The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago

Location. Located in the center of famed shopping along North Michigan Avenue's prestigious address, The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago (Ill.) sits one block from Water Tower Place. Within four blocks of the hotel are Rush Street dining and nightlife, Lake Michigan and Oak Street Beach. The Museum of Contemporary Art and the Wrigley Building are one-half mile away.
Hotel Features. The open reception lobby features marble columns, wood flooring, modern seating clusters and a grand spiral staircase. The aroma of Starbucks coffee and freshly baked goods permeates the lobby from the adjacent Café a la Carte. Fine dining at The Grill on the Alley features prime meats and fresh seafood amid a 44-foot mahogany bar serving fine wines, premium liqueurs and an extensive martini list. The grill overlooks the Magnificent Mile and boasts nightly live piano music.

The hotel's event space offers panoramic views of North Michigan Avenue. The business center offers high-speed Internet access and printing, photocopy and fax services for a fee. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in the lobby area. Cardiovascular equipment, locker lounges and saunas complete the on-site fitness center and its neighboring spa and salon provide hair stylists by appointment, massage and cosmetic treatments. The Westin Kids Club offers scheduled activities, toys and a phone line dedicated to bedtime stories.

Guestrooms. The 751 guestrooms at The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago feature mission-style wood accents, desks and armchairs with ottomans. Bedding boasts pillowtop mattresses and feather pillows. Entertainment centers house refreshment centers and cable television with premium channels. High-speed Internet access is available. Select guestrooms feature lake views.

Hotel Expert's Tip. The concierge at the Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago offers discount passes to the John Hancock Center directly across the street from the hotel. The center's 94th-floor observation deck includes exhibits about the city and the provided maps made city landmarks easy to identify.