Chicago Athletic Association, the 241-room hotel in a newly renovated 1890s building, opened on Michigan Avenue in May. Managed by Commune Hotels and Resorts, the venue has 17,000 square feet of meeting space, including the White City ballroom, which holds 60 for conferences or 400 for receptions, and the Madison St ballroom, which holds 72 for conferences or 300 for receptions. On-site eateries include Cindy's, a rooftop restaurant with a terrace overlooking Millennium Park, which seats 144 or holds 250 for receptions. There's also a game room that seats 120 and has a basketball court that seats 373 or holds 448 for receptions.
For the Win opened in River East in June. The 20,000-square-foot venue houses a six-hole miniature golf course (pictured) and 130 arcade-style games, as well as a restaurant and bar. With steampunk-inspired design, the venue has four private event spaces that have floor-to-ceiling windows, black chandeliers, and portable bars. The venue can be bought out to host 600 for receptions; four private suites can each hold as many as 25 guests.
