Directions

The Langham, located in downtown Chicago, is marked on the below map.

 More information to assist you with travel and transportation is below. 

If you need help arranging your travel, please feel free to contact us.

 

 
 
 
 
 

 

AIR TRAVEL

The Langham is approximately 13 miles from Chicago’s Midway International Airport and 17 miles from O’Hare International Airport.

 

Ground transport

For those driving to Chicago, you may valet park at The Langham. There are also multiple public parking garages in the area. If you are flying in, we recommend you use cabs, Uber, Lyft, or public transport to get around the city rather than renting a car.

We will provide transportation from The Langham hotel to the ceremony and back.

 
 

The Langham is really special to us because that is where we got engaged in February 2018. We have had great experiences there with their amazing service team as well.

It has received multiple awards, including:

#1 Luxury Hotel in USA-TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice
#1 Hotel in Chicago - Travel & Leisure
#13 Hotel in Continental USA - Travel & Leisure
the AAA 5-Diamond Award

We really think you’ll enjoy staying there!

We have a limited number of rooms and suites at a discounted rate blocked for our guests. Rates start at $199 per night for a deluxe King room for double occupancy, which is a great deal for The Langham! Please be aware rates increase for triple or quad occupancy. There are additional room types, such as suites, available at a discount with our group rate as well.

You may reserve a room online via this link: Falcon-Karagianis Booking

Or by contacting the hotel by phone at 312.923.9988. Mention the Falcon-Karagianis wedding to book in our discounted block.

UPDATE: At this time the room block is nearly full, but there are a few rooms left and they will remain available only until January 18.

If you need any assistance booking a room, please contact us directly by emailing Sarah at stfalcon@gmail.com or our wedding planner Nicole Cosgrove at nicole@secretbridesmaid.ie no later than January 18.

The langham Hotel

330 North Wabash Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Phone: 312.923.9988

 
 

The Langham hotel and Chicago in general have so many activities for adults and families. There is too much list here, so we listed just a few worth noting.

The hotel concierge or our wedding planner can assist you with finding and arranging/booking a variety of activities.

 

 

Chuan Spa at The Langham

The Langham’s Chuan Spa is an award-winning wellness retreat.

“Here you will find an oasis of tranquility in the heart of Chicago. The soothing setting inspires contemplation and introspection as you embark upon a journey designed to balance the mind, body and soul. In Chinese, Chuan means flowing water. As the source of life, water represents the re-birth and re-balancing of our whole being. Your Chuan Spa journey begins once you pass through our Moon Gate. Like entering a secret garden where one feels a spirit of rejuvenation, your wellness journey nurtures, heals and restores.”

You can make spa reservations through the hotel or by contacting the spa directly by phone at (312) 923 7650 or by email tlchi.info@chuanspa.com.

Read more here.

Afternoon Tea At The Langham

Embracing The Langham's classic heritage, the Pavilion offers guests its signature afternoon tea, The Langham Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood, recalling the grandeur of the original hotel, The Langham, London, where the tradition was born.

Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood includes proprietary Langham teas, and an array of sweet and savory bites. All are served with traditional displays and flourish, accompanied by live music—blending together to create a relaxing and pampering afternoon diversion. To finish, order a glass of champagne and toast to the perfect afternoon tea time.

Read more, see menus, and make reservations.




Theater and live music

At any given time, there are hundreds of high-quality plays, musicals and other productions playing around the city. You can also hear live music every night at various venues.

The Lyric Opera is housed in the Civic Opera Building and is one of the leading opera companies in the United States

Some popular sources for information about other theater productions:

Some live music venues with nightly shows:

  • Kingston Mines (site of our first date!)
    2548 N Halsted Street
    Live blues every night until 4 AM along with ribs, wings, and more from Doc’s Ribs Joint. Located in Lincoln Park neighborhood.

  •  B.L.U.E.S.
    2519 N Halsted Street
    More live blues nightly, also located on the north side.

  • House of Blues
    329 N Dearborn Street
    Blues and other genres, nightly music.

  • Green Mill Jazz Club
    4802 N Broadway

Navy Pier

600 East Grand Ave

This 3,300 ft. long pier on the shoreline of Lake Michigan was first constructed in 1916 by famed architect, Daniel Burnham. Its original purpose was as a cargo facility for freight boats on the lake and as a docking facility for passenger excursions. Over the years it has evolved and is now home to many tourist attractions including, Chicago Children’s Museum, Ferris Wheel and Chicago Shakespeare Theater. It is now considered the number one tourist attraction in Chicago.

Shopping

The hotel is near multiple shopping districts in downtown Chicago. Among the most popular:

  • Magnificent Mile (Michigan Ave)

    “The mecca of Midwest shopping” where you can find just about anything. This area is cosmopolitan as well as historical. With five department stores and three indoor shopping malls, there is something for everyone.

  • State Street/Historic District

    Located in the Chicago Loop - this has been a shopper’s paradise for more than a century. One can stroll along the avenues and see the history that has unfolded over time.  Macy's, which was previously Marshall Field’s, is the anchor store for the neighborhood and you can still view the breathtaking Tiffany glass ceiling. 

  • Oak Street

    Luxury apparel, high-end jewelry, shoes and handbags from major fashion houses around the world. This and much more can be found on the few blocks that make up the Oak Street shopping district. Located in the affluent Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago, anchored by Barney’s New York makes this area perfect for any clothing connoisseurs. 

Museums and Art Institute

Museum Campus is a 57-acre park sitting on Lake Michigan. In additional to Soldier Field, it includes 3 of the city’s most notable museums:

  • Adler Planetarium
    1300 S Lake Shore Drive
    Learn about space at the most advanced and oldest planetarium in the US.

  • Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Drive
    One of the city’s most popular destinations for families and one of the largest indoor aquariums in the US.

  • Field Museum of Natural History
    See “Sue,” the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex ever discovered, and many other unique exhibits at one of the largest natural history museums in the world.

The Art Institute of Chicago

111 S Michigan Ave

Award-winning art museum located in Chicago's Grant Park area. The museum features an array of impressionist and post-impressionist works of art. The museum will host various collections for display throughout the year. Included is a large selection of architectural and industrial designs. The most recent addition features the new modern wing.