Spring into Meetings & Events Season with tips from Marriott Lincolnshire Resort

Booking a hotel for a meeting or special event can be a daunting task. There are many factors to consider when choosing a venue that can meet your needs and make your event memorable and successful.  Here are tips to consider when searching for a hotel to book your meeting or special event:

1. Location

Everyone says it: Location, location, location. A hotel’s location is an essential factor to consider when booking a meeting or wedding. The hotel or resort should be easily accessible, safe and secure. For example, Marriott Lincolnshire Resort is located 45 minutes from downtown Chicago in one of the safest areas in Illinois. The resort offers an idyllic lakeside retreat nestled in 175 acres of scenic preserved woodlands and wetlands, creating a picture-perfect scene for any meeting, wedding or special event.

2. Accommodations

Your guests will need comfortable and convenient accommodations during their stay. Make sure the hotel has enough rooms to accommodate all of your guests and a variety of room types and amenities. At Marriott Lincolnshire Resort, many first floor rooms feature patios where you can step out in your private space with your morning cup of coffee or relax in the evening with a glass of wine. Some of the resort’s rooms also feature lofty, high ceilings and are equipped with plush bedding, 55-inch flat-screen TVs and additional accommodations.

3. Space

A successful event can quickly turn to chaos if capacity is exceeded. The hotel or resort should have sufficient capacity to accommodate all of your guests comfortably. A room that is too small can make guests feel cramped and uncomfortable, while a room that is too big can make the event feel sparse and uninviting. Marriott Lincolnshire Resort boasts 390 rooms and suites, 64,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space that includes 26 dynamic event rooms and 22 break out rooms, all located on 175 scenic acres. Many of the resort’s spaces feature natural lighting and high ceilings. On site state-of-the-art audio-visual services from AVP add the finishing touch.

4. Flow

What is space without proper flow? Not only is it important to consider the amount of space that a location has, but how that space can be utilized. Are there spaces for both formal and casual conversation? Are there unique areas of the hotel or resort that function as additional event space? In addition to Marriott Lincolnshire Resort’s incredible event spaces, there are many charming and comfortable areas to network or relax in, such as the three story lobby great room, bonfire pits at the Lakeside Patio or Wright’s Brew and Bistro.

5. Dining

The hotel should have a range of catering and dining options available for your event. The food should be of high quality and cater to a variety of dietary requirements. You should also be able to customize the menu to suit your preferences and budget. Marriott Lincolnshire resort offers top-notch dining options: Three Embers, Wright’s Brew and Bistro, the Brew Lobby Restaurant and Bar and Starbucks. Three Embers, the resort’s contemporary fine dining restaurant, prides itself on its locally sourced ingredients and authentic smoky flavors that are not imitable on a traditional grill.

6. Recreational Activities

A hotel with recreational activities such as a pool, spa, or fitness center can add value to your event. These facilities can provide your guests with a way to relax and unwind after a long day of meetings or wedding festivities. Guests at Marriott Lincolnshire Resort can indulge in recreation and entertainment, including the 110-acre, George-Fazio designed Crane’s Landing golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, two swimming pools, a fitness center, endless walking trails and a highly acclaimed live musical theater.

7. Service and Staff

The hotel's service and staff can make or break your event. The staff should be welcoming, responsive and professional. Also, the team should excel in hosting events and be able to handle the unexpected. Many resort team members have 20 or more years of experience and tenure at the resort. This dedication and passion delivers flawless execution of events while ensuring each guest has a unique and memorable experience.

More about Marriott Lincolnshire Resort 

Thirty minutes from downtown Chicago, the resort offers a welcome reprise from the city with 390 guestrooms and suites, two restaurants, an M-Club, full-service Starbucks and premier spa.

Guests can enjoy a plethora of options for recreation and entertainment, including a PGA golf course, tennis center, two pools and highly acclaimed live musical theatre. From meetings to weddings, the distinguished resort setting offers a picture-perfect event location backed by Marriott's award-winning service.