Near Public Transit
Stunning Views, Breakout Rooms
Outdoor Space, Historic, Meeting/Conference Space, Traditional
Max Seated
250
Max Reception
475
University of Chicago - Ida Noyes Hall
1212 E. 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637
Located in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, Ida Noyes Hall is a historic University of Chicago gathering place completed in 1916. The 82,000-square-foot Tudor-inspired building features vaulted ceilings, carved wood paneling, ironwork, hardwood floors, cathedral windows, and distinctive event rooms overlooking the Midway Plaisance. From banquets and receptions to lectures, performances, weddings, and university programs, flexible spaces including the Cloister Club, Library, Theatre, lounges, cinema, and courtyard support gatherings of many sizes year-round of every scale.
Max Seated
250
Max Reception
475
Near Public Transit
Stunning Views, Breakout Rooms
Outdoor Space, Historic, Meeting/Conference Space, Traditional
180 Reception
East & West Lounges
The East and West Lounges offer bright second-floor settings with chandeliers, iron-paned windows, and hardwood floors. The East Lounge accommodates up to 80 guests, while the West Lounge accommodates up to 100. Both work well for smaller banquets, receptions, presentations, meetings, and conference breakout sessions within Ida Noyes Hall. today
475 Theater
Max Palevsky Cinema
Max Palevsky Cinema is a full-sized auditorium with 475 fixed seats arranged across two levels. Designed for screenings, lectures, panels, and presentations, the theater provides Ida Noyes Hall’s largest fixed-seat capacity. During the academic year, evening availability is limited because Doc Films programs the cinema, requiring advance coordination for events.
135 Seated | 200 Reception | 135 Theater
Third Floor Theatre
The Third Floor Theatre pairs a high arched ceiling with hardwood floors, French doors, a stage, and Jessie Arms Botke’s historic 1918 “Masque of Youth” mural. Accommodating 135 seated guests and up to 200 for receptions, the room supports banquets, ceremonies, performances, presentations, and university programs throughout the year. comfortably
180 Reception
Library + Lounge
The Library and adjoining Lounge are always rented together, creating a warm setting for smaller banquets, receptions, lectures, and meetings. Wood paneling, a fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and views toward the Midway Plaisance and Rockefeller Memorial Chapel give the rooms distinctive character, with the Library accommodating up to 100 guests. comfortably
250 Seated | 259 Reception | 259 Theater
Cloister Club
The Cloister Club is Ida Noyes Hall’s largest banquet space, featuring vaulted ceilings, richly detailed wood paneling, expansive hardwood floors, and cathedral windows overlooking the Midway Plaisance. Accommodating 250 seated guests and up to 259 for receptions, it provides an elegant setting for dinners, weddings, presentations, celebrations, and university events.
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