Location. The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago stands amid Michigan Avenue's shopping corridor in Chicago, Ill. The John Hancock Center is located across the street, and Water Tower Place shops are positioned one block away.
Hotel Features. The lobby features marble columns, dark wood floors, upholstered seating clusters and modern light fixtures. The Grill on the Alley is a mahogany paneled steakhouse specializing in steak preparations and American style cuisine. The L shaped mahogany bar overlooks the Magnificent Mile and boasts high definition, flat screen televisions. The grab and go Café à la Carte offers Starbucks coffee, juices and pastries. Social hours hosted on select days of the week include complimentary chair massages, healthy beverages and seasonal, exotic and domestic fresh fruit. A business center houses four computer stations and offers fax, notary, print and copy services. A total of 4,000 square feet of function space accommodates events. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in public areas. Recreational amenities include a complimentary, 24 hour fitness center with television mounted cardiovascular machines, free weights and resistance equipment. This property pemits dogs.

Guestrooms. The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago offers 752 contemporary guestrooms decorated in earth tones. Décor includes dark wood furnishings and black and white photographs of the city. Westin Heavenly Beds consist of custom pillowtop mattresses, 300 thread count sheets, down comforters and pillow selections. Heavenly Baths feature dual showerheads, curved shower rods, jacquard Egyptian cotton bathrobes, oversized Brazilian combed cotton bath towels and botanical toiletries. Wireless Internet access is available for a fee.

Expert Tip. This property is located across the street from the John Hancock building, where views of four states extend from the top floor observatory. However, instead of paying the fee for the observatory view, visitors may ride the elevator to the 95th story restaurant and enjoy cocktails while admiring the view.