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About the Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown

Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown is a Hotel and Wedding Venue in the heart of the Downtown Chicago, Illinois. This hotel is nestled in the lively neighborhood of the River North district known for art galleries, historic buildings and array of dining options and within 2 blocks of the shops on the Magnificent Mile. This wedding venue is ready to host your elegant wedding ceremony, reception and dinner. For guests looking to make a weekend long celebration we can also offer a hotel room block.

Facilities and Capacity

Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown offers 11,000 square feet of indoor event space. Our newly renovated space can accommodate up to 200 wedding guests for a Dinner or a Reception for 200 guests in our River North Ballroom. The River North Ballroom allows couples and their guests to benefit from mingling on the attached Atrium.

Services Offered

Our wedding package is rich with extras that are designed to give you the most for your Wedding budget. The hotel's culinary team assist in making your event into reality as you and your guests dine on perfectly prepared entrees. Raise a glass, and toast the beginning of a beautiful life together. Say "I do" to all the possibilities offered at this value-priced downtown Chicago wedding site.

Fall in love with this Chicago wedding hotel, which offers value-added services that include:

*10-story atrium, with waterfall and soaring fig trees with dimmed lights, providing the perfect ceremony backdrop
*Intimate banquet rooms, ideal for Bridal Showers, Rehearsal Dinners, Ceremony, Reception, Dinner, Farewell Brunch
*Unique reception package
*Exceptional menu, lovingly prepared by one of the city's finest catering staffs
*Assistance with extras such as flowers, music, and photographers
*Indoor valet parking (additional cost)
*Special rates for overnight guests
*Free cooked-to-order breakfast, for all overnight guests
*Deluxe suite and chilled bottle of champagne, for the bride and groom
*Complimentary suite upgrade, for the parents of the bride and groom

Accommodations

Embassy Suites offers 361 guestrooms so guests can enjoy having a Two Room Suite for the weekend long celebration that includes complimentary breakfast each morning and a Manager's Reception for overnight guests and reenergize with our onsite fitness center and indoor pool. All of our guestrooms have a microwave, mini fridge, coffee maker and more to make all your wedding guests feel comfortable and rested for the big day.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

8

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access
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100% Recommended by couples
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Hope Sent on 07/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The most magical day!

My time at the Embassy was amazing. Elena who was our coordinator was so attentive leading up to and on the day and went above and beyond to make sure we felt special. They put us in the presidential suite for the weekend and it was incredible. We also had an issue with our cake order being canceled the day before our wedding. (Not through the Embassy) We ended up having to run to Whole Foods to create a make shift tiered cake. We had no decorations or anything. I gave it to the banquet manager and they assembled it and even added flowers and ribbons with my wedding colors to it to make it look pretty. I just can’t say enough good things about the staff here. The food was amazing, the banquet team were so professional and kind, our bartender was a hit and the front desk staff were so incredibly kind. We initially chose the embassy because it was within our small price range but it did not feel cheap. The food and drinks were wonderful. If anything, I would say that the actual space is just a basic conference room but honestly we dimmed the lights, our DJ brought up lights and the drinks were flowing so no one even noticed or cared. Our wedding day was by far one of the most favorite days of my life and a huge part of that was due to the amazing service at the Embassy. If you are looking for a more affordable downtown Chicago wedding I highly recommend them. Thank you so much for allowing us to have such a special day.
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Private Sent on 09/29/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We absolutely loved how our Wedding turned out at the Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown. It is located in River North at the corner of State and Ohio, so the location was perfect for our out of town guests. The coordinator, Tania, is easy to get a hold of and couldn't be a nicer person. We loved how everything turned out and we highly recommend this hotel for your wedding reception.
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Deanna Sent on 06/23/2010
5 out of 5 rating
I would HIGHLY recommend the Embassy Suites Downtown for any wedding reception! It was AMAZING! Thelma, the wedding coordinator, was always on top of things and she was so thoughtful taking care of everything I needed. On the day of the wedding she called my bridesmaid just to tell her to tell me everything was taken care of and fine! I am a very picky person and had a lot of requests, which I clearly communicated to her, and she took care of every single one. The day of the wedding when Thelma called and said everything was fine she made feel so much calmer! So, the last review on here I honestly don't know what she is talking about. Maybe, Thelma had learned from that experience, I don't know BUT the one thing I DO know is that she dealt with me so well and made sure everything went so smoothly! I also have to say the banquet manager, Eric, was great and all the servers knew what they were doing and it was nothing short of first class! Angel, the chef, prepared AMAZING food! Everyone thought the food was so tasty! Lynn, who I think is in a support role, was amazing too. I communicated several times with her on what I needed and she always got back to me and took care of any concerns.

In the end, I would definitely recommend the Embassy Downtown. Not only did they provide great service and food but also a great location. The hotel is in the heart of the city, close to everything!
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Chicago Wedding DJ - Fourth Estate Audio Chicago Wedding DJ - Fourth Estate Audio Wedding DJs

As a 5-star DJ company, Fourth Estate Audio has performed at most of the great wedding venues across Chicago over the past five decades. But few can match the experience of a reception in the Embassy Suites' elegant Chicago River Ballroom. My DJs actually compete to be chosen for Embassy Suites events. The staff is always courteous and helpful; and when a venue and vendors all work well together, a reception is a huge success, and everyone looks good. That's not something we take for granted; and the care the Embassy Suites provides for both clients and vendors is most appreciated!

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown frequently asked questions

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in value, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in quality of service and 4.7 in flexibility.

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