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Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Name: Waldorf Astoria Chicago
Address: 11 E. Walton, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA

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 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

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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

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Meeting rooms

Total meeting space

9,000 sq. ft.

Largest room

2,294 sq. ft.

Space (private)

Available

Meeting rooms

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

Second largest room

2,000 sq. ft.

Space (semi-private)

Available

Explore Meeting Rooms

Find the perfect room with setup charts and interactive 3D floor plans.

Meeting space

Attendees

Name	Room size	Ceiling height	Maximum capacity	U-Shape	Banquet rounds	Cocktail rounds	Theater	Classroom	Boardroom	Hollow square
Sinclair Ballroom	2,294 sq. ft. 74 x 31 sq. ft.	15 ft.	230	46	200	230	210	129	46	52
Brass Tack	1,800 sq. ft. 60 x 30 sq. ft.	12 ft.	200	-	-	200	-	-	-	-
Fitzgerald Salon	460 sq. ft. 23 x 20 sq. ft.	15 ft.	40	20	40	40	40	27	16	28
Hemingway Salon	924 sq. ft. 44 x 21 sq. ft.	15 ft.	100	36	80	100	100	30	40	42
Peacock Lounge	720 sq. ft. 40 x 18 sq. ft.	12 ft.	30	-	-	30	-	-	-	-
Faulkner Salon	770 sq. ft. 35 x 22 sq. ft.	15 ft.	60	24	50	60	60	30	22	30
Sinclair Ballroom - North	775 sq. ft. 31 x 25 sq. ft.	15 ft.	60	24	50	60	60	30	22	30
Gallery Salon	880 sq. ft. 40 x 22 sq. ft.	12 ft.	80	33	70	80	40	33	33	36
Thoreau Salon	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

5th Floor Foyer

Sinclair Ballroom - South

3rd Floor Foyer

Fitzgerald Salon

Hemingway Salon

Faulkner Salon

Sinclair Ballroom - North

Sinclair Ballroom

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms

214

Double (2 beds)

Suites

115

Tax rate

17.4%

Total guest rooms

214

Double (2 beds)

Suites

115

Tax rate

17.4%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport

13 mi

Distance from airport 13 mi

Parking in the area

Valet parking

( $89.00/day )

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Shopping

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Navy Pier

Recreation

7 mins

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Millennium Park

Park

5 mins

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Magnificent Mile

Shopping

2 blks

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625 North Michigan Avenue

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Museum

5 mins

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72 hour cancellation policy

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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.

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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