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Located on Michigan Avenue in the liveliest part of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, this high-rise hotel draws a mix of business and leisure clientele. Guests gather at The Bean for morning java and pastries, and, in the evenings, the lobby lounge is a popular spot.

Amenity highlights:

The hotel offers an indoor lap pool and spa tub, both of which overlook the city. There is also an outdoor sundeck with two basketball courts. Other amenities include a sauna and men’s/women’s steam rooms. A 24-hour fitness center offers exercise bikes, treadmills, and stair machines. Also available, are a hair salon, game arcade, four restaurants and lounges, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), and an on-site FedEx Kinko’s business center.

Insider tip:

Shoppers visiting Chicago often head for 900 North Michigan Shops, located three blocks from the hotel. The six-level mall offers 70 unique and distinctive shops and restaurants, as well as two cinemas and a Bloomingdale’s department store.

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Wireless Internet Access

This hotel offers Wireless Internet access (Source: JiWire Inc.)

Traveler Ratings Summary

Overall satisfaction	100% of travelers (7 of 7) recommend this hotel
4.8	Hotel service Hotel condition Room cleanliness Room comfort 4.5 4.5 4.7 4.7
Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system.

Rooms

This 46-story hotel offers 1,192 contemporary guestrooms, fully renovated in 2005. Rooms have individual climate control, telephone with message light, voice mail, high-speed Internet access, 27-inch flat-screen TVs, AM/FM alarm clock radios, cable movie channels, in-room pay movies, hair dryers, in-room coffee, irons and ironing boards, and ergonomic chairs with sleek, modern desks.

Room Amenities

Internet access - high speed Cable/satellite TV Video-game console Complimentary newspaper (M-F) Multi-line phone Internet access - surcharge Microwave (on request) Wake-up calls Turndown service (on request) Sewing kit Complimentary toiletries Iron/ironing board Television Desk Electronic/magnetic keys Cribs (infant beds) available

Premium TV channel(s) Pay movies Climate control Air conditioning Voice mail Refrigerator (on request) Coffee/tea maker Housekeeping (daily) Shower/tub combination Extra towels/bedding in room Hair dryer In-room safe (accommodates laptop) Clock radio Electronic check-out Rollaway beds Smoking rooms

Recreation

The hotel has an indoor lap pool and spa tub overlooking the city, a sauna and steam room for women, and a steam room for men. The outdoor sundeck includes two basketball courts. Also available are a game arcade, pool table, and 24-hour fitness center with exercise bikes, treadmills, and stair machines.

Lake Michigan is less than two miles from the hotel and offers bike rentals, jogging paths, and canoeing (seasonal). Foss Park Golf Course, an l8-hole course, is four miles away.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Rowing or canoeing nearby
• Rafting nearby
• Basketball on site
• Swimming on site
• Sailing nearby
• Running track/path nearby

Property Amenities

This hotel offers an indoor lap pool, spa tub, and men’s/women’s steam rooms. Also on site, a 24-hour fitness center is equipped with stair machines, treadmills, and exercycles. Other amenities include two outdoor basketball courts, four restaurants and lounges, and a hair salon. There is also a FedEx Kinko's business center on site.

Meeting space totals 60,000 square feet and includes banquet facilities and a ballroom—catering services and high-speed Internet access are available for a surcharge.

Swimming pool - indoor Steam room Concierge desk Fitness equipment Room service (limited hours) Coffee shop or café Limo or Town Car service available Parking (surcharge) Event catering Business center Ballroom(s) Audio-visual equipment Safe-deposit box - front desk Express check-out Security guard Multilingual staff Number of floors: 46 ATM/banking Shopping on site Medical assistance available Dry cleaning service Television in lobby Pool table on site Elevator/lift

Spa tub Sauna Complimentary newspapers in lobby Billiards on site Breakfast available (surcharge) Self parking Parking (valet) Conference room(s) Banquet facilities Exhibit space Meeting rooms (small groups) Number of rooms: 1,192 Porter/bellhop Doorman/doorwoman 24-hour front desk Express check- in Hair salon Gift shops or newsstand Tour assistance Beauty services Shoe shine Arcade/game room Air-conditioned public areas Wedding services

Policies

Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Valet parking fee per 24 hours is $26-$35. Self-parking fee is $15-$25 per 24 hours. All prices are subject to change.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 4 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Dining

Ventoso Restaurant - Casual Italian restaurant. Soups, salads, pastas, and fresh seafood. Extensive wine list. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The Bean - Located on lobby level. Starbucks coffee, pastries, and sandwiches. Open early morning to early evening.

Lobby Bar - Gathering place for cocktails and conversation at the end of the day. Hors d’oeuvres and sandwiches. Open noon to early morning.

Address

540 N Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60611 USA Nearest major airport: Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare) Area: River North/Magnificent Mile (Chicago) This is an area of swank hotels, upscale stores, shopping malls, sidewalk flower gardens, art galleries and museums, elegant restaurants, and landmark architecture. Includes River North, Gold Coast, and Streeterville. Old Town, Lincoln Park, and lively Navy Pier are just minutes away.