Meetings & Events
Meetings & EventsInspired by famous 20th-century writers and Parisian style, our centrally located event venues offer lavish furnishings with modern amenities. Take advantage of your dedicated concierge for any meeting, conference, or wedding.
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Our Venues
Our VenuesWe offer 8,226 square feet of flexible event space designed with rich inspiration from the early 20th century. Our venues serve as a classic setting for any engagement.
Sinclair Ballroom
Located on the east end of our fifth floor, Sinclair Ballroom is dedicated to meetings and events. Host a conference surrounded by Parisian-inspired art of the early 20th century, coffered ceilings, and hand-blown chandeliers.
American writer Henry Sinclair Lewis is the namesake for this stunning venue.
Alcott Salon
Hawthorne Salon
Thoreau Salon
Hemingway Salon
Faulkner Salon
Fitzgerald Salon
Weddings
Have the wedding of a lifetime at our Parisian-inspired hotel. Every wedding includes personalized menus, jeweled ballrooms, and access to on-site amenities like our Forbes-rated spa.
Private Dining
Host an exclusive dinner at one of our private dining spaces. Brass Tack offers vintage charm with stunning design. The Walton Room and Gallery Salon are ideal for intimate dinners and memorable receptions.
Group Wellness
Elevate your event at Waldorf Astoria Chicago with our new wellness offerings. Designed for in-house groups, our spa enrichments focus on mindfulness and movement. Whether you’re attending a meeting, conference, wedding, or other event, enhance your experience with tailored workshops and wellness activities.
- 13 Meeting Rooms
- 214 Guest Rooms
- Total Event Space 12,201 square feet
- Largest Room Setup 2,294 square feet
Capacity Chart
| Event Room | Banquet | Conference | Square | Reception | School Room | Theatre | U-Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sinclair Ballroom | 200 | 46 | 52 | 230 | 129 | 210 | 46 |
| Sinclair - South | 150 | 46 | 52 | 150 | 90 | 160 | 46 |
| Sinclair - North | 50 | 22 | 30 | 60 | 30 | 60 | 24 |
| Hemingway Salon | 80 | 40 | 42 | 100 | 30 | 100 | 36 |
| Faulker Salon | 50 | 22 | 30 | 60 | 30 | 60 | 24 |
| Fitzgerald Salon | 40 | 16 | 28 | 40 | 27 | 40 | 20 |
| Alcott Salon | 70 | 36 | 38 | 80 | 42 | 78 | 35 |
| Thoreau Salon | 80 | 48 | 44 | 100 | 42 | 85 | 40 |
| Hawthorne Salon | 70 | 27 | 30 | 80 | 30 | 75 | 27 |
| The Gallery Salon | 70 | 33 | 36 | 80 | 33 | 40 | 33 |
| Peacock Lounge & Garden | - | - | - | 60 | - | - | - |
| Brass Tack | - | - | - | 200 | - | - | - |
| Bernard's Lounge | - | - | - | 40 | - | - | - |
Business Amenities
Complimentary business center with Windows and Mac computers, printer, fax, and copier
Private meeting rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows
Complimentary WiFi
State-of-the-art audio and visual equipment
Dedicated concierge for any event
Complimentary house car for all guests
Complimentary shipping and handling for packages