Starwood Hotels oversees the operation of nine major hotel chains, including Le Meridien, Aloft Hotels and St. Regis Hotels and Resorts. There are eight Starwood hotels in Chicago proper, and the surrounding region features 18 hotels in all. Many of these offer packages that include visits to such famed attractions as Chicago's Navy Pier and Shedd Aquarium.
Set in the midst of downtown Chicago, the W Chicago - City Center features 368 guest rooms and suites. Standard amenities in all rooms include high-end linens, plasma TVs, a CD/DVD library and Wi-Fi access. Rooms may also offer accommodations for pets, including pet beds, food and water bowls and litter boxes. Additional perks: business center, car service, fitness center and in-room spa service, including deep-tissue and full-body massages. The hotel also features an Italian steakhouse, ristorante we, and a bar outfitted with Internet access and live DJs.
W Chicago - City Center
172 West Adams St.
Chicago, IL 60603
312-332-1200
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Near Chicago's bustling theater and financial district, the Westin Chicago River North has 424 guest rooms and suites, many of which come with LCD televisions, wireless Internet, air conditioning, complimentary newspapers, coffee makers, minibars and views of the city or river. There's a health club on the premises, complete with a gym, personal trainers, spa services and massage treatments. The hotel features two restaurants, the Ember Grill and Kamehachi Sushi Bar, as well as the Hana Lounge, which serves up a wide variety of cocktails.
The Westin Chicago River North
320 North Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-744-1900
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All of the 226 guest rooms in The Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile offer flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, microwave ovens, complimentary Internet access, MP3 docking stations and free bottled water. The hotel also features a heated indoor swimming pool, a fitness center and a whirlpool. Guests may choose from two on-site restaurants: E.leaven Food Company, a casual American cuisine restaurant, and Sushi Taiyo, an equally casual Japanese eatery. Those in town on business may wish to utilize one of the hotel's six meeting rooms.
Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
630 North Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-981-6600
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