Conference Planning
Discover flexible spaces that adapt perfectly to your meeting goals, along with technology that accommodates the most demanding presentations. Experienced Four Seasons support is on site to promptly respond to every need.
Accommodating 20 to 1,200 guests, The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel) 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.
technical assistance
Audiovisual services play an important role in the overall success of your event. Our partner, Swank Audio Visuals, maintains an office on property and offers the technical expertise and equipment necessary to flawlessly deliver a spectacular event. Their services include, but are not be limited to:
- Experienced staff and professional technicians
- 3D designs and on-site renderings through SwankDraw
- Event consultation and show supervision
- LED, decorative and intelligent lighting
- Superior sound systems
- Video conferencing, webcasting and event archiving
- Technical and creative set design
- Computer data display
- Projection specialists
- Audio and video recording and duplicating
well-chosen menus
Our culinary team focuses on local and sustainable agriculture to present imaginative and creative cuisine that inspires.
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.
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
On The Scene
Telephone: (312) 661-1440
welcome amenities and vip gifts
Special arrangements can be made to purchase welcome amenities for guests. Gift certificates are also available.
spouse programs
Conference services is available to customize a spouse program for any group's interests, including luxurious spa treatments, city tours or museum visits.
family programs
The Hotel 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 Willis Tower Skydeck.
