McCormick Place Convention Center

Well-known as a hub for big business, the city of Chicago offers one of the largest convention centers in the world - the McCormick Place Convention Center, a 2.2 million square-foot exhibition complex. Attending a meeting or tradeshow at the Convention Center? The Silversmith Chicago Hotel & Suites is a premier choice among downtown Chicago hotels, featuring elegant accommodations, flexible meeting space and posh amenities just one mile away from the Center.

The McCormick Place Convention Center, attracting over 3 million visitors each year, is an expansive facility consisting of three buildings connected by a 50,000 square-foot pedestrian promenade. Along the promenade, also known as the Grand Concourse, you will find numerous visitor amenities including retail shops, full service bars, cafes and restaurants. McCormick Place Convention Center features:

• 2.6 million sq. ft. of space (1.2 million on one level)
• 173 meeting rooms
• 600,000 sq. ft. of meeting room space
• Assembly seating for 18,000 people
• 4,249 seat theater (Arie Crown)
• 3 theaters seating 300 each
• Ceiling heights up to 50 feet
• Convenient access to 5,000 parking spaces

In between meetings, return to our Chicago hotel and refresh with an invigorating work out in the fitness center or take a dip in our sparkling indoor pool. Before leaving the Silversmith, stop by Ada’s Famous Deli & Restaurant, offering delicious on-site dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With such close proximity, the Silversmith is the perfect McCormick Place Convention Center hotel.

After a long day, unwind and enjoy a cocktail in our distinctive 14 Karat Lounge. Relax in your beautiful guest room or suite while you get some work done with the convenience a two-line phone and high-speed Internet access.