The Westin Chicago River North

4.5-star property
N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 1-855-201-7819
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4.3 out of 5
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"The hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating. It was raining one of the days I was staying at the hotel and I didn't pack an umbrella so I ask ... " More

By a verified traveler on Mon 27 Mar 2017

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in the heart of Chicago awaits you at The Westin Chicago River North. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find popular attractions like Ford Center for the Performing Arts Oriental Theatre and Chicago Theatre. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and a 24-hour fitness center.

LED TVs with cable channels are featured in all 429 rooms, and you can enjoy coffee/tea makers, free weekday newspapers, and video-game consoles. Pillowtop beds and premium bedding invite a comfortable night's sleep, and you'll find nice touches like bathrobes and free toiletries. 24-hour room service, pillow menus, and down comforters are also available.

The sushi bar, Kamehachi, serves Japanese cuisine. Enjoy the free kids' club and sauna. Business amenities include meeting rooms, a business center, and limo/town car service. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, massage/treatment rooms, and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking.

Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4.5-star Near North Side hotel include Merchandise Mart and Wrigley Building.

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
$130 per night

Club Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Club Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (River)

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

The Westin Chicago River North ratings based on 30 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0
4 out of 5
Pros: It was in a good location to most sights. It's a trusted name hotel. The rooms were clean, updated and the staff was very friendly/
Cons: During busy breakfast hours, the service from the wait staff could have been a bit more attentive.
The hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating. It was raining one of the days I was staying at the hotel and I didn't pack an umbrella so I asked the front desk if they had one I could borrow. One of the front desk member said they were all checked out, but the other front desk employee went to the back and was bale to found one for me. I really appreciated her efforts.

Posted by , from New York on Mar 27, 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

May 6, 2017 by Wdahlfors

Greetings CB! We are delighted to hear you had a great stay with us! We hope to host you again on your next trip to Chicago! Be Well, Wren Dahlfors

4 out of 5

a night in the city

Pros: The convenience to restaurants and entertainment, everything within walking distance.
Location: We ate and had drinks at Harry Carey's, shopped at Old Navy, and went to the house of blues for a concert, all within walking distance.
When checking in, our reservation could not be found by name or itinerary number, we were asked to forward our confirmation email to the desk manager to trouble shoot our problem, we were given a room to get settled, we were then notified that our reservation was under a name which was ours but misspelled. We were assured everything was taken care, after checking out the next day, we found our credit card was charged for $202 & $100. I emailed the manager and called the hotel, but still have not gotten a response or credit on our credit card. Regarding the hotel, it was very nice, loved the location, close to restaurants and entertainment, no car or cab needed. The rooms were very clean and comfortable, I was surprised we had a refrigerator but not a microwave in our room and ice machines were not on every floor. The hotel offered a nice bar during the day and a nice area for breakfast. The staff was very helpful during our stay and depending on how long this dispute takes to rectify, we would recommend this hotel.

Posted by , from Illinois on Feb 13, 2017

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5 out of 5
Professional Team (especially Terry @ check in). Perfect Location. Hope to stay there again.

Posted by on Jan 11, 2016

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4 out of 5

Great central location

Pros: Close to restaurants and local sights.
Cons: Sound proofing of the rooms from outside noise from within the hotel.
Location: Great selection of restaurants and within walking distance to popular sites in the area.
Overall, the hotel had a great location to restaurants and local sights. The ambience of the hotel was nice but our only complaint was the sound proofing of the rooms were not very good since we could hear the After Midnight crowd in full volume in our room while we were sleeping. Overall , we would chose this hotel again if in Chicago.

Posted by , from Burlingame, CA on Aug 24, 2015

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5 out of 5

Great River View!

Pros: The interior finishes, the staff and the comfort of the room and bath.
Cons: The rain style shower is not my preferred higher pressure, but that was the only feature that wasn't 100%.
Location: Very convenient to the Loop and Michigan Avenue, across the street from the House of Blues. Close to both fine dining and more casual pubs.
Great hotel with a wonderful view of the river and bridges. The room was comfortable contemporary with nice art work. The pillows and robes were outstanding. It was close to everything in the loop, but just far enough from Michigan Avenue to be a little more quiet.

Posted by , from La Crosse, WI on Mar 30, 2015

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3 out of 5

Not many amenities

Overall, I thought the experience was ok.  Parking was more than advertised.  Also there was construction going on in the room above me at 8am on Saturday and again at 9am.  The biggest convience was location.  For the price I would probably not stay there again 

Posted by on Jul 16, 2013

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3 out of 5

Excellent customer service

I booked the hotel online and when I arrived checking in went smooth and the 2 night stay was great. Although everything went well the bed spread had a lipstick stain on it so I rated very low for cleanliness.  I'm sure it probably cost a lot to dry clean the Duvet cover but the House keeping should look for stains because fresh, clean, crisp and stainless bedding is godly.

Posted by , from Chicago, IL on Jul 9, 2013

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5 out of 5

We had a great room and great service!

Pros: Quiet
Cons: No free Internet
Gorgeous views of the river and downtown city lights.... Christmas decorations were being put up all over the city and in the hotel lobby! it was a wonderful weekend!

Posted by , from Minneapolis, MN, USA on Nov 22, 2011

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3 out of 5

Great location but small rooms

Pros: Quiet
Cons: no food in the hotel, no pool
Nice clean rooms but dark and small. Great access to public transportation and local restaurants but no restaurant at the hotel. When we asked about a pool they said they shared one with another hotel down the street...Weird

Posted by on Nov 16, 2011

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4 out of 5

good place

Pros: Close restaurants, Free Internet, Quiet
near the club area and on the river side. great location, would recommend.

Posted by on Apr 12, 2011

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About the The Westin Chicago River North

Location 320 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654

Property Features

The Westin Chicago River North offers its guests a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and meeting rooms. Spa services, a complimentary children's club, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The Westin Chicago River North. Parking is available for a fee. This 4.5-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 429 guestrooms or units
  • 20 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 17 conference rooms
  • Built in 1987
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family Property
  • Free WiFi
  • Children's club (free)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Airport: Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) (28.8 km / 17.9 mi)
  • Train station: Chicago Western Avenue Station (5.2 km / 3.3 mi)
  • Metro station: Lake Station (0.5 km / 0.3 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

The Westin Chicago River North offers 429 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and video-game consoles. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 47-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Refrigerators, in-room massages, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in February 2015.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • LED television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Refrigerator available
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Pillow options
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Weekday newspapers (free)
  • Gaming console
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 11 AM.

Kamehachi - This sushi bar specializes in Japanese cuisine. Open daily.

320 Restaurant & Bar - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

Located on the mezzanine level, the Westin hotel's health club (surcharge) has free weights, exercise balls, and 21 cardiovascular machines, including recumbent bikes, stair steppers, treadmills, elliptical machines, and universal exercise machines. Personal training and massage therapy are available (surcharge). Men's and women's locker rooms include saunas. Guests also receive complimentary access to the indoor pool at a partner hotel five blocks away. Lake Michigan is a half-mile away, with a 20-mile-long lakefront path for walking, running, biking, or skating. Bicycles and in-line skates are available for rental at several beachfront locations. Five miles from the hotel, the Sydney R. Marovitz golf course offers a challenging and scenic nine-hole course along Lake Michigan. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the Westin hotel; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 5:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per stay.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

  • Pets allowed (no fees)

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 14.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 69.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Chicago River North Westin
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  • Westin Chicago River North Hotel
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  • The Westin Chicago River North Hotel Chicago
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You should know

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.