Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago

The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago is a historic hotel located in the heart of Chicago, Illinois. Originally opened in 1963 as the Continental Plaza, its grand opening was delayed due to the assassination of John F. Kennedy. The hotel underwent significant expansion in 1974, doubling its size with a new 27-story extension. Renamed in the 1990s, it has been a part of the Westin Hotels brand since 1981. The hotel features 400 rooms and approximately 5,860 square feet of retail space on the ground floor. It has undergone renovations, with the latest in 2008, and was sold in 2025 for $72 million. This hotel is a notable destination for both tourists and researchers interested in Chicago's architectural and cultural history.