
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
Best for conventions, large groups, riverfront dining, and families who want direct Riverwalk access.
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Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is a large riverfront convention hotel on the Chicago Riverwalk that suits families, groups, and business travelers. Omni Chicago Hotel is an upscale all-suite property on the Magnificent Mile for shoppers, leisure guests, and travelers who prefer suite layouts.
Updated · about 0.6 km apart

Best for conventions, large groups, riverfront dining, and families who want direct Riverwalk access.

Best for guests wanting roomy suites steps from Michigan Avenue shopping and a quieter, suite-focused stay.
When Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk wins: choose Sheraton if you need lots of meeting and event space, riverfront restaurants and direct Chicago Riverwalk access, an indoor heated pool, or a property built to handle large groups and families.
When Omni Chicago Hotel wins: choose Omni if you want an all-suite room inventory in the heart of the Magnificent Mile — convenient for shopping, museums, and shorter walks to central attractions — with a smaller, more residential hotel feel.
Bottom line: both are upscale downtown Chicago options; pick Sheraton for conventions, families, and riverfront amenities, or pick Omni for suite layouts and a prime Magnificent Mile address.
| Category | Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk | Omni Chicago Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, convention-oriented riverfront hotel with multiple dining outlets. | Upscale, all-suite Magnificent Mile hotel with a shopping-district focus. |
| Location (neighborhood) | Streeterville / River North on the Chicago Riverwalk, steps from river tours. | Downtown Chicago, directly on North Michigan Avenue near the Magnificent Mile. |
| Size (rooms / floors) | 1,218 rooms across 34 floors. | 347 guestrooms (including suites). |
| Best for ages | All ages; family-friendly with kids' policies and family dining options. | |
| Pools | One indoor heated pool on the 7th floor (year-round). | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple outlets (Shula's Steak House, Riverside Café, CHI Bar, Link Café, seasonal Chicago Burger Company). | 676 Restaurant and Bar plus lobby bar/lounge; full breakfasts available for a fee. |
| Spa & wellness | No dedicated named spa; massage services available for a surcharge and a two-story fitness center with Peloton bikes and dry sauna. | Not published |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive: roughly 120,000–125,000 sq ft and many large ballrooms (multiple venues for weddings/conventions). | 10 meeting rooms and ~10,000 sq ft of conference space. |
| Nearby highlights | Chicago Riverwalk, Michigan Avenue, Millennium Park, Navy Pier; riverboat architecture tours nearby. | Michigan Avenue, Harry Potter Shop Chicago, 360 CHICAGO, Museum of Contemporary Art. |
| Parking & fees | On-site self-parking and valet (surcharges); daily destination fee applies; minimum check-in age 21. | |
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk sits directly on the Chicago Riverwalk in Streeterville/River North.
Pick Sheraton if you want immediate Riverwalk access and easy river excursions.
Omni Chicago Hotel is located at 676 N Michigan Ave on the Magnificent Mile.
Pick Omni if you want a stay focused on shopping and central downtown attractions.
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk offers a wide range of rooms and suites across 34 floors.
Choose Sheraton for more room variety and larger suite inventory for groups and families.
Omni Chicago Hotel is an all-suite property with a range of one-bedroom and executive suite layouts.
Choose Omni if you prefer suite layouts and the extra space of one-bedroom or executive suites.
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk provides several on-site dining options that span casual to fine dining.
Sheraton is better if you want many on-site options and riverfront dining variety.
Omni Chicago Hotel has a main restaurant and bar plus a lobby bar/lounge.
Omni is a solid pick for easy access to nearby restaurants and a single on-site restaurant/bar for convenience.
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk features an indoor heated pool with views.
Sheraton provides a reliable indoor pool and a larger fitness facility for active guests and families.
Omni Chicago Hotel's supplier listing does not publish a pool or pool hours.
Omni's public listing emphasizes suites and a fitness center; pool details are not published.
Sheraton focuses on fitness and basic wellness services rather than a branded spa.
Sheraton is better for fitness-focused travelers and those who want evening riverwalk dining options.
Omni offers fitness and on-site dining but does not publish a branded spa in the supplier listing.
Omni is convenient for post-shopping cocktails and late-night walks along Michigan Avenue; check the property for any spa offers.

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk: top-tier meeting and ballroom capacity across extensive event space.

Omni Chicago Hotel: right on North Michigan Avenue, steps from flagship stores and galleries.

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk: indoor heated pool, family dining choices, and kid-friendly policies.

Omni Chicago Hotel: all-suite inventory with one-bedroom and executive suite layouts.
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk — it has substantially more meeting and ballroom space and is set up for large events.
Omni Chicago Hotel is directly on North Michigan Avenue and is the closer, more convenient choice for shopping.
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk has an indoor heated pool on the 7th floor. Omni's supplier listing does not publish pool information; confirm with the hotel.
Both properties welcome guests of all ages; neither is an adults-only hotel.
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