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Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago

163 East Walton Place At North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA, 60611
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A landmark hotel located at the gateway to Chicago’s famed Magnificent Mile & Gold Coast; the historic Knickerbocker welcomes you to the best destination in downtown Chicago for shopping, dining and business. Located near Water Tower Place, John Hancock Tower, Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue shopping, the hotel offers accessibility to all the city’s landmarks and attractions to make your trip memorable. Experience our multi-million-dollar guest room transformation, including opulent suites and stylish corridors. The transformed rooms feature a collection of design elements and amenities that result in a quiet haven of luxury. The Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago accommodates meetings, events and social gatherings in its 18,500 square feet of flexible function space. The hotel's famed Crystal Ballroom features a built-in illuminated dance floor, graceful balcony, crystal chandeliers and a gold-gilded domed ceiling making each event truly memorable. Enjoy personalized service and attention to detail while enjoying the best of Chicago.

Venue Details

ChainMillennium Hotels
BrandMillennium Hotels
Built1927
Renovated2010
Total meeting space20,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms306
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Industry awards
2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Venue Highlights

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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Dec 7, 2025 - Dec 25, 2025

Seasonal Availability

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High season
May 01 - Jul 31Sep 01 - Nov 30
Shoulder season
Low season
Jan 01 - Apr 30Dec 01 - Dec 31Aug 01 - Aug 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
20,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
6,200 sq. ft.
Space (private)
17,347 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
14
Second largest room
4,961 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
1,056 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Towers West
Continental
Crystal Ballroom
Towers East
Parlors A-F (Total six rooms)
Prince of Wales

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
306
Single (1 bed)
215
Single (1 bed) rate
$99.00 - $329.00
Double (2 beds)
64
Double (2 beds) rate
$129.00 - $349.00
Suites
27
Tax rate
17.4%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 15 mi

Local Attractions

O'Hare International Airport
Airport
17 mi
O'Hare International Airport, typically referred to as O'Hare Airport, Chicago O'Hare, or simply O'Hare, is an international airport located on the Northwest Side of Chicago, Illinois, 14 miles northwest of the Loop business district.
10000 W O'Hare Ave
Chicago, IL, US 60666
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Restaurants Near N. Michigan Ave
Restaurants Near N. Michigan Ave
Recreation
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From haute cuisine to hamburgers, The Magnificent Mile is the heart of Chicago’s world-famous dining scene, packed with the best places to eat in Chicago. Every step down the Avenue offers a tasting tour of flavors. Savor a gastronomic masterpiece, sip exquisite wines or relish a refreshing ice cream sundae. Breathe in the scents that surround you, from mouthwatering steaks on the grill and deep dish pizza, to freshly brewed coffee and Chicago’s famous cheesy-caramel popcorn mix.
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Oak Street Shopping
Oak Street Shopping
Shopping
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One of Chicago's shopping gems is the Oak Street shopping corridor. Located in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast, this legendary street of designer boutique stores is where shoppers lay down their cash for cachet. It is a place for serious shoppers, and those with an even more serious budget. Upscale stores such as Barney's New York, Juicy Couture, and Yves Saint Laurent are popular with locals and tourists alike, and there are also a few high-end salons and gourmet restaurants to tempt the palate. If you are looking for designer French or Italian labels, then you have come to the right place.
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John Hancock Observatory Chicago 360
John Hancock Observatory Chicago 360
Recreation
1 blk
The best views of Chicago can be yours at the John Hancock Observatory! Perched 94 stories above the Windy City, the John Hancock Observatory provides commanding views of Lake Michigan and Chicago’s towering skyscrapers, including Willis (Sears) Tower. Located in the heart of downtown on Michigan Avenue, the observatory is steps away from other top Chicago attractions, and with inclusions like the free multimedia Sky Tour and the open-air Skywalk, it will be the high point (literally) of your Chicago trip!
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Rush Street
Nightlife
2 blks
Rush Street's history traces back to the original incorporation of the city in the 1830s. It has since hosted important residences, such as the house of the first Mayor of Chicago, Today, it continues to be part of one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the country and has businesses that correspond to the demands of its residents. The neighborhood hosts highly rated restaurants, four-star spas, clubs.
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Theater
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Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place is a spectacular state- of-the art theatre featuring an intimate 549-seat auditorium and spacious lobby. The theatre is committed to producing the finest plays and musicals from Broadway and beyond, presented by the hottest theatre artists working today.
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Oak Street Beach
Oak Street Beach
Recreation
2 blks
Oak Street Beach, just north of the Magnificent Mile, is one of Chicago's most popular spots to see and be seen. Oak Street Beach is a haven to inline skaters, cyclists, volleyball enthusiasts and, of course, sunbathers. The sandy beach is wide and concrete areas at either side are also popular for sunbathing and people-watching. There are concessions and restrooms, but no parking. At the south end of the beach, the beachfront Oak Street Beachstro serves steak, pastas, seafood, salads and sandwiches.
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Architectural River Cruise
Architectural River Cruise
Recreation
1 min
Join Shoreline on an exciting journey touring the Chicago River and its architectural landmarks. Travel down the main branch of the Chicago River, up the north branch to the East Bank Club, and then south past the Willis Tower to the old Post Office Building. Cruises are led by professional guides who share the dramatic story of Chicago's rise from the ashes of the Great Fire of 1871 to become the home of the skyscraper and the cradle of modern American architecture. Along the one-hour route are buildings by world-famous architects Mies van der Rohe, Skidmore Owings & Merrill, and Helmut Jahn. A map and architectural guide is yours to keep. All of the tour boats have easy boarding ramps and are accessible to people with disabilities.
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Millennium Park
Millennium Park
Park
1 mi
Discover a state-of-the-art collection of architecture (home to the Bean), landscape design and art that provide the backdrop for hundreds of free cultural programs including concerts, exhibitions, tours, and family activities. In Millennium Park, you’ll find a new kind of town square – a lively, spectacular gathering spot located in the heart of the city and a destination for Chicagoans and visitors alike.
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Apple Store N. Michigan
Apple Store N. Michigan
Shopping
3 blks
Apple Store North Michigan Avenue 679 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 529-9500 Store hours: Mon - Thu: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fri, Sat: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sun: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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American Girl Place Chicago
American Girl Place Chicago
Shopping
2 blks
Find shops featuring all of our characters—from historical favorites to My American Girl® dolls to our current Girl of the Year—plus Bitty Baby and the Bitty Twins. Add to the fun by exploring outfits, accessories, and furniture that help make every doll's world complete. Then browse our bookstore with titles that open up girls' imaginations. And don't miss Avenue AG, featuring specialty shops like Creativi-Tees for designing matching doll and girl T-shirts, plus more fun stops filled with adorable accessories, inspirational posters, treats to eat, and other surprises.
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North Avenue Beach
North Avenue Beach
Recreation
2 mi
North Avenue Beach is Chicago's busiest beach between Memorial Day and Labor Day. It is a fairly large, well-maintained beach with rentals available, including chairs, bikes and volleyball equipment (there are 50 or more volleyball courts). You'll see many runners, cyclists and inline skaters on the lake shore path, as well as an outdoor mini fitness center and roller hockey rink. Probably the greatest attraction at North Avenue Beach is people-watching. At the beachhouse, you'll find concessions, shops and restrooms, plus a popular casual restaurant on the second floor, Castaways, serving burgers, salads, wings, tropical drinks and more.
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Fourth Presbyterian Church
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Historical landmark
1 blk
The North Michigan Avenue “Magnificent Mile” neighborhood literally grew up around the church, particularly after the opening of the Michigan Avenue Bridge in 1920. Except for the familiar Water Tower complex two blocks to the south, which survived the Chicago Fire of 1871, Fourth Church is now the oldest surviving structure on Michigan Avenue north of the river
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Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
Recreation
3 mi
Lincoln Park Zoo is a world of wildlife in the shadow of skyscrapers. Located within a verdant park just minutes north of Chicago, the zoo has been a natural, free oasis for generations of animal lovers, who visit the zoo to hear a lion’s roar echo off nearby apartment buildings, see gorillas climb trees as the Willis Tower looms in the distance, or forget where they are as they immerse themselves in tropical rainforests, dry-thorn forests or spacious savannas.
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Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago
Museum
6 mins
The Art Institute of Chicago houses one of the finest art collections in the world. Spanning centuries of human creativity, exhibits include a distinguished collection of prints and drawings, an internationally acclaimed collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, sculptures, photographs, Asian, African and American arts, architectural drawings, textiles and more.
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL, US 60603
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Museum Campus
Museum Campus
Museum
13 mins
Chicago's Museum Campus was created after a reconfiguration of Lake Shore Drive in 1998 -- previously, lanes ran through the middle of the area, dividing it up and creating some tricky navigation from the parking lots to the museums. Now the lanes have been moved to the west, and the major attractions of the Museum Campus -- the Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, and Soldier Field -- are all tied together by green space.
1200 South Lake Shore
Chicago, IL, US 60605
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Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum
2 mins
It is a contemporary art museum near Water Tower Place in downtown Chicago. The MCA documents contemporary visual culture through painting, sculpture, photography, video and film, and performance. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, the MCA boasts a gift store, bookstore, restaurant, 300-seat theater, and a terraced sculpture garden with a great view of Lake Michigan.
220 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL, US 60611
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Navy Pier
Navy Pier
Recreation
7 mins
Navy Pier is the place where all of Chicagoland and tourists from around the world have come together since 1995 to enjoy the beauty and the thrills of a day on Lake Michigan. From rides to restaurants, exhibitions to entertainment, shopping to dining cruises and tour boats, Navy Pier has it all - in a location unlike any other!
600 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL, US 60611
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Water Tower Place Shopping Center
Water Tower Place Shopping Center
Shopping
1 blk
At the top of Chicago's famed Magnificent Mile, Water Tower Place is Chicago's premier shopping destination. Experience more than 100 of your favorite stores and restaurants.
835 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL, US 60611
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Group cancellations are discussed and detailed in the group agreement.

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Available Guest Amenities -40" LCD High Definition Televisions -Sealy Pillow Top Mattresses -Frette Linen and down comforters -Tailored window treatments and blackout shades -Wireless Internet access -Plush Terry Cloth Robes -Environmentally Conscious Water Flow -Complimentary Newspaper -In-Room Safe -Hairdryer -Iron/Ironing Board -Dual Line Cordless Speaker Telephone -Non-Smoking Facility -ADA Accessible -Express Check-out -Laundry/Valet -ATM

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Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/governance-and-corporate-responsibility/corporate-responsibility/
Does Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Recycling on site.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://media.millenniumhotels.com/Live/F/B/F/FBF84630-280D-4E70-B93D-0495B47E5010/Corporate%20Responsibility%20-%202020%20dated%2014May2021%20to%20upload%20to%20website.pdf

Health and Safety

Were practices at Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC
Does Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Done a minimum of 6 times per day
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