Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown - The Mart, by IHG

Meet Where Chicago Comes Together Make your next meeting memorable at the Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown – The Mart, by IHG, uniquely positioned at historic Wolf Point, where all three branches of the Chicago River meet. Here, sweeping views of the iconic Chicago skyline and river create an unmistakable sense of place for your attendees. With 25,000+ square feet of flexible meeting and event space all located on one floor, navigating your program is refreshingly simple. Our column-free Sauganash Ballroom provides maximum flexibility for general sessions, exhibits, receptions and celebrations, while our additional event spaces make it easy to keep your entire program connected and flowing. From thoughtfully curated food and beverage experiences created by our Executive Chef, Keith Freeman, to audiovisual capabilities by our trusted in-house vendor, Royal Productions, renovated contemporary guestrooms and an experienced events team, you'll find everything you need to bring your program together under one roof. And when the agenda ends, Chicago begins. Our one-of-a-kind location at historic Wolf Point puts attendees steps from the Chicago Riverwalk, River North, the Loop and Magnificent Mile, with convenient access to the city's renowned dining, entertainment, and attractions. Getting here is easy, too. The Merchandise Mart CTA station, served by the Brown, Purple and Orange Lines, provides convenient access throughout the city. Guests arriving at Midway International Airport (MDW) can take the Orange Line directly to Merchandise Mart, while guests arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) can take the Blue Line to Clark/Lake and transfer to the Brown or Purple Line for Merchandise Mart. A Team That Makes the Difference Great meetings aren't created by meeting space alone—they're created by people. Our People First philosophy is simple: we take care of our team so they can take exceptional care of our clients and guests. That commitment is reflected in a team recognized by First Hospitality in 2025 with honors including: • Hotel of the Year • Food & Beverage Director of the Year • IMPACT Champion of the Year • Sales Manager of the Year For planners, that means an award-winning team behind your program—from the first conversation through the final event. 25,000+ sq. ft. | All meeting space on one floor | Column-free ballroom | Chef-curated F&B | Award-winning team | Easy airport & CTA access | Iconic Chicago skyline and river views Your meeting deserves more than a great space. It deserves a great team, in a location your attendees will remember. Meet us at Wolf Point.