FAQs

The facility rental includes our in house inventory of tables, linens, chairs, and votive candles along with all chinaware, silverware, and glassware. Our in house AV equipment includes dedicated WiFi, a drop down screen and projector along with a state of the art sound system, and WiFi. A door staff attendant at entrance, coat check, and basic setup and breakdown are also included in the facility rental. Our event team will assist with any upgraded rental needs.

This price reflects the base amount that needs to be spent in food and beverage during your event time. This minimum excludes rentals, service fees, sales tax, and gratuity.

In order to confirm a date, we require a signed contract and deposit of 25% of the food and beverage minimum plus facility rental. An additional 25% deposit may be required 60 days and again 30 days prior to the event date. Final payment is due 5 business days prior to the event along with the final event order approval and final guest count.

11.75% Tax

Chicago City Venue tax is standard and subject to change based on local ordinance.

4% Service Fee

4% of the food and beverage subtotal goes directly to the event planning team
working behind the scenes to organize your event and manage service staff day-of.

Gratuity

As a host, you determine the percentage of gratuity you would like the service team (bartenders, bussers, and servers) to receive. The suggested gratuity is 22% of food and beverage sales.

Menu selections and details will be finalized 6-8 weeks prior to most events. However, your final selections are not due until 10 business days prior the event date. We have set menu options that are available, and can also customize menus tailored to your specific event. In addition, we are sensitive to any dietary needs and are able to accommodate most with adequate notification.

Setups and deliveries must be predetermined and scheduled with our event team. All vendors participating in your function must be connected with us to complete the required vendor code of conduct for the building and must provide a COI.

Valet parking is available at 59 W Hubbard St. Rates for guests paying individually are $20 for up to 3 hours and $25 for 3–8 hours. If you choose to host parking for your guests, the rates increase to $25 and $30 respectively, which includes both the parking fee and the valet gratuity.

Salon 61 is located at 61 W. Hubbard St. in the heart of River North, perfectly positioned between the city’s major business and shopping hubs.

From THE MART (Merchandise Mart): A 5-minute walk (0.3 miles) from the North Entrance.

From Michigan Avenue: A 7-minute walk (0.4 miles) from the “Magnificent Mile.”

From State Street: A 3-minute walk (0.2 miles) from the State & Grand intersection.

Salon 61 is a 5-minute walk from the Merchandise Mart CTA ‘L’ Station (Brown/Purple Lines) and a 4-minute walk from the Grand CTA ‘L’ Station (Red Line). If arriving via the Brown Line, use the Hubbard Street exit for the most direct access to our front door.