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Waldorf Astoria Chicago

11 E. Walton, Chicago, IL, USA, 60611
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The iconic Waldorf Astoria Chicago, located in Downtown Chicago's premier Gold Coast neighborhood, boasts chateau-style architecture and is conveniently situated just steps away from Rush Street and a block from the renowned Magnificent Mile. You can choose from guest suites with cozy fireplaces and private terraces. Our dedicated personal concierge is always available to personalize your stay and ensure that all your needs are met. Additionally, you can enjoy a range of amenities, including a state-of-the-art Pilates studio, luxurious spa services, an inviting lap pool, and a multitude of dining options.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandWaldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts
Built2009
Renovated2023
Total meeting space9,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms214
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Forbes Travel Guide

Awards

Industry awards
2025 Michelin Guide – 1 Key AAA 5 Diamond Rating Forbes 4 Star – Waldorf Astoria Chicago Forbes 4 Star – Waldorf Astoria Chicago Spa U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 Best Hotels Rankings • Badge: Gold • #4 Best Hotel in Chicago • #4 Best Hotel in Illinois • #76 Best Hotel in the USA World Travel Awards • United States’ Leading Lifestyle Hotel 2025 • Illinois’s Leading Hotel 2025 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award – Brass Tack World Spa Awards • North America’s Best Hotel Spa 2025 • Illinois’ Best Hotel Spa 2025 Illinois’s Best MICE Hotel 2025

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (3)

Sustainability Certifications
ISO 50001:2018

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 14001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 9001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Dec 01 - Dec 15Sep 01 - Nov 15May 01 - Jun 30
Shoulder season
Apr 01 - Apr 30Jul 01 - Aug 31
Low season
Nov 16 - Nov 30Jan 01 - Mar 31Dec 16 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
9,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,294 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
13
Second largest room
2,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
2,294 sq. ft.
74 x 31 sq. ft.
15 ft.
230
46
200
230
210
129
46
52
1,800 sq. ft.
60 x 30 sq. ft.
12 ft.
200
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200
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460 sq. ft.
23 x 20 sq. ft.
15 ft.
40
20
40
40
40
27
16
28
924 sq. ft.
44 x 21 sq. ft.
15 ft.
100
36
80
100
100
30
40
42
720 sq. ft.
40 x 18 sq. ft.
12 ft.
30
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30
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770 sq. ft.
35 x 22 sq. ft.
15 ft.
60
24
50
60
60
30
22
30
775 sq. ft.
31 x 25 sq. ft.
15 ft.
60
24
50
60
60
30
22
30
880 sq. ft.
40 x 22 sq. ft.
12 ft.
80
33
70
80
40
33
33
36
1,044 sq. ft.
58 x 18 sq. ft.
11 ft.
100
40
80
100
85
42
48
44

Meeting room floor plans

3rd Floor Foyer
Fitzgerald Salon
Hemingway Salon
Faulkner Salon
Sinclair Ballroom - North
Sinclair Ballroom

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
214
Double (2 beds)
19
Suites
115
Tax rate
17.4%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 13 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $89.00/day )

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Navy Pier
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Cancellation Policy

72 hour cancellation policy

Additional details

2025 Michelin Guide – 1 Key AAA 5 Diamond Rating Forbes 4 Star – Waldorf Astoria Chicago Forbes 4 Star – Waldorf Astoria Chicago Spa U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 Best Hotels Rankings • Badge: Gold • #4 Best Hotel in Chicago • #4 Best Hotel in Illinois • #76 Best Hotel in the USA World Travel Awards • United States’ Leading Lifestyle Hotel 2025 • Illinois’s Leading Hotel 2025 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award – Brass Tack World Spa Awards • North America’s Best Hotel Spa 2025 • Illinois’ Best Hotel Spa 2025 Illinois’s Best MICE Hotel 2025

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Waldorf Astoria Chicago Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Waldorf Astoria Chicago regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Waldorf Astoria Chicago's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Waldorf Astoria 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, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Waldorf Astoria 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 Waldorf Astoria Chicago's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).

Health and Safety

Were practices at Waldorf Astoria 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, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Waldorf Astoria 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, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
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