My wife and I both live in Chicago, and this continues to be one of our favorite places for a special night together. We spent our wedding night there and like to regularly spend a night downtown to connect with each other.

The staff is wonderful and pays attention to every detail. The rooms are very nice and most have a wonderful view of the Chicago River. In June, when we are doing construction on our house, we are planning on staying at the Westin for two weeks.

I stayed at this Westin for one night while tagging along on my boyfriends business meeting. We usually stay at Westins at this is definitely one of the nicer ones we have stayed at.
The location can be pretty easy to miss due to construction but its fantastic (great for shopping) I forgot a pair of heels and the concierge directed us to Nordstrom just a few blocks away (and mapped it out for us) She said there was a Macy's and Filene's Basement in the opposite direction but I believe that was a few blocks further. The concierge also made a recommendation for a great Italian restaurant within walking distance (Coco Pazo) and made reservations for us as well. She's friendly but a little too chatty...
The lobby is open to the restaurant/bar but the entire area gives off a trendy vibe. Check-in was quick, everyone was friendly and within just a few minutes we were in our suite.
The suite (I forget which kind) was large - a wetbar area, living room/office, with seperate bedroom, and a huge bathroom.
The entry way/wetbar had a wall of mirrors that led into the living room. There was ample seating (3 person couch, chair) flat panel tv, desk with Mac desktop and the room was so large it didnt feel cramped.
The bedroom had a Kind bed, flat panel tv, seperate sitting area with chaise lounge and was still very roomy. The bedroom closet had more than enough hangers (I'm a stickler about this)
The bathroom was HUGE - seperate stand shower, tub, but i do with there was a bit more counter space. There was more than enough towels in the bathroom and two bathrobes too.
I absolutely love this Westin and hope we stay here again next time we're in Chicago!

This is the second Westin we have stayed at, and I have been impressed so far. Got a great rate for the weekend, so the value was worth what we paid this time. Our room was on the 14th floor, lots of space (especially good for pack-in-play!), decent view, and quiet, clean room. Service was spot-on. While the location is within walking distance (about 12 minutes) to Michigan Ave, and other downtown shopping (and subway), businesses in immediate neighborhood do close early. Hotel restaurant kind of pricey (but aren't they all?), but good diversity, and even contains healthy food options. Parking pricey ($42 per 24 hours) - but not unexpected for a downtown location Would stay at again.

the location is very good for shopping and dinner, don't expect a great reception, the executive lounge charge you for drinks-expensive is small, but is good for breakfast,