Your Event in Chicago
Hilton Chicago has the largest hotel exhibit space in the city, with more than 50 breakout rooms, multiple ballrooms, and modern boardrooms. Residentially inspired suites feature views of Lake Michigan. Expect exceptional service from certified meeting planners, who have welcomed presidents, royalty, and noted dignitaries. Options include the following:
- Over 234,000 sq.ft. of flexible meeting space
- Grand Ballroom — a ballroom steeped in history and featuring more than 12,000 sq. ft. of uninterrupted space
- International Ballroom — our largest space, comfortably accommodating 2,400 guest theater style or 1,800 banquet style
- Continental— Over 10,000 sq. ft. of pillar-free space that effortlessly divides into three private salons for smaller breakouts or intimate events. Offers a dedicated 3,600 sq. ft. foyer
- Stevens Meeting Center — 119,000 sq. ft. of versatile space for meetings and tradeshows
- Salon A and C — our recently renovated spaces that can be divided in up to 6 different meeting room configurations
- McCormick and Pullman Boardrooms — beautifully-appointed spaces for executive-level meetings
- Third Floor Conference Rooms — twelve state-of-the-art rooms offer seating for 16 to 600 people
- Fourth Floor Conference Rooms — 16 newly renovated meeting rooms that can accommodate 2-80 people
Tour the Hotel
Grand Ballroom
The Grand Ballroom, steeped in history and decorated with chandeliers and mirrored accents, is an unparalleled setting for an elegant event.
- 1,100 guests for banquet setting
- Over 12,000 sq.ft.
- 34 ft. tall ceiling
International Ballroom
Our largest space can comfortably accommodate larger parties, with four divisible exhibit halls that are ideal for trade shows or exhibitions.
- Over 21,000 sq.ft.
- 2,400 guests for theater setting
- 1,800 guests for banquet setting
Continental
Located on the Lobby Level with an adjacent foyer, the adaptable Continental blends historic prestige with modern functionality.
- Over 10,000 sq. ft.
- Dedicated 3,600 sq. ft. foyer
- 900 guests for banquet settings
- 1,100 guests for theatre sessions
Stevens Meeting Center
Spanning 119,000 sq.ft. With four versatile rooms, the center is an excellent choice for a wide range of events – including large functions, gala fundraisers, and exhibitions. Salon A is divisible into five individual meeting rooms. Salon C is divisible into six different room configurations:
Salon A: Over 40,140 sq.ft.
Salon B: 9,204 sq.ft.
Salon C: Over 28,906 sq.ft.
Salon D: Over 34,884 sq.ft.
3rd Floor
The third floor is home to twelve state-of-the-art rooms – perfect for small meetings to medium sized conferences.
- 20 – 600 guests for banquet setting
- 360 sq.ft. to 7,192 sq.ft.
4th and 5th Floor
Executive-level meetings in distinguished boardrooms provide the perfect setting for your next power meeting. You’ll also find 16 recently renovated meeting rooms on the fourth floor, each one equipped with everything you need for a successful conference.
- 2 – 80 guests
- 300 sq.ft. – 900 sq.ft.
Venture to the fifth floor for an additional 9 meeting rooms. Set in a quieter area of the hotel, these smaller meeting rooms provide a more intimate and personal business experience.
- 8 – 40 guests
- 250 sq.ft. to 400 sq.ft.
8th Floor
The Great Lakes meeting rooms—Erie, Huron, Michigan and Ontario–on the 8th floor offer 4 self-contained, column free spaces from 930-1,240 square feet offering ample foyer space for coffee and afternoon power breaks.

