Swissotel Chicago
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Hotel Description
General Description
General Information:For the second consecutive year, Travel and Leisure named The Swissotel Chicago is not only a perfect setting for accommodations, and personalized service. Our unique design has turned more than a few heads at our all-glass triangular hotel with wraparound views from Navy Pier to Grant Park. Location:Hotel is located just steps from The Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago, within 20 miles of Chicago's major airports -O'Hare International and Midway. Area:The hotel is close to many Chicago attractions, including Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute of Chicago, ESPN Zone, State Street Shopping, The Water House, Sears Towers, The Field Museum, Lincoln Park Zoo and within easy access of Chicago's airports.Recreation:A dining tradition that has been going strong for three generations, the Palm Restaurant at the Swissotel Chicago is synonymous with prime steaks and enormous lobsters. The hotel Lobby Lounge is the place to be to watch the world go by accompanied by coffee, snacks and evening drinks. At Geneva restaurant you will enjoy classic, American cuisine with European flair in our cozy breakfast restaurant. The hotel facilities also include 27,000 square feet of state of art event space, business center, Penthouse Heath club and pool is located on the 42nd floor featuring a heated indoor pool, dry sauna, and Jacuzzi with panoramic views of Lake Michigan.Rooms:Enjoy the ever-reliable comfort of our spacious downtown Chicago hotel accommodations - each complete with breathtaking views, plush terry robes, bright makeup lighting and other gracious amenities. The guest room's features include high speed internet access, large executive desk, two line telephone with voice mail, data port, marble baths, with glass enclosed showers, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, Cable TV with movies and music channels, 24 hrs room service, coffee maker and mini bar. **Please note that starting December 3, 2007 until March 31, 2008, extensive renovations of bedrooms will be on going. Entire floors will be closed, but guests will be checked into rooms that are not directly affected by the renovations or between floors being worked on.""
Overview
Swissôtel Chicago is an all-glass triangular hotel, wedged into the confluence of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan and has fabulous wrap-around views from Navy Pier to Millennium Park.
This world-class hotel provides a luxurious yet comfortable setting - enhanced by natural light, attractive furnishings, and modern décor. Discover the many reasons we are considered one of the premier choices of downtown Chicago hotel accommodations for the cultured traveller - and among the top hotel brands for business guests, as rated by Conde Nast Traveller.
Exterior
This is a modern, high-rise downtown hotel which was built in 1988 and is famous for its unique architectural triangular design. The all-glass triangular hotel, wedged into the confluence of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan has fabulous wrap-around views from Navy Pier to Grant Park
Lobby
The lobby is medium sized and luxuriously appointed, designed in comtemporary style with high ceilings and polished hard wood columns.
General Information:For the second consecutive year, Travel and Leisure named The Swissotel Chicago is not only a perfect setting for accommodations, and personalized service. Our unique design has turned more than a few heads at our all-glass triangular hotel with wraparound views from Navy Pier to Grant Park. Location:Hotel is located just steps from The Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago, within 20 miles of Chicago's major airports -O'Hare International and Midway. Area:The hotel is close to many Chicago attractions, including Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute of Chicago, ESPN Zone, State Street Shopping, The Water House, Sears Towers, The Field Museum, Lincoln Park Zoo and within easy access of Chicago's airports.Recreation:A dining tradition that has been going strong for three generations, the Palm Restaurant at the Swissotel Chicago is synonymous with prime steaks and enormous lobsters. The hotel Lobby Lounge is the place to be to watch the world go by accompanied by coffee, snacks and evening drinks. At Geneva restaurant you will enjoy classic, American cuisine with European flair in our cozy breakfast restaurant. The hotel facilities also include 27,000 square feet of state of art event space, business center, Penthouse Heath club and pool is located on the 42nd floor featuring a heated indoor pool, dry sauna, and Jacuzzi with panoramic views of Lake Michigan.Rooms:Enjoy the ever-reliable comfort of our spacious downtown Chicago hotel accommodations - each complete with breathtaking views, plush terry robes, bright makeup lighting and other gracious amenities. The guest room's features include high speed internet access, large executive desk, two line telephone with voice mail, data port, marble baths, with glass enclosed showers, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, Cable TV with movies and music channels, 24 hrs room service, coffee maker and mini bar. **Please note that starting December 3, 2007 until March 31, 2008, extensive renovations of bedrooms will be on going. Entire floors will be closed, but guests will be checked into rooms that are not directly affected by the renovations or between floors being worked on.""
Overview
Swissôtel Chicago is an all-glass triangular hotel, wedged into the confluence of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan and has fabulous wrap-around views from Navy Pier to Millennium Park.
This world-class hotel provides a luxurious yet comfortable setting - enhanced by natural light, attractive furnishings, and modern décor. Discover the many reasons we are considered one of the premier choices of downtown Chicago hotel accommodations for the cultured traveller - and among the top hotel brands for business guests, as rated by Conde Nast Traveller.
Exterior
This is a modern, high-rise downtown hotel which was built in 1988 and is famous for its unique architectural triangular design. The all-glass triangular hotel, wedged into the confluence of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan has fabulous wrap-around views from Navy Pier to Grant Park
Lobby
The lobby is medium sized and luxuriously appointed, designed in comtemporary style with high ceilings and polished hard wood columns.
Luxury Hotel Accommodation
Rooms
The 25 Executive Suites are lovely corner rooms with a 180 degree view, each Executive Suite has a separate sleeping and living area, two full baths and upgraded amenities with a wet bar, oversized work station, fax machine, coffee maker, mini-bar and refrigerator. King-sized or double beds are available. The Executive Suites have an apartment atmosphere with 1,200 square feet, a spacious work area and an inviting parlor arrangement. The bedroom has a master bathroom and a door to close from the parlor area. The parlor features an L-shaped pull-out couch and working area with full bath. Ideal for small families or long staying guests. Located on the 41st floor with commanding views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago Skyline, our Suite features marble foyer, fireplace, separate dining room for up to 10 persons, Grand Piano and a full bar. A office separates the living quarters from the parlor style bedroom and bathroom, equipped with a Jacuzzi, walk in shower and separate toilette. The 5 Parlor Suites are 840 square feet and have a raised sleeping area and 1-1/2 baths. Ideal for meeting of up to four people because of its spacious parlor area. Our 632 oversized guest rooms and luxurious suites offer breathtaking views of the city and large work areas. Every room features superb amenities including robes, TVs with movie and music channels, marble bathrooms, multiline phones with modem connections, voice-mail, remote message retrieval and coffeemakers. In addition, Swissôtel Business Advantage rooms provide in-room fax machines. Room service is available 24-hours a day. * 296 king-sized beds * 281 double-double beds * 19 handicapped rooms * 5 Parlor Suites * 25 Executive Suites * 5 Duplex Suites * 1 Presidential. Our Swiss Business Advantage rooms feature oversized desk and work area, in-room fax machine, iron and ironing board, multi-line phones with dataport and voice mail, complimentary in-room coffee, complimentary use of our on-site fitness center and express check-out. The dramatic space and windows of the five 2,200 square feet Duplex Suites are divided into 2 floors with a wet-bar and 1-1/2 baths. Bedroom overlooking parlor area featuring a large executive desk and dining room table for four people. Perfect for extensive social or corporate entertaining. Ideal for small families or long staying guests.
Room Facilities
Smoking rooms, Air conditioning, Wake-up calls, Cable/satellite TV, Coffee/tea maker, Minibar, Housekeeping, Multi-line phone, Hypo-allergenic bedding availa, Iron/ironing board, Bathrobes, Hair dryer, Clock radio, Video-game console, Desk, Designer toiletries, Climate control, Premium bedding, Rollaway beds, Pay movies, Voice mail, Cribs (infant beds) available, Internet access - high speed, Internet access - surcharge, In-room safe, Internet access - TV, Bathroom telephone, Premium TV channel(s), Electronic/magnetic keys, Extra towels/bedding in room, Separate bathtub and shower, Bathroom scale, Turndown service (on request), CD player, Internet access - wireless
Check-in Time
03:00 PM
Check-out Time
12:00 PM
The 25 Executive Suites are lovely corner rooms with a 180 degree view, each Executive Suite has a separate sleeping and living area, two full baths and upgraded amenities with a wet bar, oversized work station, fax machine, coffee maker, mini-bar and refrigerator. King-sized or double beds are available. The Executive Suites have an apartment atmosphere with 1,200 square feet, a spacious work area and an inviting parlor arrangement. The bedroom has a master bathroom and a door to close from the parlor area. The parlor features an L-shaped pull-out couch and working area with full bath. Ideal for small families or long staying guests. Located on the 41st floor with commanding views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago Skyline, our Suite features marble foyer, fireplace, separate dining room for up to 10 persons, Grand Piano and a full bar. A office separates the living quarters from the parlor style bedroom and bathroom, equipped with a Jacuzzi, walk in shower and separate toilette. The 5 Parlor Suites are 840 square feet and have a raised sleeping area and 1-1/2 baths. Ideal for meeting of up to four people because of its spacious parlor area. Our 632 oversized guest rooms and luxurious suites offer breathtaking views of the city and large work areas. Every room features superb amenities including robes, TVs with movie and music channels, marble bathrooms, multiline phones with modem connections, voice-mail, remote message retrieval and coffeemakers. In addition, Swissôtel Business Advantage rooms provide in-room fax machines. Room service is available 24-hours a day. * 296 king-sized beds * 281 double-double beds * 19 handicapped rooms * 5 Parlor Suites * 25 Executive Suites * 5 Duplex Suites * 1 Presidential. Our Swiss Business Advantage rooms feature oversized desk and work area, in-room fax machine, iron and ironing board, multi-line phones with dataport and voice mail, complimentary in-room coffee, complimentary use of our on-site fitness center and express check-out. The dramatic space and windows of the five 2,200 square feet Duplex Suites are divided into 2 floors with a wet-bar and 1-1/2 baths. Bedroom overlooking parlor area featuring a large executive desk and dining room table for four people. Perfect for extensive social or corporate entertaining. Ideal for small families or long staying guests.
Room Facilities
Smoking rooms, Air conditioning, Wake-up calls, Cable/satellite TV, Coffee/tea maker, Minibar, Housekeeping, Multi-line phone, Hypo-allergenic bedding availa, Iron/ironing board, Bathrobes, Hair dryer, Clock radio, Video-game console, Desk, Designer toiletries, Climate control, Premium bedding, Rollaway beds, Pay movies, Voice mail, Cribs (infant beds) available, Internet access - high speed, Internet access - surcharge, In-room safe, Internet access - TV, Bathroom telephone, Premium TV channel(s), Electronic/magnetic keys, Extra towels/bedding in room, Separate bathtub and shower, Bathroom scale, Turndown service (on request), CD player, Internet access - wireless
Check-in Time
03:00 PM
Check-out Time
12:00 PM
Facilities
Dining
From the first invigorating cup of coffee to the prime-aged porterhouse steak completing your evening meal, indulge all of your culinary desires at Swissôtel Chicago. Boasting two exceptional downtown Chicago restaurants; this European-style hotel promises a memorable dining experience.
Invigorate your morning with a full American breakfast, served with European flair, at Geneva restaurant. For lunch or dinner, join an elite American dining tradition that spans three generations at The Palm Restaurant.
Throughout the day, observe the hustle and bustle of our urban setting in the Lobby Lounge.
At Swissôtel Chicago guest can savour some of the finest downtown Chicago dining, without stepping foot outside the hotel.
Activities
Sauna, Fitness Centre, Massage, Jacuzzi, Canoeing, Indoor Swimming Pool, Outdoor Swimming Pool
From the first invigorating cup of coffee to the prime-aged porterhouse steak completing your evening meal, indulge all of your culinary desires at Swissôtel Chicago. Boasting two exceptional downtown Chicago restaurants; this European-style hotel promises a memorable dining experience.
Invigorate your morning with a full American breakfast, served with European flair, at Geneva restaurant. For lunch or dinner, join an elite American dining tradition that spans three generations at The Palm Restaurant.
Throughout the day, observe the hustle and bustle of our urban setting in the Lobby Lounge.
At Swissôtel Chicago guest can savour some of the finest downtown Chicago dining, without stepping foot outside the hotel.
Activities
Sauna, Fitness Centre, Massage, Jacuzzi, Canoeing, Indoor Swimming Pool, Outdoor Swimming Pool
Location
Transportation
Chicago Randolph Station is a few blocks from the hotel.
Connected to the Illinois Centre underground walkway.
* 29 kilometres / 18 miles from O'Hare International Airport
* 19 kilometres / 12 miles from Midway Airport
Directions:
From Midway Airport: Head north from South Cicero Avenue, and proceed for two miles. Turn right onto I-55 N. Take the US-43 N exit. Bear left at South Lake Shore Drive. Bear right onto the Randolph Street ramp to I-290. Turn left onto the ramp to Wacker Drive. Bear left and head toward East Wacker Drive. Bear right at East Upper Wacker Drive.
From O'Hare International Airport: Head west from the terminal, and bear left at International Terminal. Take the I-190 East ramp for two miles. Bear right at I-90 East, and proceed for about five miles. Bear left onto the Express Lanes ramp to Armitage Avenue. Merge onto I-90 Express Lane / I-94 Express Lane. Take the East Ohio Street exit, and continue for one mile. Continue on West Ohio Street. Turn right at North La Salle Boulevard. Turn left at West Upper Wacker Drive. Continue on East Upper Wacker Drive.
Chicago Randolph Station is a few blocks from the hotel.
Connected to the Illinois Centre underground walkway.
* 29 kilometres / 18 miles from O'Hare International Airport
* 19 kilometres / 12 miles from Midway Airport
Directions:
From Midway Airport: Head north from South Cicero Avenue, and proceed for two miles. Turn right onto I-55 N. Take the US-43 N exit. Bear left at South Lake Shore Drive. Bear right onto the Randolph Street ramp to I-290. Turn left onto the ramp to Wacker Drive. Bear left and head toward East Wacker Drive. Bear right at East Upper Wacker Drive.
From O'Hare International Airport: Head west from the terminal, and bear left at International Terminal. Take the I-190 East ramp for two miles. Bear right at I-90 East, and proceed for about five miles. Bear left onto the Express Lanes ramp to Armitage Avenue. Merge onto I-90 Express Lane / I-94 Express Lane. Take the East Ohio Street exit, and continue for one mile. Continue on West Ohio Street. Turn right at North La Salle Boulevard. Turn left at West Upper Wacker Drive. Continue on East Upper Wacker Drive.