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Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort, Oak Brook, Illinois

Stay and Play Golf at Marriott's Willow Crest Golf Club

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Photograph of Willow Crest Golf Course

Willow Crest Golf Course

Photo Courtesy of Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort
Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort, Oak Brook, Illinois, is typical of the Marriott brand: upscale, luxurious, and superbly put together. More and more, Marriott is turning to golf to attract not only vacationing players, but the corporate planner too. With its on-site 18-hole championship golf course at Willow Brook Golf Club, 36 meeting rooms and 42,500 sq ft of total meeting space, along with 348 guest rooms and 38 suites, the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort is no exception and ranks among the best that Chicago has to offer.

Golf:

Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort's Willow Crest Golf Club is located right on the property. The 18-hole layout designed by Richard P. Nugent, play a tight 6,397 yards from the back tees for a par of 70 with a course rating is 70.9 and a slope of 130. The course was named Marriott Golf Property of the year in 2009. With a par of only 70, you'll find it plays long with narrow fairways, tight landing areas, bunkers scattered seemingly at random (for sure the placements of the bunkers are lull the unwary into a false sense of security) and water in play on 13 of the 18 holes, and with many of the greens offering a deceptively open approach, the course presents an enjoyable and somewhat tough challenge. Green Fees: 18 holes - $59 to $75; Twilight after 4pm $45; cart included

Accommodations:

Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort offers 384 guest rooms and suites. Beds have pillowtop mattresses, Marriott signature bedding, triple sheeting, and down blankets. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are offered along with flat screen televisions, premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms feature bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Rooms are also also equipped with high-speed internet, irons/ironing boards and clock radios.

Amenities:

  • Dining: The Window Restaurant and The Grille
  • Willow Crest golf course.
  • An indoor pool, a sauna, a fitness facility, and tennis courts.
  • Full-service business center
  • High-speed, wireless internet
  • 36 meeting rooms and 42,500 sq ft of total meeting space<.ul>

    Accolades:

    • 2001 Award of Excellence by Corporate Meetings & Incentives Magazine
    • 2001 Greens of Distinction by Corporate Meetings and Incentives
    • 2001 Pinnacle Award by Successful Meetings Magazine

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    Contact:

    Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort, 3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523; 800-228-9290

    How to Get There:

    The Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort is located in Oak Brook off I 294 - 19 miles south of O'Hare International Airport. Depending upon the state of the traffic, it's a drive of about 30 minutes.

    By Air:

    Oak Brook, Illinois, is served by O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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