About us
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is centrally located to iconic experiences that make Chicago a one-of-a kind destination. The well-known hotel offers smart meeting space designs with easy to navigate stacked floors, natural light and abundant views of Chicago featuring the largest ballroom in the city (40,000 Sq. Ft.). Waterfront access and unique outdoor spaces stand out with the hotel sitting directly on the Chicago Riverwalk, recently transformed into a destination to taste, play and relax. The hotel team works to simplify interactions, exceed expectations and deliver seamless services to a wide range of clientele. Group customers are true business partners enjoying events where inspiration abounds and grand ideas are born. Welcome to Chicago!
Venue Details
ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandSheraton
Built1992
Renovated2023
Total meeting space125,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms1,218
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
Northstar
AAA
Awards
Cvent awards
Industry awards
Top 100 CVENT Meeting Hotels 2019
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable walls
- Staging area
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Sustainability
This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.
Certifications (1)
Green Key Global Eco-RatingSustainability level: 4 Green Keys
Certification body:Green Key Global
Issued: 11/15/2024 Expires: 11/15/2027
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Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Jul 1, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026
Jul 15, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026
Jul 24, 2026 - Jul 29, 2026
Aug 5, 2026 - Aug 6, 2026
Aug 9, 2026 - Aug 11, 2026
Aug 21, 2026 - Aug 22, 2026
Aug 25, 2026 - Aug 28, 2026
Sep 6, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026
Sep 19, 2026 - Sep 22, 2026
Sep 25, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026
Oct 12, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Oct 23, 2026 - Oct 26, 2026
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Sep 09 - Oct 28Jun 01 - Jun 30
Shoulder season
Apr 01 - May 31Jul 01 - Sep 08Oct 31 - Dec 15
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 31Dec 16 - Dec 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
125,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
40,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
43
Second largest room
35,001 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
35,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
125,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
40,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
43
Second largest room
35,001 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
35,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
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Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
1,218
Single (1 bed)
492
Single (1 bed) rate
$119.00 - $399.00
Double (2 beds)
669
Double (2 beds) rate
$119.00 - $399.00
Suites
57
Tax rate
18.9%
Occupancy rate
18.9%
Total guest rooms
1,218
Single (1 bed)
492
Single (1 bed) rate
$119.00 - $399.00
Double (2 beds)
669
Double (2 beds) rate
$119.00 - $399.00
Suites
57
Tax rate
18.9%
Occupancy rate
18.9%
Location
Getting Here
- Steps from Navy Pier, Magnificent Mile, the Art Institute, Millennium Park, & the Chicago Theater District
- Located on the Chicago Riverwalk
- Streeterville Neighborhood Rated Best in Chicago via Walksense.com
- Over 160 Bars & Restaurants within walking distance; 24
Michelin Rated Restaurants in Chicago
Distance from airport
12.5 mi
Distance from airport 12.5 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $75.00/day )
Street parking
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1 mi
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Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL, US 60610
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Field Museum
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1 mi
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John Hancock Observatory
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Wrigley Field
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1 mi
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Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum
8 blks
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220 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL, US 60611
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Shedd Aquarium
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2 mi
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1200 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL, US 60605
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The Art Institute of Chicago
Museum
1 mi
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111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL, US 60603-6404
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Soldier Field
Recreation
1 mi
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Chicago, IL, US 60605
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Museum of Science and Industry
Museum
5 mi
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57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL, US 60637
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Michigan Avenue Shopping
Shopping
2 blks
Known as 'One of the Great Avenues of the World', this beautiful shopping district offers world class shopping, dining and entertainment. Just steps from the hotel's front door.
Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL, US 60611
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Navy Pier
Recreation
5 blks
Located only steps away from the Sheraton Chicago, Navy Pier is a must visit when visiting Chicago. Navy Pier is home to the iconic ferris wheel, the Children's Museum, restaurants and shopping.
600 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
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McCormick Place
Convention center
1 mi
Chicago's McCormick Place is the premier convention facility in North America. Located just minutes from downtown Chicago, McCormick Place attracts close to 3 million visitors each year. McCormick Place is comprised of four state-of-the-art buildings: the North and South Buildings, the West Building and Lakeside Center. Together, they form what many consider to be the economic engine that powers the entire convention and tradeshow industry.
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL, US 60616
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Fast Facts: - 1218 Guestrooms - 57 Suites - 667 Double/Doubles, 494 Kings - 125,000 sq. ft. of stacked meeting space overlooking the Chicago River - Largest Ballroom in Chicago 40,000 Sq. Ft. - Exhibit Hall featuring 35,000 Sq. Ft. located on the Riverwalk Esplanade level - Outdoor event spaces & boat docking capability - Sheraton Club Lounge - Sheraton Fitness Featuring Indoor Pool & Sauna - FedEx Office Business Center - Onsite Food & Beverage Venues - Full Service Concierge - Marriott Bonvoy Rewards - Please see our catering menus here: https://mi.bookmarriott.com/e-menus/26394/view
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Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk'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 Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk 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,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil,Food Packaging
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk 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 Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk'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 Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk 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 Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk 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.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
The corporate sustainability team can help to offset customers' carbon footprints by contacting Sustainability@marriott.com.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
sustainability@marriott.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Eliminated straws and stirrers; provide bottled water and other bottled beverage alternatives; implemented large format bath amenities
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Hotels following MI Cleaning Protocals
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for the latest progress on Marriott International's community engagement efforts.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
WEGD@marriott.com
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