Grand Ballroom

The Grand Ballroom was originally built in the roaring twenties for The Charleston craze: the floor is literally equipped to put a spring in your step. The Grand Ballrooms luxuriously appointed 5,214 square foot interior is akin to walking into history—modernized.

The Grand Ballroom overlooks Walton Street and is outfitted for a live band and second story photography—a spacious setting for an intimate wedding. Couples will appreciate the assurance brought by Hilton CleanStay with EventReady, providing curated solutions for every step of your event planning process to create event experience that are clean, flexible, safe and socially responsible.

Capacities

Ceremony: 475

Banquet: 80-360

(depending on table size)

Reception: 500

56 x 93.1 x 19.6

Gold Coast Room

The glorious 6,838 square foot Gold Coast Room at The Drake Hotel overlooks stunning Lake Michigan. At nearly the same size as Buckingham Palace's Ballroom, The Drake Hotel's Gold Coast Ballroom is fit for any regal occasion. As the largest ballroom at The Drake Hotel, it can accommodate up to 900 guests, and the added confidence of Hilton CleanStay with...
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French Room

The French Room has undergone many changes over the years, now our most intimate ballroom, The French Room was originally The French Restaurant.   The French Room’s hand-crafted ceiling and hand-painted column molding complement the silk wall coverings, crystal-basket ceiling chandeliers, satin damask draperies and custom carpet. Situated directly next to The Gold Coast Ballroom,...
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Camellia Room

Introducing the Camellia Room with Hilton CleanStay Chicago’s Gold Coast hotel dining room overlooking The Magnificent Mile and the lakefront, formerly known as the Drake Bros.’ has been restyled and renamed the Camellia Room.   Now available to reserve intimate to mid-size meetings and social catering events, the banquet space can accommodate up to 200 guests. Remodeled...
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