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Waldorf Astoria Chicago
11 E. Walton, Chicago, IL, USA, 60611
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About us
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
Hilton Managed Hotel of the Year Award
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
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Tennis courts
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
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)
ISO 50001:2018
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
ISO 14001:2015
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
ISO 9001:2015
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
Seasonal Availability
Do you want to know if your event is during the high or low season? Check the season availability for this hotel.Jan
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High season
Sep 01 - Nov 15May 01 - Jun 30Dec 01 - Dec 15
Shoulder season
Jul 01 - Aug 31Apr 01 - Apr 30
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 31Nov 16 - Nov 30Dec 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
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
Explore Meeting Rooms
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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 | - | - | 200 | - | - | - | - | |
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 | - | - | 30 | - | - | - | - | |
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
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
214
Double (2 beds)
19
Suites
115
Tax rate
17.4%
Total guest rooms
214
Double (2 beds)
19
Suites
115
Tax rate
17.4%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
13 mi
Distance from airport 13 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $89.00/day )
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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
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
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.
Corporate_Responsibility@Hilton.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, Hilton is committed to reducing waste across our portfolio. All of our hotels were required to remove plastic straws, stir sticks and cocktail picks in 2019, and we are currently transitioning from individual bath toiletries to full-size dispensers.
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.)?
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, Items are cleaned according to Hilton CleaStay standards
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance programs. Also refer to https://hiltoneffect.org for information on our corporate foundation, through which we are investing in our local communities.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Corporate_Responsibility@Hilton.com
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