Special Events

Rent the Skydeck: Willis Tower’s Top Event Space

When your occasion calls for an unparalleled 360° wrap-around skyline view, choose to host your event atop Willis Tower! The second-tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and a world-famous architectural icon, Willis Tower stands 1,450 feet tall and 110 stories high, towering over the heart of downtown Chicago. You can also add optional VIP access to The Ledge to provide a truly unforgettable experience for your guests.

Skydeck Rental Amenities

Event at Skydeck

Your Willis Tower rental will give your guests the opportunity to enjoy a wild range of premium amenities, including:

  • 99th-floor space that seats 50 to 300 guests, or up to 400 for receptions
  • Dance floor and panoramic views of the lakefront and surrounding four states
  • Optional VIP access to The Ledge
  • Optional photo packages
  • Caterer’s kitchen
  • Loading dock
  • Freight elevator
  • Basic electrical
  • Discounted garage parking nearby

Customizing Your Willis Tower Rental Event

From marriage proposals to corporate events, your Willis Tower rental time can be anything you want it to be! The panoramic views are the perfect setting for any special event that needs some extra elevation, and your Skydeck rental can include VIP dining options for breakfast or dinner. And since Skydeck Chicago was recently rated one of Chicago’s best kissing spots, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better date night location!  

Willis Tower rentals are available for:

  • Birthday parties
  • Wedding receptions
  • Conferences and presentations
  • A once-in-a-lifetime date night (at one of the city’s best kissing spots!)
  • School field trips
  • Bachelor/bachelorette events
  • And anything else you can imagine!

Reserve the Skydeck for Your Chicago Event

We’re happy to share our Skydeck rental ideas if you’d like to learn more about what’s possible! If you are interested in renting the Skydeck, please email us at sales@theskydeck.com or at or give us a call at 312.875.9447.

A Date Night to Remember at Skydeck Chicago

With unobstructed views of the Chicagos skyline, Lake Michigan, and four states from 1,353 feet above Wacker Drive and the Chicago River, dining at Skydeck Chicago is for those who want to do something more memorable than “dinner and a movie.” It’s a truly unique experience, making it one of the best date night restaurants Chicago has to offer—and one of the city’s best kissing spots!

Skydeck can make your date one to remember, whether you’re looking to spend the entire evening with us or just visiting along the way. Thanks to our central  location in the Loop, it’s easy to transition from breakfast at Skydeck Chicago to a stroll through Millennium Park, or to incorporate a visit to The Ledge into your evening. 

Looking for nearby date night restaurants in Chicago? There are plenty of great dining options nearby, including Chicago-style pizza at Giordano’s right across the street, authentic Mediterranean cuisine in nearby Greektown, or The Metropolitan Club in Willis Tower. We also offer both breakfast and dinner at Skydeck, and we would be delighted to help you create the perfect date any time of day!

A VIP Date Experience at The Metropolitan

For a most exclusive night on the town, combine unrivaled Modern American cuisine at The Metropolitan with a VIP shuttle to the Skydeck and The Ledge. The Metropolitan  is Willis Tower’s 67th-floor private club, and it’s now open to the public for dinner! You can make reservations at The Metropolitan online.

Book an Unforgettable Date Night at Skydeck Chicago!

A visit to Skydeck—whether you’re stepping out onto The Ledge to propose to your beloved or celebrating with dinner above the twinkling Chicago skyline—is a date idea that’s uniquely Chicago! If you’re ready to see the city in ways you won’t see it anywhere else, reserve today at one of the best date night restaurants anywhere in Chicago.