PRIVATE MEETING SPACE

The Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk offers a condensed meeting space layout and suite options that are well-designed for small meetings.  Most Private Meeting Spaces will be available beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, December 7 through 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 10.

BOOKING FEES - PRIVATE HOTEL MEETING ROOMS and SUITES

Member Pricing

$500 per meeting space

Non-Member Pricing

$1,250 per meeting space

  • Booking Fee gives you access to Sheraton conference team to book ASTA-contracted hotel meeting rooms or suites for your private business meetings.
  • Priority is given to companies using space for the duration of the convention.
  • F&B minimum of $500 per day + service/tax will apply to ensure proper service and maintenance of the meeting spaces. Nightly room rates (below) will apply for suites.
  • Specifications provided during registration are provided to the hotel to assist in assigning meeting room locations.
  • Companies not signing agreements with the Sheraton within a timely manner upon receipt may lose space on hold and ASTA cannot guarantee additional meeting room availability.
  • Private Meeting Space is available on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Sheraton. The Seed Expo, General Session and Spotlight Sessions, and convention meals are on the 4th floor.

HOTEL SUITES

  • Nightly rates apply for suites.  Suites are booked according to standard hotel check-in and check-out times and must be reserved the night before for morning meetings and the night following for afternoon meetings.  Virtual Tours of each suite type are available in the link below.
    • Illinois Suite - $489/night 
    • Burnham Suite - $385/night
    • Governor's Suite - $589/night 
  • All suites have existing living and "dining" areas with existing tables for 4-6.  Larger tables and additional chairs can be added for no charge. 
  • There will be no fee to bring extra chairs or tables to guestrooms - only to remove existing furniture.
  • For a fee, some items can be removed from suites, including coffee tables, arm chairs, and small tables.  An additional guestroom reservation may need to be confirmed to accommodate storage of furniture removed from another guestroom or suite.
  • No outside food and beverage is permitted inside the suites.  F&B can be ordered through banquets in the suites, but there is no minimum required in suites.