MARRIOTT MARQUIS CHICAGO, Chicago

Marriott Marquis Chicago - A 40-story South Loop hotel with lake views, skybridge access to McCormick Place, and local art collection

Located in Chicago's South Loop, this 40-story Chicago hotel showcases a collection of works by 30 local artists throughout its premises. The Marriott features a fourth-floor fitness center with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Lake Michigan, equipped with treadmills, free weights, and ellipticals. Guest rooms offer 55-inch LCD TVs, window seats, separate desk areas, minifridges, and coffee makers. The property houses multiple dining venues including Woven & Bound serving Midwestern cuisine, the Showroom Food Hall with Nomad Beer and Wine, and 2121 Pantry for grab-and-go options. Business travelers have access to 93000 square feet of meeting space across 29 rooms, plus the Skyline Ballroom offering an additional 100000 square feet. The hotel connects directly to McCormick Place convention center via skybridge and stands within 0.5 miles of Wintrust Arena. The Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line station provides direct access to downtown attractions including Millennium Park and Navy Pier.

Pros

Connected to America's largest convention center via climate-controlled skybridge

Features an extensive collection of artwork by 30 Chicago-based artists

M Club lounge offers afternoon tea, evening appetizers, and non-alcoholic beverages

Fourth-floor gym provides panoramic Lake Michigan views

Cons

20.5 miles from the main airport

Breakfast entrees are notably expensive