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The Kimpton Gray Hotel
Like a perfectly-fitted, bespoke suit from Savile Row, every detail of The Kimpton Gray Hotel has been thoughtfully considered for our guests. Our highly modern sensibilities are in perfect harmony with this great landmark building in Chicago's central business district, The Loop. Our style is elevated and our design is highly refined. Step inside from The Loop's bustling streets and slip into the sublime. Welcome to The Kimpton Gray, where compromise is not an option.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 200
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering
SettingsBallroom, Historic Venue, Hotel, Rooftop
Business AttributesPricing for The Kimpton Gray Hotel
| Option | Value |
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| Starting Cost | Moderate |
| Cost Starting | |
| Price Range | $30,000 - $60,000+ |
| Couples Usually Spend | $45,000 |
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| Peak Season Cost | $40,000 - $60,000+ |
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| OffSeason Months | |
| OffSeason Cost | $30,000 - $50,000+ |
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View PricesThe Kimpton Gray Hotel Reviews
Leslie Guria (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Emily Thompson, Event Manager at the Kimpton Gray, helped us to put together the wedding of my daughter and son-in-laws dreams. The process was easy, the food was plentiful and delicious, and the execution flawless. Our guest knew when they walked into the hotel that they were someplace special and that feeling stayed with them from beginning to end.
Reviewed on 31-10-2023
Emily Thompson, Event Manager at the Kimpton Gray, helped us to put together the wedding of my daughter and son-in-laws dreams. The process was easy, the food was plentiful and delicious, and the execution flawless. Our guest knew when they walked into the hotel that they were someplace special and that feeling stayed with them from beginning to end.
Reviewed on 31-10-2023
Katie Hofer (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We loved having our reception at the Kimpton! Alyssa and her team were super responsive to all of my questions. They're also very flexible and willing to work with you to provide the best experience. My guests loved the hotel and Boleo. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 14-06-2023
We loved having our reception at the Kimpton! Alyssa and her team were super responsive to all of my questions. They're also very flexible and willing to work with you to provide the best experience. My guests loved the hotel and Boleo. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 14-06-2023
April V (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-03-2023
We had such an amazing experience having our wedding at The Kimpton Gray. I'll speak a bit to why I picked it and what we loved. The hotel has so many beautiful indoor spaces , so it's great for a winter wedding or (like us) an early spring wedding where you have no clue what the weather will be. If the weather is decent you can get great photos in the city without having to walk too far. I love that I was able to get so much from this venue - meaning a hotel room to sleep in, guest room block, ceremony site, reception venue, meeting room for bride and bridesmaids to get ready in, catering, drinks, and cake. I could have done a rehearsal dinner here too but chose not to. The food was awesome! We had expected 1 bartender since our wedding was only 48 guests but were surprised and pleased to have like 3 people behind the bar. On the actual wedding day the staff made us feel quite special. They automatically refilled our cocktails at the sweetheart table which is something we would never have imagined but appreciated. For me, the main draw to having a wedding here is maximizing time in Boleo. Due to our small wedding size we were able to do cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing all in Boleo which was awesome. The space is so pretty that you don't have to worry about decorating it, just adding flowers to the tables. When it's warmer they are able to open the roof as well which could be great for a summer wedding. One thing that did surprise me as we got closer to the date (though it was in the contract) is that you're not supposed to have outside food/drink in the bride and groom getting ready rooms. So just keep that in mind for planning.
Reviewed on 09-04-2023
Wedding Date 31-03-2023
We had such an amazing experience having our wedding at The Kimpton Gray. I'll speak a bit to why I picked it and what we loved. The hotel has so many beautiful indoor spaces , so it's great for a winter wedding or (like us) an early spring wedding where you have no clue what the weather will be. If the weather is decent you can get great photos in the city without having to walk too far. I love that I was able to get so much from this venue - meaning a hotel room to sleep in, guest room block, ceremony site, reception venue, meeting room for bride and bridesmaids to get ready in, catering, drinks, and cake. I could have done a rehearsal dinner here too but chose not to. The food was awesome! We had expected 1 bartender since our wedding was only 48 guests but were surprised and pleased to have like 3 people behind the bar. On the actual wedding day the staff made us feel quite special. They automatically refilled our cocktails at the sweetheart table which is something we would never have imagined but appreciated. For me, the main draw to having a wedding here is maximizing time in Boleo. Due to our small wedding size we were able to do cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing all in Boleo which was awesome. The space is so pretty that you don't have to worry about decorating it, just adding flowers to the tables. When it's warmer they are able to open the roof as well which could be great for a summer wedding. One thing that did surprise me as we got closer to the date (though it was in the contract) is that you're not supposed to have outside food/drink in the bride and groom getting ready rooms. So just keep that in mind for planning.
Reviewed on 09-04-2023
Michelle Wojnarowski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-02-2023
The Kimpton Gray was the perfect place for a winter wedding! We had our wedding on 2/4/2023 and it was a dream! Alyssa is the most helpful, responsive person on the planet! She has so much experience that she will happily provide recommendations and take care of little things so you don't have to worry. We later found out that the week leading up to our wedding, she was out sick, but we didn't even know because she always responded promptly to emails and questions. We cannot tell people enough how amazing Alyssa is! Also, The Gray has so many beautiful places to take pictures, we didn't even need to go outside. But if you do go outside, the Chicago Board of trade is ~2 blocks down. The Adler ballroom was perfect for our ceremony and the Boleo was SO MUCH FUN. Glass ceiling, full restaurant bar, and side spaces for others to hang out. Not to mention, the hotel upgraded us to the presidential suite for free. We are sooo sooo happy we had our wedding at The Gray.
Reviewed on 26-02-2023
Wedding Date 04-02-2023
The Kimpton Gray was the perfect place for a winter wedding! We had our wedding on 2/4/2023 and it was a dream! Alyssa is the most helpful, responsive person on the planet! She has so much experience that she will happily provide recommendations and take care of little things so you don't have to worry. We later found out that the week leading up to our wedding, she was out sick, but we didn't even know because she always responded promptly to emails and questions. We cannot tell people enough how amazing Alyssa is! Also, The Gray has so many beautiful places to take pictures, we didn't even need to go outside. But if you do go outside, the Chicago Board of trade is ~2 blocks down. The Adler ballroom was perfect for our ceremony and the Boleo was SO MUCH FUN. Glass ceiling, full restaurant bar, and side spaces for others to hang out. Not to mention, the hotel upgraded us to the presidential suite for free. We are sooo sooo happy we had our wedding at The Gray.
Reviewed on 26-02-2023
Mary McKevitt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-12-2023
Choosing the Kimpton Gray Hotel as our wedding reception venue was quite possibly the best decision we made within wedding planning. Alyssa Alexander (venue coordinator) is nothing short of amazing as she truly felt personally invested in our wedding and was patient with my endless questions/emails. She and the rest of the KG staff went above and beyond making ourselves, our families and all of our guests feel special. Not only is the venue itself STUNNING (people could not stop complimenting it), their staff is so hard working. My dad happens to be very meticulous and was amazed that they managed to serve a room full of 200 people their entrees in less than 9 minutes, no one was ever waiting on their food (thanks Ado, you are the best!). Everything between the passed appetizers, the main course and our late night snack felt personally made as nothing tasted mass produced, they were all amazing! Despite our large wedding size, the bar was never bottle-necked as the staff was able to make custom drinks (espresso martinis, shots, etc.) without any hold up. All of our vendors who worked with the Kimpton Gray or found out that they were our venue were so impressed and excited to be able to work with them as their reputation proceeds them. I would endure the stress of wedding planning all over again just to relive our amazing day at the Kimpton Gray, I cannot thank them all enough for how perfect everything turned out!!!
Reviewed on 18-10-2022
Wedding Date 18-12-2023
Choosing the Kimpton Gray Hotel as our wedding reception venue was quite possibly the best decision we made within wedding planning. Alyssa Alexander (venue coordinator) is nothing short of amazing as she truly felt personally invested in our wedding and was patient with my endless questions/emails. She and the rest of the KG staff went above and beyond making ourselves, our families and all of our guests feel special. Not only is the venue itself STUNNING (people could not stop complimenting it), their staff is so hard working. My dad happens to be very meticulous and was amazed that they managed to serve a room full of 200 people their entrees in less than 9 minutes, no one was ever waiting on their food (thanks Ado, you are the best!). Everything between the passed appetizers, the main course and our late night snack felt personally made as nothing tasted mass produced, they were all amazing! Despite our large wedding size, the bar was never bottle-necked as the staff was able to make custom drinks (espresso martinis, shots, etc.) without any hold up. All of our vendors who worked with the Kimpton Gray or found out that they were our venue were so impressed and excited to be able to work with them as their reputation proceeds them. I would endure the stress of wedding planning all over again just to relive our amazing day at the Kimpton Gray, I cannot thank them all enough for how perfect everything turned out!!!
Reviewed on 18-10-2022
Stacy Luszczek (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-10-2021
10/10 for every single thing during my recent stay & wedding block. The suite was fabulous, the staff was extremely friendly and attentive and the building is beautiful. The whole experience went flawlessly and I know it was because of nice the staff treated us and our guests.
Reviewed on 31-10-2021
Wedding Date 30-10-2021
10/10 for every single thing during my recent stay & wedding block. The suite was fabulous, the staff was extremely friendly and attentive and the building is beautiful. The whole experience went flawlessly and I know it was because of nice the staff treated us and our guests.
Reviewed on 31-10-2021
Vi Nguyen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-07-2021
After 2 years of planning, we finally had our dream wedding at Kimpton Grey. When we toured this place, we immediately fell in love with how beautiful and unique this venue was. Starting with the beautiful, marbled staircase as you enter the hotel, the ceremony/reception in the Adler Ballroom, and finally dancing the night away in Boleo with a retractable roof that has an awesome view of the city⌠so pretty and had so many compliments from our friends and family. I have to give a very special shout out to Abbe, we worked with her throughout and she was so flexible and accommodating during the planning process. The flow of our wedding day went very smoothly, we appreciated it so much. We still visit Boleo on special occasions for dinner, Chef Brian and Abbe always make us feel so welcomed. We love you!
Reviewed on 05-08-2021
Wedding Date 17-07-2021
After 2 years of planning, we finally had our dream wedding at Kimpton Grey. When we toured this place, we immediately fell in love with how beautiful and unique this venue was. Starting with the beautiful, marbled staircase as you enter the hotel, the ceremony/reception in the Adler Ballroom, and finally dancing the night away in Boleo with a retractable roof that has an awesome view of the city⌠so pretty and had so many compliments from our friends and family. I have to give a very special shout out to Abbe, we worked with her throughout and she was so flexible and accommodating during the planning process. The flow of our wedding day went very smoothly, we appreciated it so much. We still visit Boleo on special occasions for dinner, Chef Brian and Abbe always make us feel so welcomed. We love you!
Reviewed on 05-08-2021
Liz Eaton (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-10-2020
My fiancĂŠ and were absolutely thrilled working with Abbe and the Kimpton Gray! Due to some unforeseen changes with our original wedding venue, we had to make a last minute switch to find a new place to host our wedding ceremony and reception and The Kimpton Gray immediately came to mind (we had a initial site visit there about a year earlier). Abbe immediately swooped in and was such a calming voice despite our anxiousness to switch things so last minute. She and her team went above and beyond to work with us to make sure our wedding day was perfect - despite the many COVID challenges that tried to stop us! She was so accommodating and patient and was truly a dream to work with. Not to mention the hotel is beyond gorgeous and many of our guests said it was the best wedding theyâve ever been to - the food, the reception in Boleo...all top notch! Thank you Abbe and team!!
Reviewed on 08-10-2020
Wedding Date 03-10-2020
My fiancĂŠ and were absolutely thrilled working with Abbe and the Kimpton Gray! Due to some unforeseen changes with our original wedding venue, we had to make a last minute switch to find a new place to host our wedding ceremony and reception and The Kimpton Gray immediately came to mind (we had a initial site visit there about a year earlier). Abbe immediately swooped in and was such a calming voice despite our anxiousness to switch things so last minute. She and her team went above and beyond to work with us to make sure our wedding day was perfect - despite the many COVID challenges that tried to stop us! She was so accommodating and patient and was truly a dream to work with. Not to mention the hotel is beyond gorgeous and many of our guests said it was the best wedding theyâve ever been to - the food, the reception in Boleo...all top notch! Thank you Abbe and team!!
Reviewed on 08-10-2020
Tiffany St James (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-09-2020
We recently had our wedding reception at Boleo. We originally had a 200 person wedding planned and obviously COVID changed all our plans. We are SO happy we were able to have a micro wedding/reception at Boleo. Abbe is THE BEST! She was incredibly helpful at a time when our stress level could not have been higher. She was so flexible especially since we were essentially creating a whole new reception. Everyone at the Gray is so welcoming and were so pleasant to work with! At times our families were confused on where to go/what to do next and everyone at the front desk was so helpful. It cannot go without saying that the Gray itself is beautiful. From the hotel rooms to the marble staircase to Volume 39 to Boleo. EVERYTHING! Our families are still talking about how wonderful the Gray is and how great the entire staff is! The day turned out perfect and better than we could have ever imagined!! You will not be disappointed in choosing to have your wedding here! Highly recommended!!
Reviewed on 08-10-2020
Wedding Date 25-09-2020
We recently had our wedding reception at Boleo. We originally had a 200 person wedding planned and obviously COVID changed all our plans. We are SO happy we were able to have a micro wedding/reception at Boleo. Abbe is THE BEST! She was incredibly helpful at a time when our stress level could not have been higher. She was so flexible especially since we were essentially creating a whole new reception. Everyone at the Gray is so welcoming and were so pleasant to work with! At times our families were confused on where to go/what to do next and everyone at the front desk was so helpful. It cannot go without saying that the Gray itself is beautiful. From the hotel rooms to the marble staircase to Volume 39 to Boleo. EVERYTHING! Our families are still talking about how wonderful the Gray is and how great the entire staff is! The day turned out perfect and better than we could have ever imagined!! You will not be disappointed in choosing to have your wedding here! Highly recommended!!
Reviewed on 08-10-2020
Tesi Hormova (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-09-2020
About three weeks before our big day, the venue we had originally booked informed us that they would be closed. We reached out to the Kimpton Gray and heard back from them immediately. Abbe was amazing every step of the way; she answered all of our questions and we were able to plan months worth of work in a few short weeks; we are SO happy we ultimately had to change our venue because everything was AMAZING! The food, drinks, the gorgeous spaces we had access to - it was all better than we could have imagined and came together beautifully thanks to Abbe and the wonderful team at the Kimpton Gray!
Reviewed on 04-10-2020
Wedding Date 05-09-2020
About three weeks before our big day, the venue we had originally booked informed us that they would be closed. We reached out to the Kimpton Gray and heard back from them immediately. Abbe was amazing every step of the way; she answered all of our questions and we were able to plan months worth of work in a few short weeks; we are SO happy we ultimately had to change our venue because everything was AMAZING! The food, drinks, the gorgeous spaces we had access to - it was all better than we could have imagined and came together beautifully thanks to Abbe and the wonderful team at the Kimpton Gray!
Reviewed on 04-10-2020
Brittany Steele (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-07-2020
We recently got married at The Gray, and we could not be more pleased with our decision to do so. We are a COVID wedding, and the professionalism, support and humanness we received from Abbe, Dina and the entire staff at The Gray was unparalleled. Our guests felt like they were taken care of the entire time and could not stop talking about how perfect the entire weekend was. We cannot wait to have our big wedding here next year!
Reviewed on 30-07-2020
Wedding Date 11-07-2020
We recently got married at The Gray, and we could not be more pleased with our decision to do so. We are a COVID wedding, and the professionalism, support and humanness we received from Abbe, Dina and the entire staff at The Gray was unparalleled. Our guests felt like they were taken care of the entire time and could not stop talking about how perfect the entire weekend was. We cannot wait to have our big wedding here next year!
Reviewed on 30-07-2020
Mallory Holstein (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-01-2020
We recently got married at The Kimpton Gray Hotel and we could not have had a more incredible experience! We searched the city for the perfect winter venue. We went to 12 venues before going to The Kimpton Gray and as soon as we finished our tour we knew we were done looking and it was the one. From the beginning, Chelsea worked with us to make sure we had all of our questions answered and helped us create the perfect custom package for our big day. She was extremely flexible with the multiple changes that were made in the first few months. Danielle took over the planning process a few months later and she couldn't have done a better job. She was always eager to help us with any questions we had, she came to each meeting with excitement and hospitality. She was so attentive and made us feel like we were the only wedding she was planning all year. You really can't get better service. We had multiple guests stay at the hotel from out of town and we continue to hear how amazing their stay was and how impressed they were by the hotel. We were so happy to hear that our friends and family enjoyed The Kimpton Gray as much as we did. It truly was the perfect setting to get married. We plan to go back to the hotel every year for our anniversary to celebrate!
Reviewed on 28-01-2020
Wedding Date 11-01-2020
We recently got married at The Kimpton Gray Hotel and we could not have had a more incredible experience! We searched the city for the perfect winter venue. We went to 12 venues before going to The Kimpton Gray and as soon as we finished our tour we knew we were done looking and it was the one. From the beginning, Chelsea worked with us to make sure we had all of our questions answered and helped us create the perfect custom package for our big day. She was extremely flexible with the multiple changes that were made in the first few months. Danielle took over the planning process a few months later and she couldn't have done a better job. She was always eager to help us with any questions we had, she came to each meeting with excitement and hospitality. She was so attentive and made us feel like we were the only wedding she was planning all year. You really can't get better service. We had multiple guests stay at the hotel from out of town and we continue to hear how amazing their stay was and how impressed they were by the hotel. We were so happy to hear that our friends and family enjoyed The Kimpton Gray as much as we did. It truly was the perfect setting to get married. We plan to go back to the hotel every year for our anniversary to celebrate!
Reviewed on 28-01-2020
Lauren Streicher (other) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-09-2019
My daughter was married on Sept 12 at the Kimpton Gray. Despite a full year of planning and a $300/person cost, the Kimpton \"in their own words, \"fell short\". The understatement of the year. Let me be brief but specific:We were promised food of restaurant quality.â˘\tThe salad at our tasting was delicious and comprised of arugula, goat cheese, strawberries and pistachios. By their own admission, they \"forgot \" the strawberries and pistachios, there was a dot of goat cheese and the arugula was barely moistened â˘\tThe agreement was to serve the Grilled Marinated NY Strip Steak medium rare. The steak was served well done, dry and flavorless. (The ceremony and dinner started on time so their excuse that it sat in the warmer too long was unacceptable)â˘\tThe Soy Glazed Atlantic Salmon was delicious at the tasting, but they neglected to put more than a dot of glaze on each piece of fish. (At the tasting the fish was coated with the glaze) Our guests had flavorless fish. â˘\tWe opted for a cheese wheel cake rather than a traditional cake. We were told we could not bring it from the outside , but not to worry, they would make a beautiful one. We supplied many photos from pinterest . Their final version was comprised of 3 small wheels of cheese precariously balanced and with no decoration to speak of. For this embarrassment that they charged us $600. (They did remove the charge when we complained but it doesn't change the experience. â˘\tThe desserts (supplied by West Town Bakery) were I assume delicious, but they were cleared away so quickly that most guests (who were dancing) did not get any. â˘\tThe \"Boozy Milk Shakes\" that were to be passed on the dance floor were placed on a table where they melted. No one saw them or had them. â˘\tWe ordered 7 varieties of late night bites that were to be passed all around the venue. They were only passed in one small area, most guests never saw them, and they went back to the kitchen uneaten. I could go on- but you get the idea. Equally egregious to the problems was their response. While they admitted to some of the problems, Susan White, the director of catering made excuse after excuse to justify . On the happy side- the room looked amazing! (Thank you Revel!)
Reviewed on 19-01-2020
Wedding Date 12-09-2019
My daughter was married on Sept 12 at the Kimpton Gray. Despite a full year of planning and a $300/person cost, the Kimpton \"in their own words, \"fell short\". The understatement of the year. Let me be brief but specific:We were promised food of restaurant quality.â˘\tThe salad at our tasting was delicious and comprised of arugula, goat cheese, strawberries and pistachios. By their own admission, they \"forgot \" the strawberries and pistachios, there was a dot of goat cheese and the arugula was barely moistened â˘\tThe agreement was to serve the Grilled Marinated NY Strip Steak medium rare. The steak was served well done, dry and flavorless. (The ceremony and dinner started on time so their excuse that it sat in the warmer too long was unacceptable)â˘\tThe Soy Glazed Atlantic Salmon was delicious at the tasting, but they neglected to put more than a dot of glaze on each piece of fish. (At the tasting the fish was coated with the glaze) Our guests had flavorless fish. â˘\tWe opted for a cheese wheel cake rather than a traditional cake. We were told we could not bring it from the outside , but not to worry, they would make a beautiful one. We supplied many photos from pinterest . Their final version was comprised of 3 small wheels of cheese precariously balanced and with no decoration to speak of. For this embarrassment that they charged us $600. (They did remove the charge when we complained but it doesn't change the experience. â˘\tThe desserts (supplied by West Town Bakery) were I assume delicious, but they were cleared away so quickly that most guests (who were dancing) did not get any. â˘\tThe \"Boozy Milk Shakes\" that were to be passed on the dance floor were placed on a table where they melted. No one saw them or had them. â˘\tWe ordered 7 varieties of late night bites that were to be passed all around the venue. They were only passed in one small area, most guests never saw them, and they went back to the kitchen uneaten. I could go on- but you get the idea. Equally egregious to the problems was their response. While they admitted to some of the problems, Susan White, the director of catering made excuse after excuse to justify . On the happy side- the room looked amazing! (Thank you Revel!)
Reviewed on 19-01-2020
Trish O'Donnell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-10-2019
Iâll start with one word for those that donât want to read a long review đ OUTSTANDING. Everything about this hotel, the staff, the food, the rooms, the experienceâŚeverything is truly outstanding. My husband and I got married here a couple weeks ago, and the Kimpton Gray made our dreams come true! We worked with Chelsea from our very first tour, and she is now my best friend. She is SO easy to work with, extremely attentive and responsive, and she genuinely wants to make your special day (weekend really!) so prefect and special. I cannot say enough amazing things about Chelsea Vaughn. The Gray is lucky to have her, and if you have the opportunity to work with her you are BLESSED! We love you Chelsea!!! The hotel itself is stunning, the marble staircase, the specific beautiful scent of the hallways, the gorgeous lobby, Volume39 bar, and of course the ballroom and rooftop lounge Boleo are stunning. I am not someone who loves a ballroom, but the Gray did it right. The chandeliers are modern and beautiful, the color palate perfect, and the carpet is not overwhelming. The guest rooms are perfectly done with beautiful lighting, nice finishes, and lovely bathrooms. If you're considering the Gray for a weekend stay, a cocktail, OR for your wedding - DO IT. It would be a mistake not to!! Say hello to Mike upon your entrance, where he always says âwelcome backâ making you feel like family! If youâre lucky Sam or Paul will be there to help you bring your luggage up! They are the best!The second part of my review is specific to our wedding experience. Holy cow. This was an enchanting and truly unforgettable event, the very best day of our lives. We were married at the Gray on a Saturday evening, so we stayed the whole weekend at the hotel. We were treated like a king and queen, the staff so friendly, accommodating, and surprising us with small treats at every turn! Chelsea was with us every step of the way. She met with us multiple times leading up to the wedding day, was incredibly helpful during our final walk through, and helped make the day go perfectly. Clint also deserves a shoutout, he delivered an incredible experience (during the tasting AND the wedding!) and reminded me to eat my dinner which was a MUST. The FOOD wow wow wow Chef Brian is SO talented. I have been to many weddings where the food was medium. Here the food is 10 stars, itâs extremely delicious and the plates are just beautiful. Thank you Hugo for making dinner so fun with your fabulous smile and loving demeanor! The dinner staff was top notch, my guests commented to me on how amazing every member of the Grayâs team was. After dinner we had dancing with our band in Boleo. The cocktails were always flowing which was important to my husband, nobody was waiting long for a drink and the cocktails were done perfectly. They know what theyâre doing here, especially if server Jesse is there giving your guests a welcoming smile! Boleo itself is a stunning room, and whatâs amazing about the Gray in general, but especially in Boleo, is you do not need to spend money on dĂŠcor, because the room already has everything needed to have your guests feel transported somewhere exotic and amazing! Everything about the hotel, the wedding experience from planning to execution, and the family/staff is utter perfection. I am so sad its over because I miss my Kimpton family, but we will be back for sure, on the regular for drinks at Boleo and Volume! THANK YOU GRAY from the bottom of our hearts!
Reviewed on 09-11-2019
Wedding Date 26-10-2019
Iâll start with one word for those that donât want to read a long review đ OUTSTANDING. Everything about this hotel, the staff, the food, the rooms, the experienceâŚeverything is truly outstanding. My husband and I got married here a couple weeks ago, and the Kimpton Gray made our dreams come true! We worked with Chelsea from our very first tour, and she is now my best friend. She is SO easy to work with, extremely attentive and responsive, and she genuinely wants to make your special day (weekend really!) so prefect and special. I cannot say enough amazing things about Chelsea Vaughn. The Gray is lucky to have her, and if you have the opportunity to work with her you are BLESSED! We love you Chelsea!!! The hotel itself is stunning, the marble staircase, the specific beautiful scent of the hallways, the gorgeous lobby, Volume39 bar, and of course the ballroom and rooftop lounge Boleo are stunning. I am not someone who loves a ballroom, but the Gray did it right. The chandeliers are modern and beautiful, the color palate perfect, and the carpet is not overwhelming. The guest rooms are perfectly done with beautiful lighting, nice finishes, and lovely bathrooms. If you're considering the Gray for a weekend stay, a cocktail, OR for your wedding - DO IT. It would be a mistake not to!! Say hello to Mike upon your entrance, where he always says âwelcome backâ making you feel like family! If youâre lucky Sam or Paul will be there to help you bring your luggage up! They are the best!The second part of my review is specific to our wedding experience. Holy cow. This was an enchanting and truly unforgettable event, the very best day of our lives. We were married at the Gray on a Saturday evening, so we stayed the whole weekend at the hotel. We were treated like a king and queen, the staff so friendly, accommodating, and surprising us with small treats at every turn! Chelsea was with us every step of the way. She met with us multiple times leading up to the wedding day, was incredibly helpful during our final walk through, and helped make the day go perfectly. Clint also deserves a shoutout, he delivered an incredible experience (during the tasting AND the wedding!) and reminded me to eat my dinner which was a MUST. The FOOD wow wow wow Chef Brian is SO talented. I have been to many weddings where the food was medium. Here the food is 10 stars, itâs extremely delicious and the plates are just beautiful. Thank you Hugo for making dinner so fun with your fabulous smile and loving demeanor! The dinner staff was top notch, my guests commented to me on how amazing every member of the Grayâs team was. After dinner we had dancing with our band in Boleo. The cocktails were always flowing which was important to my husband, nobody was waiting long for a drink and the cocktails were done perfectly. They know what theyâre doing here, especially if server Jesse is there giving your guests a welcoming smile! Boleo itself is a stunning room, and whatâs amazing about the Gray in general, but especially in Boleo, is you do not need to spend money on dĂŠcor, because the room already has everything needed to have your guests feel transported somewhere exotic and amazing! Everything about the hotel, the wedding experience from planning to execution, and the family/staff is utter perfection. I am so sad its over because I miss my Kimpton family, but we will be back for sure, on the regular for drinks at Boleo and Volume! THANK YOU GRAY from the bottom of our hearts!
Reviewed on 09-11-2019
Laura Wolowski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-10-2019
My husband and I got married at the Kimpton Gray Hotel on 10/19/19 and it was the best day of our lives!! We cannot say enough great things about this hotel. Not only is it beautiful with the marble staircase and trendy decor, the staff is BEYOND friendly!! Our event manager, Danielle, was a dream to work with! She is friendly, bubbly, helpful, and just wanted to make sure our wedding day was perfect! I emailed her a lot with random questions and she always answered right away with the perfect answer! It just made the planning process go extremely smoothly! One of our favorite things about the hotel is the Boleo. This is where we danced the night away with our family and friends. We were lucky enough to have the roof open during our first dance. Which was SO COOL! Our guests are still talking about it!! Every experience we had leading up to the wedding was amazing. The tasting was a blast! The chef is amazing and the waiters were beyond helpful and friendly. The entire staff (front desk, bellmen, waiters, bartenders, everyone!) made us feel like celebrities and it was so so fun! We did not want to check out on Sunday and we will definitely be back to celebrate future anniversaries!!
Reviewed on 08-11-2019
Wedding Date 19-10-2019
My husband and I got married at the Kimpton Gray Hotel on 10/19/19 and it was the best day of our lives!! We cannot say enough great things about this hotel. Not only is it beautiful with the marble staircase and trendy decor, the staff is BEYOND friendly!! Our event manager, Danielle, was a dream to work with! She is friendly, bubbly, helpful, and just wanted to make sure our wedding day was perfect! I emailed her a lot with random questions and she always answered right away with the perfect answer! It just made the planning process go extremely smoothly! One of our favorite things about the hotel is the Boleo. This is where we danced the night away with our family and friends. We were lucky enough to have the roof open during our first dance. Which was SO COOL! Our guests are still talking about it!! Every experience we had leading up to the wedding was amazing. The tasting was a blast! The chef is amazing and the waiters were beyond helpful and friendly. The entire staff (front desk, bellmen, waiters, bartenders, everyone!) made us feel like celebrities and it was so so fun! We did not want to check out on Sunday and we will definitely be back to celebrate future anniversaries!!
Reviewed on 08-11-2019
Matthew Bradbard (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-09-2019
During the search we visited several venues in downtown Chicago, but none spoke to us like the Kimpton Gray. The hotel rooms are very spacious in their suites and the bathroom is over the top. We were fortunate to have the presidential suite the night before our wedding, well the âbrideâ had the presidential suite. Also, it is dog friendly so we could have our ring bearer; Kosmo our 15-year-old poodle stay with us. We were able to use both the Adler ballroom and Boleo on our special day. We had our ceremony and a plated dinner in Adler and had our cocktail hour and reception in Boleo. We couldnât have had better weather, we got lucky being September was so rainy. The retractable rooftop was open all night and while my husband and I knew Boleo was a hidden gem no doubt several of our guests were pleasantly surprised and in awe of how cool this venue is. The Robbie room on the second floor is also a notable room that we used during the day for the groom and friends to hang and then also for late night. Our planning team including Danielle, Abbe, Chelsea and likely several others on their team that my husband reached out to preweddingâŚthank you to everyone that contributed and even played a small role in our wedding day and all the planning that lead up to it. Their team answered our every demand. The beverage manager, Clint went above and beyond providing a magnum of Veuve and assured that our drinks were not dry for long. The wait staff was very attentive and completed dinner service smoothly. For dinner we opted for the Halibut and Short rib and we are still getting compliments weeks later. We thought we had made the correct decision with the Short rib being at the tasting the chef communicated something to the effect that he won his wife with the Short rib recipe. Even out of the gate with the appetizers and salad the food was fantastic. Ending the food on a high note we also thought it would be good to get our guests some sustenance late night, so we had burgers and fries around 11 pm. As for desert though I donât remember tasting as the night was such a blur Kimpton outsources the desert to West town bakery< Thank you Samantha Turner! We opted for a smaller cake (two levels-chocolate with raspberry filling and vanilla with chocolate filling and of course cream cheese frosting) and desert table with several options. Our guests that have a sweet tooth complemented us on the spread not having a bad bite. Also, with out of town guests staying at the hotel the location is ideal for travelers looking to explore the city.
Reviewed on 12-10-2019
Wedding Date 20-09-2019
During the search we visited several venues in downtown Chicago, but none spoke to us like the Kimpton Gray. The hotel rooms are very spacious in their suites and the bathroom is over the top. We were fortunate to have the presidential suite the night before our wedding, well the âbrideâ had the presidential suite. Also, it is dog friendly so we could have our ring bearer; Kosmo our 15-year-old poodle stay with us. We were able to use both the Adler ballroom and Boleo on our special day. We had our ceremony and a plated dinner in Adler and had our cocktail hour and reception in Boleo. We couldnât have had better weather, we got lucky being September was so rainy. The retractable rooftop was open all night and while my husband and I knew Boleo was a hidden gem no doubt several of our guests were pleasantly surprised and in awe of how cool this venue is. The Robbie room on the second floor is also a notable room that we used during the day for the groom and friends to hang and then also for late night. Our planning team including Danielle, Abbe, Chelsea and likely several others on their team that my husband reached out to preweddingâŚthank you to everyone that contributed and even played a small role in our wedding day and all the planning that lead up to it. Their team answered our every demand. The beverage manager, Clint went above and beyond providing a magnum of Veuve and assured that our drinks were not dry for long. The wait staff was very attentive and completed dinner service smoothly. For dinner we opted for the Halibut and Short rib and we are still getting compliments weeks later. We thought we had made the correct decision with the Short rib being at the tasting the chef communicated something to the effect that he won his wife with the Short rib recipe. Even out of the gate with the appetizers and salad the food was fantastic. Ending the food on a high note we also thought it would be good to get our guests some sustenance late night, so we had burgers and fries around 11 pm. As for desert though I donât remember tasting as the night was such a blur Kimpton outsources the desert to West town bakery< Thank you Samantha Turner! We opted for a smaller cake (two levels-chocolate with raspberry filling and vanilla with chocolate filling and of course cream cheese frosting) and desert table with several options. Our guests that have a sweet tooth complemented us on the spread not having a bad bite. Also, with out of town guests staying at the hotel the location is ideal for travelers looking to explore the city.
Reviewed on 12-10-2019
Ellen Kaushansky (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-09-2019
We could not have asked for a better wedding venue and experience for our September 2019 wedding. We worked with Chelsea who handled every detail from start to finish and she was so incredibly responsive and accommodating - she truly made us feel like the day was 100% about us and that the hotel would do everything they could to make it perfect. The venue itself was gorgeous and modern. We didnât want to get married in a hotel ballroom but quickly changed our minds after visiting The Gray. The marble staircase and beauty of Boleo sold us instantly. We used Boleo for both our cocktail hour and reception and guests were in awe - they had never seen anything like it! We barely even decorated the space since itâs already so beautifully decorated. Our guests are still raving about the beauty of the venue as well as the delicious food that we carefully selected with the Chef and Chelseaâs help. Additionally, we had a fantastic experience with the room block and our own Suite. We had almost 30 rooms booked and our guests loved staying at this beautiful hotel. Lastly, we were fortunate enough to stay in the Presidential Suite and it was incredible. It was plenty big for 10 girls to get ready in on Wedding Day (the boys had an awesome getting ready room with a pool table). Overall, I canât say enough great things about the Gray and I would get married all over again there if I could!
Reviewed on 02-10-2019
Wedding Date 21-09-2019
We could not have asked for a better wedding venue and experience for our September 2019 wedding. We worked with Chelsea who handled every detail from start to finish and she was so incredibly responsive and accommodating - she truly made us feel like the day was 100% about us and that the hotel would do everything they could to make it perfect. The venue itself was gorgeous and modern. We didnât want to get married in a hotel ballroom but quickly changed our minds after visiting The Gray. The marble staircase and beauty of Boleo sold us instantly. We used Boleo for both our cocktail hour and reception and guests were in awe - they had never seen anything like it! We barely even decorated the space since itâs already so beautifully decorated. Our guests are still raving about the beauty of the venue as well as the delicious food that we carefully selected with the Chef and Chelseaâs help. Additionally, we had a fantastic experience with the room block and our own Suite. We had almost 30 rooms booked and our guests loved staying at this beautiful hotel. Lastly, we were fortunate enough to stay in the Presidential Suite and it was incredible. It was plenty big for 10 girls to get ready in on Wedding Day (the boys had an awesome getting ready room with a pool table). Overall, I canât say enough great things about the Gray and I would get married all over again there if I could!
Reviewed on 02-10-2019
Andrea W (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-08-2019
We were married at the Kimpton Gray Hotel over Labor Day weekend, the perfect wedding weekend for end of summer and for brides and grooms who have out of town guests. It was absolutely the best weekend of our lives, and we just canât recommend getting married at the Kimpton Gray enough. We worked with Chelsea, and she was absolutely amazing. She was completely on top of everything, extremely responsive to every question, comment, concern, or request. Our guests stayed at the Kimpton Gray for the weekend, we continue to still hear family and friends rave about the guest rooms, as well as the accommodating staff. My bridesmaids and I got ready in the Presidential Suite, which was overwhelmingly huge, had great natural light, and was very comfortable for us the day of the wedding. We had our cocktail hour in the 15th floor foyer, which was beyond beautiful, had our reception dinner in the Adler ballroom, followed by dancing in Boleo with our live band. Unfortunately, it did rain the evening of our wedding, so we were not able to open the rooftop to the Chicago skyline, but we did have guests who commented on the full glass ceiling. Our guests absolutely loved the food that the chef prepared for us, and Chelsea worked with him to ensure we were able to accommodate any of our guestsâ food restrictions and allergies. We had anywhere from vegan-only to peanut allergies and gluten allergies, and he was able to make wonderful meals for all of those guests. Boleo in itself was outstanding. Our guests LOVED the dĂŠcor, absolutely loved the mixed cocktails and the bartending staff, as well as the late-night bites and food that the chef prepared for us. We still have guests complimenting us a month later about the late-night sliders and the Old Fashion drinks, ha! We honestly wish we could have our wedding here again and again every year just to come back and do it all over again. Canât say enough great things about Chelsea and her team at the Kimpton Gray Hotel. Absolutely we would recommend getting married here to anyone looking for a beautiful, unique venue with outstanding staff and amazing food and drinks.
Reviewed on 18-09-2019
Wedding Date 31-08-2019
We were married at the Kimpton Gray Hotel over Labor Day weekend, the perfect wedding weekend for end of summer and for brides and grooms who have out of town guests. It was absolutely the best weekend of our lives, and we just canât recommend getting married at the Kimpton Gray enough. We worked with Chelsea, and she was absolutely amazing. She was completely on top of everything, extremely responsive to every question, comment, concern, or request. Our guests stayed at the Kimpton Gray for the weekend, we continue to still hear family and friends rave about the guest rooms, as well as the accommodating staff. My bridesmaids and I got ready in the Presidential Suite, which was overwhelmingly huge, had great natural light, and was very comfortable for us the day of the wedding. We had our cocktail hour in the 15th floor foyer, which was beyond beautiful, had our reception dinner in the Adler ballroom, followed by dancing in Boleo with our live band. Unfortunately, it did rain the evening of our wedding, so we were not able to open the rooftop to the Chicago skyline, but we did have guests who commented on the full glass ceiling. Our guests absolutely loved the food that the chef prepared for us, and Chelsea worked with him to ensure we were able to accommodate any of our guestsâ food restrictions and allergies. We had anywhere from vegan-only to peanut allergies and gluten allergies, and he was able to make wonderful meals for all of those guests. Boleo in itself was outstanding. Our guests LOVED the dĂŠcor, absolutely loved the mixed cocktails and the bartending staff, as well as the late-night bites and food that the chef prepared for us. We still have guests complimenting us a month later about the late-night sliders and the Old Fashion drinks, ha! We honestly wish we could have our wedding here again and again every year just to come back and do it all over again. Canât say enough great things about Chelsea and her team at the Kimpton Gray Hotel. Absolutely we would recommend getting married here to anyone looking for a beautiful, unique venue with outstanding staff and amazing food and drinks.
Reviewed on 18-09-2019
Nicole Valentine (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-07-2019
We are so grateful to have chosen the Kimpton Gray Hotel to host our wedding reception! Chelsea and her team were amazing to work with and the day would not have been as organized, beautiful, and care-free without all the time and effort they put in to make our wedding so perfect! All of our family and friends had an amazing time - from the gorgeous decor, to the delicious food, to the dancing under the stars in Boleo, they could not stop raving about our day. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend this venue to anybody who wants to make your wedding dreams become a reality!
Reviewed on 16-09-2019
Wedding Date 13-07-2019
We are so grateful to have chosen the Kimpton Gray Hotel to host our wedding reception! Chelsea and her team were amazing to work with and the day would not have been as organized, beautiful, and care-free without all the time and effort they put in to make our wedding so perfect! All of our family and friends had an amazing time - from the gorgeous decor, to the delicious food, to the dancing under the stars in Boleo, they could not stop raving about our day. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend this venue to anybody who wants to make your wedding dreams become a reality!
Reviewed on 16-09-2019
Melanie G (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-06-2019
We got married at the Kimpton Gray on 06/29/19 and could not recommend the venue enough. We had a unique vision for our wedding and the team at the Kimpton Gray was more than willing to help us achieve that vision. Every single person at the Kimpton Gray was so nice and accommodating prior to our wedding. We worked with Chelsea, and she was so easy to work with. She responded to every comment and request promptly, and answered our questions completely. The weekend of our wedding, every single staff member at the Kimpton Gray made us feel so special. Our out of town guests raved about the guest rooms. My bridesmaids and I used the presidential suite to get ready in, and it was absolutely perfect. We used the Boleo space for our wedding reception, and it was exactly how we envisioned it. The weather cooperated, so we were able to have the rooftop open for everyone to enjoy. We constantly hear from our guests how amazing our venue was! The food was absolutely delicious, the bartenders were amazing, and the entire staff made sure we were having a great time. Wedding planning can be such a stressful time, but I really feel like working with Chelsea and the team at the Kimpton Gray made it all so easy. Honestly, I wish I had another kind of event to plan so that I could do it at the Kimpton Gray again! I truly would recommend this venue to any couple looking for a beautiful venue in the heart of Chicago.
Reviewed on 13-09-2019
Wedding Date 29-06-2019
We got married at the Kimpton Gray on 06/29/19 and could not recommend the venue enough. We had a unique vision for our wedding and the team at the Kimpton Gray was more than willing to help us achieve that vision. Every single person at the Kimpton Gray was so nice and accommodating prior to our wedding. We worked with Chelsea, and she was so easy to work with. She responded to every comment and request promptly, and answered our questions completely. The weekend of our wedding, every single staff member at the Kimpton Gray made us feel so special. Our out of town guests raved about the guest rooms. My bridesmaids and I used the presidential suite to get ready in, and it was absolutely perfect. We used the Boleo space for our wedding reception, and it was exactly how we envisioned it. The weather cooperated, so we were able to have the rooftop open for everyone to enjoy. We constantly hear from our guests how amazing our venue was! The food was absolutely delicious, the bartenders were amazing, and the entire staff made sure we were having a great time. Wedding planning can be such a stressful time, but I really feel like working with Chelsea and the team at the Kimpton Gray made it all so easy. Honestly, I wish I had another kind of event to plan so that I could do it at the Kimpton Gray again! I truly would recommend this venue to any couple looking for a beautiful venue in the heart of Chicago.
Reviewed on 13-09-2019
Christine Dhanani (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-08-2017
I recently had my wedding at the new Kimpton Gray hotel in Chicago, and could not have dreamed of a better venue to host the best day of our lives. We knew we wanted to have our reception in a ballroom in downtown Chicago, and looked at numerous hotels and venues to fit our 150 guests, including other Kimpton hotels. When we toured the Gray with Veronica, we immediately knew that it would perfectly fit the vision of our wedding day - with the timeless look of the marble throughout the hotel (restored from the original building), modern trendy guest rooms, classy bars and delicious food, and the simple elegance of the ballroom. We enjoyed working with the team at the Gray during the year leading up to our wedding, and they were incredibly patient and accommodating to our every need, through countless emails, phone calls, and meetings. We had some bumps along the way (to be expected with a brand new hotel, a perfectionist bride, and a significant financial investment being made for one single day!) but Veronica made sure all of our concerns were addressed so that we (along with our families and bridal party) could relax and enjoy the wedding day. When the day came, our families and friends loved that their hotel rooms were in the same building as the reception, our bridal party had so much fun gathering and getting ready in the Gray's meeting rooms, our guests really enjoyed having the cocktail hour in the separate room at Boleo (with an open roof viewing of the Willis tower!), the ballroom looked exquisite for the reception, and it was great to be able to go back to Boleo to continue the celebrations at the end of the night. We had so many guests comment on the delicious drinks and food (from the hors d'oeuvres, to the entrees, the cake, and late night bites), and how the Gray provided an incredible venue to perfectly complement our wedding.Having never planned a wedding before, we didn't really know what to expect from the process, but our experience with the Gray went beyond what we could have hoped for. We are so grateful that we were able to have our dream wedding at such an amazing venue, and would highly recommend the Gray to anyone looking to get married in Chicago!
Reviewed on 15-02-2018
Wedding Date 19-08-2017
I recently had my wedding at the new Kimpton Gray hotel in Chicago, and could not have dreamed of a better venue to host the best day of our lives. We knew we wanted to have our reception in a ballroom in downtown Chicago, and looked at numerous hotels and venues to fit our 150 guests, including other Kimpton hotels. When we toured the Gray with Veronica, we immediately knew that it would perfectly fit the vision of our wedding day - with the timeless look of the marble throughout the hotel (restored from the original building), modern trendy guest rooms, classy bars and delicious food, and the simple elegance of the ballroom. We enjoyed working with the team at the Gray during the year leading up to our wedding, and they were incredibly patient and accommodating to our every need, through countless emails, phone calls, and meetings. We had some bumps along the way (to be expected with a brand new hotel, a perfectionist bride, and a significant financial investment being made for one single day!) but Veronica made sure all of our concerns were addressed so that we (along with our families and bridal party) could relax and enjoy the wedding day. When the day came, our families and friends loved that their hotel rooms were in the same building as the reception, our bridal party had so much fun gathering and getting ready in the Gray's meeting rooms, our guests really enjoyed having the cocktail hour in the separate room at Boleo (with an open roof viewing of the Willis tower!), the ballroom looked exquisite for the reception, and it was great to be able to go back to Boleo to continue the celebrations at the end of the night. We had so many guests comment on the delicious drinks and food (from the hors d'oeuvres, to the entrees, the cake, and late night bites), and how the Gray provided an incredible venue to perfectly complement our wedding.Having never planned a wedding before, we didn't really know what to expect from the process, but our experience with the Gray went beyond what we could have hoped for. We are so grateful that we were able to have our dream wedding at such an amazing venue, and would highly recommend the Gray to anyone looking to get married in Chicago!
Reviewed on 15-02-2018
Amanda Kahn (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-09-2017
I recently got married at the Kimpton Gray, and I would give the venue and the team 10 Stars if I could! Veronica Cuevas- Catering manager, and our point person for the evening was AMAZING in every way. She dotted every \"i\" and crossed every \"t.\" My family had high expectations and she exceeded all of them. We did the ceremony in The Adler Ballroom, Cocktails in the Boleo Room, Dinner in Adler Ballroom and Dancing in Boleo. I cannot stress enough how INCREDIBLE the Boleo room is, especially if the weather is nice, and you are able to have the retractable roof open! Most of our guests were from outside the midwest area, and have not stopped raving about the venue and hotel! Customer service at the hotel for guests was also top notch. I loved everything about the Gray and would recommend it a million times over!
Reviewed on 19-09-2017
Wedding Date 03-09-2017
I recently got married at the Kimpton Gray, and I would give the venue and the team 10 Stars if I could! Veronica Cuevas- Catering manager, and our point person for the evening was AMAZING in every way. She dotted every \"i\" and crossed every \"t.\" My family had high expectations and she exceeded all of them. We did the ceremony in The Adler Ballroom, Cocktails in the Boleo Room, Dinner in Adler Ballroom and Dancing in Boleo. I cannot stress enough how INCREDIBLE the Boleo room is, especially if the weather is nice, and you are able to have the retractable roof open! Most of our guests were from outside the midwest area, and have not stopped raving about the venue and hotel! Customer service at the hotel for guests was also top notch. I loved everything about the Gray and would recommend it a million times over!
Reviewed on 19-09-2017
Joyce K (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-11-2018
Almost a year ago, we went to the newly open Kimpton Gray Hotel for information on having my daughterâs wedding there, September 2017. Not only did we fall in love with the beauty of the hotel, but we were lucky enough to have our first meeting with Veronica Cuevas, Catering Sales Manager. Skeptical about booking a new venue without any reviews, any hesitation we may have had was completely put to rest after meeting Veronica. Her enthusiasm and vision for my daughterâs wedding was by far so refreshing that it immediately gave us the comfort level we needed to book the wedding at the Gray. I am from the New York area and have made parties there, however, I have to say no one was as thorough and carried out my vision like Veronica. Her vision and passion for the smallest details created a spectacular wedding for my daughter. This venue, especially the Boleo room, makes for a phenomenal wedding venue. Make sure you ask for Veronica if you want someone who knows this venue inside and out and will make you an unforgettable evening.
Reviewed on 19-09-2017
Wedding Date 19-11-2018
Almost a year ago, we went to the newly open Kimpton Gray Hotel for information on having my daughterâs wedding there, September 2017. Not only did we fall in love with the beauty of the hotel, but we were lucky enough to have our first meeting with Veronica Cuevas, Catering Sales Manager. Skeptical about booking a new venue without any reviews, any hesitation we may have had was completely put to rest after meeting Veronica. Her enthusiasm and vision for my daughterâs wedding was by far so refreshing that it immediately gave us the comfort level we needed to book the wedding at the Gray. I am from the New York area and have made parties there, however, I have to say no one was as thorough and carried out my vision like Veronica. Her vision and passion for the smallest details created a spectacular wedding for my daughter. This venue, especially the Boleo room, makes for a phenomenal wedding venue. Make sure you ask for Veronica if you want someone who knows this venue inside and out and will make you an unforgettable evening.
Reviewed on 19-09-2017
Pattie Brosnan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-05-2017
I cannot say enough good things about our experience with The Gray. The event space and hotel are absolutely breathtaking! The Sales team, and the entire staff for that matter, are friendly, helpful and accommodating. They made our experience the best it could be! I highly recommend you look at hosting your big day here!!
Reviewed on 29-05-2017
Wedding Date 06-05-2017
I cannot say enough good things about our experience with The Gray. The event space and hotel are absolutely breathtaking! The Sales team, and the entire staff for that matter, are friendly, helpful and accommodating. They made our experience the best it could be! I highly recommend you look at hosting your big day here!!
Reviewed on 29-05-2017
Christina Ruggieri (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-08-2017
The event spaces at the Kimpton Gray are beautiful, particularly Boleo, the on-site restaurant where you can host you cocktail hour, welcome reception, etc. This review, however, is a reflection of my experience communicating with the events team at Kimpton Gray. My fiancĂŠ and I ultimately decided to host our wedding at another venue, but we were still very interested in having our rehearsal dinner and welcome reception at Boleo. The moment I told Veronica that we would not be having the main event at Kimpton Gray, she became completely unresponsive. I understand not receiving quite the level of service as a bride that is having the main event there, but found it rude that the team was completely uninterested in helping us as soon as they found out it would be smaller-scale. After several follow-up attempts with no response, we have given up on hosting our event at Boleo, which is too bad since the space is truly unique and beautiful. Be advised that responsiveness may be an issue if you are interested in having your event at Kimpton Gray. Hopefully they get the kinks worked out moving forward, as it is a newer venue.
Reviewed on 24-12-2016
Wedding Date 26-08-2017
The event spaces at the Kimpton Gray are beautiful, particularly Boleo, the on-site restaurant where you can host you cocktail hour, welcome reception, etc. This review, however, is a reflection of my experience communicating with the events team at Kimpton Gray. My fiancĂŠ and I ultimately decided to host our wedding at another venue, but we were still very interested in having our rehearsal dinner and welcome reception at Boleo. The moment I told Veronica that we would not be having the main event at Kimpton Gray, she became completely unresponsive. I understand not receiving quite the level of service as a bride that is having the main event there, but found it rude that the team was completely uninterested in helping us as soon as they found out it would be smaller-scale. After several follow-up attempts with no response, we have given up on hosting our event at Boleo, which is too bad since the space is truly unique and beautiful. Be advised that responsiveness may be an issue if you are interested in having your event at Kimpton Gray. Hopefully they get the kinks worked out moving forward, as it is a newer venue.
Reviewed on 24-12-2016
Joanna Whittaker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-09-2017
My wedding in September 2017 will be at the Kimpton Gray Hotel and my review is based on my experience with planning so far. Shannon & her team are amazing - very detailed, responsive, flexible, and really want to help make this a perfect day for us. The ballroom itself where the ceremony & reception will be is beautiful and spacious. The Boleo room for cocktail hour is also incredibly unique and a very cool space. We love that this is more of a boutique hotel. I highly recommend checking out the Kimpton Gray Hotel for a wedding venue!
Reviewed on 04-10-2016
26 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.77 out of 5.0Wedding Date 09-09-2017
My wedding in September 2017 will be at the Kimpton Gray Hotel and my review is based on my experience with planning so far. Shannon & her team are amazing - very detailed, responsive, flexible, and really want to help make this a perfect day for us. The ballroom itself where the ceremony & reception will be is beautiful and spacious. The Boleo room for cocktail hour is also incredibly unique and a very cool space. We love that this is more of a boutique hotel. I highly recommend checking out the Kimpton Gray Hotel for a wedding venue!
Reviewed on 04-10-2016
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| Website | www.grayhotelchicago.com |
| Phone | (312) 750-9012 |
| Address | 122 W. Monroe St, Chicago, IL, 60603 |
| sales@grayhotelchicago.com |
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Meet the The Kimpton Gray Hotel Team
Abbe Gould (Manager) Just like every couple is different, no two weddings are the same at The Kimpton Gray Hotel. There are a few common threads, like âfirst looksâ in our dramatic all-marble lobby, floor-to-ceiling ballroom windows, rooftop reveling at our Boleo restaurant, and gloriously happy brides and grooms. Discover more in these true tales of love and nuptials.
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