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Hilton Chicago

720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA, 60605
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About us

Hilton Chicago has a long history of creating events that make a lasting impression. The building was designed specifically for successful gatherings, whether an essential board meeting, corporate sales rally, big product roll-out, or the annual convention that drives your organization. The team at Hilton Chicago will work hand-in-hand with you to align meeting productivity with flexible pricing and contract terms. Create an event that expresses your organization’s distinct culture through the hotel's creative culinary, a variety of room configurations (indoor and outdoor), bespoke networking opportunities, hybrid, social responsibility, and transportation logistics. Regardless of the event, you will find the right space to meet your event configuration — from the historic Grand Ballroom and Stevens Meeting Center to private boardrooms and 13 residentially inspired lake-view hospitality suites. The CMP-certified team will provide expert guidance and curated resources delivering successful events with meaningful connections. HIGHLIGHTS: •Location: Chicago is one of the best meeting destinations, centrally located for ease of access from coast to coast, with two airports and nearly 3,000 inbound flights per day. Hilton Chicago is located in the center of the action along Michigan Avenue in the Cultural Mile across from Grant Park; 1.6 miles to McCormick Place Convention Center and is the first stop along the convention bus route; walking distance to Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, Lake Michigan, State Street shopping, Soldier’s Field and plentiful public transportation. •Full-Fill: Catering that continues to innovate with award-winning executive chef & his Flavors Catering Menus, Herb’ N Kitchen for gourmet grab and go featuring food-to-room delivery and advance order for pickup services, 720 South Bar and Grill, and Kitty O’Shea’s to keep attendees connecting and nearby •The Right Space: Over 234,000 square feet of space that are easy to navigate and offers technology conveniences, branding opportunities, and numerous networking spots; 50 unique configurable spaces including the Stevens Convention Center • Dynamic Partnerships: Encore on-site for technology needs and Freeman on-site to give your event a premier presence through unique branding packages and customizations •Unique Accommodations:13 residentially-inspired hospitality suites ideal for entertaining and 600 guestrooms with two double beds and two separate bathrooms •Sustainability: Environmentally-friendly practices recognized by the city of Chicago, State of Illinois, TripAdvisor, Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association, and Hilton Hotels & Resorts for sustainability practices like Local Food Sourcing, Food and Amenity donation program participation, recycling, composting, elimination of water bottles in event spaces since 2012, cool roof pilot, onity sensor, cooling tower, team member committees like the Green Team and Energy Friday Teams committed to guest sustainability solutions and Light Stays calculator and recommendations for meeting planners •Health and Well-Being: Largest hotel fitness center in Chicago featuring Peloton bikes with an option for Honors Members to Pedal for Points program, indoor running track, strength training, and cardio equipment, Synergy 360, indoor pool, whirlpool and sundeck with views of the Chicago skyline •Value: Ask about promotions •Take a Virtual Tour: https://visitingmedia.com/tt8/?ttid=hilton-chicago#/3d-model

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandHilton Hotels
Built1927
Renovated2017
Total meeting space234,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms1,544
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • Business center

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Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Apr 13, 2025 - Apr 16, 2025
Apr 21, 2025 - Apr 24, 2025
May 7, 2025 - May 11, 2025
Jun 22, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
Jul 13, 2025 - Jul 16, 2025
Jul 24, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
Aug 14, 2025 - Aug 21, 2025
Aug 28, 2025 - Sep 5, 2025
Sep 24, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025
Nov 7, 2025 - Nov 14, 2025
Nov 21, 2025 - Nov 27, 2025
Dec 4, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
May 01 - Oct 31
Shoulder season
Mar 01 - Apr 30
Low season
Nov 01 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Feb 29

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
234,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
40,200 sq. ft.
Space (private)
234,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
78
Second largest room
40,140 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
127,007 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

International Ballroom South-
Conference Room 4P-
Buckingham Room-
Stevens Salon D
Stevens Salon C5,C6,C7,C8

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
1,544
Double (2 beds)
941
Suites
96

Location

Getting Here

FROM O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- Public Transportation - Take CTA Blue Line train to the Jackson stop. This is the only subway train leaving O'Hare. Walk 0.6 miles southeast to 720 S. Michigan Ave. Driving Directions - Take southbound Kennedy (I90/94) to exit 52A- S. Union Ave/Roosevelt Rd. Turn left at 2nd stoplight/Roosevelt Rd. Drive 1 mile to Wabash Ave, turn left/north to 4th stop light/Balbo Dr. Turn right/east. Hotel parking garage is on right. FROM MIDWAY AIRPORT Public Transportation- Take the CTA Orange Line train to the Roosevelt stop. Walk 0.5 miles north to 720 S. Michigan. Driving Directions - I-55 North to Chicago North on Lakeshore Drive. Turn left on Balbo two blocks to hotel on left.
Distance from airport 17 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $70.00/day )

Local Attractions

Northerly Island
Northerly Island
Recreation
A stunning 119-acre park and man-made peninsula, located right on Chicago's picturesque Lake Michigan shoreline. Once home to the Century of Progress world's fair and Meigs Field airport, it is now a must-see recreational area and part of Chicago's Museum Campus. Here, you can explore the Adler Planetarium, enjoy a concert at the Huntington Bank Pavilion, and relax at the Northerly Island Natural Area or 12th Street Beach. Take a walk and admire the numerous art installations scattered throughout the park. Accessible via a scenic causeway, Solidarity Drive, that leads directly to the planetarium, Northerly Island is an unmissable attraction for any visitor to Chicago.
West Loop
West Loop
Recreation
Foodies will love exploring Chicago's West Loop and Restaurant Row, where they can find innovative New American and global cuisine. For a taste of local flavors, check out the French Market food hall featuring a variety of vendors. Night owls will appreciate the plethora of pubs, bars, and live music venues scattered throughout the area, while fashionistas can indulge in upscale boutiques. Don't miss the monthly Randolph Street Market, where you can discover unique vintage treasures. Make sure to visit the iconic Union Station, a stunning beaux arts railway station that's a must-see for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts alike.
McCormick Place
McCormick Place
Convention center
4 mi
Located only minutes from downtown Chicago, McCormick Place is North America's premier convention facility attracting more than 3 million visitors annually. McCormick Place comprises four state-of-the-art buildings. These buildings have a combined total of 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, 1.2 million square feet all on one level, making it the nation's largest convention center.
2301 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL, US 60605
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Wabash Arts Corridor
Wabash Arts Corridor
Recreation
In 2013, Columbia College Chicago launched the Wabash Arts Corridor to immerse students in the creative spirit by using urban spaces and reclaimable resources to revitalize and transform the South Loop business district into one of the city’s major cultural assets. The heart of WAC is Wabash Avenue from Van Buren to Roosevelt and is framed to the east by Michigan Avenue and to the west by State Street. The corridor is regarded as an “living urban canvas” due to its ever growing number of large-scale mural installations and collaborative projects.
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Greek Town
Greek Town
Recreation
1 mi
Chicago's Greektown is truly the best sampling of Greek heritage outside of Athens, and has quickly become the city’s destination of choice for Greek food, nightlife, and rich cultural traditions.
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Lake Michigan Bike/Walk path
Lake Michigan Bike/Walk path
Recreation
2 blks
One of Chicago's most beautiful assets, its expansive shoreline, is on display in its full glory from the Lakefront Trail. An impressive 18-mile-long stretch, Chicago's Lakefront Trail is a paved path that extends from Ardmore Street (5800 N. Sheridan Road) on the North Side to 71st Street (7100 S. South Shore Drive) on the South Side.
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Magnificent Mile
Magnificent Mile
Shopping
1 mi
There is no more iconic Chicago street than the Magnificent Mile. Running the length of Michigan Avenue from the Chicago River to Lake Shore Drive, the ‘Mag Mile’ is the heart of the city’s shopping district. Here, posh brand name stores stand alongside historic and luxury hotels and landmarks such as the Water Tower and Pumping Station, the one of the few structures left standing after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
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Theater District
Theater District
Theater
2 mi
Highly respected for both the diversity and quality of its theater offerings, Chicago is known for producing highly creative works performed by top-caliber talent. The city's theatrical diversity is evident in the sheer quantity of live productions that abound, from record-breaking Broadway shows and award-winning regional plays to experimental storefront and edgy fringe theater performances. Brightly lit marquees along Dearborn and Randolph Streets mark an area in the Loop famously known as the Theater District. Within the span of four city blocks are such magnificently restored venues as the Cadillac Palace Theatre, Ford Center for the Performing Arts/Oriental Theatre, The Chicago Theatre, Bank of America Theatre and Goodman Theatre. Not far from the Loop Theater District is the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, which is housed in a landmark building designed by famed architects Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan.
Navy Pier
Navy Pier
Recreation
2 mi
Navy Pier is one of Chicago's most popular attractions and features more than 50 acres of parks, promenades and attractions for visitors and residents to enjoy. A 150-foot ferris wheel offers unparalleled views of Chicago's breathtaking skyline and stunning cityscape. Entertainment options abound, from the Navy Pier IMAX Theater to the Chicago Children's Museum and live entertainment year-round.
600 East Grand
Chicago, IL, US 60611
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Little Italy
Little Italy
Recreation
2 mi
Plenty of Italian restaurants, businesses and institutions, like the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame and historic Roman Catholic churches, keep the heritage alive in this traditional stronghold of Chicago’s Italian-American community. The historic Hull House Museum, where 19th century social reformer Jane Addams looked after the needs of working-class immigrants, is located on the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), which dominates the rest of the area.
chicago, IL
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China Town
China Town
2 mi
Chinatown is a rich tapestry of restaurants, businesses and shops, and home to much of the city's Chinese-American population. Currently the fourth largest Chinatown in the United States, a visit to this unique neighborhood is to experience a whole different world without ever leaving Chicago. Chinatown is a part of the Armour Square community area, which encompasses its namesake park and U.S. Cellular Field, home of the Chicago White Sox baseball team.
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Millennium Park
Millennium Park
Park
6 blks
Discover a state-of-the-art collection of architecture, landscape design and art that provide the backdrop for hundreds of free cultural programs including concerts, exhibitions, tours, and family activities. In Millennium Park, you’ll find a new kind of town square – a lively, spectacular gathering spot located in the heart of the city and a destination for Chicagoans and visitors alike.
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Adler Planetarium
Adler Planetarium
Museum
1 mi
The Adler has many opportunities for you to be part of space science. Go behind-the-scenes at the Adler, make direct contributions to research as a citizen scientist, enjoy exploration programs and activities, or discover more about a topic of interest.
1300 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL, US 60605
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Field Museum of Natural History
Field Museum of Natural History
Museum
1 mi
In one museum with millions of adventures, embark on a journey the whole family will enjoy. Come face to face with Sue, the world-famous T. Rex, and learn about the Age of the Dinosaurs, when prehistoric giants like Sue ruled the Earth 67 million years ago. Explore the ocean floor of an ancient Cambrian sea in Evolving Planet, when arthropods, sponges and mollusks populated these shallow waters. See, hear and smell the swampy forest that was Chicago 300 million years ago and meet the dinosaurs that roamed the land where we now live. Step into the windswept world of Ice-Age mammoth hunters as you walk through an 800-year-old pueblo in Ancient Americas. Experience what it was like cooking, eating and sleeping with your family in one small room. Then immerse yourself in Tenochtitlan, the island capital of the Aztec empire, and discover what it took to build this awe-inspiring empire. There’s even a place specially suited for your little Museum explorers! In the Crown Family PlayLab, pint-sized scientists can dig up dinosaur bones, harvest corn, play in a Pueblo, feel the rhythms of instruments from around the world and play the part of a woodland creature as they crawl, hop and fly – all in a place just for kids!
1400 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL, US 60605
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John G. Shedd Aquarium
John G. Shedd Aquarium
Recreation
4 blks
Shedd connects people to the living world. We engage and inspire, entertain and inform. We are a vital teaching and learning resource, conservation leader, neighborhood partner and global collaborator. We are passionate about our animals, their habitats and the planet we share.
1200 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL, US 60605
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Museum of Broadcast Communications
Museum of Broadcast Communications
Museum
9 blks
The MBC is an Illinois non-profit corporation that owns and manages two subsidiaries, Museum.TV and the National Radio Hall of Fame (NRHOF) and its website radiohof.org. Since 1987 the MBC has offered free access for public learning to a diverse population, with the presentation of over 180 public programs, and through its online users around the world.
676 North LaSalle St.
Suite 424
Chicago, IL, US 60654
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Soldier Field Stadium
Soldier Field Stadium
Recreation
1 mi
Originally opened in 1924, Soldier Field was known as one of the great venues during the "Golden Age of Sports" and one of Chicago's most famous landmarks. Now, seventy-nine years later, the new Soldier Field has been unveiled and promises to continue the tradition of hosting exciting sporting and special events.
1410 S. Museum
Campus Dr Gate 14
Chicago, IL, US 60605
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Awards + Accolades: -2022 Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association Good Earthkeeping Award -2021 Historic Hotels of America Best Historic Hotel (over 400 Guestrooms) -2021 Historic Hotel of America Best City Center Historic Hotel

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Hilton Chicago Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hilton Chicago's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Hilton Chicago have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Hilton Chicago and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hilton Chicago's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).

Health and Safety

Were practices at Hilton Chicago developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Hilton Chicago clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
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