Experience this truly unique destination, with something for everyone. For business retreats, family vacations, and romantic weekends, this Northern Chicago resort ensures lasting impressions.

Located minutes from downtown and O’Hare Airport, this renowned Chicago golf resort caters to every need. Relax at this suburban Chicago hotel resort, with upgraded bedding and ergonomic work areas. Enjoy abundant recreation – including our George Fazio PGA golf course, tennis center, pools, and highly acclaimed live musical theatre.

Visit five restaurants and lounges at this popular Chicago resort hotel, including champagne brunch on Sundays at King’s Wharf. For kids, we offer the Nickelodeon Your Stay Program-a great way to help your little travelers enjoy their stay.

From meetings and exhibits to intimate weddings and bar / bat mitzvahs, this distinguished Chicago golf resort hotel offers a picture-picture setting, with nearly 72,000 square feet of space

Meeting Space Highlights
•30 meeting rooms
•40,000 sq ft of total meeting space
•Largest meeting room is Grand Marquee Tent with maximum meeting space of 12,000 sq ft and maximum seating capacity of 1,300
•Maximum of 15 breakout meeting room(s)
•Exhibition space on-site

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Starved Rock Lodge Meeting Space

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October

Trolley tour
Sundays March through December 12:00-1:30p.m. & 1:30-3:00p.m.
$12 Adults, $10 Seniors, $8 Child 10 and under
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall area of the Lodge.  Enjoy a historic trolley ride with stops at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center where you will see a short video of the area.  You will also travel to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center where you will see Starved Rock from across the river and watch as the river traffic lock through the locks.  You will also travel through the village of Utica and hear about the Illinois and Michigan Canal.  While aboard, the driver will narrate the history and legends of the area.  For tickets and information please call 815-220-7386.

Canal Boat and Trolley Tours
Every Friday May through October
35.00 Adult 30.00 children 10 and under 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Join us for the newest history tour that Starved Rock Lodge has to offer.  Start off with a delicious Hot Lunch Buffet in the rustic dining room at Starved Rock Lodge.  Next, board one of our trolleys for a ride to our State Park’s Visitor Center.  Your trolley will also take you on a relaxing ride to the New Canal Boat located in LaSalle.  Step back in time with period dressed interpreters on this 1-hour mule-pulled canal boat ride.  Finish the tour with a final stop at the Lock 16 Visitor Center. 

October 9th Cruise In Utica Car Show 4:00-8:00p.m.
Located downtown Utica.  $5.00 entrance fee to show car.  Open to the pubic.  Trophies, Music by 3D Sound, Giveaways, and food booths.  For more information Day 815-223-5555, Evening 815-667-4543.

Fall Fireside Stories
Saturday Evenings in October at 7-8:30 p.m.
Join Trish Kelly around the fire pit on our Pool Patio as she shares Irish Tales, animal-related stories and a ghost story or two.  It’s free and suited for all ages.  Popcorn and beverages available.  Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. 

10th  Burgoo Festival  9:00-5:00p.m.
It’s time again for LaSalle County Historical Society’s Annual Burgoo Festival!  Stroll the main streets of Utica for a day of crafts, shopping, food & fun.  While you are there be sure to try the Pioneer stew!  Located in Utica.

16th& 17th Fall Colors Weekend
Guided hikes to view the spectacular colors of fall.  Meet at the Visitor Center at 9:00a.m.& 1:00p.m. both days. 800-868-7625 ext. 386

Oktoberfest 5:00-8:30p.m.
Oct. 9th & 16th
Come to Starved Rock Lodge to celebrate October German style on the Veranda.  The beauty of fall on our Veranda will be mixed with the flavor of ten Oktoberfest beers. $17.95 for the Authentic German Buffet.  German band will be playing from 5:30-8:30p.m. $6.00 to sample 10 Oktoberfest beers or $12.00 for a commemorative stein (while supplies last) and 10 free tastings.  No cover charge.  For more info please call 800-868-7625 ext. 386.

Trolley Fall Colors Tour
9:30a.m.-1:00p.m. & 11:00a.m.-2:30p.m.
Mondays and Saturdays
Enjoy Starved Rock during the most beautiful time of the year.  Tour includes a relaxing trolley ride, Hot Lunch Buffet in our rustic dining room, and a guided scenic walk to Council Overhang and Ottawa Canyon.
$27 Adult   $22 under 10.  For more information and to purchase tickets call 800-868-7625 ext. 386

November

Christmas Shopping Trolley Tour
Nov. 20th and 27th, Dec. 4th, 11th and 18th
11:00-1;00p.m. and 1:00-3:00p.m.
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall area of the Lodge for some shopping with a touch of history.  Trolley will take you to Cattails Gift Shop for some unique shopping and wine tasting.  To finish off the shopping trip we will stop downtown Utica.  When boarding we will also give you some useful coupons that you can use on the trip.  $10 Adults, $8 Seniors.  For tickets and information call 815-220-7386.

Trolley tour
Sundays March through December 12:00-1:30p.m. & 1:30-3:00p.m.
$12 Adults, $10 Seniors, $8 Child 10 and under
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall area of the Lodge.  Enjoy a historic trolley ride with stops at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center where you will see a short video of the area.  You will also travel to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center where you will see Starved Rock from across the river and watch as the river traffic lock through the locks.  You will also travel through the village of Utica and hear about the Illinois and Michigan Canal.  While aboard, the driver will narrate the history and legends of the area.  For tickets and information please call 815-220-7386.

The Legacy Girls
An Andrews Sisters Musical Tribute Show
April 19th, June21st, August 9th, Nov. 10th 
12:00-2:30p.m.
Begin your trip back to the Boogie Woogie days of the 30s and 40s with a Homestyle Lunch Buffet in the Great Hall of the Starved Rock Lodge.  The vocal trio, The Legacy Girls, will entertain you with three-part harmonies, costumes and synchronized dances that are true to the Andrews Sisters’ style. The Legacy Girls are dedicated to bringing the songs of the past back to life.  Each show is a so much more that just a musical experience, it’s a unique journey back in time.  $30.00 per person.  For tickets call 815-667-4211 ext. 386

Musical Tribute to the Stars
Neil Diamond (Played by Denny Diamond)
November 1st Matinee, November 2nd Matinee
Matinee 11:30-2:45p.m.  $30.00 per person
Evening 5:00-8:45p.m. Includes wine tasting $35.00
Denny Diamond is not a Neil Diamond impersonator, but rather a stylist or tribute artist.  Denny is also a talented, original songwriter and most recently penned a beautiful, original ballad “Sentimental Nights.  Start with a delicious Homestyle Lunch Buffet or Dinner and wine tasting in the Great Hall of the Starved Rock Lodge and then relax and enjoy the show.  Matinee $30.00, Evening $35.00.  For tickets call 815-667-4211 ext. 386

Musical Tribute to the Stars
Patsy Cline (Played by Mary Pfeifer)
November 14th Evening, November 15th Matinee
Matinee 11:30-2:45p.m.  $30.00 per person
Evening 5:00-8:45p.m. Includes wine tasting $35.00
Mary Pfeifer has a voice that will take you back to the days of Patsy Cline.  From Patsy’s first recordings in 1955 to her last in 1963.  She covers her famous hits such as Crazy and Walking After Midnight. Mary recently performed the part of Patsy Cline in the highly successful Engle Lane Theater production of ‘Always Patsy Cline’.  Start with a delicious Homestyle Lunch Buffet or Dinner and wine tasting in the Great Hall of the Starved Rock Lodge and then relax and enjoy the show.  Matinee $30.00, Evening $35.00.  For tickets call 815-667-4211 ext. 386

Leinenkugel Dinner
Nov.12, 2010
6:30p.m. $45.00 per person
This fun evening includes a dinner with all dishes made with Leinenkugel beer.  You will also be able to taste the Leinenkugel beer variety.  There will also be chances to win great prizes, plus one lucky guest will win a grand prize. Must be present to win. Tickets are $45.00 per person.  Order in advance by calling 800-868-7625 ext. 386

Leinenkugel Pub Crawl
November 13, 2010
(andrea has info)

December

December 3rd
Christmas at the Lodge
6:30registration, 7:00pre show, 7:15dinner, 8:15show, 9:00concludes
Listen to the holiday sounds of this talented chamber ensemble as they perform favorite holiday songs from a broad range of historical periods.  Enjoy a delicious dinner served in the historic Great Hall of Starved Rock Lodge.  After dinner, the Prairie Singers will deliver a musical delight to warm the heart. For more information or to reserve you seat call the activity office at 815-220-7386.  $38.00 per person.

December 13 Flutes by the Fire
6:00-7:00p.m.
Christmas carols will be presented in the Great Hall by students of Sue Gillio from the OPUS 111 studio in LaSalle.  Free and open to the public.

December 18th Breakfast with Santa
8:30a.m.-11:30a.m.
Join the jolliest man, himself, as well as the Mrs. for a breakfast buffet right here at Starved Rock Lodge.  Following breakfast, you’ll be treated to “Magic by Cory”.  Also attending will be “Grace”a white tailed deer from the Furry Friends.  Children may take turns sitting on Santa’s lap to tell him their Christmas wishes and receive a chocolate treat.
Adults $13.50 Under 10 $9.95
Early reservations a must. 800-868-7625 ext. 386

Christmas Shopping Trolley Tour
Nov. 20th and 27th, Dec. 4th, 11th and 18th
11:00-1;00p.m. and 1:00-3:00p.m.
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall area of the Lodge for some shopping with a touch of history.  Trolley will take you to Cattails Gift Shop for some unique shopping and wine tasting.  To finish off the shopping trip we will stop downtown Utica.  When boarding we will also give you some useful coupons that you can use on the trip.  $10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $6 Children.  For tickets and information call 815-220-7386.

Trolley tour
Sundays March through December 12:00-1:30p.m. & 1:30-3:00p.m.
$12 Adults, $10 Seniors, $8 Child 10 and under
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall area of the Lodge.  Enjoy a historic trolley ride with stops at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center where you will see a short video of the area.  You will also travel to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center where you will see Starved Rock from across the river and watch as the river traffic lock through the locks.  You will also travel through the village of Utica and hear about the Illinois and Michigan Canal.  While aboard, the driver will narrate the history and legends of the area.  For tickets and information please call 815-220-7386.

The Legacy Girls
Christmas Cheer Holiday Show
Dec. 13th & 14th
12:00-2:30p.m.
Get ready for the holidays and get in the Christmas spirit by enjoying Christmas music brought to you by the Legacy Girls. Start with a delicious Homestyle Lunch Buffet in the Great Hall of the Starved Rock Lodge and then relax and enjoy the show.  $30.00 per person.  For tickets call 815-667-4211 ext. 386

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Certainly any hotel claiming a Magnificent Mile address should live up to its name. And after a $36 million total renovation, the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile achieves exactly that. Drawing from the context of the city itself – hustle and bustle balanced by the calming effects of natural elements – this newly transformed hotel offers a stunningly stylish, energetic and contemporary vibe. Here, business and entertainment intersect in a multidimensional setting that inspires guests to engage, relax, retreat, work and play.

Recently transformed public space introduces a spectacular multifunctional lobby that reinvents the way guests socialize, work and relax. All of our meeting space, located on the 5th, 6th and 7th floors has been masterfully redefined to accommodate 21st century meeting needs. Additional multifunctional meeting space has also been added to the 4th floor, giving this premier Chicago meeting site a total of 65,000 square feet of event space. New dining concepts include a signature restaurant offering a contemporary décor and menu and a new lobby bar that surrounds a torch-like illuminated sculpture – the new iconic symbol of the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile.

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The New Westin Offers Premier Conference Facilities, Superior Dining, and Renewing Services, Just 20 Minutes from Downtown Chicago

Lombard, IL (September 2007)—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announces the grand opening of The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center, an upscale hotel located just outside of the city of Chicago in the rapidly growing suburb of Lombard, Illinois. Operated by a wholly owned subsidiary of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc, The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center is the 150th Westin hotel to open worldwide, a milestone that the brand celebrated with the release of 150 butterflies at the ribbon cutting on Wednesday, August 22, 2007.
Owned by The Village of Lombard, The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center offers a refreshing blend of downtown sophistication, superior facilities and sensory-rich products and services. The hotel is ideally situated in the heart of the Lombard/Oak Brook business and shopping corridor, 12 miles southwest of O’Hare airport and 21 miles from Chicago Midway Airport. Nearby attractions include upscale shopping, the Brookfield Zoo and Wrigley Field – home of the Chicago Cubs. Just 20 minutes from downtown, The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center offers easy access to numerous attractions including the Art Institute of Chicago and Sears Tower

“With its sophisticated style, instinctive service and distinctive, local cuisine, The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center is a highly anticipated addition to our growing portfolio,” said Sue Brush, senior vice president at Westin Hotels & Resorts. “Guests can now choose from six hotels in the Chicago area making it the city with the most Westin rooms in the world. We’re thrilled The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center is our 150th hotel.”

In the lobby, the Westin “sensory welcome” evokes a sense of tranquility with its combination of white tea scent, music and mood lighting. Inviting guests to relax and restore themselves while on the road, the hotel offers 500 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, all outfitted with The Westin Heavenly Bed®, Heavenly Bath® and high-speed Internet access. A variety of innovative services and amenities are available including the Westin in-room spa program, and Unwind – A Westin Evening RitualSM, which transforms the hotel lobby into a gathering spot where guests can enjoy activities such as wine tastings, live jazz or massage clinics. Additional amenities include the Westin WORKOUT® Powered by Reebok fitness center and a heated indoor lap pool.

Top notch dining at The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center includes Chicago’s legendary Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse, specializing in aged prime steaks, chops and Italian favorites. A Chicago original, Harry Caray’s offers award-winning food and a veritable museum of baseball history in an energetic, casually elegant setting. Adjacent to Harry Caray’s is Holy Mackerel!, a fresh seafood restaurant with a modern vintage feel. The Westin also offers a lively cocktail lounge and 24 hour in-room dining.

“We are excited to be a part of the growing c ommunity here in Lombard,” said Brent Menzel, general manager of The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center. “We believe that business travelers, meeting planners and visitors will be delighted with the Westin emphasis on personal renewal and the innovative signature services that have earned Westin worldwide recognition.”

Designed to be the premier hotel and conference center in Chicago’s Western suburbs, The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center offers 39,000 square feet of elegant meeting and event space, including 26 function rooms and the largest grand ballroom in the area. Also available is a junior ballroom with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the reflection pond – a perfect venue for weddings and banquets. All areas of meeting space are equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual facilities, a public address system and complimentary, wireless high-speed Internet access.

“We are confident that our abundant conference space and renewing signature services will make this hotel the first choice for corporate events, meeting planners and business executives,” said Sara Marach, Director of Sales and Marketing of The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center.

The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center will be implementing many new green initiatives throughout the hotel including hotel-wide recycling, green laundry and kitchen elements, energy-saving lighting and carpet to improve indoor air quality. Guests can opt to reuse towels and linens and recycling bins will be available in rooms and common areas. The hotel will also be one of the first Westin hotels to use environmentally friendly products in its laundry and kitchen facilities.
For more information or reservations, please call1-800-937-8461, or email at westin.lombard@westin.com, or visit

About Westin Hotels & Resorts

Westin Hotels & Resorts, with 150 hotels and resorts in more than 31 countries and territories, is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT). Starwood Hotels & Resorts is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, W®, Le Meridien® and the recently announced AloftSM and ElementSM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts.
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The opening of the highly anticipated Westin Lombard Yorktown Center was held with a stunning butterfly release and ribbon cutting ceremony 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 22. “The opening of this property is a milestone for Westin,” said Naperville resident Brent Menzel, general manager. “This marks the 150th Westin hotel worldwide. We wanted to do something beautiful and symbolic. Releasing of 150 Monarch butterflies symbolically represents change and joy as well as restoring the balance of nature and acknowledging the celebration of the 150th Westin. All of the key players who helped to make this project happen were on hand and everyone played a part in the ceremony.

Prior to the release, officials held a flag ceremony in which three flags were raised to commemorate the opening. Mount Prospect resident Diane Wnek, the Westin director of human resources, raised the Westin flag. Westmont resident Jason Colle, Westin security manager, a US Army Sergeant Infantry Team Leader veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division who served in Iraq in 2003-2004, in Afghanistan from 2002-2003 and in Kosovo in 2002 raised the American flag. The Village of Lombard flag was raised by Village President William Mueller.

“The Village of Lombard has worked effortlessly to make The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center a reality. I am thrilled to open our hotel so we can share the Westin experience with the Lombard community,” said Menzel.

“In fact, there is so much community involvement, the theme for this event could be ‘all in the family,’” said Menzel. Five associates of The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center had the honor of releasing one of five boxes filled with the butterflies. Participants included:

• Julio Espinoza, banquets department server, from Bolingbrook
• Henrietta Farrell, culinary department cook, from Willowbrook
• Brandon Getzloff, service express department bellman, from Oak Forest
• Iroda Aliyeva, housekeeping department room attendant, from Wheaton
• Khulood Uehlein, sales and marketing department, from LaGrange Park

Also on hand to welcome the new hotel to Lombard were 20 representatives from Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Village of Lombard President William Mueller along with many other notable community members from the Village of Lombard. More than 80 community members who attended the ceremony have played a role in helping The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center become a part of the growing community of Lombard.

Dutchie Caray, Partner in Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group and first lady of Chicagoland baseball, checked in as the hotel’s first overnight guest. Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse and Holy Mackerel! are the anchors at the Westin.

Fact Sheet
The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center
70 Yorktown Shopping Center | Lombard, Illinois 60148 | (630) 719-8000

Westin Brand Positioning
At Westin, our goal is that you leave feeling better than you did when you arrived. With this in mind, we continually strive to develop guest experiences that help you be at your very best.

From the moment you arrive, you feel the Westin ambiance and are welcomed by “hosts” who help you get the most out of your stay. Whatever your state of mind, the general manager has inspired all associates to instinctively and thoughtfully respond to your needs on a personal level. Customized renewal experiences energize your mind, body and spirit, making your stay especially memorable.

General Description
Opening August 22, 2007, The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center will be the newest premier hotel and conference center to serve Chicago’s western suburbs. The full-service hotel features state-of-the-art facilities and amenities with 39,000 square feet of meeting space, 500 luxurious guest rooms and suites, the popular Chicago-based Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse restaurant and a new concept restaurant, Holy Mackerel! Guests will have the benefit of an entirely smoke-free environment.

The hotel, located in Lombard, Illinois, is part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Additional information about The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center may be obtained by calling 630-719-8000, by e-mail at or visit
Location
The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center is located in Lombard, Illinois, just 14 miles southwest of O’Hare International airport and 21 miles northwest of Midway Airport in the hub of the Lombard/Oak Brook business and shopping corridor.Guest Rooms

Guests will enjoy the signature Westin Heavenly Beds and Westin Heavenly Baths in each of its 500 rooms. Enjoy our club level accommodations offering a complimentary breakfast and X or one of our 35 suites, some of which offer private terraces.The hotel offers a variety of amenities in each of the guest rooms and suites including a coffeemaker with Starbucks coffee, high speed Internet access, an in-room mini-bar and refreshment center as well as 24-hour room service and access to in-room movies.

Meetings
The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center boasts 39,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, including the largest ballroom in the western suburbs, perfect for weddings, conferences, banquets and meeting planners.

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Westin Lombard Yorktown Center to Celebrate

 Landmark Opening of 150^th Westin Hotel August 22

Lombard, IL (August 22, 2007)

 – The opening of the highly anticipated Westin Lombard Yorktown Center will be held with a stunning butterfly release and ribbon cutting ceremony 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Wednesday, August 22. “The opening of this property is a milestone for Westin,” said Naperville resident Brent Menzel, general manager. “This will mark the 150^th Westin hotel worldwide. We wanted to do something beautiful and symbolic. Releasing of 150 Monarch butterflies symbolically represents change and joy as well as restoring the balance of nature and acknowledging the celebration of the 150^th Westin. All of the key players that helped to make this project happen will be on hand and everyone will play a part in the ceremony.”

Prior to the release, officials will hold a flag ceremony in which three flags will be raised to commemorate the opening. Mount Prospect resident Diane Wnek, the Westin director of human resources, will raise the Westin flag. Westmont resident Jason Colle, Westin security manager, a US Army Sergeant Infantry Team Leader veteran of the 82^nd Airborne Division who served in Iraq in 2003-2004, in Afghanistan from 2002-2003, and in Kosovo in 2002 will raise the American flag. The Village of Lombard flag will be raised by Village President William Mueller.

“The Village of Lombard has worked effortlessly to make The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center a reality. I am thrilled to open our hotel so we can share the Westin experience with the Lombard community,” said Menzel.

Five associates of The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center will have the honor of releasing one of five boxes filled with the butterflies. Participants include:

• Julio Espinoza, banquets department server, from Bolingbrook
• Henrietta Farrell, culinary department cook, from Willowbrook
• Brandon Getzloff, service express department bellman, from Oak Forest
• Iroda Aliyeva, housekeeping department room attendant, from Wheaton
• Khulood Uehlein, sales and marketing department, from LaGrange Park

Also on hand to welcome the new hotel to Lombard will be 20 representatives from Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Village of Lombard President William Mueller along with many other notable community members from the Village of Lombard. More than 80 community members who will attend the ceremony have played a role in helping The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center become a part of the growing community of Lombard.

Dutchie Caray, Partner in Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group and first lady of Chicagoland baseball, will check in as the hotel’s first overnight guest. Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse and Holy Mackerel! are the restaurant anchors at the Westin. 

About Westin Hotels & Resorts

Westin Hotels & Resorts, with 150 hotels and resorts in 31 countries and territories, is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and was ranked “Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Upscale Hotels Chains” in the J.D. Power and Associates’ 2004 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction StudySM, and voted Best Domestic Hotel Chain by Global Traveler Magazine.  The opening of the Westin Lombard Yorktown Center marks the 150 Westin hotel for Starwood.  Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood® Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, W®, Le Méridien® and the recently announced AloftSM and ElementSM Hotels. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts.

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is located in the heart of Chicago’s River North District, perfectly situated to ensure you’re at the center of everything. And inside, we’ll make you feel like you are the center of the universe. Nightlife and award-winning restaurants abound in the fashionable River North District.

is conveniently located ½ block off N. Michigan Ave in the heart of Chicago’s famous Magnificent Mile. The hotel features, 306 guest rooms and suites all with complimentary high speed internet access. 3700 sq ft of flexible meeting space. On site restaurant Viand Bar & Kitchen, indoor pool, and state of the art fitness room.

is a full-service Chicago hotel for business, leisure, and convention guests. Located in the heart of the Magnificent Mile, and adjacent to the vibrant River North dining & entertainment area. Our stylish Hotel is convenient to Navy Pier, the Merchandise Mart, McCormick Place and Loop businesses & financial district.

welcomes you with an early American Mansion style décor. Offering 200 totally renovated guest rooms and over 5,700 square feet of function space, the hotel caters to memorable events for up to 400 people. Conveniently located two blocks south of Midway International Airport.

embodies the Renaissance philosophy that a sense of place is realized through expressive design. Designed by the renowned John Portman & Associates, the hotel and adjoining 100,000 sq.ft.

is a spectacular building which embraces the city’s rich legacy of architectural wonder with its unique and contemporary design. The hotel is located one block west of the Magnificent Mile and cradled within the trendy boutiques of the Gold Coast and North Michigan Avenue shopping area and restaurant district. Café des Architectes offers wonderful cuisine with an international edge while Le Bar attracts all ranges of devotees looking for a hip and relaxed atmosphere and excellent people watching from the street-level windows. 415 luxurious guest rooms / 63 suites and 10,000 square feet of meeting/banquet space for groups of 10 to 260 people.

Rising above Chicago’s exciting Gold Coast, , a AAA-4 diamond facility, offers a unique mix of style and serenity in the middle of the bustling Chicago lifestyle. Noted for its striking architecture and contemporary design, The Sutton Place Hotel Chicago is just steps away from the world-renowned Magnificent Mile shops, the exclusive boutique of Oak Street, and the entertainment and nightlife of Rush Street.  The beaches of Lake Michigan, the John Hancock Observatory and Museum of Contemporary Art are short walk from the hotel. The new Millennium Park, McCormick Place and the Loop business district are just a short cab ride.

offers 632 generously oversized rooms and suites. Swissôtel Chicago’s 27,000 square feet of meeting and convention space ranges from the spacious Grand Ballroom to the William Tell Theatre, a 60-seat tiered auditorium. The Arosa and Lugano Boardrooms, both with executive seating for 12, offer breakout rooms with windows facing Lake Michigan – ideal for VIP meeting and luncheons.

is an intimate, luxury boutique-style hotel featuring personalized service, elegant accommodations and gracious amenities for your discerning guests. Your guests will appreciate the charm and European elegance of our property. Located in the heart of Chicago’s prestigious “Gold Coast,” The Talbott Hotel is just steps away from Michigan Avenue and its world-class restaurants, shopping and nightlife.

is Chicago’s leading, upscale downtown hotel, offering a total of 424 guestrooms, including Westin’s Heavenly Beds® and Heavenly Baths®. Featuring 28,000 sq. ft. of state-of-the art meeting space, the hotel’s eighteen meeting rooms, three ballrooms and three conference parlors provide the ultimate in flexible function space.

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Other Chicago Hotels include: Just off Michigan Avenue in the heart of the Magnificent Mile, the Hyatt Regency Chicago hotel connects you to the best music, art, entertainment and the nightlife of Chicago. Hyatt Regency Chicago is recognized among Chicago hotels for its excellence in hospitality and cuisine.

Exceeding your expectations is always our goal at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. We go beyond superb accommodations, deluxe amenities and the city’s best location to a new level of hospitality. Experience an extraordinary award-winning hotel.

Welcome to the only all-suite luxury hotel on Michigan Avenue with a plasma-screen television in every room!  Located in the heart of the “Magnificent Mile,” the Omni Chicago Hotel is one of the best-loved hotels in downtown Chicago.  Every space exudes the luxury and sophistication you expect from a four-diamond hotel.  We’re close to everything Chicago has to offer.  Explore the Art Institute of Chicago or take a stroll along the beautiful lakefront.  Or, retreat to the comforts of your spacious guest suite, said to be among the finest in all of Chicago.  

Planning a meeting or wedding in Chicago?  Show your impeccable taste by holding your next function at the Omni Chicago Hotel.  Our prime location and elegant facilities will create a memorable event. 

The Renaissance Chicago Hotel is a premier luxury hotel located at the corner of State Street and Wacker Drive, at the edge of “The Loop” in the heart of downtown Chicago. The hotel offers 553 newly renovated hotel rooms and the ambience of a uniquely upscale hotel. This downtown Chicago hotel is a place of style, leisure and comfort where the busied traveler can unwind in the heart of the city. If leisure travel brings you to Chicago, you are blocks from Millennium Park; Macy’s (the original Marshall Fields) on State Street, and of course the shops along the Magnificent Mile. This luxury hotel has an indoor pool and health club, a spa treatment room and a Lobby Lounge that offers live music. Over 40 hotel suites are available for that important meeting or weekend getaway. Check for special Theater packages or other unique special offers to make your stay in Chicago unique.

The Fairmont Chicago Hotel combines classic hotel elegance with contemporary hotel services. The grand lobby beckons with a whisper. The staff welcomes you by name. The Fairmont Chicago is, at once, as steeped in history as it is in the moment.

Outside the front door, all of

Hilton Chicago is a landmark downtown pet friendly property located on the “Cultural Michigan Avenue Mile” overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan, Millennium Park and Museum Campus. It is the closest luxury hotel to the city’s convention center while being only minutes from the loop business center, shopping and theatre. The Hilton Chicago hotel features 1,544 richly appointed guest rooms, full service business center, fitness facilities, diverse dining options and over 234,000 square feet of meeting, banquet and exhibit space. A free shuttle is available to guests of the Hilton Chicago hotel to go shopping on the Magnificent Mile and State Street.

Hotel 71 is a modern urban boutique hotel experience, perfectly located on the Chicago River at Wacker Drive and Michigan Avenue, “the Magnificent Mile”. The hotel’s fresh style, large rooms and suites, beautifully appointed meeting space, friendly service and an unrivalled location at the epicenter of downtown Chicago, make it the best luxury hotel for both business and leisure travelers. Since its grand opening in 2001, The Peninsula Chicago Hotel  has been awarded numerous accolades including the prestigious Mobil Five-Star and the AAA Five-Diamond awards for the last four consecutive years. Located in the heart of Chicago’s “Magnificent Mile,” The Peninsula Chicago is the city’s most luxurious and sophisticated hotel, offering guests all possible amenities and services.The Peninsula Chicago’s 339 luxurious guestrooms and suites are among the largest in the city and are exquisitely furnished in a contemporary yet classical style, with a state-of-the-art electronic system that provides guests the ability to control guestroom features with the touch of a button.Discover a downtown Chicago hotel soaring 46 stories into the city skyline and boasting contemporary, yet comfortable accommodations at the Marriott Downtown Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel. Situated on Michigan Avenue s Magnificent Mile among world-famous shopping, restaurants, and entertainment, this luxurious Chicago, Illinois hotel is also within walking distance to the Navy Pier, American Girl Place, Theater and Museum Districts, as well as many other top Windy City attractions. Recently renovated hotel rooms offer stunning city views and stylish upgrades, including flat screen TVs, Marriott s Revive® bedding, and ergonomic chairs with sleek, modern desks. Ventoso Restaurant features inspired Italian cuisine and an extensive wine list in a casual atmosphere. With 60,000 sq. ft. of versatile event space, this Chicago luxury hotel creates the perfect setting for a business meeting or social gathering. Experience a downtown Chicago hotel Beyond Magnificent at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. The pride of Chicago, The Drake Hotel has been the choice of celebrities and heads of state since its opening in 1920. Since then, The Drake has combined tradition with elegance and style to wow our guests and accommodate all your needs, whether you are in

Perfectly located in Chicago’s most exclusive area, the Gold Coast on The Magnificent Mile, The Drake Hotel offers dazzling views of

The Wyndham Chicago is an oasis of comfort and style in the heart of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. We’re just one block off Michigan Avenue in a neighborhood full of world-class restaurants, shopping, museums and galleries. Lake Michigan, the Symphony Center and the Loop financial district are all nearby.

A Chicago landmark, the Hotel Burnham, a Kimpton Hotel, has become a benchmark for hotels in downtown Chicago. Recently selected by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the best places to stay in the world, this four star luxury hotel is an architectural jewel listed on the National Trust’s Historic Hotels of America register.In 1895, Daniel Burnham, John Root, and Charles Atwood revolutionized the world of architecture. Their radically designed steel and glass Reliance Building ushered in a new era and set the pattern for the modern skyscraper. Over a century later, this National Historic Landmark has been reborn as a 122-room Kimpton Hotel. Seductively extravagant, this Chicago boutique hotel captures the true energy, charisma and history of Chicago.The stylish decor and fantastic view of the city’s skyline make Hotel Burnham a memorable Chicago accommodation. Beautifully decorated rooms and plush amenities exceed expectations, while the colors and textures reflect the elegance and intimacy of one of the best luxury hotels in Chicago. The Hotel Burnham is a Magnificent Mile Hotel in Chicago’s Loop.

One of the most charming hotels in Chicago, the Allerton Crowne Plaza Chicago Hotel is the place to stay in when you visit the Windy City. One of the best Chicago hotels, this hotel on Michigan Avenue is walking distance from great Chicago shopping, Dining, Museums, and beautiful scenic views. Perfect for your next Chicago meeting or for your Wedding, let our professional Catering staff take care of your every need. Our downtown Chicago hotel offers high speed Internet access in every room and has every business convenience you would expect. Other Chicago hotels have nothing on us, so plan your next visit today!

Of all magnificent mile Chicago hotels, our historic location will dazzle you with our quality and excellence. If you are looking for luxury hotels in Chicago stay with us and create memories of lifetime. For sports fans looking to visit Chicago extend your vacation by staying on the Magnificent Mile while visiting us the Bears or Cubs game. Chicago hotels have a lot to offer, and we offer the best. Only 2.5 short blocks from Harpo Studios, complete your Oprah Winfrey experience in Chicago with us!

Other Chicago attractions include the Magnificent Mile, Sears Tower deck, Soldier Field, Chicago Cultural Center, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Chicago Shed Aquarium. You can also attend a few annual favorites — the Taste of Chicago the Chicago Blues Festival or the Chicago Air & Water Show. The Allerton Hotel Chicago Il, will exceed every expectation. The best hotels Chicago has to offer are on the Miracle Mile and the Allerton Hotel is the best choice for your business or vacation needs. So, when choosing from Chicago hotels, stay where luxury and comfort come together, the Allerton Crowne Plaza.

A Downtown Chicago Hotel In The Heart Of It All, Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago. Whether you’re in town for business or pleasure, The Embassy Suites Chicago Hotel, Downtown wants to make your experience at our downtown Chicago hotel a memorable one.

The Elite Choice Of Downtown Chicago Hotels, Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago

. The central location of our Chicago hotel puts visitors in the heart of the city’s finest tourism. You can add The Embassy Suites Chicago Hotel, Downtown to your personal map of downtown Chicago by staying with us, and have easy access to the top attractions and the best restaurants. This all-suite hotel is one of the best values in its class

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