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Chateau Ritz
4.6 ★★★★★ 442 Google reviews · Castle wedding venue in Niles, Illinois
Venue for weddings and other events featuring decorated ballrooms and friendly staff .
Plan your visit
- Capacity couples mention 125–800-guest weddings in reviews — ask the castle for their stated maximum
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 847-298-0700
- Website chateauritz.com — most castles book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–6 pm |
The setting
“Dear Chateau Ritz Event Team, As an event planner, I am always satisfied with the experience at Chateau Ritz.”
“The banquet atmosphere was absolutely stunning and elegant , the staff was very welcoming.”
Inside the castle
“The bridal suite was a bit dated, pricing for what you get wasn’t bad.”
“The bridal suite was a bit dated, pricing for what you get wasn’t bad.”
What couples say again and again
“The hall is gorgeous itself and doesn't need additional words but customer service is something that was very difficult to find when it comes to venues.”
“The team at Chateau Ritz went above and beyond for Aimee & Manish’s wedding on July 20.”
“The staff was attentive and respectful of our traditions, the food was authentic and delicious, and the whole event was seamless.”
“Ample parking space for all of your guest and in my opinion, worth every dime!”
From the reviews
Chateau Ritz is one of the best venues in The suburbs. Generous parking, great hospitality and beautiful decoration. The management is amazing and very helpful!
If I could give this venue 1000 stars, I would. The Chateau Ritz is nothing short of amazing! I’ve attended events at this venue in the past, once for a wedding, and once for a school banquet. I decided to throw my moms 60th surprise birthday party here and my mom absolutely loved it!
I was invited here for a #party a few months ago. This place has two separate halls and a shared dressing room and bathroom. The sound and speaker facilities were good for the #music. It had a polite and professional #staff. Timely and warm dinner was served to the guests. This complex has a large #parking space.
My wedding WAS fabulous and EXACTLY how I imagined it from the day I booked this venue. Chateau Ritz is only 2mins away from my house but I never stepped in thinking that the hall might be too small to host 500 people wedding since it doesn't look that big from the outside.
Getting married at Chateau Ritz
A castle wedding is the once-in-a-lifetime, storybook kind — the grand staircase, the ballroom, the gardens and turrets your photos will live on forever. Castle weddings commonly run $10,000–$40,000+ depending on the date, guest count, and how much is included, so ask for a written quote for your season — Chateau Ritz doesn’t publish a set price, and tiers move fast. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you’d actually get married — a ballroom that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you’ll want to walk the path your guests take from the gates to the ceremony to the reception. Second, bring your real questions: what’s included with the venue fee (tables, chairs, setup, teardown), the catering and bar policy, whether you can stay overnight on-site, the rain plan for a garden ceremony, and the music curfew. Fairytale dates at castle venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what’s open in your season before you leave.
Galas & corporate events at Chateau Ritz
Reviews and the castle's own info mention galas, corporate events, or private parties at Chateau Ritz — castle venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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