Chicago Athletic Association Hotel

dibly kind, supportive, understanding, and flexible when helping us reschedule our wedding date multiple times because of COVID-19. Having a venue that was willing to work with us through pandemic postponements was a huge relief. Throughout the planning process, Budi and Betty were readily available to answer questions and provide guidance. Working with them made the planning process enjoyable and stress-free. We had our ceremony in the Madison Avenue Ballroom, our cocktail hour in the foyer, and our reception in the White City Ballroom. The venue is elegant, unique, and stunning. However, the staff made it particularly special, especially the bartenders and waiters. The CAA staff made sure our event went off without a hitch. The food and service was truly top-notch. Our event went seamlessly and we couldn't be more appreciative of CAA for everything they did for us!

h I think is a huge perk. We had our ceremony in the Madison Ballroom and our reception in the White City Ballroom - Both spaces are STUNNING and so elegant!  The food was so delicious and was so upscale compared to the banquet style food you receive at many venues. The reception was also restaurant style, which meant that our guests were able to order their entree selection at the actual reception rather than having to choose a beef or chicken option in advance - This was such a nice touch to our day! The CAA was also able to accommodate extending the hours in their Game Room until 2am for us so we could host an after party for our wedding guests, which everyone loved! The hotel in general is so beautiful and there's so much history behind it. It was extremely convenient being able to have our hotel room block, ceremony, reception and after party all in one building.  Overall, we could not recommend this hotel and venue more - Budi Tanzil, the Director of Catering, was amazing, along with the banquet and culinary teams! Our wedding day was seamless and it would not have been that way without the help of this amazing team.

OUS. I immediately asked one of the CAA representatives if it was accepting reservations for weddings (despite being single at this time). A few years later with a fiancé now in tow, we toured CAA as a potential venue. We were greeted by Budi Tanzil and it was from the first interaction we felt completely at ease and like we had known him a while. He answered all our questions and was able to accommodate our random requests. I can’t emphasize how crucial Budi became as part of our wedding team! Another person we want to highlight and rave our praises about Hugo Martinez!!! We ADORE him- he is one of the Banquet Captains and completely led the way when various things that occurred during the day (i.e., we needed to photograph at another location inside due to rain and he ushered people to the side). Additionally, you can see the passion he has for his work and how much he enjoys having couples truly capture their vision for their wedding day. We loved the way CAA hosted and highlighted us as a couple for our wedding. This venue is truly one of a kind- they create a unique menu based on your food preference as well as gets to you as individuals. Chef Juan Hernandez is brilliant- we absolutely loved our menu for the cocktail hour as well as dinner. Guests have texted us after saying that was the best meal they have had at a wedding. Brian and I, as we left CAA, after our wedding said we will be missing working and getting to know the CAA staff members. Do not hesitate to use them as a venue- you will not regret it.

staff member provided such wonderful service that gave off an impression of a group of people who love what they do. Thank you to the team (literally every employee we encountered) at CAA for making our special weekend so perfect.

d. We loved the historic architecture, stunning chandeliers, and classic wood and marble floors. While the venue on its own is stunning, it would certainly not be the same without Budi Tanzil and the wonderful staff and directors at CAA. We worked directly with Budi, and his passion and talent were evident in every interaction. Coordinating with outside vendors was easy and limited because so much was already included. We loved that the linens, tables, chairs, china, etc. were included and especially loved that they matched the venue and our aesthetic perfectly. The staff are so attentive and well trained that you never see the effort that goes into their service. The synchronized service was balletic and mesmerizing, and the food and wine were divine. We continue to dream about the truffled potato gratin. Budi and the outstanding staff and directors made us feel so special and made our day truly unforgettable.

addition, all of our friends and family stayed at the hotel and loved all that it had to offer! While you may be paying for the luxury, I would absolutely recommend it to anyone.

re always one step ahead. As a bride I couldn’t have been more grateful and happy. Budi was so easy to work with, the food was amazing like unreal and every staff member was so generous and helpful! It was such an amazing day I can’t thank them enough!

ballrooms are unlike any in the city: elegant and historic with gorgeous views. We had our ceremony and reception in the White City Ballroom, overlooking Millennium Park and the lake. The Executive Chef, Josh Miyake, and Pastry Chef, Jove Hubbard, are extremely inventive and I can assure you that this is not your typical hotel wedding plated dinner. The tasting was such a fun day and it became so clear that I had picked the right venue for my wedding. The team made us feel so special and personalized the whole experience for us. My wedding guests are still gushing over the dinner months later! They also offer table-side choice of entree and synchronized service, which was truly incredible to watch! The servers were so dedicated to proving the best service. The Director of Banquets, Julia Paprocka, and Banquet Manager, Kate Cooley, went over the top to make sure this was a stress free day for me. I never had to worry about a thing! We had an after party in the Game Room, which is also at the CAA. It was great to have such a fun spot to go after the wedding..in the same building. My guests loved it! I am so grateful for the whole team at the CAA for making my wedding a dream come true!

he was the absolute BEST. He was EXTREMELY responsive and helpful throughout the wedding process. He made the wedding planning and experience better than we could have imagined. We went to many venues when researching a place to get married at. The minute we stepped into CAA's ballrooms and met Budi, we knew it was the only place we wanted. The team there is so hard working and you can tell all of them truly care about their guests. Our guests are still talking about the food, the service, the venue, everything. High class food, high class service, and stunning ballrooms - couldn't have imagined going anywhere else. Thank you for everything - we are forever grateful.

White City Ballroom (reception) are incredible, but you must see in person. The coordinators were incredibly helpful in making the day seamless; there was no need to hire a day-of coordinator because they take care of everything! Besides the venue itself, people raved about the incredible food (still almost a year later) and the impressiveness of the waitstaff all coming out at once to serve everyone and how diligent they were to making sure everyone had the best service with the meals/cocktails.

wedding food was not an option for us. The chef at CAA went above and beyond at our tasting and created delicious and one of a kind menu items that our guests were raving about. One thing I did not know when booking this venue was how wonderful the staff of CAA was. We worked with Mari and she was absolutely incredible and so well organized. From little touches like an open ballroom to ourselves at our tasting to sending up coffee and croissants the morning of our wedding the CAA staff made me and my wedding guests feel like we were the only people staying at the hotel that weekend.