Waldorf Astoria Chicago — Event Spaces, Floor Plans & Capacities

11 E Walton St, Chicago, IL 60611

With 16 event spaces across 12,070 sq ft1,121 m² of function space, Waldorf Astoria Chicago is a flexible choice for meetings and celebrations in Chicago. The largest room, Sinclair Ballroom, hosts up to 230 guests. Full capacity details for each room are below.

Between them, the 16 rooms accommodate theater-style sessions for up to 210, seated banquets for 200 and standing receptions for 230. 4 smaller rooms suit breakouts and board meetings. Per-room dimensions and every published setup figure are listed below.

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Floor plans

Detailed floor plans for Waldorf Astoria Chicago are published on the venue’s official site.

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Room capacities & dimensions

Room capacities and dimensions for Waldorf Astoria Chicago
SpaceSq ft / m²CeilingBanquetTheaterClassroomReceptionConferenceBoardroomU-Shape
Alcott SalonPlan this room →920 sq ft85 m²10 ft3 m70784280383635
Bernard's Cocktail LoungePlan this room →—9 ft2.7 m40——————
Brass TackPlan this room →—12 ft3.7 m200——————
Faulkner SalonPlan this room →770 sq ft72 m²15 ft4.6 m50603060302224
Fitzgerald SalonPlan this room →460 sq ft43 m²15 ft4.6 m40402740281620
Gallery SalonPlan this room →880 sq ft82 m²12 ft3.7 m70403380363333
Hawthorne SalonPlan this room →840 sq ft78 m²12 ft3.7 m70753080302727
Hemingway & Faulkner SalonPlan this room →924 sq ft86 m²15 ft4.6 m8010030100—4036
Hemingway SalonPlan this room →924 sq ft86 m²15 ft4.6 m8010030100424036
Peacock LoungePlan this room →—12 ft3.7 m30——————
Sinclair BallroomPlan this room →2,294 sq ft213 m²15 ft4.6 m200210129230524646
Sinclair Ballroom - NorthPlan this room →775 sq ft72 m²15 ft4.6 m50603060302224
Sinclair Ballroom - SouthPlan this room →1,519 sq ft141 m²15 ft4.6 m15016090150524646
Thoreau SalonPlan this room →1,044 sq ft97 m²11 ft3.4 m808542100444840
Walton RoomPlan this room →—12 ft3.7 m50———30——
Additional spaces (dimensions only) (1)
Additional spaces with published dimensions only at Waldorf Astoria Chicago
SpaceSq ft / m²Ceiling
Peacock Lounge & GardenPlan this room →720 sq ft67 m²12 ft3.7 m

Figures from published venue data; blank cells mean the venue hasn’t published that number. Verify final counts with the venue.

Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces does Waldorf Astoria Chicago have?
Waldorf Astoria Chicago has 16 event spaces totaling 12,070 sq ft.
What is the largest event space at Waldorf Astoria Chicago?
The largest event space at Waldorf Astoria Chicago is Sinclair Ballroom, which holds up to 230 guests across 2,294 sq ft.
What is the banquet capacity of Sinclair Ballroom at Waldorf Astoria Chicago?
Sinclair Ballroom seats up to 200 guests in a banquet layout.
How many people fit in Sinclair Ballroom theater-style?
Sinclair Ballroom holds up to 210 guests in a theater setup.
What are the dimensions of Sinclair Ballroom?
Sinclair Ballroom measures 31 × 74 ft (2,294 sq ft) with 15 ft ceilings.

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