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The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago

909 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA, 60611
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About us

Located in the heart of downtown Chicago on the iconic Magnificent Mile, The Westin Michigan Avenue is a 4-Star, 3-Diamond hotel offering easy access to premier shopping, dining, Water Tower Place, the lakefront, and top city attractions. With Wrigley Field and Lincoln Park nearby, guests have the best of Chicago at their doorstep. Our hotel features over 37,000 square feet of versatile event space, including naturally lit ballrooms and intimate boardrooms, ideal for a wide range of events. Whether you're planning a corporate meeting or social gathering, our experienced event planning team ensures every detail is seamlessly executed for a successful experience. Guests can relax in spacious rooms with the signature Westin Heavenly® Bed and modern amenities, and enjoy exclusive access to the Executive Club Lounge, which offers high-speed internet, continental breakfast, and evening hors d’oeuvres. With wellness at the heart of the Westin experience, we offer the Westin Run Club, a rejuvenating day spa, a 24-hour fitness studio, and healthy dining at 909 North. Let us help make your next event a success, with exceptional spaces, attentive service, and flawless execution at The Westin Michigan Avenue.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandWestin
Built1963
Renovated2016
Total meeting space38,798 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms752
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
Green Key Eco-Rating - 4 Green Keys Green Seal Silver Certified

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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Dec 23, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Aug 1, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
Dec 7, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Dec 6, 2027 - Mar 31, 2028

Seasonal Availability

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High season
May 01 - Oct 27
Shoulder season
Oct 28 - Nov 28Apr 01 - Apr 30
Low season
Nov 29 - Dec 30Jan 01 - Mar 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
38,798 sq. ft.
Largest room
7,884 sq. ft.
Space (private)
37,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
21
Second largest room
5,673 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Michigan Ballroom
Sheffield
Grant Park
Great Lakes Foyer
Jackson Park

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
752
Single (1 bed)
455
Double (2 beds)
266
Suites
32
Tax rate
11.75%
Occupancy rate
17.4%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 18 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $55.00/day )
Valet parking
( $83.00/day )

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Cancellation Policy

72 Hours

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The Westin Michigan Avenue is proud to hold a 4 Green Key Global rating, demonstrating our commitment to sustainability and responsible practices. From eco-friendly initiatives to energy-efficient solutions, we prioritize sustainability throughout our hotel. Guests can experience wellness at every turn, from the calming white tea scent in our lobby to the restful comfort of our Heavenly® Bed. At Westin, we ensure you leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

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The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Aluminum,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
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