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The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago

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The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago: Nice Hotel In the Heart of the City    Check Rates
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    • Etoile2B
  • By Etoile2B on May 12, 2004
    • I usually recommend the Westin to people coming into town for a stay. The rooms are nice and clean and a lot of them have views of the city and/or Lake Michigan. The staff is always friendly and helpful as well. They recently updated the lobby. It's a little modern (read uncomfortable) so not the type of lobby that's conducive to lounging - but it does it's job. The lobby bar is also nice. When we have had problems with anything (overbooking once) they were quick to remedy the situation and are very concerned with customer service.

    Just a little FYI - this is the hotel that all the major league baseball players stay at when they're in town playing either the Cubs or the White Sox so you may encounter the occasional player. Fans usually line the street across from the main entrance hoping for a glimpse of the players on game days.

    It's right across the street from the Drake Hotel and the John Hancock Building, so it's centrally located. It's an easy walk to all the Michigan Avenue and Rush Street shops and restaurants. It's also a short walk to the lake front.

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  • Price: US$120-180    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Phone: (312) 943-7200
  • Website: http://www.starwood.com/westin/index.html
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    The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago: Classic comfort and amazing view!    Check Rates
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    • Jefie
  • By Jefie on October 12, 2008
    • The view from our room at the Westin - Chicago
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    The Jane Austen Society conference took place at the Westin Michigan Avenue. Being a much bigger hotel than the Affinia, service was of course not as personalized but still, there really isn't anything to complain about. Our room was quite large and very comfortable, and the extra bonus definitely was the wonderful view of Lake Michigan! In fact, I would recommend asking for a room facing the lake, because I think that all you can see from rooms located on the other side is the massive, black shape of the John Hancock Tower, which is clearly best seen at a distance. Another thing some coffee addicts might consider a bonus (I know I did!) is that Starbucks coffee is available in all the rooms. Oh, and here's a random fact: the L.A. Dodgers also happened to be staying at the Westin!

    The location on Magnificient Mile is great, especially if you plan on doing a little shopping in Chicago. One thing to keep in mind as you arrive at the Westin: the hotel looks much better inside than on the outside!

    There is a restaurant (The Grill on the Alley) - I didn't have time to go, but it did seem very popular!

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  • Price: US$180 and up    » Currency Converter
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  • Phone: 312-943-7200
  • Directions: On Magnificient Mile (North Side)
  • Website: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1030
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    The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago: Magnificent location    Check Rates
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    • goingsolo
  • By goingsolo on May 31, 2005
    • The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago - Chicago
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    Location is really key with this hotel. Its at the intersection of Delaware and Michigan, right on the Magnificent Mile and overlooking Lake Michigan. It makes a great base for exploiring downtown, the museums, etc. There is a bus stop about a block away, the John Hancock Building right across the street and its only a short walk to Lincoln Park, the lake and Navy Pier.

    The hotel is on the pricey side with decent sized rooms, not too bad considering space is at a premium in Chicago. The lakefront rooms have a fantastic view too. There is one restaurant advertised as "fine dining" and a more casual restaurant and bar, but there are better options, both fancy and casual, within blocks of the hotel.

    I'd heard a lot of complaints about service at this hotel, and it really is hit or miss. Almost everyone was friendly and helpful, but the front desk appeared to be having a few problems.

    Its all about the location. There are so many things within walking distance from the hotel that you'll hardly need a bus pass, let alone a car.

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  • Price: US$180 and up    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Directions: Delaware and Michigan
  • Website: www.spg.com
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    The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago: Top spot - you'll sleep like a baby    Check Rates
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  • By aussierunamok on January 2, 2006
    • The Westin - it's what I've come to expect from Westin Hotels around the world. The service is prompt and attentive, and amenities are top notch.

    The Westin Michigan Ave. If you've stayed in once Westin, it will feel like you've walked into your second home. The lobby is spacious and when I stayed was being renovated (something which wasn't mentioned when I made my reservation - but a minor issue). The reception staff are efficient and attentive, but typical of people from Chicago don't seem to smile a great deal.

    The rooms are small, but clean and comfortable. By comparison the bathrooms are massive - with quality fixtures. The toiletries provided could be better with the choice brand being the Westin's own branded product. The new Heavenly Bed is an absolute treat and on it's own is worth the price of admission. The rooms are quiet with the renovations not seeming to have much bearing on noise.

    The hotel amenities are what you'd expect from a Westin. The in-house restaurant is a nice steak house - which seems packed with hungry locals and travellers day in/day out. With the Watertower and Handcock observatory across the road you're not going to be stuck for choice of food. The night life choice is staggering - enough to drive you round the bend. If you've got nieces or daughter's they probably won't forgive you if you don't stop in at the American Girl Center a short walk from the hotel.

    The verdict - in short all you'd expect from a Westin, prompt service, clean, comfortable rooms, and a location which is hard to beat. Definitely deserving of the Westin brand andof course a second look.

    Location, location, location!
    Heavenly Bed

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  • Directions: Across the road from the Water tower
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    The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago: The Westin    Check Rates
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  • Updated By FoxWMulder on July 29, 2003
    • The Westin is a great hotel to stay at for those who will be doing downtown things. It is close to many bus stops, and walking distance from the Chicago ave. el stop. Don't take the price per person too seriously, as I booked on hotwire.com, and got a discount.

    The beds are supposed to be very comfortable at the Westin, and they are. I slept wonderfully. Valet parking is available, and the valets are very friendly. If you need a cab, the attendant outside will whistle for one. Maybe I'm just showing that I'm from a small town, but I thought that was really cool. The place has a lot of charm

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  • Price: US$40-80    » Currency Converter
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  • Directions: Go up Michigan and turn right, unload in front of the hotel, go a little farther for valet parking.
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    The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago: A very nice hotel    Check Rates
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    • dlandt
  • Updated By dlandt on March 29, 2005
    • Ona lark, my wife and i decided to check into a downtown hotel one weekend and be tourists in our own city. We chose the Westin and found it to be very close to most of the tourist attractions the city has to offer. Almost everything would be in walking distance. the only downside I have is that it puts you smack in the iddle of downtown prices.

    I liked the fact that checking in was quick clean and simple, but Miyuki really liked the beds.

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  • Price: US$180 and up    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Phone: 1-800-228-3000
  • Directions: Next to the John Hancock Building, right on Michigan, at Delaware.
  • Website: http://www.westinmichiganave.com/
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  • By globetrotter_2006 on June 8, 2007
    • The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago - Chicago
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