Creating Extraordinary Experiences...
Creating Extraordinary Experiences...From the walk down the aisle to the final farewell, Elara Banquets at the Holiday Inn Crystal Lake ensures every detail of your wedding reflects your individuality. Facilities and Capacity The newly renovated Elara Convention Center is 19,500 square feet with 18 function rooms. The ballroom is over 11,000 square feet and accommodates weddings up to 1,200 guests. The wraparound outdoor deck overlooking our private pond is perfect for a bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, or pre-reception cocktails. Elara Banquets at The Holiday Inn is just what you're looking for to create extraordinary experiences for your wedding day. In addition to our state-of-the-art convention center, Elara, the Holiday Inn Crystal Lake features 197 newly renovated guest rooms on 6 floors, including 86 double bed rooms, 95 king rooms, and 16 suites. All guest rooms feature high-speed internet access, on-demand movies, HBO, and Keurig Coffee Makers. Guests will enjoy dining at the award-winning restaurant, gathering at the lobby cocktail lounge, and unwinding in the fitness, or at the area's largest resort-like indoor pool. Services Offered When you choose Elara Banquets at The Holiday Inn Crystal Lake for your wedding, your Sales Catering Manager will work with you to create customized menus from our onsite catering and help you determine each detail to make your wedding day memorable. From intimate affairs to grand events, our 19,500 square feet state-of-the-art Elara is the first step in creating extraordinary experiences for your wedding day. With an unwavering dedication to making this day a priceless memory, Elara Banquets at The Holiday Inn Crystal Lake provides personalized event planning for wedding ceremonies, receptions, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, post wedding brunches and bridal showers. Choose from provided barware, flatware, linens, china, and glassware as well as a variety of audio visual services available to add on to your wedding package. Complimentary parking with shuttle service. Wheelchair accessible. Location Just 40 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, Elara Banquets at The Holiday Inn Crystal Lake is situated in a community full of charm and personality. Surrounded by lush acreage overlooking the quaint Lake Acorn The Holiday Inn is McHenry County’s most complete hotel and conference center. The community of Crystal Lake is an outdoor lover’s paradise! In their free time, your visiting guests can experience swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, kayaking and wakeboarding. Rich in historical charm, they can discover the Dole Mansion, Colonel Palme, or Bettendorf Castle or spend a whole afternoon exploring Downtown Crystal Lake’s shops and dining.