Weddings, proposals and receptions at Aloft Chicago Mag Mile
Aloft Chicago Mag Mile can host small- to medium-sized weddings, ceremonies and receptions across seven event rooms — the largest is the Warhol room (up to 120 reception, 80 banquet). On-site catering is available, and overnight guests can use the hotel’s rooms, 19th-floor indoor pool “Splash,” and Re:Fuel and W XYZ Bar for food and drinks.
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Event spaces and capacities
Aloft Chicago Mag Mile provides seven artist-named event rooms that can be used for ceremonies, receptions and rehearsal dinners. The hotel lists a total of roughly 5,500–5,609 square feet of transformable event space across its meeting rooms.
For typical wedding sizes, the Warhol room is the largest single space and the hotel offers subdividable options (Warhol 1 and Warhol 2) for smaller gatherings.
- Warhol — reception up to 120, banquet up to 80 (1,374.75 sq ft)
- Warhol 1 — reception up to 60, banquet up to 40 (approx. 682 sq ft)
- Warhol 2 — reception up to 60, banquet up to 40 (approx. 693 sq ft)
- Marck — seated capacity ~80, standing up to 120 (~990 sq ft)
- Escher — banquet up to 48, max capacity ~64 (775 sq ft)
- Mondrian — seated ~32, standing ~40 (614 sq ft)
- Lichtenstein — banquet ~25, seated ~18 (464 sq ft)
| Room | Typical banquet capacity | Reception/standing cap |
|---|---|---|
| Warhol | 80 | 120 |
| Marck | 80 | 120 |
| Escher | 48 | 64 |
Catering, bars and food options for wedding events
The hotel offers customized catering for conferences and events across its event venues; couples can discuss plated or buffet options with the hotel’s events team. The property’s on-site F&B outlets can support social portions of a wedding weekend.
For smaller gatherings and late-night snacks, Re:Fuel is a 24-hour grab-and-go market that sells breakfast sandwiches, pastries and other quick items. W XYZ Bar is the hotel’s on-site bar offering American fare, cocktails, beer and wine and is noted to host live music in the evenings.
- Customized catering available for events held in the meeting rooms
- Re:Fuel — 24-hour grab-and-go (breakfast available for a surcharge)
- W XYZ Bar — American bar open in evening hours (reported hours ~5:00 p.m. – midnight)
| Outlet | What it serves |
|---|---|
| Re:Fuel | 24-hour grab-and-go, breakfast for a fee |
| W XYZ Bar | Cocktails, American fare, live music (evenings) |
Rooms and blocks for wedding guests
The hotel has 337 guest accommodations across 19 floors and can host overnight wedding guests in its room types, from Superior Room, 1 King Bed to Junior Studio, with several Premier and Superior options. Couples typically request a room block through the hotel events or sales team to guarantee group rates and room types.
Room names you can request include Superior Room, 1 King Bed; Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds; Premier Room, 1 King bed, Windows on 2 sides; and Junior Studio, with Sofa bed (High Floor), among others. Confirm the specific room mix with the hotel when you block rooms.
- Reserve room blocks via the hotel events/sales contact
- Available room types include Superior, Deluxe, Premier and Junior Studio categories
- Ask about high-floor and accessible room options if needed
| Example room types (request exact name) | Typical bed set-up |
|---|---|
| Superior Room, 1 King Bed | 1 King Bed (or option for 2 Queen Beds) |
| Premier Room, 1 King bed, Windows on 2 sides | 1 King Bed |
Logistics, amenities and accessibility
Key on-site amenities for wedding groups include the 19th-floor indoor pool called Splash (complimentary for guests), the Re:charge fitness center (top-floor, 24-hour), complimentary Wi‑Fi, a 24-hour front desk, and coin laundry. The property is smoke-free and offers accessible rooms and meeting spaces.
Practical logistics: check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM (noon). Valet parking is available (reported daily fee), and the hotel runs a pet program called ARF that permits pets with a small fee; service animals are welcome without charge. Confirm current parking and pet fees directly with the hotel when planning your event.
- Splash indoor pool on 19th floor (complimentary) — hours have been listed at 7:00 AM–10:00 PM on some sites; confirm current hours
- Re:charge fitness center — 24-hour access with cardio equipment, Peloton bikes and weights
- Valet parking is available (reported fee); Park & Play package exists — confirm current pricing with hotel
| Logistic | Fact |
|---|---|
| Check-in | Starts at 4:00 PM |
| Check-out | 12:00 PM (noon) |
| Pool | Splash, 19th floor, complimentary for guests |
Planning tips and nearby vendor/accessory options
Aloft Chicago Mag Mile sits at 243 E. Ontario in Streeterville near the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier and several museums — useful for guest activities and photos. The hotel is walkable to shopping on Michigan Avenue and is within easy transit access to the CTA Red Line (Grand/State & Grand).
Because the hotel’s largest meeting space fits roughly 80–120 people depending on layout, couples should confirm final guest counts, seating plans and AV needs early. The hotel partners with outside vendors for flowers, photography and DJ/band services — confirm vendor access times, load-in/load-out windows and any union rules that might apply in downtown Chicago.
- Address for invitations and vendor directions: 243 E. Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611
- Nearby ceremony/photo locations: Magnificent Mile, Ohio Street Beach (about a 9-minute walk), Museum of Contemporary Art (a couple blocks)
- Public transit: Grand Avenue Red Line stop is within a short walk; consider shuttles or ride services for out-of-town guests
| Nearby spot | Walking time (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Magnificent Mile | ~3-minute walk |
| Ohio Street Beach | ~9-minute walk |
| Navy Pier | ~13–15-minute walk |
Booking, contacts and questions to ask the hotel
Contact Aloft Chicago Mag Mile’s events/sales team to request proposals, menus and floorplans. Ask about liability insurance requirements, minimums for food/beverage, corkage or cake-cutting fees, and whether the hotel provides tables, chairs and basic linens or recommends local rental partners.
Double-check the items that most affect budgets and timelines: room-block cut-off dates, guaranteed guest counts and final payment schedules. If you need accessible seating or guest rooms with transfer showers, request specific room names like Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Transfer Shower or Junior Studio, with Sofa bed (Transfer Shower) when reserving.
- Ask for a sample catering menu and pricing breakdown (plated vs. buffet vs. hors d’oeuvres)
- Confirm what the hotel supplies (linens, tables, chairs, basic AV) and what you must rent externally
- Provide exact room-name requests for accessible rooms or specific bed configurations
| Useful contact info | What to request |
|---|---|
| Hotel address | Event directions for vendors |
| BookResorts agents (24/7) phone | +1 (888) 605-1350 |
