Peninsula Hotel Chicago
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Address:
108 E Superior St
Chicago
IL 60611
Telephone:
+1 312-337-2888
Fax:
+1 312-751-2888
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Hotel Description
General Description
Set in the heart of the 'Magnificent Mile', The Peninsula Chicago is ideally situated near all of the city's key attractions, businesses and entertainment. On the doorstep of Chicago's Lake Michigan and Michigan Avenue, the hotel is located in the center of the city's most exclusive shops and steps from the historic Water Tower. The Peninsula Chicago is located 13 miles from Chicago Midway Airport and 17 miles from Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

The Peninsula Chicago offers 9,500 sq ft of versatile meeting and event space, providing the flexibility for every type of event from intimate meetings to lavish galas. The Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 550 guests in a variety of configurations. Five additional function rooms and a boardroom with a plasma flat screen television and a fully equipped business center with offices and computer stations are also available for rental. Several fine dining options are available Avenues serves contemporary cuisine from an exhibition kitchen, and was recently awarded perfect scores from each of Chicago's major publications in 2005, a distinction held by only two restaurants in the city. A fully-equipped spa and exercise facility with panoramic city views is located at the top of the hotel.

The Peninsula Chicago off 339 luxurious and spacious guestrooms and suites furnished in a magnificent classical style, including the 3,000 square foot Peninsula Suite. Each guestroom and suite is equipped with a state-of-the-art electronic system that allows guests to control guestroom features with the touch of a button. All guestrooms and suites feature marble bathrooms with separate shower, a deep soaking tub with a television above the tub, and hands-free telephone. Also included are an oversized executive desk with silent fax machine, data port and complimentary network and wireless high-speed Internet access.

Overview
Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Deposit required upon check-in
Doorman/doorwoman
Floors - 20
Guestrooms - 339
Limo/Town Car service available - Within 2 Miles
Minimum check-in age - 21
Multilingual staff
Photo identification required
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk

Exterior
The main entrance is on 108 East Superior Street with the west side of the hotel facing North Michigan Avenue. A brand new hotel built and opened in June 2001.

Lobby
There is a motor lobby on the ground floor inside the main entrance, where our guest services staff will assist guests with their luggage. After taking the elevator from the motor lobby, guests will arrive on the 5th floor where our check in lobby is located.

Luxury Hotel Accommodation
Rooms
Deluxe guestrooms offer an exceptionally large 531 square feet of space and better views overlooking Superior and Rush Streets. Each room features either 1 king size bed or 2 queen beds, a sitting area with a small sofa, coffee table and a well-appointed executive desk. Other room amenities include complimentary network and wireless Internet service, 2-line telephones, voice mail, silent fax machine, separate shower and deep soaking tub with TV above bathtub, marble bathroom with hands-free phone and mood lighting, mini-bar, CD and DVD players, bedside control panel, plush bathrobes and slippers, cable TV with premium channels, free and pay-per-view movies, stereo, hair dryer, safe and daily newspaper. Guestroom windows open for fresh air. Room size is 531 SQFT/49 SQM. Sleeps 2. Executive Suites are one bedroom suites with a separate living area. These spacious suites have 1 king bed, executive desk, luxurious marble bathroom - complete with double vanities and a large picture window near the soaking tub and vibrant views of Superior Street, Chicago Avenue and Rush Street. Connecting units are available. The separate living room includes an overstuffed sofa, coffee table, and an additional chair for visitors. The suite is equipped with a Sony Wega flat-screen television and CD/DVD player in the living room, private valet box, complimentary network and wireless Internet service, 2-line telephones, voice mail, silent fax machine, separate shower and deep soaking tub with TV above bathtub, marble bathroom with hands-free phone and mood lighting, mini-bar, CD and DVD players, bedside control panel, plush bathrobes and slippers, cable TV with premium channels, free and pay-per-view movies, stereo, hair dryer, safe and daily newspaper. Suite size is 793 SQFT/74 SQM. Sleeps 3. The Grand Deluxe King Suite offers over 1,000 square feet of luxury with multi-directional views overlooking the Magnificent Mile, Lake Michigan and historic Water Tower Park. This one-bedroom suite features a large living area, executive desk, spacious marble bathroom, additional powder room and separate dressing area. Other amenities include a Sony Wega LCD television, hi-fi stereo system, complimentary network and wireless Internet service, 2-line telephones, voice mail, silent fax machine, separate shower and deep soaking tub with TV above bathtub, marble bathroom with hands-free phone and mood lighting, mini-bar, CD and DVD players, bedside control panel, plush bathrobes and slippers, cable TV with premium channels, free and pay-per-view movies, stereo, hair dryer, safe and daily newspaper. Guestroom windows open for fresh air. Suite size is 1007 SQFT/94 SQM. Sleeps 4. The Grand Suite is a two-bedroom suite with one king bed in each bedroom, a large entry area, large living area for up to 10 persons, two marble bathrooms, additional powder, two dressing rooms, dinning room for 6 persons, study and pantry. This luxurious suite features video, DVD theatre and stereo in the first bedroom, television in the second bedroom and televison and stereo in the study room. Views overlook the Magnificent Mile, Lake Michigan and historic Water Tower Park. Other suite amenities include Sony Wega LCD televisions, hi-fi stereo system, complimentary network and wireless Internet service, 2-line telephones, voice mail, silent fax machine, separate shower and deep soaking tub with TV above bathtub, marble bathroom with hands-free phone and mood lighting, mini-bar, CD and DVD players, bedside control panel, plush bathrobes and slippers, cable TV with premium channels, free and pay-per-view movies, stereo, hair dryer, safe and daily newspaper. Guestroom windows open for fresh air. Suite size is 2500 SQFT/233 SQM. Sleeps 3. Grand Deluxe King rooms offer views overlooking Michigan Avenue or historic Water Tower Park. Each room features one king bed, sitting area with a small sofa, a coffee table and a well-appointed executive desk. These rooms can be connected to a Grand Deluxe Double room. Other room amenities include complimentary network and wireless Internet service, 2-line telephones, voice mail, silent fax machine, separate shower and deep soaking tub with TV above bathtub, marble bathroom with hands-free phone and mood lighting, mini-bar, CD and DVD players, bedside control panel, plush bathrobes and slippers, cable TV with premium channels, free and pay-per-view movies, stereo, hair dryer, safe and daily newspaper. Guestroom windows open for fresh air. One rollaway bed can be accommodated. Room size is 556 SQFT/52 SQM. Sleeps 2. The lavish Peninsula Suite occupies 3,000 square feet on the top guest floor of the hotel. Oversized windows in every room offer stunning views of the historic Water Tower, Lake Michigan, and Chicago's *Gold Coast*. Appointments include a formal dining room, grand piano, fireplace and a 2,000 square foot private outdoor terrace with jacuzzi. The master bedroom has a king-size bed and French doors that lead to the outdoor jacuzzi, as well as double vanities, soaking tub with large picture window, and separate rain shower. A private exercise room is located off of the master bathroom, and a separate master dressing area is included. The formal living room includes a gas fireplace and grand piano. The formal dining room offers seating for eight and an adjacent pantry. Up to two adjoining rooms can be connected. This luxuriously appointed and fine decorated suite is complete with state-of-the-art electornic equipment, and all of the suite amenities found in The Peninsula Chicago*s other suites are included. Suite size is 3000 SQFT/279 SQM. Sleeps 3. Deluxe Double rooms are larger than Deluxe King rooms, allowing for the use of an optional rollaway bed. Deluxe Double guestrooms offer an exceptionally large 701 square feet of space and views overlooking Superior and Rush Streets. Each room features two queen size beds and a sitting area with a small sofa, coffee table and a well-appointed executive desk. Other room amenities include complimentary network and wireless Internet service, 2-line telephones, voice mail, silent fax machine, separate shower and deep soaking tub with TV above bathtub, marble bathroom with hands-free phone and mood lighting, mini-bar, CD and DVD players, bedside control panel, plush bathrobes and slippers, cable TV with premium channels, free and pay-per-view movies, stereo, hair dryer, safe and daily newspaper. Guestroom windows open for fresh air. Sleeps 4. Grand Deluxe Double rooms offer views overlooking Michigan Avenue or historic Water Tower Park. Each room features two queen beds, sitting area with a small sofa, a coffee table and a well-appointed executive desk. These rooms can be connected to a Grand Deluxe King room. Other room amenities include complimentary network and wireless Internet service, 2-line telephones, voice mail, silent fax machine, separate shower and deep soaking tub with TV above bathtub, marble bathroom with hands-free phone and mood lighting, mini-bar, CD and DVD players, bedside control panel, plush bathrobes and slippers, cable TV with premium channels, free and pay-per-view movies, stereo, hair dryer, safe and daily newspaper. Guestroom windows open for fresh air. One rollaway bed can be accommodated. Room size is 556 SQFT/52 SQM. Sleeps 4. Superior guestrooms offer an exceptionally large 531 square feet of space and views overlooking Superior Street. Each room features a king size bed and a sitting area with a small sofa, coffee table and a well-appointed executive desk. Other room amenities include complimentary network and wireless Internet service, 2-line telephones, voice mail, silent fax machine, separate shower and deep soaking tub with TV above bathtub, marble bathroom with hands-free phone and mood lighting, mini-bar, CD and DVD players, bedside control panel, plush bathrobes and slippers, cable TV with premium channels, free and pay-per-view movies, stereo, hair dryer, safe and daily newspaper. Guestroom windows open for fresh air. Room size is 531 SQFT/49 SQM. Sleeps 2. Deluxe Double Suites are larger than Deluxe King Suites, allowing for the use of an optional rollaway bed. a large living area. Each suite has a spacious marble bathroom and an additional powder room. Views are enticing city views of Chicago Avenue and Rush Street. Connecting units available. Other amenities include a Sony Wega LCD television, hi-fi stereo system, complimentary network and wireless Internet service, 2-line telephones, voice mail, silent fax machine, separate shower and deep soaking tub with TV above bathtub, marble bathroom with hands-free phone and mood lighting, mini-bar, CD and DVD players, bedside control panel, plush bathrobes and slippers, cable TV with premium channels, free and pay-per-view movies, stereo, hair dryer, safe and daily newspaper. Guestroom windows open for fresh air. Suite size is 926 SQFT-86 SQM. Sleeps 4. Junior Suites are one bedroom suites with frosted french dooes separating the bedroom and living areas. Views directly overlook North Michigan Avenue. These suites feature one king bed plus the unique feature of a pull-out sofabed in the living room. Other amenities include a Sony Wega LCD television, hi-fi stereo system, complimentary network and wireless Internet service, 2-line telephones, voice mail, silent fax machine, separate shower and deep soaking tub with TV above bathtub, marble bathroom with hands-free phone and mood lighting, mini-bar, CD and DVD players, bedside control panel, plush bathrobes and slippers, cable TV with premium channels, free and pay-per-view movies, stereo, hair dryer, safe and daily newspaper. Guestroom windows open for fresh air. Suite size is 840 SQFT/78 SQM. Sleeps 4. Deluxe Suites are large one-bedroom suite with one king bed and a large living area. Each suite has a spacious marble bathroom and an additional powder room. Views are enticing city views of Chicago Avenue and Rush Street. Connecting units available. Other amenities include a Sony Wega LCD television, hi-fi stereo system, complimentary network and wireless Internet service, 2-line telephones, voice mail, silent fax machine, separate shower and deep soaking tub with TV above bathtub, marble bathroom with hands-free phone and mood lighting, mini-bar, CD and DVD players, bedside control panel, plush bathrobes and slippers, cable TV with premium channels, free and pay-per-view movies, stereo, hair dryer, safe and daily newspaper. Guestroom windows open for fresh air. Suite size is 887 SQFT/82 SQM. Sleeps 3.

Room Facilities
Air conditioning, Smoking rooms, Cable/satellite TV, Wake-up calls, Complimentary newspaper, Minibar, Housekeeping, Extra towels/bedding, Hypo-allergenic bedding availa, Multi-line phone, Free local calls, Fax machine, Bathrobes, Complimentary toiletries, Hair dryer, In-room safe, CD player, Clock radio, Designer toiletries, Desk, Video-game console, Climate control, Premium bedding, Pay movies, Voice mail, Rollaway beds, Cribs (infant beds) available, Iron/ironing board (on request, Turndown service, Bottled water in room (complim, Bathroom telephone, Bathroom TV, Direct-dial phone, Premium TV channel(s), DVD player, Internet access - wireless, Microwave (on request), Blackout drapes/curtains, Electronic/magnetic keys, Extra towels/bedding in room, Handheld shower, Internet access - complimentar, Makeup mirror, Massage - available in room, Sewing kit, Slippers, Separate bathtub and shower, Bathroom scale, Refrigerator (on request), Remote lighting/drapery/curtai, Internet access - high speed

Check-in Time
3:00 PM

Check-out Time
12:00 Noon

Facilities
Dining
Four wonderful restaurants and a bar are 5 diamond awarded. Seafood fine dining, Shanghai Terrace offers contemporary Shanghainese and Cantonese cuisine including Dim Sum for lunch. The Lobby is an all day dining restaurant including the signature Peninsula Afternoon Tea plus Friday and Saturday nights, our tempting Chocolate Bar Buffet and Pierrot Gourmet which is located on the street level.

Location
Transportation
Just steps from The Peninsula Chicago lies the waterfront of Lake Michigan. Chicago's Navy Pier is a popular entertainment center with numerous shops, an IMAX cinema, amusement park, and ice rink. Art lovers will enjoy the Museum of Contemporary Art, with a wealth of modern works created through a variety of mediums and reflecting contemporary culture. The Art Institute of Chicago is approximately a mile from The Peninsula Chicago and is well worth a visit as one of the world's most important galleries whose incredible collection spans 5,000 years of art.