The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

521 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois
27,090
Sq ft event space
20
Meeting rooms
400
MAX Capacity
311
Guest rooms

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago is a premier event destination offering world-class facilities for weddings, corporate events, conferences, galas, and social gatherings. With 27090 sq ft of flexible event space across 20 configurable rooms, we bring your vision to life with an experienced in-house events team.

Our dedicated coordinators, award-winning catering team, and state-of-the-art audio-visual capabilities ensure every detail is flawless — from the first site visit to the final dance.

Guest rooms

311 rooms available for individual stays and discounted room blocks.

DKNG

DKNG

DLUX

DLUX

DLXC

DLXC

DQUE

DQUE

Meeting & event space

27090 sq ft across 20 configurable rooms. Tap a room for capacities and setups.

The Gallery Ballroom

3388 · 77 x 44 ft · 10 ft ceiling
Max capacity400
Floor area3388
Dimensions77 x 44 ft
Ceiling height10 ft
Configurations5
Capacity by setup
400
Theater
260
Banquet
210
Classroom
75
U-Shape
300
Reception

The Grand Salon

3268 · 117 x 28 ft · 8 ft ceiling
Max capacity300
Floor area3268
Dimensions117 x 28 ft
Ceiling height8 ft
Configurations5
Capacity by setup
290
Theater
200
Banquet
195
Classroom
105
U-Shape
300
Reception

Gallery One & Two

2288 · 52 x 44 ft · 10 ft ceiling
Max capacity252
Floor area2288
Dimensions52 x 44 ft
Ceiling height10 ft
Configurations5
Capacity by setup
252
Theater
150
Banquet
144
Classroom
51
U-Shape
180
Reception

Gallery Two & Three

2244 · 51 x 44 ft · 10 ft ceiling
Max capacity252
Floor area2244
Dimensions51 x 44 ft
Ceiling height10 ft
Configurations5
Capacity by setup
252
Theater
150
Banquet
144
Classroom
51
U-Shape
180
Reception

The Grand Salon North

1660 · 59 x 28 ft · 8 ft ceiling
Max capacity150
Floor area1660
Dimensions59 x 28 ft
Ceiling height8 ft
Configurations5
Capacity by setup
139
Theater
100
Banquet
93
Classroom
48
U-Shape
150
Reception

The Grand Salon South

1610 · 58 x 28 ft · 8 ft ceiling
Max capacity150
Floor area1610
Dimensions58 x 28 ft
Ceiling height8 ft
Configurations5
Capacity by setup
139
Theater
100
Banquet
93
Classroom
48
U-Shape
150
Reception

6th Floor Pre-Function

1548 · 43 x 36 ft · 13 ft ceiling
Max capacity120
Floor area1548
Dimensions43 x 36 ft
Ceiling height13 ft
Configurations1
Capacity by setup
120
Reception

Renaissance

1497 · 26 x 56 ft · 7 ft ceiling
Max capacity120
Floor area1497
Dimensions26 x 56 ft
Ceiling height7 ft
Configurations5
Capacity by setup
120
Theater
100
Banquet
87
Classroom
48
U-Shape
100
Reception

Abstract

1296 · 48 x 27 ft · 7 ft ceiling
Max capacity110
Floor area1296
Dimensions48 x 27 ft
Ceiling height7 ft
Configurations5
Capacity by setup
110
Theater
100
Banquet
75
Classroom
42
U-Shape
100
Reception

Gallery One

1144 · 26 x 44 ft · 10 ft ceiling
Max capacity130
Floor area1144
Dimensions26 x 44 ft
Ceiling height10 ft
Configurations5
Capacity by setup
130
Theater
80
Banquet
72
Classroom
36
U-Shape
100
Reception

Key amenities

Everything available on-site for your event and guests.

Interactive Map

  • Complimentary coffee in lobby
  • Complimentary newspaper in lobby
  • Concierge lounge
  • Hairdresser/barber

Other Hotel Service

  • Accessible parking
  • Complimentary in-room coffee or tea
  • Concierge desk
  • Indoor parking
  • Long term parking
  • Motorcycle parking
  • Off-Site parking
  • On-Site parking
  • Parking
  • Parking fee managed by hotel
  • Valet parking

Recreational facilities

  • Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze
  • Casino
  • Fitness Center
  • Game room
  • Lake Michigan / Oak Street Beach
  • Lincoln Park Zoo
  • Navy Pier
  • Shedd Aquarium
  • Spa Space

Location & transportation

521 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois

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