The Westin Chicago Northwest
400 Park Blvd, Itasca, IL 60143, West Chicago, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5
Overview
The Westin Chicago Northwest is a 4-star hotel in suburban Itasca (400 Park Blvd, Itasca, IL 60143), set off I-290 and overlooking Hamilton Lakes. It’s positioned for access to nearby suburbs and airport-area travel, about 11.2 miles from O’Hare International Airport and roughly 27.7 miles from the Chicago Loop. Public guest ratings average 4.3/5 from 2,811 reviews.
Rooms & Suites
Accommodations are described as classic in style, with pillow-top mattresses, desks, and flat-screen TVs. WiFi is available in guestrooms for a fee. Suites add extra space with separate living rooms and wet bars, which can be useful for longer stays or small in-room gatherings.
Fitness & Meetings
The hotel offers a 24/7 fitness center. For events and work travel, it has 19 meeting rooms, supporting conferences, trainings, and wedding-related functions.
Dining & Lounge Options
On-site dining includes a steakhouse, a cafe, and an atrium lounge. Complimentary Wi‑Fi is provided in the lobby, offering a convenient place to work or meet informally outside the room.
Getting Around & Nearby Places
A complimentary local shuttle is offered for nearby trips. Local attractions include Lynfred Winery (~5.0 km), Vera Meineke Nature Center at Spring Valley (~5.0 km), Busse Woods (~5.8 km), and LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago (~6.0 km). Farther out are The Morton Arboretum (~19.4 km) and Cantigny Park (~18.7 km), among other family and museum options in the area.
Best for
This hotel is well-suited to business travelers and event guests, supported by its 19 meeting rooms, lobby Wi‑Fi, and location off I‑290 with relatively quick access to O’Hare. It also fits travelers who want a suburban base near nature and family activities, with Busse Woods, Spring Valley’s nature center, and LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago within about 6 km.
Travel tips
If you’re flying, plan for an approximately 11.2-mile trip to O’Hare International Airport; the hotel’s I‑290 location can be convenient but traffic may affect drive times. Use the complimentary local shuttle for short-range outings when available. For quick nearby activities, Lynfred Winery and the nature-focused sites around Spring Valley and Busse Woods are among the closest options.
What guests say
Review excerpts commonly highlight strong service and positive impressions of staff and food, with some guests indicating they would return. Location is also mentioned as a plus for Chicago-area trips. Negative themes in the excerpts focus on room condition and cleanliness concerns, including reports of musty/pet odors and an unclean bathroom. A related pain point is perceived lack of urgency or follow-through when issues were reported to the front desk.
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