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Client: The Lodge at McDonald’s Corporation, Oak Brook, IL
Project: The Lodge Corporate Meeting Center Brochure
Audience: National Meeting Planners

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The Lodge

Uncommon Grounds

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A whole new perspective on business and pleasure

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Comfortable, adaptable meeting spaces, pleasant surroundings, and advanced technological capabilities are invaluable to successful business affairs. At The Lodge, you’ll enjoy the benefits of 12,000 total square feet of meeting space, including three fully equipped rooms with sweeping views of lush forests. Electronically controlled window screens can completely block out unwanted light for superior audio-visual presentations.

Treat your group to the grand magnificence of our 5,200-square foot Prairie Ballroom, with superior lighting and sound and a beautiful reception area. Meet comfortably in the “Q” Room, featuring a handsome marble round-table, spacious seating, full black-out window screens, and a sparkling view of Lake Fred.

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Unparalleled Conference Facilities

Nestled within acres of natural beauty, it’s easy to forget that The Lodge is more than a fabulous playground. Here, business adopts a whole new meaning, with modern conference facilities, luxurious accommodations, superb dining, and incomparable recreational facilities.

The Lodge can accommodate even your largest conferences by employing additional meeting space in the adjacent McDonald’s Conference and Training Center at Hamburger University. Let us enhance your corporate affairs with the latest in computer graphics, audio-visual, and projection technology.

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Nestle into the warmth of rich woods and soft hues, highlighting plush, oversized leather lounge chairs, game table, and captivating, original artwork created exclusively for The Lodge. Bask in the gentle serenity of two natural lakes and the lush texture of dense forests, threaded with miles of nature trails and jogging paths.

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Luxurious Guest Rooms

It’s important to us that you feel at home and know that you’re our special guest. Each room at The Lodge has been carefully planned to embody all the luxury and elegance of a world-class hotel, while including those personal touches that create the comforts and character of home. Our 217 guest rooms, four deluxe suites, and three custom-designed suites will pamper you with special guest amenities.

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We understand there’s more to a business trip than meetings, so when you’ve concluded business for the day, The Lodge lets you play as hard as you work. To help you unwind, we’ve brought you the ultimate indoor health facilities, outdoor recreation, and fine dining for comprehensive revitalization of body and soul.

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Lakeside Dining

Our versatile Water’s Edge Restaurant features efficient breakfast, lunch, and dinner service featuring a deli stand, a selection of hot entrées, grill, and salad bar.

Piazza, An Italian Café serves a hearty menu of authentic Italian cuisine, prepared under the care of our experienced culinary staff and served in an atmosphere of casual elegance.

If it’s relaxation you seek, step into the Hearth Lounge, where cozy seating and superb cocktails complement intimate gatherings as easily as larger groups. Choose from cozy fireside seating or enjoy the expansive lake view from the bar.

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Rediscover nature’s quiet grace as you hike along miles of trails intertwined with trickling streams and lavish forests. Or take a rejuvenating run on four miles of uninterrupted jogging path. Trek through the woods on a mountain bike . . . or take a paddle boat ride across Lake Fred.

Work off the day’s tensions or just melt them away at the Healthscape Fitness Center. Whether you’re a dedicated athlete or simply in search of some quality rest and relaxation, this completely modern facility will suit all your needs. Tone up with state-of-the-art exercise equipment or swim in the sun-dappled radiance of our 60-foot indoor lap pool overlooking a barbeque patio and Lake Fred. Wind down in one of our three soothing whirlpools, steam room, or sauna.

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Unique Features

If you would like more information regarding conference facilities, hotel accommodations, or weekend packages, please contact our Sales Department at (630) 990-5800.

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The Lodge, its restaurants, and other facilities are the property of McDonald’s Corporation. Conveniently located just West of Chicago, The Lodge is a premier destination for corporate meeting planners nationwide.

The Lodge at McDonald’s Office Campus
2815 Jorie Boulevard
Oak Brook, IL 60521
(630) 990-5800

For toll-free reservations please call:
1-(800) Lodge-78

Managed by Hyatt Hotels and Resorts

This transcript represents work done on behalf of the client. It is shown here only for reference. The work remains the property of the client.