Swissotel - Chicago in Chicago, IL

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Swissotel - Chicago

Location. Soaring 43 stories above downtown Chicago, Ill., this hotel is adjacent to the Chicago River and three blocks from Lake Michigan and the Lakefront Running Path. An underground passageway connects the hotel to the urban Illinois Center and Michigan Avenue, less than four blocks away. Also four blocks from the hotel are Tribune Tower and the Wrigley Building. Within five blocks are the Chicago Loop business and theater districts.
Hotel Features. The triangular glass- enclosed building was specifically designed to offer panoramic views of the Chicago skyline, Lake Michigan and Navy Pier from every angle within the hotel. Sharing these views are several dining options, from steak, seafood and Italian specialties at The Palm to breakfast buffets at Geneva's Restaurant. The three- story lobby features a lobby bar with a double-sided fireplace and a café opening outdoors onto a veranda. A fully-staffed business center offers wireless Internet access, fax machines, and printing, binding, copying, and shipping services. The 2,500- square-foot health club offers locker rooms and cardiovascular equipment with complimentary use of an indoor pool, spa tub and sauna. Massages are available for a fee. The hotel's Very Important Kids club provides youngsters with scheduled activities throughout their stay.

Guestrooms. The Swissotel - Chicago's 632 guestrooms feature Swiss country décor, minibars stocked with snacks and liquor, glass-top desks and city views. Premium bedding includes triple sheeting and private bathrooms boast sand-toned Italian marble and separate showers and garden tubs. Bodylogics toiletries, scales and terry-cloth bathrobes are included. Wired and wireless high-speed Internet access is available for a fee.

Hotel Expert's Tip. Mornings at the Swissotel - Chicago start in the Penthouse Health Club with a rigorous workout and finish in the quiet neighboring lounge offering complimentary fruit, juice, newspapers and panoramic downtown Chicago views from the 42nd floor.

Surrounding Area

OVERLOOKING LAKE MICHIGAN

Room Information - Swissotel - Chicago

Bed Type:  Short Description: Swiss Deluxe room Long Description: One king bed. City, lake, or river view. Contemporary decor with chrome and dark-wood furnishings, striped drapes, glass-topped desk, black-leather desk chair, ottoman. Premium bedding with 300-thread-count Egyptian-cotton sheets. CD player, minibar, coffeemaker. Cable TV with premium channels and video games (surcharge). Marble bathroom with separate tub and shower, scale, bathrobes, hair dryer, Bodylogics toiletries. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Umbrella provided.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Lakeview Long Description: One single or double bed. View of Lake Michigan, Chicago River, and Navy Pier. Contemporary decor with chrome and dark-wood furnishings, striped drapes, glass-topped desk, black-leather desk chair, ottoman. Premium bedding with 300-thread-count Egyptian-cotton sheets. CD player, minibar, coffeemaker. Cable TV with premium channels and video games (surcharge). Marble bathroom with separate tub and shower, scale, bathrobes, hair dryer. Bodylogics toiletries. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Umbrella provided.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Room plus Sharks at Shedd package Long Description: One king bed. Two all-access passes to the Sea Star Quest exhibit at Shedd Aquarium. City, lake, or river view. Contemporary decor with chrome and dark-wood furnishings, striped drapes, glass-topped desk, black-leather desk chair, ottoman. Premium bedding with 300-thread-count Egyptian-cotton sheets. CD player, minibar, coffeemaker. In-room safe. Cable TV with premium channels and video games (surcharge). Marble bathroom with separate tub and shower, scale, bathrobes, Bodylogics toiletries. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Umbrella provided.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Hotel Built - 1988
Hotel Renovated - 2006
Minimum check-in age - 21
Multilingual staff
Photo identification required
Porter/bellhop
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 4

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Chicago River - Adjacent
Illinois Center - 1 block
Lakefront Running Path - 3 blocks
Lake Michigan - 3 blocks
Tribune Tower - 4 blocks
Wrigley Building - 4 blocks
Michigan Avenue Shopping - 4 blocks
Chicago Loop Business and Theater Districts - 5 blocks
Merchandise Mart - 1.0 mile
Historic Water Tower - 1.0 mile
John Hancock Center -1.0 mile
Museum of Contemporary Art - 1.0 mile
Oak Street beach - 1.0 mile
Art Institute of Chicago - 1.0 mile
Navy Pier - 1.0 mile
Sears Tower - 1.5 miles

Driving Directions - Swissotel - Chicago

From Chicago Midway International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 15 miles.

Drive North on SR-50/S Cicero Avenue.
Continue to I-55 and head North.
Drive west on I-90/Ryan Expressway.
Exit Ohio Street.
Turn right onto Michigan Avenue.
Turn left onto Wacker Drive.