | 18 | 15 | - | 60 | - |
| Gallery | 5.8x7.3x3.7 | 42.4 | 30 | 80 | 15 | 14 | 40 | 20 |
| Lakeside | 21.3x10.4x2.7 | 221.1 | 150 | - | 50 | 45 | 200 | 120 |
| Promenade | 63.1x7.9x- | 502.5 | - | - | - | - | 350 | - |
| The Café | 26.2x8.5x- | 228.7 | - | - | - | - | 150 | - |
| Rooftop at Torali | 35.4x5.8x- | 214.6 | - | - | - | - | 175 | - |
| Ventosos | 6.4x8.2x2.4 | 52.7 | - | - | 20 | - | 50 | 30 |
| Levante | 7.6x4.9x2.4 | 37.2 | - | - | 16 | - | - | - |
| Newberry | 7x3.4x2.4 | 23.5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Coat Check | 6.1x4.3x2.4 | 26 | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| Boardroom 3016 | 9.1x4.3x2.4 | 41.8 | 30 | 15 | 20 | - | 32 | 32 |
| Boardroom 3017 | 9.1x4.3x2.4 | 41.8 | 30 | 15 | 20 | - | 32 | 32 |
The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
28.3x27.7x-
Area (sq.mt)
777.6
Theater
800
Schoolroom
420
Conference
80
U-Shape
70
Reception
850
Banquet
450
Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
18.3x27.4x-
Area (sq.mt)
501.7
Theater
500
Schoolroom
250
Conference
80
U-Shape
70
Reception
600
Banquet
320
Ballroom Salon A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.5x8.8x3.4
Area (sq.mt)
75.4
Theater
60
Schoolroom
30
Conference
18
U-Shape
20
Reception
60
Banquet
30
Ballroom Salon B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.1x8.8x3.4
Area (sq.mt)
80.8
Theater
65
Schoolroom
35
Conference
18
U-Shape
22
Reception
60
Banquet
40
Ballroom Salon C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.5x8.8x-
Area (sq.mt)
75.4
Theater
60
Schoolroom
30
Conference
18
U-Shape
20
Reception
60
Banquet
30
Two Sections of Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
17.7x8.8x-
Area (sq.mt)
156.3
Theater
125
Schoolroom
65
Conference
56
U-Shape
42
Reception
120
Banquet
70
Grand Foyer
Dimensions (LxWxH)
18.6x27.4x3.4
Area (sq.mt)
510
Theater
250
Schoolroom
125
Conference
30
U-Shape
36
Reception
500
Banquet
320
St. Clair
Dimensions (LxWxH)
21.3x15.2x4
Area (sq.mt)
325.2
Theater
320
Schoolroom
170
Conference
50
U-Shape
54
Reception
280
Banquet
200
St. Clair A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.7x15.2x4
Area (sq.mt)
162.6
Theater
160
Schoolroom
85
Conference
32
U-Shape
33
Reception
140
Banquet
100
St. Clair B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.7x7.6x4
Area (sq.mt)
81.3
Theater
65
Schoolroom
35
Conference
20
U-Shape
24
Reception
70
Banquet
30
St. Clair C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.7x7.6x4
Area (sq.mt)
81.3
Theater
65
Schoolroom
85
Conference
20
U-Shape
24
Reception
70
Banquet
30
St. Clair B&C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.7x15.2x4
Area (sq.mt)
162.6
Theater
160
Schoolroom
-
Conference
32
U-Shape
33
Reception
140
Banquet
100
St. Clair Foyer
Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.8x15.2x4
Area (sq.mt)
134.7
Theater
-
Schoolroom
36
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
120
Banquet
60
Astor
Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.4x8.2x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
85.3
Theater
70
Schoolroom
15
Conference
24
U-Shape
24
Reception
60
Banquet
50
Oak
Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.9x7.9x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
38.6
Theater
30
Schoolroom
24
Conference
16
U-Shape
9
Reception
30
Banquet
16
Chestnut
Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.4x9.1x2.4
Area (sq.mt)
58.5
Theater
50
Schoolroom
-
Conference
16
U-Shape
20
Reception
50
Banquet
40
Chestnut B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.6x4.6x2.4
Area (sq.mt)
34.8
Theater
-
Schoolroom
36
Conference
8
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Seneca
Dimensions (LxWxH)
11x8.5x2.4
Area (sq.mt)
93.6
Theater
80
Schoolroom
-
Conference
24
U-Shape
30
Reception
70
Banquet
50
Seneca Lounge
Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.5x7x-
Area (sq.mt)
59.8
Theater
-
Schoolroom
18
Conference
15
U-Shape
-
Reception
60
Banquet
-
Gallery
Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.8x7.3x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
42.4
Theater
30
Schoolroom
80
Conference
15
U-Shape
14
Reception
40
Banquet
20
Lakeside
Dimensions (LxWxH)
21.3x10.4x2.7
Area (sq.mt)
221.1
Theater
150
Schoolroom
-
Conference
50
U-Shape
45
Reception
200
Banquet
120
Promenade
Dimensions (LxWxH)
63.1x7.9x-
Area (sq.mt)
502.5
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
350
Banquet
-
The Café
Dimensions (LxWxH)
26.2x8.5x-
Area (sq.mt)
228.7
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
150
Banquet
-
Rooftop at Torali
Dimensions (LxWxH)
35.4x5.8x-
Area (sq.mt)
214.6
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
175
Banquet
-
Ventosos
Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.4x8.2x2.4
Area (sq.mt)
52.7
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
20
U-Shape
-
Reception
50
Banquet
30
Levante
Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.6x4.9x2.4
Area (sq.mt)
37.2
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
16
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Newberry
Dimensions (LxWxH)
7x3.4x2.4
Area (sq.mt)
23.5
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Coat Check
Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.1x4.3x2.4
Area (sq.mt)
26
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
5
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Boardroom 3016
Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.1x4.3x2.4
Area (sq.mt)
41.8
Theater
30
Schoolroom
15
Conference
20
U-Shape
-
Reception
32
Banquet
32
Boardroom 3017
Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.1x4.3x2.4
Area (sq.mt)
41.8
Theater
30
Schoolroom
15
Conference
20
U-Shape
-
Reception
32
Banquet
32
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.
Room Set-up Examples
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.
Room Set-up Examples
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.
Room Set-up Examples
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.
Room Set-up Examples
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.
Room Set-up Examples
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.
Room Set-up Examples
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.
Room Set-up Examples
Audio-Visual Equipment
- AV Technician
- Wired Internet
- Wireless Internet
Event Services
- Carpenter
- Decorator
- Electrician
- Locksmith
- Message Service
- Photographer
- Registration Service
- Security Guards
Event Equipment & Supplies
- Direction Signs
- Easels
- Flip Chart & Markers
- Name Cards
- Pens / Pencils / Notepad
- Wall Charts
Business Services
- Computers
- Copy Service
- Fax Service
- Overnight Delivery/Pickup
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago has 20 event rooms.
The largest capacity event room is the The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom. It has a capacity of 850.
Yes, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago provides wedding services.
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