Hotel

Palmer House

We’ve reserved a room block at the Palmer House for our wedding weekend. The hotel is conveniently located just an 8-minute walk from the venue, making it an easy and comfortable option for our guests. Please be sure to book by August 12, 2026 to take advantage of the reserved rate. Please note that a $25 resort fee will be charged per night in addition to the room rate.

Hotel

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

We’ve reserved an additional room block at the Royal Sonesta. This is another convenient option, as it is also an 8-minute walk from the venue and offers amazing views of the Chicago River.

Travel Note

Transportation

There is parking at the Millennium Park Garage (5 S. Columbus Dr.), Grant Park North (25 N. Michigan Ave.), and Grant Park South Garage (325 S. Michigan Ave.). The Chicago Cultural Center is centrally located downtown and is also easily accessible by public transportation. CTA Trains: • Red Line or Blue Line to Lake • Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, or Purple Lines to Washington/Wabash CTA Buses: Nearby bus stops include: • Michigan Ave & Washington St • Michigan Ave & Randolph St • Washington St & Wabash Ave • Randolph St & Wabash Ave Bus routes serving these stops include 3, 4, 6, 20, 26, 124, 130, 143, 146, 147, and 151. All stops are just a short walk from the venue. We recommend using Google Maps or the CTA app for real-time directions and day-of transit updates.