Chicago, USA
The Waldorf Astoria Chicago is a French-inspired 60-storey skyscraper in the downtown Gold Coast area. It has an award winning spa and a restaurant focusing on local, seasonal food
Our review
Lovers of the Waldorf in New York will not be disappointed by their Chicago offering. A stunning design and it manages to retain a charming boutique feel. It is located in the chic and busy Gold Coast area of Chicago.
The hotel has a large spa on the 4th floor with a large pool, a fitness centre and a hair salon. The Brass Tack restaurant offers American cuisine and specialises in locally sourced ingredients. Bernard’s bar is one of the places to be seen and serves the best cocktails in town. Try the Manhattan!
Rooms
The Waldorf Astoria Chicago offers over 200 rooms and suites, among the most spacious in the city. Many accommodations feature fireplaces, private terraces, wet bars and oversized marble bathrooms with soaking tubs. Suites provide separate living spaces designed for extended stays and residential comfort.
Food and Drink
Brass Tack is the hotel’s signature restaurant, presenting contemporary American cuisine in an elegant brasserie setting. The lounge spaces offer classic cocktails, light dining and relaxed social settings, complemented by in‑room dining available throughout the day.
Wellness
Wellness facilities centre on the Spa at Waldorf Astoria Chicago, a serene retreat offering personalised treatments, massage therapies and beauty services. Guests also have access to an indoor heated lap pool and a fully equipped fitness centre.
Facilities
- Full‑service spa and wellness centre
- Indoor lap swimming pool
- Fitness centre and health club
- Signature restaurant and lounge
- Meeting and event spaces
- Concierge and personalised guest services
- Valet parking
- Pet‑friendly accommodation
Location
Located in Chicago’s Gold Coast, the hotel sits one block from the Magnificent Mile and close to Rush Street, luxury shopping, Lake Michigan and cultural attractions.
Getting there
Address: 11 E. Walton, Chicago, Illinois, 60611, USA
Arriving by train: Union Station (3.7 km – 2.3 miles), 11 minutes drive to the hotelOgilvie Transportation Centre (4.7 km – 2.9 miles), 9 minutes drive to the hotel
Arriving by air: Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD (29.3 km – 18.2 miles), 27 minutes drive to the hotelChicago Midway Airport – (19km – 12.2 miles), 21 minute drive to the hotel
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