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Summit Chicago

205 N. Michigan Ave 10th Floor, Chicago, IL, USA, 60601
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About us

Summit Chicago is Chicago’s premier meeting destination, available to host your training sessions, meetings, and seminars in a customized, 34,000 square foot, dedicated learning environment. Summit Chicago is a multi-year recipient of the “Best of the Best” award by the International Association of Conference Centers. Summit Chicago is a nationally certified WBE (Women's Business Enterprise) which can assist our enterprise clients with meeting any supplier diversity reporting requirements. We are rewarded for our commitment to providing excellence in customer service and exceeding expectations by repeat customers – meeting after meeting, year after year, since our inception in 1997. Summit Chicago’s Standard set includes: . (12) hour rated, ergonomic executive leather armchairs . Extra-wide, non-glare, hard wood, ergonomic tables with recessed legs . Green seal, fluorescent and incandescent lighting with dimmers . Adjustable thermostats . 8 ½” X 11” seminar notepad, pen and brain stimulating tool . Built-in, low glare presentation screens . High speed, 100mbps, up and down link, fiber optic internet connection in meeting rooms and public areas . High resolution LCD or DLP projector with wireless mouse & output for computer, video and house sound . Lavaliere Microphone for groups of over 50 people . Complimentary computer and printer terminals, copying and scanning services and domestic phone calls

Venue Details

Total meeting space36,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity250
Seating capacity250
Built1997
Renovated2023
Venue typeSpecial event venues

Industry Ratings

AAA
Forbes Travel Guide

Awards

Industry awards
100% score on IACC Quality Standards Certification Gold Level on IACC Code of Sustainability Certification

Amenities

Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Equipment
  • Loading dock
  • Portable walls
  • Staging area

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

May 1, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
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Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
36,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,264 sq. ft.
Space (private)
15,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
39
Second largest room
3,162 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
3,500 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
250
Seating capacity
250
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Max capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
700 sq. ft.
28 x 25 sq. ft.
8.8 ft.
65
18
24
65
33
20
22
700 sq. ft.
28 x 25 sq. ft.
8.8 ft.
63
18
24
63
33
20
24
1,400 sq. ft.
28 x 50 sq. ft.
8.8 ft.
136
48
48
136
66
36
54
1,032 sq. ft.
28 x 44 sq. ft.
8.8 ft.
102
30
42
102
51
33
36
924 sq. ft.
28 x 33 sq. ft.
8.8 ft.
67
20
-
67
36
22
25
1,152 sq. ft.
32 x 36 sq. ft.
8.8 ft.
91
30
36
91
51
27
36
960 sq. ft.
32 x 30 sq. ft.
8.8 ft.
91
30
36
91
51
27
36
924 sq. ft.
28 x 33 sq. ft.
8.8 ft.
80
21
30
80
39
21
30
1,152 sq. ft.
32 x 36 sq. ft.
8.8 ft.
91
30
36
91
54
27
36

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 20 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $14.00/day )

Local Attractions

Water Tower Place
Water Tower Place
Shopping
1 mi
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835 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL, US 60611
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Magnificent Mile
Magnificent Mile
Shopping
1 blk
The Magnificent Mile contains a mixture of upscale department stores, restaurants, luxury retailers, residential and commercial buildings, financial services companies and hotels.
Michigan Avenue
Chicago River-Oak Street
Chicago, IL, US 60611
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Millenium Park
Millenium Park
Park
1 blk
Millenium Park has a state-of-the-art collection of architecture, landscape design and art. Hundreds of free cultural programs including concerts, exhibitions, tours, and family activities go on each year. Open Daily 6am-11pm
201 E. Randolph St
Chicago, IL, US 60602
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Willis Tower
Willis Tower
Business district
1 mi
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333 S Wacker Drive
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John Hancock Center
John Hancock Center
Business district
1 mi
At the John Hancock Observatory you can enjoy 360° views across 4 states –Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois– including stunning views of Lake Michigan and a beautiful night cityscape.
875 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL, US 60611
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Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium
Museum
2 mi
The Shedd Aquarium is an indoor aquarium in Chicago that houses over 25,000 fish.
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The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago
Museum
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The Art Institute of Chicago's collection encompasses over 5,000 years of human expression from cultures around the world.
111 South Michigan Avenue
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Swissotel
Swissotel
Recreation
4 blks
One of Summit Executive Centres premier hotel partners. 323 East Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 www.swissotel.com For individual reservations: Contact the Swissôtel directly at 312.565.0565 or click here for the direct booking link. For group reservations: Kim Peters | Sales Manager p 312.268.8219 | Kim.Peters@swissotel.com | www.Swissotel.com
323 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL, US 60601
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Hyatt Regency Chicago
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Recreation
4 blks
One of Summit Executive Centres premier hotel partners. 151 East Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 www.chicagohyatt.com For individual reservations: Julia Edwards | Business Travel Sales Manager p 312.239.4547 | julia.edwards@hyatt.com | www.chicagohyatt.com For group reservations: Andrea Kasnic | Director of Sales p 312.239.4550 | andrea.kasnic@hyatt.com | www.chicagohyatt.com
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL, US 60601
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Comfort Suites
Comfort Suites
Recreation
One of Summit Executive Centres premier hotel partners. 320 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60601 www.comfortsuites.com For individual reservations (non-group): Click here to make individual reservations online or call Comfort Suites at 312.204.6902 For group reservations: Patrick Kennedy | Director of Sales p 312.204.6902 | dos@comfortsuiteschicago.com | www.comfortsuites.com
320 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL, US 60601
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Hard Rock Hotel
Hard Rock Hotel
Recreation
1 blk
One of Summit Executive Centres premier hotel partners. 230 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60601 www.hardrock.com/locations/hotels/chicago/ For individual (non-group) reservations: contact the Hard Rock Hotel directly at 312.345.1000 For group reservations: Carol Bader | Director of Group Sales p 312.334.6547 | cbader@hardrockhotelchicago.com | www.hardrock.com/locations/hotels/chicago/
230 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL, US 60601
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Fairmont Chicago
Fairmont Chicago
Recreation
4 blks
One of Summit Executive Centres premier hotel partners. 200 North Columbus Drive Chicago, IL 60601 www.fairmont.com/chicago For individual reservations (non-group): Patrick Sherf | Business Travel Sales Manager p 312.565.6678 | Patrick.Sherf@Fairmont.com | www.fairmont.com/chicago For group reservations (15 or more guest rooms): Kara Taub | Director of Group Sales p 312.565.6632 | Kara.Taub@Fairmont.com | www.fairmont.com/chicago
200 n Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL, US 60601
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Club Quarters
Club Quarters
Recreation
4 blks
One of Summit Executive Centres premier hotel partners. 75 East Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 http://www.clubquarters.info For individual (non-group) reservations: contact Club Quarters directly at 312.601.3400 For group (10 or more guest rooms) reservations: Eric Sillen | Director of Group Sales p 212.626.9359 | esillen@clubquarters.com | www.clubquarters.info *Please Note: Club Quarters is a members only property. In order to book accommodations, you must mention that you have a meeting at Summit Executive Centre.
75 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL, US 60601
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Navy Pier
Navy Pier
Historical landmark
1 mi
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Additional Information

Additional details

. Convenient location, at the foot of the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago . Purposefully built, distraction free meeting environments, for as few as eight and as many as 220 people . Flexible room configurations to enhance collaboration and interaction . Integrated audio/visual equipment featuring iPad technology . Fully equipped, complimentary on-site business center with Wi-Fi . Delicious food and beverage offerings, prepared on-site by a professional culinary staff. Chef Jesus and his team create culturally diverse and nutritionally balanced daily menus to insure the health and happiness of your employees.

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Summit Chicago Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Summit Chicago regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion.

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Summit Chicago's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Summit 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.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Summit 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:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Summit Chicago's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Summit 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.
No response.
Does Summit 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.
No response.
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