Scenarios and venues in Chicago
Meeting formats and venues we work with: five-star hotels in the centre, signature restaurants, theatres, private spaces.
Dinner in Chicago
Dinner is the most frequent scenario in Chicago. A 3-4 hour format: meeting at the restaurant or in the hotel lobby, then dinner. Often includes a crawl to one of the rooftops (LH Rooftop, Cindy's, Z Bar) or a cocktail at the hotel bar. We book the table ourselves — direct contacts with the maître d's at the keystone places in Fulton Market and Gold Coast.
Nobu Hotel Chicago
155 N Peoria St
West Loop, in the heart of the Fulton Market Restaurant Row. Japanese design, Nobu downstairs — the principal city outpost. For guests planning Nobu plus a night — the most convenient format.
Soho House Chicago
113-125 N Green St
Members-only club with a hotel component in Fulton Market. Bar at Allis, Cecconi's downstairs. Hotel access via a member host or by booking rooms on their site. Creative-industry atmosphere, distinct from the classic luxury hotels.
Viceroy Chicago
1118 N State St
Boutique in Gold Coast, inside the 1929 Cedar Hotel building. Somerset (Lee Wolen) — one of the best kitchens in the area. Intimate scale (180 rooms), private atmosphere.
The Langham, Chicago
330 N Wabash Ave
Inside the historic Mies van der Rohe building (the former IBM Building) on the Chicago River. British premium format, Travelle restaurant with a river view, Chuan Spa. Architecturally — one of the most interesting addresses in the city.
The Peninsula Chicago
108 E Superior St
Asian-school premium format on Magnificent Mile, traditional Peninsula service. Z Bar on the rooftop with a view of the Mile, one of the best afternoon teas in the city. Suits clients who value the Asian school of service.
Pendry Chicago
230 N Michigan Ave
Inside the historic Carbide & Carbon Building of 1929, art deco. Venteux restaurant, Château Carbide on the rooftop with a view of Millennium Park and the lake. One of the architecturally most striking new hotels on the Mile.
Tip:
Alinea, Smyth, Oriole in high season — four to six weeks ahead; Boka, Girl & The Goat, Avec — two to three weeks; Nobu and Cecconi's at Soho House Chicago — one to two weeks
Hotel Meeting
For hotel meetings we use the five-star segment of Magnificent Mile, Gold Coast and Streeterville — Waldorf Astoria, Four Seasons Chicago, The Peninsula, Park Hyatt, Ritz-Carlton, The Langham, Conrad, Thompson. In each we know the check-in specifics, reception, private options. The model arrives in the lobby, then — room or hotel restaurant.
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
11 E Walton St
Flagship of Gold Coast, steps from Oak Street Beach and Magnificent Mile. French-inspired architecture, a 60-storey tower, Bernard's Bar and Brass Tack downstairs. One of our principal addresses in Chicago — we've worked with it since it op…
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
120 E Delaware Pl
Magnificent Mile, the tower inside 900 North Michigan. Five-star Four Seasons service, the Adorn Bar & Restaurant and Allium. One of the most consistently private hotels on the Mile — the lobby is never crowded, even during Lollapalooza wee…
The Peninsula Chicago
108 E Superior St
Asian-school premium format on Magnificent Mile, traditional Peninsula service. Z Bar on the rooftop with a view of the Mile, one of the best afternoon teas in the city. Suits clients who value the Asian school of service.
Park Hyatt Chicago
800 N Michigan Ave
At the corner of Michigan Ave and Chicago Ave, directly opposite the historic Water Tower. Contemporary design, NoMI restaurant with a lake view, spa on the 7th floor. One of the architecturally strongest modern hotels on the Mile.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
160 E Pearson St
Inside Water Tower Place, occupying the upper floors of the tower. Classic Ritz-Carlton with all the brand rituals, Torali (Italian cuisine), the famed The Greenhouse for afternoon tea.
The Langham, Chicago
330 N Wabash Ave
Inside the historic Mies van der Rohe building (the former IBM Building) on the Chicago River. British premium format, Travelle restaurant with a river view, Chuan Spa. Architecturally — one of the most interesting addresses in the city.
Conrad Chicago
101 E Erie St
A modern Hilton Luxury Brands hotel in Streeterville, between Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier. Baptiste & Bottle with a panoramic view, fresh design without the classic pomp. Suits when the client wants a contemporary format instead of the c…
Thompson Chicago
21 E Bellevue Pl
Boutique hotel in Gold Coast, steps from Oak Street Beach and Rush Street. Salone Nico, a relatively intimate scale (247 rooms) — a familiar atmosphere for returning guests. Suits clients who don't love large hotel complexes.
Tip:
if you choose the hotel yourself — name it to the manager and he'll tell you the specifics (which floor, which entrance, whether there's a more discreet route to the lifts)
Business Accompaniment
The Chicago business scenario — Loop (Aon Center, Willis Tower, Chase Tower), West Loop (Google Chicago HQ), meetings in bank and law-firm offices on LaSalle Street. The model works in business-formal, knows meeting etiquette, English at a business level. Often a parallel format: the first hour at a corporate dinner at LondonHouse or The Langham, then dinner alone.
LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection
85 E Wacker Dr
At the corner of Michigan Ave and Wacker Dr, by the Chicago River. LH Rooftop — one of the city's principal rooftops with a view over the river and Tribune Tower. Historic 1923 London Guarantee Building.
The Langham, Chicago
330 N Wabash Ave
Inside the historic Mies van der Rohe building (the former IBM Building) on the Chicago River. British premium format, Travelle restaurant with a river view, Chuan Spa. Architecturally — one of the most interesting addresses in the city.
Conrad Chicago
101 E Erie St
A modern Hilton Luxury Brands hotel in Streeterville, between Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier. Baptiste & Bottle with a panoramic view, fresh design without the classic pomp. Suits when the client wants a contemporary format instead of the c…
Pendry Chicago
230 N Michigan Ave
Inside the historic Carbide & Carbon Building of 1929, art deco. Venteux restaurant, Château Carbide on the rooftop with a view of Millennium Park and the lake. One of the architecturally most striking new hotels on the Mile.
Tip:
for a first business format with us — we agree the details deeper than usual; send your dress code and the event format ahead
Opera, Theatre, Cultural Events
The cultural scenario — Lyric Opera (Civic Opera House), Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Symphony Center), Goodman Theatre, Joffrey Ballet, Steppenwolf, Art Institute openings. We pick a model with experience of these events: knows the repertoire, follows the dress code, holds her own on productions at an informed-amateur level. Often combined with dinner before or after the show.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
160 E Pearson St
Inside Water Tower Place, occupying the upper floors of the tower. Classic Ritz-Carlton with all the brand rituals, Torali (Italian cuisine), the famed The Greenhouse for afternoon tea.
The Peninsula Chicago
108 E Superior St
Asian-school premium format on Magnificent Mile, traditional Peninsula service. Z Bar on the rooftop with a view of the Mile, one of the best afternoon teas in the city. Suits clients who value the Asian school of service.
LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection
85 E Wacker Dr
At the corner of Michigan Ave and Wacker Dr, by the Chicago River. LH Rooftop — one of the city's principal rooftops with a view over the river and Tribune Tower. Historic 1923 London Guarantee Building.
Pendry Chicago
230 N Michigan Ave
Inside the historic Carbide & Carbon Building of 1929, art deco. Venteux restaurant, Château Carbide on the rooftop with a view of Millennium Park and the lake. One of the architecturally most striking new hotels on the Mile.
Tip:
Lyric Opera and Joffrey premiere tickets — four to six weeks ahead; current repertoire — one to two weeks; Art Institute Gala (November) — two to three months
Soldier Field, United Center, Wrigley Field
The sports scenario — Bears at Soldier Field, Bulls and Blackhawks at United Center, Cubs at Wrigley Field, White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. Suites and suite-tickets, post-game dinners in Fulton Market or River North. The model in smart-casual or team colours; in suites the requirements are softer.
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
11 E Walton St
Flagship of Gold Coast, steps from Oak Street Beach and Magnificent Mile. French-inspired architecture, a 60-storey tower, Bernard's Bar and Brass Tack downstairs. One of our principal addresses in Chicago — we've worked with it since it op…
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
120 E Delaware Pl
Magnificent Mile, the tower inside 900 North Michigan. Five-star Four Seasons service, the Adorn Bar & Restaurant and Allium. One of the most consistently private hotels on the Mile — the lobby is never crowded, even during Lollapalooza wee…
Conrad Chicago
101 E Erie St
A modern Hilton Luxury Brands hotel in Streeterville, between Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier. Baptiste & Bottle with a panoramic view, fresh design without the classic pomp. Suits when the client wants a contemporary format instead of the c…
Tip:
Bears home games (September–December) — Friday-Saturday before the game are dense, book a week ahead minimum; Cubs day games — a separate plus to the summer schedule
Weekends and Trips
From 24 hours to 7 days. Inside the region — Lake Forest, Hinsdale, Lake Geneva (Wisconsin), New Buffalo (Michigan). To other cities — Las Vegas, Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Toronto. Seasonal directions — Aspen in winter, Napa Valley in autumn. The model accompanies throughout: breakfast, activities, evening. All travel, accommodation and meals — on the client; the model's fee separate.
Client's Private Location
A rare but real scenario — a meeting at the client's own flat (Lake Shore Drive, Trump Tower, One Bennett Park), on a yacht at Belmont Harbor or DuSable Harbor, at a rented house in Lake Forest or Hinsdale, at a closed club. For returning c…
Tip:
agreed two to three days ahead minimum; for flights with the model — a current passport for international destinations is needed, plan one to two weeks ahead
Client's Private Locations
A rare format, but a real one. If the client has their own place — a penthouse on Lake Shore Drive, a yacht at Belmont Harbor, a loft in Fulton Market, a house in Lake Forest, a closed club — we work there too. For a first meeting with a new client we usually suggest one of our proven options; for returning ones — your address is agreed without further questions.
Client's Private Location
A rare but real scenario — a meeting at the client's own flat (Lake Shore Drive, Trump Tower, One Bennett Park), on a yacht at Belmont Harbor or DuSable Harbor, at a rented house in Lake Forest or Hinsdale, at a closed club. For returning c…
Tip:
the address isn't kept on file; it's passed only to the specific model for the specific meeting; after the meeting, the coordinates are wiped from working chats within 72 hours