Sky Garden at Embassy Suites Magnificent Mile
Event Types Welcomed
Unique Venue Feature
Sky Garden event space invites the outdoors in by featuring a variety of herbs cultivated by the culinary team and incorporated into dining, cocktail, and banquet menus. An all-suite hotel featuring the largest standard guest rooms in Chicago, Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile includes free made-to-order breakfast and complimentary Evening Reception featuring drinks and light snacks with every stay.
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When searching for a unique event space in Chicago, Sky Garden at Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile welcomes the outdoors in, surrounding attendees with vibrant greenery and lush herbs in this atrium space highlighted by natural light.
Transform your next event into a sustainable experience when you reserve the Sky Garden for private events, requesting the Think Green offer. Utilizing Hilton Worldwide’s LightStay program, calculate your impact on the environment and Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile will cover the cost to offset the carbon output of your event.
Sky Garden is the ideal setting for receptions, dining experiences, ceremonies, group activities, or networking events of up to 60 people. Entertain in this indoor setting inspired by nature with a future-forward nod to sustainability. The Sky Garden features over 1,000 plants and herbs including mint, basil, oregano, rosemary, and sage cultivated by our culinary team and incorporated into many dishes and cocktails featured on the banquet, bar, and restaurant menus.
For larger events, a dedicated event floor features 20,000 square feet of space including the 6,240 square foot obstruction-free Chicago River Ballroom accommodating up to 500 guests, an expansive and multi-functional foyer space offering spectacular views of the city, 6 breakout rooms, and private office space for event planning and registration.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile, an all-suite hotel, offers the largest standard guest rooms in the city of Chicago featuring a bedroom with one king or two double beds connected to a living room with a sectional couch that features a pull-out bed, a workstation, wet bar, microwave, and mini-refrigerator. All overnight guests are invited to the complimentary evening reception and are offered free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning, including Chef’s famous omelets made griddled fresh to your preference.
The Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile hotel is located within walking distance of Chicago’s top attractions including Navy Pier, Michigan Avenue shopping, and Chicago’s River Walk for scenic strolls, seasonal outdoor dining, kayak rentals, and boat excursions.
Meeting & Event Spaces
Chicago River Ballroom
The elegant Chicago River Ballroom has 6,240 sq.ft of space that can easily accomodate around 500 people. Located on the ML floor of the hotel, this room can be divisable into seven different breakouts, making it perfect for corporate meetings and socal events. The spacious prefunction space surrounds the ballroom, serving as the ideal space for receptions or exhibit space. Private restrooms are also located on the ML level.
Des Plaines River
Also located on the ML level, this 648 sq.ft room is optimal for smaller meetings and breakouts. All of our breakout rooms are very conviently located on the same floor as the Chicago River Ballroom.
Illinois River
Whether for a reception for 75 or classroom seating for 30, the versatile Illinois River room is a great option for breakouts or smaller meetings.
Mississippi River I & II
The Mississippi River can be split into two rooms, making it excellent space for smaller meetings.
Rock River I & II
The Rock River can be split into two rooms, making it another option for a breakout.
Ohio River I & II
The Ohio River all can also be split into two rooms.
Wabash
The Wabash River room is a classic boardroom fit for 14 people.
River North
Filled with natural light from floor to ceiling windows, the River North room is 826 sq.ft of meeting space that can accommodate up to 60 people.
Food & Beverage Options
511 North Lounge
Gather for lunch, dinner, or cocktails & shared plates. 511 North offers an array of menu items to satisfy your cravings from Chef’s specialty butternut squash soup to a steak house burger topped with mushrooms and Swiss cheese. A creative cocktail menu includes specialty drinks blended with herbs cultivated in the Sky Garden, including a local favorite, the 511 Margarita, mixed with our private blend of HERRADURA tequila.
Accommodations
Overnight Room Attributes
Two-Room Suites
All 455 rooms are spacious two-room suites with a living room, pull-out sofabed, refridgerator, and microwave. Rooms are either king or double beds. Call for inquires regarding our scenic Lake View and City View suites.
Daily made-to-order breakfast and Evening Reception drinks and snacks are included in the room rate.
Daily made-to-order breakfast and Evening Reception drinks and snacks are included in the room rate.
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Venue Location + Transportation
Address
511 N. Columbus Drive,
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Chicago, Illinois 60611
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Nearby Airport
- O'Hare International Airport - 35 minutes
Nearby International Airport
- O'Hare International Airport - 35 minutes
Parking
- Onsite Parking: Yes
Nearby Cities
Chicago – Located in
O’Hare – 15 miles
Milwaukee – 91 miles
Indianapolis – 183 miles
Things to Know
Catering
- Must Use In-house Catering: Yes
- Cultural Catering Available: Yes
Technology
On-site A/V available. High speed WIFI
- Guest Wi-Fi: Fee
- Onsite Tech Support: Yes
- Wi-Fi in meeting space: Yes
- Equipment Available On-Site:
- Projector Screen
Venue Policies
- Alcohol Consumption: Yes
- Smoking Permitted: no
- Cannabis Industry-Friendly: No
- Cannabis Consumption: No
- Eco Friendly: Yes
- ADA Accessible: Yes
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