Discover flexible spaces that adapt perfectly to your goals and technology that accommodates the most demanding presentation and communication requirements. Experienced Four Seasons support is on site to promptly respond to every need.

Accommodating 20 to 1,200 guests, The Ritz-Carlton Chicago offers six major function rooms on the 12th floor — several with impressive city views.

Among the most notable is the 9,000-square-foot (835-square-metre) Ballroom and Loge, featuring a dramatic mass ceiling fixture containing some 400,000 jewel-like, fully cut lead crystals, along with floor to ceiling windows.

Business and social occasions alike unfold flawlessly, with imaginative menus and meticulous service.

Well-chosen menus
Through a collaboration between the Hotel's award-winning chefs and nutritional experts from Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Wellness Institute, health-conscious travellers may now choose from a selection of well-balanced, catering menus for meetings and special events. Featuring delicious breakfast, lunch and snack options, these unique menus offer items that are calorie-controlled, low in fat, carbohydrate-controlled, and high in fibre.

Technical assistance

The Hotel continually updates its presentation equipment and keeps pace with changing technology.

State-of-the-art audiovisual equipment includes:

• Video equipment: VHS, DVD or Beta SP playback system including deck, 42-inch (107-centimetre) plasma monitor with stand
• Video players, recorders and camaras: Beta Cam SP player/Beta Cam SP camera/DVCAM
• Video data projection: ballroom LCD projector XGA 5600 and Lumens
• Video conferencing, web casting and audio conferencing available for special order
• Audio: UHF wireless microphones, signal processing, reinforcement and audio recording
• Complete staging and lighting
• Stands, carts, easels, flipcharts, laser pointer, speaker timer
• Personal computers and peripherals
• On-site technician
• Wired or wireless Internet access in meeting rooms

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Music and entertainment

Our Conference Service Manager will assist with coordinating music or entertainment for your meeting.

Receiving and maintenance

The Hotel features a full-service shipping and receiving office. All packages should be sent to the attention of a group's name and its Conference Service Manager. They will be stored in a separate conference storage area. Limited Space is available for the storage of large items. Please time shipping to the date of your arrival.

Receiving dock
Please contact the receiving department or your Conference Service Manager for special arrangement for delivery of oversized packages or environmentally sensitive equipment.

Post-conference shipping
Shipping of post-conference materials may be coordinated through your Conference Service Manager.

Maintenance
The Engineering Department is available 24 hours a day for general assistance with lighting, room temperature control and minor repairs.

Destination management companies

Your Conference Services Manager can help accommodate your group’s special requests. For detailed information, please contact the Hotel directly. In addition, we recommend the following destination management companies:

Masterplan Inc.
Telephone: (708) 505-0200
Fax: (708) 505-0202

J. Anderson & Associates
Telephone: (773) 296-4350

In the Loop
Telephone: (312) 870-7300

On The Scene
Telephone: (312) 661-1440

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Welcome amenities and VIP gifts

Special arrangements can be made to purchase welcome amenities for guests. Gift certificates are also available.

Spouse programmes

Conference Services is available to customise a spouse programme for any group's interests, including luxurious spa treatments, city tours or museum visits.

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Family programmes

The Ritz-Carlton Chicago offers a perfect base for families visiting the area and always extends an especially warm welcome to its young guests, beginning with a special amenity upon arrival.

The Concierge can suggest and arrange activities that will create special memories for the entire family. Possibilities range from a visit to Lincoln Park Zoo, Navy Pier, John Hancock Observatory or Sears Tower Skydeck.

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