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JW Marriott Chicago

151 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL, USA, 60603
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The JW Marriott Chicago delivers a luxury setting ideal for small meetings to large-scale conferences, offering 44,000 sq. ft. of newly remodeled event space designed to support a wide range of program formats. Event Spaces at a Glance • Grand Ballroom — 8,000 sq. ft.: A premier venue for high profile galas, general sessions, and large gatherings. • Burnham Ballroom — 6,000 sq. ft.: A state of the art space ideal for elegant receptions and general sessions, featuring its stunning 29' domed ceiling. • 36 additional meeting rooms: Perfect for smaller meetings, workshops, and breakout groups. Technology & Support | All function spaces feature: • Wireless high-speed internet and videoconferencing capabilities. • Top tier audiovisual technology to elevate presentations. • A dedicated, expert events team focused on anticipating planner needs and handling every event detail with precision. Sustainability | Through Marriott’s Connect Responsibly program, your meetings can align with sustainability goals without compromising quality or experience: • Meeting Impact Report: Post‑event reporting provides insights into estimated carbon emissions, energy use, and waste—supporting transparent sustainability tracking. • Carbon Offset Options: Groups may elect to purchase carbon credits to help offset the environmental impact of their meeting. • Responsible Meeting Practices: Thoughtful sourcing, reduced‑waste solutions, and digital alternatives help minimize environmental footprint while maintaining a premium experience. Why Planners Choose JW Marriott Chicago | As a 4 star luxury hotel, the property blends: • Prime Location - Heart of the Chicago Loop with walkable access to Chicago’s business and cultural hubs • The JW Promise - Trusted Marriott Bonvoy brand standards with JW level personalization for a polished luxury experience • Enhanced Comfort - Luxury guest rooms and suites designed for comfort and productivity • Expert Event Planning - Award recognized meeting performance with an impressive 2025 year-to-date event satisfaction score of 94.8% • Culinary Artistry - Refined menus using locally sourced ingredients from farm to table, led by an expert culinary team • Maintaining a Balanced Routine - 24 Hour Wellness Center includes Spa, an indoor swimming pool, a soothing whirlpool and a modern fitness facility with updated cardiovascular and strength training equipment - all overseen by the JW FitSquad, a team of personal instructors.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandJW Marriott
Built1914
Renovated2024
Total meeting space44,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms610
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Cvent awards
Industry awards
Award Winning Luxury & Meeting Excellence in the Heart of the Loop • Top Meeting Hotel in North America (2023 | 2024 | 2025) Named by Cvent as one of North America’s premier meeting hotels, recognizing excellence in event execution, planner feedback, and conference infrastructure. • Forbes Travel Guide – Recommended Hotel (Since 2013) Acknowledged by Forbes Travel Guide for consistently high standards in luxury hospitality, amenities, and guest service. • AAA Four Diamond Hotel Continues to maintain AAA Four Diamond status, a mark of refined style, upscale amenities, and attentive service — evaluated and renewed through ongoing inspections. • 2026 US & World News Report: Ranked #3 Best Hotels in the Loop, Chicago • 2026 US & World News Report: Top 25 Best JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts in the USA • 2017 J.D. Power’s North American Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study Award • 2016 Meetings & Conventions Readers Choice Award: Top Food and Beverage Hotel in the Midwest • 2016 "Best Of the Midwest" Hotel by Meetings TODAY • 2016 Chicago Magazine's Reader Choice Runner-Up: Best Hotel In Chicago • 2016 Gold Platter Awards: Meetings & Conventions (M&C) Readers Vote JW Marriott Chicago as Top in F&B in the Midwestern region • 2016 NFL Hotel of the Year Award • 2016 NFL Travel’s Director’ MVP Award for Most Outstanding Hotel Service • 2013 Best Hotels by U.S. News & World Report • 2011 Conde Naste Traveler's Hot List

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Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jun 28, 2026 - Jul 11, 2026
Aug 30, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026
Nov 22, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026
Dec 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
May 01 - Oct 31
Shoulder season
Nov 01 - Nov 30Mar 01 - Apr 30
Low season
Dec 01 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Feb 28

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
44,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
8,008 sq. ft.
Space (private)
44,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
37
Second largest room
6,980 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
8,008 sq. ft.
52 x 154 sq. ft.
29 ft.
912
135
520
912
560
-
6,980 sq. ft.
108 x 179 sq. ft.
24 ft.------
2,534 sq. ft.
52 x 51 sq. ft.
29 ft.
280
54
160
280
160
44
2,986 sq. ft.
52 x 60 sq. ft.
29 ft.
322
54
200
322
176
52
2,433 sq. ft.
54 x 49 sq. ft.
29 ft.
282
54
160
282
160
44
5,520 sq. ft.
52 x 108 sq. ft.
29 ft.
648
90
360
648
320
-
5,419 sq. ft.
53 x 107 sq. ft.
29 ft.
649
90
360
649
320
-
300 sq. ft.
-
8 ft.
10
-
10
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6,032 sq. ft.
104 x 58 sq. ft.
29 ft.
675
62
320
675
370
90

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
610
Single (1 bed)
282
Single (1 bed) rate
$139.00 - $499.00
Double (2 beds)
299
Double (2 beds) rate
$139.00 - $499.00
Suites
29
Tax rate
17.4%
Occupancy rate
17.4%

Location

Getting Here

Airports - Chicago O'Hare International Airport (18 miles away) - Chicago Midway International Airport (12 miles away) Bus Station - Greyhound Terminal (1 mile away) Nearest CTA L Stations - Quincy Station (Orange, Purple, Brown and Pink Lines) - Jackson Station (Blue and Red Lines) Train Stations - Union Station (Amtrak and Metra) - Ogilvie Station (Metra) - LaSalle Street Station (Metra) - Millennium Station (Metra and South Shore Line)
Distance from airport 18 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $68.00/day )
Valet parking
( $88.00/day )
Street parking

Local Attractions

Willis Tower Sky Deck (0.5 Miles)

Willis Tower Sky Deck (0.5 Miles)

233 S Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL, US 60606
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Art Institute of Chicago (.5 Miles)

Art Institute of Chicago (.5 Miles)

111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL, US 60603
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Theater District (0.7 Miles)

Theater District (0.7 Miles)

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Art Institute of Chicago

111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL, US 60603
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The Joffrey Ballet Company (0.7 Miles)

The Joffrey Ballet Company (0.7 Miles)

10 East Randolph Street
Chicago, IL, US 60601
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Chicago Cultural Center (.8 Miles)

Chicago Cultural Center (.8 Miles)

78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL, US 60602
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Millennium Park (0.9 Miles)

Millennium Park (0.9 Miles)

201 E Randolph St.
Chicago, IL, US 60602
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West Loop Neighborhood (1.2 Miles)

West Loop Neighborhood (1.2 Miles)

108 N Green St
Chicago, IL, US 60607
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Chicago Architecture Foundation (1.2 Miles)

Chicago Architecture Foundation (1.2 Miles)

224 S Michigan Ave # 116
Chicago, IL, US 60604
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Field Museum of Natural History (1.8 Miles)

Field Museum of Natural History (1.8 Miles)

1400 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL, US 60605
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Museum of Contemporary Art (1.9 Miles)

Museum of Contemporary Art (1.9 Miles)

220 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL, US 60611
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Soldier Field - home of NFL Chicago Bears (1.9 Miles)

Soldier Field - home of NFL Chicago Bears (1.9 Miles)

425 E McFetridge Dr
Chicago, IL, US 60605
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Navy Pier (2.1 Miles)

Navy Pier (2.1 Miles)

600 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL, US 60611
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Shedd Aquarium (2.1 Miles)

Shedd Aquarium (2.1 Miles)

1200 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL, US 60605
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Chicago Children's Museum (2.1 Miles)

Chicago Children's Museum (2.1 Miles)

700 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL, US 60611
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Adler Planetarium (2.4 Miles)

Adler Planetarium (2.4 Miles)

1300 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL, US 60605
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United Center (2.7 Miles)

United Center (2.7 Miles)

1901 W Madison St
Chicago, IL, US 60612
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Lincoln Park Zoo (2.8 Miles)

Lincoln Park Zoo (2.8 Miles)

2001 N Clark St
Chicago, IL, US 60014
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Wrigley Field (6.7 Miles)

Wrigley Field (6.7 Miles)

1060 W Addison St
Chicago, IL, US 60613
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Griffin Museum of Science & Industry (7.7 Miles)

Griffin Museum of Science & Industry (7.7 Miles)

5700 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL, US 60637
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Rate Field, Home of the Chicago White Sox

Rate Field, Home of the Chicago White Sox

333 W 35th St
Chicago, IL, US 60616
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JW Marriott Chicago Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated JW Marriott Chicago's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does JW Marriott Chicago have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Aluminum,Other Metals,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil,Universal Waste Recycling (batteries, light bulbs, paint)

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is JW Marriott Chicago and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to JW Marriott Chicago's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at JW Marriott Chicago developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does JW Marriott Chicago clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
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