Events at The Franklin

Two soaring spaces in the heart of Chicago’s west loop.


Celebrate Sky High

Welcome to L44 Sky Lobby

Floor to ceiling windows and views 44 stories high, the Sky Lobby is 2,500 sq. ft. of modern luxury. Sky Lobby features an ethereal deconstructed chandelier and an opulent green wall for a charming take on a classic minimalist aesthetic.

Sky Lobby can accommodate 225 guests for a cocktail reception and 110 guests for a seated event.

To learn more, plan a visit or inquire about private event rentals call: 312.981.6014

Or email: [email protected]

Indulge in Exclusivity

This is R29

Rich wood pergolas, ambient mood lighting and a versatile floorplan create an engaging setting for your next social event. R29’s alluring seating options include sleek leather barstools, soft furnished lounges, firelit banquets and intimate cabanas with West Loop views.

R29 is available for private and semi-private events. A private cocktail reception can accommodate 200 guests and a private seated event can accommodate 80 guests.

For semi-private reservations and daily special call: 312.631.3909

To learn more, plan a visit or inquire about private event rentals call: 312.981.6014

Or email: [email protected]

Music

Cage & Aquarium | Shelley Anderson
312.725.2243 | Email | Visit Website

Stand & Clap Entertainment | Donald Witthoft
708.599.4000 | 847.352.8000 | Email | Visit Website

Catering

Blue Plate | Alex Mackey
312.377.0958 | Visit Website

Entertaining Company | Kenneth Woodman
312.893.2800 | Visit Website

Food for Thought | Dana Morones
312.345.3506 | Visit Website

Jewell Event Catering | Jennifer LoCasto
312.374.8219 | Visit Website

Rustle + Roux | Jessica Milasius
312.285.2330 | Visit Website

Event Design

Art of Imagination | Deborah Weisenhaus
773.632.8553 | Email | Visit Website

Floral

Flower Firm | Krystal Smit
262.224.0413 | Email | Visit Website

Juliet Tan Floral Design | Juliet Tan
773.712.1523 | Email | Visit Website

Photography

Cage & Aquarium | Shelley Anderson
312.725.2243 | Email | Visit Website

Lighting & Sound

Sound Investment | Kaleigh Kamphuis
312.733.6288 ext 106 | Email | Visit Website

Audio Visual

Sound Investment | Kaleigh Kamphuis
312.733.6288 ext 106 | Email | Visit Website

Our Vendors

We believe your event deserves the highest caliber of service, professionalism and sophistication.

Catering

Blue Plate
Alex Mackey
312.377.0958
Visit Website

Entertaining Company
Kenneth Woodman
312.893.2800
Visit Website

Food for Thought
Dana Morones
312.345.3506
Visit Website

Jewell Event Catering
Jennifer LoCasto
312.374.8219
Visit Website

Rustle + Roux
Jessica Milasius
312.285.2330
Visit Website

Event Design

Art of Imagination
Deborah Weisenhaus
773.632.8553
Email
Visit Website

Floral

Flower Firm
Krystal Smit
262.224.0413
Email
Visit Website

Juliet Tan Floral Design
Juliet Tan
773.712.1523
Email
Visit Website

Photography

Cage & Aquarium
Shelley Anderson
312.725.2243
Email
Visit Website

Lighting & Sound

Sound Investment
Kaleigh Kamphuis
312.733.6288 ext 106
Email
Visit Website

Audio Visual

Sound Investment
Kaleigh Kamphuis
312.733.6288 ext 106
Email
Visit Website

Music

Cage & Aquarium
Shelley Anderson
312.725.2243
Email
Visit Website

Stand & Clap Entertainment
Donald Witthoft
708.599.4000 | 847.352.8000
Email
Visit Website

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For semi-private reservations
and daily specials:
312.631.3909

To learn more, plan a visit
or inquire about
private event rentals:
312.981.6014

[email protected]
[email protected]

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The Franklin

227 West Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60606

Sky Lobby – 44th Floor
R29 – 29th Floor