Affinia Chicago in Chicago, IL

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Affinia Chicago

Location. Rising 33 stories in the Gold Coast area of downtown Chicago, Ill., the Affinia Chicago is one block from Michigan Avenue shopping on the Magnificent Mile and two blocks from the Museum of Contemporary Art and Historic Water Tower. Within four blocks of the hotel are the Lake Michigan Lakefront Running Path and the John Hancock Center.

Hotel Features. The parlor lobby displays simple seating arrangements and antique lighting. The Affinia Chicago houses an old-fashioned barber shop with hair cut and shaving services and a red-and-white striped pole. Flexible event space offers complimentary print and fax services. The hotel features a fitness facility with cardiovascular equipment and weight-training machines. Pets are welcome at this hotel.

Guestrooms. Canopied beds with pillowtop mattresses embellish the Affinia Chicago's 520 guest suites, All rooms are furnished with in-set wood bookcases, antique-style benches and scalloped curtains. Amenities include cable television, video game consoles and high-speed Internet access for a fee. Bathrooms feature terry-cloth bathrobes and complimentary designer toiletries.

Expert Tip. Giordano's pizza restaurant sits immediately outside the Affinia Chicago and features unique Chicago-style pizza and entrées. A local favorite, this pizzeria specializes in deep-dish, double- crusted pizzas stuffed with ricotta cheese giving travelers an authentic taste of Chicago.

Renovation Notice:
The hotel is currently undergoing renovations to select guestrooms and public areas. During this time, all food and beverage outlets are closed. Delivery service has been arranged with several area restaurants and menus are available with the in-room directories. The estimated completion date for the guestrooms and public area renovations is November 1, 2007. The estimated completion date for food and beverage outlets is March 1, 2008. These dates are subject to change.

Surrounding Area

MAGNIFICENT MILE- 1 BLOCK

Room Information - Affinia Chicago

Bed Type:  Short Description: Junior Suite Long Description: One king bed or one queen bed. One sofa bed. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable/satellite TV with pay movies and video games. CD player. Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Nonsmoking. Bed Type:  Short Description: Studio Suite Long Description: One queen bed and one sofa bed. 300 square feet. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable/satellite TV with pay movies and video games. CD player. Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Nonsmoking. Bed Type:  Short Description: Guest Room  Long Description: One king bed. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. CD player. Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Nonsmoking.

Property Information

Check In Time - 4 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Deposit required upon check-in
Doorman/doorwoman
Extra person charges
Floors - 33
Guestrooms - 520
Hotel Built - 1965
Hotel Renovated - 2001
Limo/Town Car service available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Multilingual staff
Photo identification required
Porter/bellhop
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 3.5

Check in time is 4:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

North Michigan Avenue: 1 block
Museum of Contemporary Art: 2 blocks
Historic Water Tower: 2 blocks
American Girl Place: 3 blocks
Lakefront Running Path: 4 blocks
John Hancock Center: 4 blocks
Tribune Tower: 0.5 mile
Chicago Loop Business and Theater Districts: 1.0 mile
Navy Pier: 1.0 mile
Wrigley Building: 1.0 mile

Driving Directions - Affinia Chicago

From Chicago Midway International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 9.6 miles.

Drive north on SR-50/South Cicero Avenue.
Continue to I-55 North.
Drive west on I-90/Ryan Expressway.
Exit Ohio Street.
Turn left onto North Michigan Avenue.
Turn right onto East Superior Street.
The hotel is located on the left.

From Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 17.8 miles.

Exit the airport on I-190 West.
Take the Terminal Parking left exit onto I-190 East.
Continue on I-90 East.
Take Exit 50B/East Ohio Street.
Continue on West Ohio Street.
Turn left on North Michigan Avenue.
Turn right on East Superior Street.