At The Emily, we are proud to orchestrate collaboration, celebration and innovation. With more than 9,000 square feet of versatile event space, let our team help you find the right canvas for your vision.
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1,670 sq ft ∙ Up to 175 guests
A showcase of functionality, versatility and adaptability - Burroughs’s is an ideal space for virtually any event. Featuring two large projection screens, multiple audio ports, and expansive ceiling windows, Burroughs creates the perfect atmosphere for large meetings, presentations, product launches, and more.
Named after the visionary artist, activist, and founder of the DuSable Museum of African American History, Margaret Taylor Burroughs, this room honors her legacy and contributions to culture and history.
1,249 sq ft ∙ Up to 70 guests
Carr is a sophisticated and versatile space, designed to elevate any event. With floor-to-ceiling windows that bathe the room in natural light by day and reveal the city’s glow by night, it creates an inviting atmosphere perfect for both business and pleasure. Featuring an optional airwall and two large projector screens, Carr effortlessly blends cutting-edge technology with a warm, ambient energy, offering a dynamic backdrop for meetings, bridal showers, receptions and more.
1,551 Sq Ft ∙ Up to 90 Guests
Lusk provides a spacious setting perfect for lively conversations or an engaging classroom-style discussion, while also offering the flexibility to host a captivating exhibit. Featuring two large projectors and multiple audio ports, it’s equipped to meet a variety of needs. The space is named in honor of Marie Koupal Lusk, co-founder of the Palette Club, a women’s art association in Chicago.
1,022 sq ft ∙ Up to 75 guests
Our Pre-Function space is the perfect introduction to the experience that awaits. Bathed in natural light and strategically located between our Carr and Lusk event spaces, it serves as a versatile addition to either venue or a standalone setting for cocktail hours, birthdays, presentations, and more.
2,876 sq ft ∙ Up to 337 guests
Located on our fifth-floor rooftop, Park is an is an outdoor retreat that offers guests an escape from the ordinary. Featuring a cinematic-sized movie screen and a hybrid mix of concrete/artificial grass flooring, this one-of-a-kind space provides an experience ideal for exclusive screenings, elevated receptions, and wedding celebrations.
3,668 sq ft ∙ Up to 220 guests
Weaving together classic ingredients and new techniques, Fora is a globally inspired restaurant and patio located on the ground level of The Emily Hotel. Delicious and distinct, aromatic and intriguing, inviting and approachable — Fora invites you to free your spirit and feed your soul. A space designed for togetherness, Fora offer guests the choice between a full-service bar, lounge, dining room and heated patio. Nestled away from the hustle and bustle, you will find Fora's Private Dining Room - a stylish space that can accommodate up to 18 guests with an intimate culinary experience
2,903 sq ft ∙ Up to 150 guests
Dive into Selva, where we bring the magic of Mexico's nightlife to Chicago's skyline. Located on the 7th floor rooftop of The Emily Hotel in Chicago’s Fulton Market District, Selva is stylishly moody and intriguingly vibrant. Featuring three bars and two outdoor spaces - Selva can accommodate groups of any size. We've got the space and the vibes to make it happen, so let's make some memories.
