Chicago Meeting Planners Guide 2009 - (Page 12) CHICAGO’S NEWEST HOTELS dana Hotel and Spa – 260 rooms 660 N. State St. www.danahotelandspa.com Springhill Suites – 253 rooms 410 N. Dearborn St. www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chinr-springhillsuites-chicago-downtown-river-north Intercontinental Hotel O’Hare – 536 rooms 5300 N. River Rd. www.ichotelsgroup.com In Sanskrit, dana means “the pleasure of giving,” and the idea has become a driving force behind this luxury boutique hotel. The hotel strives for a balance between natural elements and state-of-the-art technologies, incorporating details including sustainable wood in decorations and a Zeppelin mp3 media system in tandem. The principles that guide the hotel also extend to the spa at dana and ajasteak, the hotel’s Asian-inspired restaurant. Just five blocks from Michigan Avenue and walking distance to Navy Pier, the Springhill Suites Downtown River North offers elegantly appointed suites that are 25 percent larger than comparably priced hotel rooms. The property also includes an extensive health club, complimentary wired and wireless high-speed Internet access and a complimentary hot Suite Seasons breakfast buffet. The Intercontinental Hotel O’Hare will be the area’s first luxury hotel with its own art gallery, complete with full-time curator and monthly exhibitions featuring the works of Chicago’s most intriguing artists. The hotel also features live entertainment in the Montrose Theatre, as well as The Capital Grille and McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood restaurants on the premises. The Elysian Hotel and Private Residences – 188 hotel rooms, 51 private residences 11 E. Walton www.elysianhotels.com Trump International Hotel &Tower Chicago – 286 condo/hotel rooms 401 N. Wabash Ave. www.trumpchicagohotel.com The Blackstone, A Renaissance Hotel – 332 rooms 636 S. Michigan Ave. www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chirh-theblackstone-a-renaissance-hotel A first for the Elysian luxury hotel brand, the 60-story development rising in the Gold Coast area offers all 188 of its rooms as studios and one-bedroom suites. In addition, the floors above offer 51 private residences ranging from 3,400 to 12,000 square feet each. The property also includes a spa and fitness center as well as a restaurant by celebrity chef Charlie Trotter. The 92-story Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago opened its doors for the 2007 holiday season. White gloved attendants welcomed the hotel’s first guests in December, ready to wow them with the unparalleled amenities that include The Spa at Trump, a full-service health club and sophisticated lounge and restaurant. theWit – 238 rooms, 60 suites 201 N. State St. www.thewithotel.com Hotel Felix Chicago – 255 rooms 111 W. Huron St. www.hotelfelixchicago.com Renaissance’s newest Chicago hotel is already a legend. Long known as the Hotel of the Presidents, The Blackstone was a favored retreat for celebrities of all stripes. Now, this Chicago gem has been returned to its former glory with a dynamic restoration that mixes historic details and modern amenities. The hotel offers 13,230 square feet of meeting space, including the sumptuous Crystal Ballroom with panoramic lakefront views and the Mercat a la Planxa restaurant. The Hotel Felix Chicago is a full-service luxury boutique hotel and downtown Chicago’s first LEED-certified hotel. The Felix features upscale, contemporary amenities and décor, a full-service Italian restaurant, skyline views and an on-site spa. Opening early 2009. Residence Inn Downtown/River North – 270 rooms 410 N. Dearborn St. www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chirn-residenceinn-chicago-downtown-river-north The Residence Inn Downtown/River North offers all-suite accommodations near the Mag Mile. The hotel caters to extended stays with full kitchens in the suites and separate areas for sleeping, working and relaxing. This 27-story boutique hotel takes its cues from the neighborhood’s theatrical personality, adding flair and drama both inside and out. Outside, a lightning bolt motif creates a striking exterior; inside, a 38-foot glass atrium lobby puts the hotel on display. The hotel includes casual and formal restaurants, a 27th-floor lounge, a fitness center, a yoga studio and a spa among other amenities for the contemporary traveler. The hotel also features unique meeting and event spaces including the Director’s Cut Theater and the Rooftop Lounge. Opening early 2009. JW Marriott Chicago – 610 rooms www.jwmarriottchicago.com Opening 2010 La Quinta Inn Downtown – 233 rooms 1 S. Franklin www.lq.com Daniel H. Burnham created the city plan for Chicago and laid the foundations for its architectural excellence. Now, the Continental & Commercial National Bank Building, a Burnham original, is undergoing a $396 million restoration to become the JW Marriott Chicago hotel. The hotel will feature 44,000 square feet of full-service meeting rooms, including an 8,300-square-foot Grand Ballroom, more than 30 break-out rooms and green meeting packages in addition to luxurious guest rooms, two- and three-bedroom corner suites and a five-star luxury restaurant. Chicago’s newest outpost of this consistently comfortable budget chain offers everything you expect from a La Quinta in a new, convenient downtown location. 12 Chicago Meeting Professionals Guide
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