>Overlooking the Chicago River, the Westin Chicago River North is within walking distance of Chicago's central business district, "The Loop." This high rise hotel is within one mile of shopping and fine dining venues of the Magnificent Mile. Sports enthusiasts appreciate the hotel's proximity to Soldier Field, Comiskey Park and Wrigley Field.

The Westin Chicago River North welcomes guests to a sunken lobby with low, comfortable sofas and sleek furnishings. Vases of elegant orchids, Asian style artwork and a cascading fountain create serene, quiet sitting areas. The hotel features a modern fitness center offering personal training and locker rooms with saunas for a fee. The hotel offers complimentary passes to an indoor pool located at a sister hotel just five blocks away.

The Westin Chicago River North features a multilingual staff, secretarial services and a fee based business center. The hotel has 28,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and provides complimentary wireless Internet access in public areas. Chefs at The Ember Grille serve American cuisine with fire roasted specialties in a casual atmosphere. The Hana Lounge features a sushi bar and cocktails for lunch and dinner daily.

The 424 stylish guestrooms of The Westin Chicago River North are decorated in contemporary elegance and feature bathrooms with two massaging showerheads, plush bathrobes and oversized Brazilian combed cotton bath towels. Premium bedding includes pillowtop mattresses and down comforters.

Each guestroom includes cable television with gaming consoles, desks, minibars and laptop compatible in room safes. High speed Internet access is available for a fee.

Buddy Guy's on South Wabash St. features some of the best in national blues acts. Not a tourist trap as rumored around town, this live music spot is frequented by members of the Rolling Stones who make surprise stage appearances.