The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago

Hotels
Westin
8.5 (644 reviews)
909 North Michigan Avenue , Chicago , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Service
Cons:
Cleanliness
Value for Money

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Some reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, including odors and old facilities.
Service
9.5
Staff were generally described as friendly and helpful, though there were some issues.
Location
10
Multiple reviews praised the fantastic and convenient location.
Room Quality
8
Rooms varied in size and quality; some complaints about being small and old.
Amenities
8.5
Amenities such as breakfast were praised, but there were complaints about fees.
Value for Money
7.5
Concerns about additional charges such as destination fees affect perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Breakfast received positive remarks, enhancing the overall food experience.
Overall Experience
9
The stay was generally positive with some specific issues but satisfied overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 14:49

Property Description

Luxurious Downtown Chicago Location
Situated in the heart of the Magnificent Mile, The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago offers a prime location near top-notch shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Directly across from the John Hancock Center, guests can immerse themselves in the vibrant city life.

First-Class Amenities
Indulge in luxury at this downtown Chicago hotel with a boutique spa for ultimate relaxation and a fine dining restaurant, The Grill on the Alley, serving award-winning dishes. Enjoy the convenience of 24-hour room service and freshly brewed Starbucks coffee at Café A La Carte.

Proximity to Top Attractions
Explore iconic Lake Michigan and Oak Street Beach just moments away, or take a short drive to visit the Art Institute of Chicago and Navy Pier. With the Chicago Red Line subway station nearby, the city's top attractions are easily accessible.

Book now to experience luxury and convenience at The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and a valid credit card are required. Cash payments are not accepted upon check-in. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests under the age of 21 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Please be advised WiFi is complementary in public areas, but at cost in hotel rooms. Contact hotel for details.

A destination fee ($25 plus tax) which includes $25 F&B credit (must be charged to room), One time entry to the Chicago Sports Museum (up to 2 people per room), Premium in room wireless internet, and Marriott Bonvoy members receive a complimentary dessert at 909 North

• Daily enhanced high speed internet access
• Daily $20 food and beverage credit
• One time entry for up to 2 guests per room to the Chicago Architectural Center
• 2 bags of Garrett’s popcorn per day.
• Daily 1 hour Yoga class for up to 2 guests.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: MDW

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and costs USD 19.95 per 24 hours.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 78 per day.

Location

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Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 644 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9.5
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 9
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Tanya solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Room was comfortable, location wonderful, the bell hop was extremely helpful and nice. Parking staff very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Check in/out staff could have been more friendly.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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silvia extended_group it
9
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Zachary solo_traveller us
8
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Cyndie couple us
3
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Paul family_with_children ie
1
Cons:

My problem was not with the hotel which was fine. Dated but fine. My real problem was with booking.com. I paid to have breakfast included in my booking. When I got to the hotel, I was informed that breakfast was not included. I rang booking.com support (not for the first time during this episode). I was informed to do the following:
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We are sorry to hear about the confusion with regards to the breakfast on your reservation. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused to your travel plans. Please be assured that we are here to help.
In the event that the property will charge you for the price of breakfast even though it was already included on the price of your booking, kindly provide an invoice to us or a proof of charge that the property charged you for breakfast.
Once we have the documents we needed, we will proceed accordingly and process a refund for you.
If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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I did just this. My family and I ate at the hotel each morning. We got an itemised bill at the end of our stay. I sent this bill/invoice as requested to booking.com support. After multiple chasing on my part, I was informed this morning that I am only getting 1/5th of what we paid for at the breakfast. A complete farce. The breakfast was fine (albeit expensive). There is no-way we would have eaten there if we knew we were paying out of our own pockets, however since we were assured 'breakfast was included' and would be refunded post trip we used this.

So 15th December after multiple emails and hour long phone calls where i was invariably cut off - we have since been informed that we are only getting 1/5th of our money back.

Complete shit show. Be very very wary of booking this hotel through booking.com

Regards

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Kittrell solo_traveller us
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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DEBRA couple us
10
Overall stay was great.
Pros:

Location was excellent! Wait service was excellent, friendly and accommodating.

Cons:

Toilet seat did not fit the bowl and kept slipping when you sat on it.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Kim extended_group us
10
Pros:

Very clean and close to everything

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Kiara couple us
10
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Diego Alvarez R family_with_children co
8
Super Ubicación
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

Las camas muy pequeñas

2026-01-04 via Nuitee
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melissa solo_traveller us
1
Horrible at a bad time for us
Pros:

Location the bed and the breakfast

Cons:

Our room did not look like it was prepared for us to be there. It was dirty and we had a hard time getting the staff to understand and compensate or make things right.

2026-01-04 via Nuitee
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NT family_with_children us
1
Unfortunately, the housekeeping incident was what ruined our stay.
Pros:

The location is fantastic. Very accessible to walk to all sights and attractions. There are so many restaurants and shops just steps away from the hotel. Great location for evening strolls.

Cons:

The housekeeping staff are very aggressive and have no regard for the privacy of guests and will enter the room even if there is a “DO NOT DISTURB” sign on the door. It’s terrible and I will not stay at this location again for this reason. The front desk staff and bell staff are wonderful and the breakfast is fantastic.

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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Jon family_with_children us
9
Pros:

The doorman was extremely helpful when we arrived. Very informative and friendly along with the rest of the staff.

Cons:

So busy to get to the hotel.

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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MD604 Solo travel Chicago, Illinois
10
Great stay!
Pros:

Came to visit friends and decided to get a room for myself. I’ve stayed here before and happily stayed again. Check in was easy and the gal was very nice. Not a fan of the resort fee, even if you do get half back a day to use on property. I did need to get back in my room after check out and asked the maid to open but she said she couldn’t. That was annoying but I appreciated the extra security knowing she wouldn’t just take my word for it that it was my room. It was a breeze to go to front desk and to let me back in for a moment. Location is great!

2025-12-14 via Tripadvisor
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John family_with_children us
10
Perfect!!
Pros:

We didn’t eat breakfast there. Our room was excellent and the price was good!

2025-12-02 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple ch
10
2025-11-29 via Nuitee
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Chapman extended_group us
8
2025-11-23 via Nuitee
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SQUALO85 Business Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
10
Exceptional # Huge Improvement
Pros:

My previous stays, those in the past, were not so great, but this one was far better, as it seems, this particular property has been seeking for improvement, and they actually did better. Hotel grounds, facilities and the rooms are good and as they're supposed to be, definitely matches Westin standards. Member of staff has been friendly and supportive, all good.

2025-11-20 via Tripadvisor
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Patty family_with_children us
10
2025-11-11 via Nuitee
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Liza Chu extended_group hk
8
Fantastic and unforgettable
Pros:

the breakfast is fantastic and in fact makes a very good start for the day

2025-11-09 via Nuitee