Booking Notes

We are looking forward to hosting you in our home city of Chicago! All hotels listed are within walking distance or a short car ride to the ceremony site (the Cancer Survivors' Garden) and reception venue (the University Club of Chicago).

This weekend will be a busy one with the National Restaurant Association conference in town. We strongly suggest booking hotels as soon as you are able!

Room block rates are guaranteed through April 18, 2024.


Fairmont Chicago

Rates start at $229 per night, this hotel is located in a quiet pocket next to Millennium Park that is two blocks, or a 5 minute walk, to the ceremony site and a 5 minute drive, or 10-15 minute walk, from the reception venue.

This hotel is closest to the ceremony location.

Hyatt Regency Chicago

Rates start at $349 per night, this hotel is located on the river and steps to Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park. This hotel is a 2 minute drive, or 5-10 minute walk, to the ceremony location and a 5 minute drive, or ~15 minute walk, from the reception venue.

Note: all rooms were recently renovated.

Palmer House

A Hilton hotel. Rates start at $229 per night, this historic Chicago hotel is a 5 minute drive, or 15-20 minute walk, to the ceremony location and two blocks away (~5 minute walk) from the reception venue. 

Note: this is an iconic historic hotel and rooms are slightly dated.

Pendry Chicago

Rates start at $209 per night, this is a trendy and modern hotel right on Michigan Avenue. This hotel is a 2 minute drive, or 5-10 minute walk, to the ceremony location and a 5-block (~10 minute) walk from the reception venue. 

Nearby Recommended Hotels

For those who would prefer to stay at hotels outside our room block options, some nearby hotels we recommend include:

Chicago Athletic Association (Hyatt)

Hyatt Centric The Loop (Hyatt)

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile (IHG)

Kimpton Grey Hotel (IHG)

LondonHouse (Hilton)

Omni Chicago Hotel

Splurge Worthy Hotels

Should you wish to indulge, these are our recommendations for an elevated hotel experience in Chicago (with the caveat these are pricey!):

Four Seasons Chicago

Park Hyatt Chicago

St. Regis Chicago

The Langham Chicago

The Ritz Carlton Chicago

Waldorf Astoria Chicago