About us
Enjoy the very best of downtown Chicago, IL at our hotel. With refined amenities and unmatched service, The Westin Chicago River North is dedicated to making your visit to the Windy City a memorable experience. Our modern and spacious guestrooms allow you the comfort to stretch out peacefully, while offering all of the signature perks you would expect - including our award-winning Heavenly® Bed and Heavenly® Bath. Savor a delicious and wholesome meal at one of our two on-site restaurants – 320 RiverBar or Rise – or enjoy a refreshing cocktail after a day of work or sightseeing. Those hosting meetings or events can make use of our hotel's flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, as well as our comprehensive planning and catering services. And we're just steps away from some of Chicago's most beloved landmarks - from the Magnificent Mag Mile to "The Bean" at Millennium Park.
Venue Details
ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandWestin
Built1987
Renovated2020
Total meeting space29,294 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms445
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
Northstar
AAA
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (toll-free)
- 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 (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Spa or salon
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Subway
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable walls
- Staging area
Room features and guest services
- Calls (toll-free)
- 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 (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Dec 8, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
Dec 15, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
29,294 sq. ft.
Largest room
8,436 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
13
Second largest room
5,400 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
1,500 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
29,294 sq. ft.
Largest room
8,436 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
13
Second largest room
5,400 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
1,500 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5,220 sq. ft. 60 x 87 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 150 | 57 | 140 | 150 | 84 | 54 | |
2,852 sq. ft. 46 x 62 sq. ft. | 12.7 ft. | 210 | 55 | 210 | 130 | 100 | 54 | |
817 sq. ft. 43 x 19 sq. ft. | 8.9 ft. | 80 | 34 | 50 | 80 | 36 | 36 | |
600 sq. ft. 30 x 20 sq. ft. | 8.1 ft. | 50 | 23 | 50 | 50 | 24 | 24 | |
600 sq. ft. 30 x 20 sq. ft. | 8.1 ft. | 50 | 23 | 50 | 50 | 24 | 24 | |
1,200 sq. ft. 30 x 40 sq. ft. | 9.5 ft. | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
440 sq. ft. 22 x 20 sq. ft. | 8.1 ft. | 32 | 17 | 30 | 32 | 18 | 15 | |
440 sq. ft. 22 x 20 sq. ft. | 8.1 ft. | 32 | 17 | 30 | 32 | 18 | 15 | |
1,280 sq. ft. 40 x 32 sq. ft. | 9.5 ft. | 60 | 27 | 60 | 60 | 36 | 24 |
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
445
Single (1 bed)
264
Double (2 beds)
148
Suites
17
Tax rate
17.4%
Total guest rooms
445
Single (1 bed)
264
Double (2 beds)
148
Suites
17
Tax rate
17.4%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
16.2 mi
Distance from airport 16.2 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $83.00/day )
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The Westin Chicago River North Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the The Westin Chicago River North regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Westin Chicago River North'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 Chicago River North 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,Other Metals,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is The Westin Chicago River North 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 Chicago River North'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 Chicago River North 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 Chicago River North 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.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
The corporate sustainability team can help to offset customers' carbon footprints by contacting Sustainability@marriott.com.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
sustainability@marriott.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Eliminated straws; provide bottled water and other bottled beverage alternatives; implemented large format bath amenities
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Hotels following MI Cleaning Protocals
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for the latest progress on Marriott International's community engagement efforts.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
WEGD@marriott.com
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