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Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk vs Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is a large, family-friendly, convention-oriented hotel on the Chicago Riverwalk; read this if you want riverfront access and big meeting spaces. Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park is an upscale downtown hotel steps from Millennium Park; read this if you prioritize a central cultural location and an on-site full-service spa.

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Exterior view of Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk along the Chicago River with trees and dock

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Riverfront · Convention hotel · Family-friendly

Best for large groups, conventions, and guests who want direct access to the Chicago Riverwalk.

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Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

Millennium Park location · Upscale · Full-service spa

Best for travelers who want to be steps from Millennium Park, Grant Park and downtown cultural attractions with a full-service spa onsite.

Quick Verdict: Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk vs Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

When Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk wins: choose the Sheraton for riverfront views, a dedicated indoor heated pool and very large meeting/wedding space — it’s set up for conventions, weddings and families.

When Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park wins: pick the Fairmont if you want a shorter walk to Millennium Park/Grant Park, prefer a hotel with a named full-service spa and fewer total rooms for a more central-city experience.

Bottom line: both are upscale downtown hotels within a few blocks of each other. Sheraton is the better option for conventions, river-access and bigger on-site dining options; Fairmont is better for Millennium Park access and an on-site spa.

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Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk vs Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park – At a Glance

Side-by-side facts for Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk and Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park
CategorySheraton Grand Chicago RiverwalkFairmont Chicago at Millennium Park
Overall vibeLarge, convention-oriented riverfront hotelUpscale, centrally located city hotel near cultural attractions
LocationOn the Chicago Riverwalk (Streeterville/River North)Across from Millennium Park/Grant Park (200 North Columbus Drive)
Size (rooms)1,218 rooms across 34 floors686 guestrooms
Audience / age policyFamily-friendly; children stay free up to age 17 (policy details apply)All-ages (family-friendly), not adults-only per supplier listing
PoolsOne indoor heated pool (7th floor) open year-roundNot published
Restaurants & barsMultiple outlets including Shula's Steak House, Riverside Café, CHI Bar, Link Café, seasonal Chicago Burger CompanyLobby Bar, coffee shop/cafe, 2 bars/lounges; room service limited hours
Spa / wellnessNo dedicated named spa; massage services available for a surcharge and a two-story fitness center with Peloton bikes and dry saunaFull-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials; 24-hour fitness facilities
Meetings & eventsVery large: ~125,000 sq ft of event space, many ballrooms and meeting rooms, plus multiple named venues for large weddingsSignificant: 63,000 sq ft conference space and 15 meeting rooms
Nearby highlightsDirect access to Chicago Riverwalk; a short walk to Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, Navy Pier
Parking & feesOn-site self-parking and valet (surcharges); daily destination fee applies for some in-room benefitsValet and self parking (surcharge); express check-in and limo/town car service available

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Location: Riverwalk access vs Millennium Park access

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk – Location

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk sits directly on the Chicago Riverwalk in Streeterville/River North.

  • Steps onto the Riverwalk and riverboat architecture tours nearby
  • Short walk to Michigan Avenue (Magnificent Mile) and Navy Pier
  • Millennium Park is walkable (about a 10-minute walk per hotel materials)

Pick Sheraton for direct riverwalk access and riverside dining.

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park – Location

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park is centrally located near Millennium Park and Grant Park.

  • About a 5-minute walk to Millennium Park and Grant Park
  • Close to Michigan Avenue, Chicago Riverwalk and cultural landmarks
  • Preferred airport listed as ORD; multiple transit options nearby

Pick Fairmont for quick access to Millennium Park and downtown museums.

Rooms: More rooms and river views vs fewer rooms and park views

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk – Rooms

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk has a wide range of room types, including many river- and lake-view options and multiple suite levels.

  • 1,218 guest rooms across 34 floors, including many river-view and lake-view Deluxe rooms
  • Club level rooms with Sheraton Club Lounge on the 33rd floor
  • Rollaway beds available for a fee; many family-friendly room configurations

Choose Sheraton if you want more room-type variety, club-lounge options and river views.

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park – Rooms

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park offers a mix of Fairmont and Deluxe rooms, many with cityscape or park views.

  • 686 guestrooms with room types listed such as Fairmont King Room and Signature Room, Park View options
  • Several mobility- and hearing-accessible room variants listed
  • Selected rooms advertise Park View and Lake View options

Choose Fairmont for park- or city-view rooms in a smaller, centrally located hotel.

Dining & drinks: Riverfront variety vs lobby bar and signature dining

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk – Dining & drinks

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk provides multiple on-site dining venues from casual to fine dining.

  • Shula's Steak House for evening fine dining
  • Riverside Café for breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch with river views
  • Seasonal Chicago Burger Company along the Riverwalk plus a lobby bar and coffee café

Sheraton gives broader on-site variety, including a full steakhouse and seasonal Riverwalk dining.

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park – Dining & drinks

Fairmont has a smaller on-site dining footprint but includes a lobby bar and an all-day coffee shop.

  • Lobby Bar serves American cuisine; a coffee shop/cafe is available for casual meals
  • Two bars/lounges on property for drinks
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is available for a fee

Fairmont is convenient for quick downtown dining and drinks, but fewer on-site restaurants than Sheraton.

Pools & signature amenity

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk – Pools & signature amenity

Sheraton offers an indoor heated pool with views of downtown and Lake Michigan.

  • Indoor heated pool located on the 7th floor
  • Pool open year-round with towels provided (hours listed in hotel materials)
  • Adjacent two-story fitness center and dry sauna on same floor

If you want an on-site indoor pool for year-round swimming, Sheraton is the clear choice.

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park – Pools & signature amenity

Fairmont's supplier listing highlights a full-service spa and 24-hour fitness facilities.

  • Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials (reservations required)
  • 24-hour fitness facilities available
  • No pool information published in the supplier listing

Pick Fairmont if an on-site spa matters; pool info is not published.

Wellness & nightlife: Fitness, spa and evening options

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk – Wellness & nightlife

Sheraton focuses on fitness and riverfront evening dining and bars.

  • Two-story Sheraton Fitness Center with Peloton bikes and Life Fitness equipment, open 24 hours
  • Dry sauna available in the fitness area
  • Evening options include CHI Bar and Shula's Steak House

Sheraton is well-equipped for fitness and has lively riverside and hotel-bar evening options.

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park – Wellness & nightlife

Fairmont highlights a full-service spa plus 24-hour fitness and quieter lobby-bar settings.

  • Full-service spa (reservations required) with treatment rooms
  • 24-hour fitness center on site
  • Two bars/lounges for evening drinks and a lobby bar with American cuisine

Fairmont suits travelers who prioritize spa treatments and a quieter, central hotel nightlife.

Who Wins? Best Pick by Travel Style

Best for conventions & large events
Open lobby seating area with chairs, tables and river-facing windows at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Sheraton — far more total meeting and ballroom space (roughly 120k+ sq ft) and many large, named ballrooms.

Best for Millennium Park access
Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

Fairmont — a very short walk to Millennium Park, Grant Park and nearby museums.

Best for on-site pool
Circular rotunda-style hotel lobby with columns and low seating at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Sheraton — has a year-round indoor heated pool on the 7th floor with skyline and lake views.

Best for a full-service spa
Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

Fairmont — lists a full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials.

Frequently asked questions

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk vs Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park: FAQs

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Which hotel is closer to Millennium Park?

Fairmont is a shorter walk to Millennium Park (the Fairmont listing notes a 5-minute walk); Sheraton is still walkable (about a 10-minute walk per its materials).

Which hotel has a pool?

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk has an indoor heated pool on the 7th floor. Fairmont's supplier listing does not publish pool information.

Which is better for meetings and weddings?

Sheraton is better for large meetings and weddings thanks to its much larger overall meeting and ballroom capacity; Fairmont has substantial meeting space but on a smaller scale.

Are either of these adults-only hotels?

No — both properties are all-ages and family-friendly per their listings.

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