Enjoy the Magnificent Mile and Lake Michigan in Chicago
All Visual Studio Live! Chicago activities will take place at the Westin Michigan Avenue.
The Westin Michigan Avenue
909 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 1-312-943-7200 (direct)
Phone: 1-877-866-9216 (reservations)
Experience the best of Chicago at the Westin Michigan Avenue, located on the world famous Magnificent Mile across from the fabulous shopping at Water Tower Place. The exhilarating excitement of Chicago is on the doorstep whether you are looking for shopping, dining, museums or a relaxing day at Oak Street Beach.
Hotel Information
All attendees of Visual Studio Live! Chicago are invited to stay at the Westin Michigan Avenue. Enjoy all the comforts of this luxury hotel and be conveniently close to all conference activities. Attendees will receive the special room rate of $169/night if you book your room before July 21, 2011.
The Westin Michigan Avenue
909 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 1-312-943-7200 (direct)
Phone: 1-877-866-9216 (reservations)
To reserve your room, please call the hotel directly at (877) 866-9216 and mention that you are an attendee of Visual Studio Live! Chicago. Rooms are subject to availability.
Westin Michigan Avenue Highlights
As a guest at the Westin Michigan Avenue, you’ll enjoy:
- Legendary Westin Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath®
- A Full Service Business Center
- Great dining including:
- Café a la Carte where you will find the enticing aroma of Starbucks® Coffee and fresh baked breads in the lobby level
- The Grill on the Alley, the newest location known for favorites such as prime steaks, fresh seafood and homemade desserts. The Grill on the Alley has been named to the Fine Dining Hall of Fame by Nation’s Restaurant News.
- The WestinWorkout® Gym
- Free in-room internet*
*available only to those registered within the Visual Studio Live! room block
Complete Conference & Hotel Package
If you select the Complete Conference & Hotel Package when registering, a hotel room at the Westin Michigan Avenue will be reserved for you. You will check in on Sunday, August 14 and check out on Thursday, August 18 for a total stay of four (4) nights.
The Westin Michigan Avenue
909 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 1-312-943-7200 (direct)
Phone: 1-877-866-9216 (reservations)
Airport Transportation
The Westin Michigan Avenue does not provide airport transportation, but there are several options:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Travel Distance: Approximately 28.97 km/18.0 miles
Taxi service from ORD to the Westin Michigan Avenue will be approximately $50 each way.
Shuttle Services:
- Go Airport Express Transport offers one-way and round-trip shared ride airport shuttles, private van charters, Chicago limousine and sedan car service http://www.airportexpress.com/ or (888) 284-3826
- Altman-Hines Limousines, Inc. provides exceptional limos and sedan transportation for the Chicago area. http://www.altmanhines.com/ or (800) 354-8240
Train: from O'Hare International Airport, take the CTA Blue Line to the Jackson Boulevard exit. From this point, transfer to the CTA Red Line and continue towards Howard and exit Chicago Avenue. From Chicago Avenue, walk 3 blocks east to Michigan Avenue, turn left and walk 3 blocks to Delaware. The hotel entrance is on Delaware.
Midway Airport (MDW)
Travel Distance: Approximately 25.75 km/16.0 miles
Taxi service from MDW to the Westin Michigan Avenue will be approximately $20 each way.
Shuttle Services:
- Go Airport Express Transport offers one-way and round-trip shared ride airport shuttles, private van charters, Chicago limousine and sedan car service http://www.airportexpress.com/ or (888) 284-3826
- Altman-Hines Limousines, Inc. provides exceptional limos and sedan transportation for the Chicago area. http://www.altmanhines.com/ or (800) 354-8240
Train: from Midway Airport, take the CTA Orange Line direction towards Loop to the Roosevelt Road exit. From this point, transfer to the CTA Red Line and continue towards Howard and exit Chicago Avenue. From Chicago Avenue, walk 3 blocks east to Michigan Avenue, turn left and walk 3 blocks to Delaware. The hotel entrance is on Delaware.
Visiting Chicago
Chicago is a city of world-class status and unsurpassed beauty. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the heart of the Midwest, Chicago is home to world-championship sports teams, an internationally acclaimed symphony orchestra, renowned architecture, award-winning theater, fabulous museums and much more.
Visit Chicago’s Official Tourism Site to start planning your trip today!