Elevate Your Event
Just 40 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, the 20,000 square foot newly renovated Elara Convention Center at the Holiday Inn Crystal Lake is situated in a community full of charm and personality. The Holiday Inn Crystal Lake is surrounded by lush acreage overlooking the quaint Lake Acorn.
Convention Center
With 20,000 square feet of convention center space and 21 functional meeting rooms, we can accommodate any event from board meetings and conferences to Quinceañeras and Trade Shows up to 1,200 guest.
Elegant Weddings
Imagine your Chicagoland wedding at the Elara Convention Center, situated in a community full of charm and personality. The newly renovated 11,200 square foot ballroom accommodates weddings up to 1,200 guests, so dream big!
Accommodations
Newly renovated hotel rooms at the Holiday Inn Crystal Lake attached to the Elara Convention Center. Your event guests will enjoy the Keurig makers in every room as well as on-site amenities like our resort-style indoor pool and restaurant and bar.