Wedding FAQ

• Crystal Ballroom with a maximum capacity of 225 people
• Art Hall, maximum capacity of 200 people
• English Room, maximum capacity of 80 people
• The Barbershop, maximum capacity of 60 people

A standout location on Michigan Avenue’s Cultural Mile:

• Check our location and directions
• Venture out to experience Chicago’s iconic attractions nearby.

• Art - Browse more than 1,600 contemporary artworks, primarily created by local Chicago artists. Use the QR code located throughout the hotel for more in-depth information.
• Dining - Feast on Spanish cuisine inspired by an open-air Barcelona market at our onsite restaurant Mercat a la Planxa.
• Touch Points – Type a letter to family or friends on our Oliver Typewriter in the lobby or take a selfie in our vintage Barbershop Chair
• Fitness - Keep up with your exercise routine by visiting our state-of-the-art Fitness Center
• Sport - Enjoy our one-of-a-king pool table in the Concourse level - inquire with the Front Desk for pool cues and balls

The Blackstone Hotel is centrally located on Michigan Avenue. Conveniently fixed across from Grant Park, within walking distance to the lakefront, and central to all the fun things to do in downtown Chicago. Please take a look at our Activities and Attractions page to learn about all the fun things to do around The Blackstone Hotel. 

We have a very experienced Director of Catering & Events on property: Tammy Jordan and her team. Get connected with them by reaching out to us at info@theblackstonehotel.com or our weddings RFP page.

Check out our Bubbles and More in 2024 offer - limited-time offer

Learn about our on property catering services in our wedding kit.

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On Site Valet parking available on certain days - drive westbound on  Balbo Drive and pull up at the Blackstone entrance and ask one of our Valet Attendant when available.

Overnight Self- parking garage available across from the Blackstone (Balbo Drive) entrance, next to the Hilton Chicago. 721 South Wabash Ave, Chicago IL 60605.

Please note that for your convenience, when you park in that garage, overnight parking can be validated directly at the the Blackstone Hotel Front Desk - see the agent with your ticket for validation

Parking fees will apply - Current self-parking charge is $69 and valet-parking is $79 for overnight parking with in and out privileges

Important Note: If you have purchased a "Park and Stay package" please see the Front Desk before heading to any parking garage or parking lot. We will direct you to the correct location and will issue you a special parking pass.

Request a wedding room block by sending an email to info@theblacktonehotel.com 

Rates and amount of rooms will be based on hotel availability.