Downtown, Modern, Stylish, Sightseeing, Business People, Tourists
May 3 2008: Hard to go wrong with a Westin, especially one with an amazing location like this: right on the Chicago River, within walking distance of the Loop businesses, the River North nightlife and the lakefront. Modern rooms and a pleasant, friendly staff make this one of my favorite hotels anywhere.
Date of stay: November 2006
Purpose of stay: Business
Downtown, Modern, Shopping, Museums, Nightlife, Business People, Tourists
May 31 2008: Very nice room. They splurged on all the basics you care about - comfy bed, nice shower/bathroom, and good tv. Also, the decor is very pleasing. There are some rooms with good views of the city and river. The morning breakfasts and evening appetizers on the club floor were great.
Date of stay: December 2006
Purpose of stay: Business
I have always loved to travel since I was a kid. I have no qualms about picking up and going somewhere to explore. I am originally from New Orleans and now live in Atlanta.I fly about 2 times per week for work (mostly the Midwest). Chicago has become my second home...travelhard!
Luxurious, Hip, Modern, Quiet, Lively, Stylish, Business People
June 26 2007: I have recently become a huge Starwood Properties fan because they seem to work harder to adhere to my needs. Moreover, their SPG program is much better than any other hotel group. For instance, I'm in Chicago every other week on business. I spoke to several hotels in the area about arranging a special rate...many of the hotels denied me because I don't have enough nights. The Westin found a way to make it work for me.
I spend 90% of my time between 35 West Wacker and 225 North Michigan (inside the loop), and I probably make 4-5 trips a day to those buildings. The Westin acts as my second office. The rooms are large Heavenly King Size beds, all have LCD TVs and a workspace ideal for business. The views overlooking the river are wonderful. There are many great restaurants/bars within blocks for entertaining clients.
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Location. The Westin Chicago River North overlooks the Chicago River in the central business district of Chicago, Ill. This high rise property is located within one mile of the Magnificent Mile shops and fine restaurants. The hotel is positioned four blocks from the EL train that provides transportation to US Cellular Field and Wrigley Field. Hotel Features. A sunken lobby offers low, cushioned sofas set amid sleek, contemporary furnishings. Vases of elegant orchids, Asian style artwork and a cascading fountain create a serene setting. An outdoor garden features a playfully splashing waterfall. Chefs at the casual Ember Grille create American style cuisine and fire roasted specialties. Hana Lounge offers a bar menu and cocktails for lunch and dinner. Kamehachi Sushi Bar and a Starbucks cart are located in the lobby. A business center contains three computer stations and provides complimentary boarding pass printouts. A total of 28,000 square feet of function space accommodates events. Complimentary wireless Internet access is provided in the lobby. The 24 hour fitness room and health club offers floor to ceiling, city view windows and houses television mounted cardiovascular and weight training machines, yoga equipment, and free weights. The hotel issues complimentary passes to a partner property's pool located five blocks away.
Guestrooms. The 20 story Westin Chicago River North offers 424 stylish suites. All accommodations include the Westin Heavenly Bed with custom designed, pillowtop mattresses, 230 thread count linens, white duvets and five goose down or feather down pillows. Marble bathrooms feature Heavenly Showers with dual massaging showerheads, bathrobes and oversized Brazilian combed cotton bath towels. All accommodations include honor bars. Coffeemakers are stocked with Starbucks coffee. High speed wired and wireless Internet access is available, for a fee. Laptop compatible in room safes are complimentary.
Expert Tip. No trip to Chicago is complete without taking time to hear live blues performance. The House of Blues is located directly across the street from the hotel. As authentic as it gets, Buddy Guy's Legends nightclub, owned by blues icon Buddy Guy, continues to garner accolades from true blues fans, worldwide.
June 26 2007: I have recently become a huge Starwood Properties fan because they seem to work harder to adhere to my needs. Moreover, their SPG program is much better than any other hotel group. For instance, I'm in Chicago every other week on business. I spoke to several hotels in the area about arranging a special rate...many of the hotels denied me because I don't have enough nights. The Westin found a way to make it work for me. 
