The Westin Chicago River North Completes Extensive Renovation

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The Westin Chicago River North, owned by Host Hotels & Resorts, has completed an extensive renovation that resulted in the transformation of its 429 guestrooms and 20th floor Executive Club Lounge. The Westin Chicago River North is one of the brand’s first hotels to offer the new Westin Generation IV room design, which creates a modern-day oasis from the rigours of travel with a soothing colour palate and a variety of natural design touches. In addition to spectacular city views, the guest rooms and suites boast fresh new carpeting and wallpaper; photography that captures the essence of Chicago; more flexible, adaptive furniture for better flow; and the world-renowned Westin Heavenly® Bed – with lush sheets, down cushioning and a patented pillow-top mattress which cradles and contours to the body for complete comfort. In the hotel’s renovated bathrooms, guests will enjoy the Heavenly® Bath, enhanced with the brand’s Heavenly® Shower, Heavenly® Robe and White Tea Aloe bath amenities. Additional amenities include in-room, high-speed Internet access and 42” flat screen televisions.

The hotel is also proud to announce the introduction of a new unique amenity, the Treadmill Desk. This sit-stand-walk workstation is being piloted in a guest room on-property, allowing travellers more opportunities to move and work well, while aligning with the Westin brand’s commitment to enhance the overall wellbeing of its guests.

The newly refurbished 20th floor Executive Club Lounge is the perfect spot to enjoy breathtaking views of the Chicago River and the city skyline, as well as complimentary breakfast, hors d’oeuvres and beverages. This sleek space features new flooring and wallpaper, flexible seating areas, and amenities including 42” plasma televisions, complimentary magazines and newspapers, high-speed Internet, computers and printing stations.

A popular choice for meetings and weddings, The Westin Chicago River North now features 19 total meetings rooms and over 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting space with the addition of the Riverfront room. All meeting and event rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art meeting technology.

Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, evening cocktails, appetizers, as well as other Westin SuperFoodsRX™ options at Hana located in the lobby. Kamehachi Sushi Bar, also located in the lobby, features an enticing selection of Japanese specialities which can also be enjoyed through in-room dining.

The Westin Chicago River North is a short stroll from the upscale boutiques along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, Chicago Theater, the Civic Opera House and a variety of world-class restaurants, night clubs and bars. The hotel also offers convenient access to many top-rated attractions including Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute of Chicago and Wrigley Field – home of the legendary Chicago Cubs baseball team.

Daniel Fountain / 16.07.2015

Editor, Hotel Designs

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