Hyatt Regency Chicago Unveils New Meeting Spaces
June 29, 2016
Hyatt Regency Chicago, the world’s largest Hyatt branded hotel, has announced the opening of new meeting and event spaces, further expanding its vast meeting and event space to 240,000 sf of flexible space. The 22 new, modern meeting spaces and boardrooms offer a variety of options for today’s meeting planners and accommodates groups from 8–250 people.
The East Tower of the hotel now boasts an additional 10,297 sf of meeting space. The new meeting spaces and boardrooms are ideal for smaller meetings and breakout sessions. The spaces feature common lounge areas including a wet bar and communal table, which offer a contemporary and energetic environment for lively pre- or post-meeting discussion.
The West Tower of the hotel has added 1,608 sf of meeting and event space. The new multiuse space features boardrooms that boast natural light with windows overlooking Upper Wacker Drive and the Chicago River, as well as The Gallery featuring communal work stations and lounge seating. The area also features The Living Room, a new restaurant lounge with a full bar and a small plates menu. This multiuse space is ideal for groups, networking between meeting sessions, and enjoying a cocktail with colleagues. The Living Room provides guests a welcoming atmosphere in which to enjoy cocktails and small plates between or after meetings.
Hyatt Regency Chicago’s contemporary event space can be customized for the smallest to the largest groups. The Grand Ballroom, Crystal Ballroom, Regency Ballroom, and Plaza Ballroom complement 71 meeting rooms and the 70,000-sf Riverside Exhibit Hall. An Event Concierge provides assistance from start to finish ensuring all events run seamlessly.
Through Meetings On Demand, meeting planners can easily coordinate meetings at Hyatt Regency Chicago with a new tool that makes booking a meeting or event easier than ever. Everything can be booked and confirmed in minutes; meeting room availability and pricing can be seen in real-time availability; meeting requirements including food and beverage, and AV equipment needs can be submitted; and guest rooms can be reserved for all attendees.