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3 years ago

Been here 2x for private events & be warned it's a...

Been here 2x for private events & be warned it's a bit hard to find... The Gleacher Ctr is on an elevated street level that doesn't quite show on Google maps. Some parts are nicer than others (best: corner spot with 2 walls of windows; worst: stuffy lecture hall for ~50; meh: conference rooms for ~12). Catering was pretty good, although not all staff members are equally helpful (I'm vegan; asked 2 staff members before I got solid answers)

S
3 years ago

I have had several business\social events here and...

I have had several business\social events here and you can't beat the location on the river and the price. Staff is great and very accommodating and I would highly recommend choosing Gleacher over a hotel or other venue. They took time to understand our event and our needs and I felt like they were an essential part of our team and not just a vendor. Catering is from Wolfgang Puck and was excellent and competitively priced. They flexed with our timing and did not nickle and dime us for a few extras that they provided. They have provided the best venue, service and experience for my company and my guests out of any other event that I have held in Chicago.

J
3 years ago

I have to rated it Awesome after my lost wallet wi...

I have to rated it Awesome after my lost wallet with lots of cash turned in... Not to mention its nice classroom setting for conferences, meetings, great locations, parking options, the catering is ok to my opinion.

D
3 years ago

Good ol University Chicago - and with their downt...

Good ol University Chicago - and with their downtown location. Don't forget to look at the wall of Nobel prize-winning photographs. Ask Which floor ..

The bookstore for UC mementos is on the first floor.

V
3 years ago

It is a great building in the middle of downtown. ...

It is a great building in the middle of downtown. It has incredible views to the Chicago Tribune and other landmarks. The staff is very professional. The conference rooms are nice and the dinning experience if attending a conference is great.

N
3 years ago

Amazing urban graduate school campus. Great class...

Amazing urban graduate school campus. Great class rooms, conference rooms and speaker venues. Catering is handled well. Parking exists, but it's a bit tricky to find. Check if the front desk can provide validation. The building location is gorgeous.

J
3 years ago

Went to a talk. Impressive bar but the food ran ou...

Went to a talk. Impressive bar but the food ran out well before the reception was over. As for the talk, a Sticker Center event, it was interesting but we now know (since the next invited speaker is Steve Bannon) the point was more provocation than anything else.

L
4 years ago

Modern, spacious and bright. We came to the center...

Modern, spacious and bright. We came to the center as part of our company's executive education program. The building is located in the heart of downtown Chicago right next to the river and cityfront plaza.

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business Executive Education lives up to its name not just because of its beautiful and luxurious building, spacious, comfortable and modernly furnished classrooms, but because of the programs and world class education offered here.

J
4 years ago

UChicago A space where students can feel free to v...

UChicago A space where students can feel free to visit and study. The view from the third and fourth floors is fine because I am looking at the river. Booth seems to chase out the regular students, but it does not seem to matter.

L
4 years ago

Great academic conference center

Great academic conference center
All the best technology. Comfortable chairs and good catering.
Should definitely be on your target list for a small conference.
Set in the beautiful surroundings of the university of Chicago, be sure to come by!

A
4 years ago

Great place in a cool part of downtown. Right by M...

Great place in a cool part of downtown. Right by Magnificent Mile and all the shopping and next to the Chicago River, NBC tower and Tribune Tower. A good place to have any type of event, and there are great views from the windows.

P
4 years ago

Light airy building for University of Chicago Bloo...

Light airy building for University of Chicago Bloom School students. Nice store on first floor with school clothes, books and supplies. The staff could use a bit of training. There is no way possible that the school could have hired a more unfriendly and surly student to work in their store. She was clearly unsuited to assist customers on any level. I asked a building employee where a particular lecture room was. He gave me the wrong information. Really lovely building. Try to avoid main floor staff.

C
4 years ago

Recently went to Senator Dodd and Hank Paulson dis...

Recently went to Senator Dodd and Hank Paulson discuss the crash of 2008. Very nice space Univ. Of Chicago has for their business school.

Elegant architecture and quint wood detailing makes the entire inside, and the location is near impossible to beat

J
4 years ago

The Gleacher Center really is an outstanding place...

The Gleacher Center really is an outstanding place. Primarily it hosts graduate programs for the University of Chicago, but spaces can be reserved by others in advance.

The spaces are very well kept, and the service is very professional and efficient. There is a wide variety of spaces in terms of size, as well as a small cafe.

D
4 years ago

Terrific, well-located, beautiful setting for conf...

Terrific, well-located, beautiful setting for conferences / classes. Almost co-located with the Intercontinental Hotel. Modern, spacious, with wi-fi connectivity and a great book store downstairs. Stunning views from the lounges facing the river / lake. Not as close to the L as you'd want, though (Clark/Lake-blue and Grand-red are a good walk). You pay for the love, however...UofC is market-rate.