Seneca Hotel & Suites in Chicago, IL

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Seneca Hotel & Suites

Location. A European boutique hotel in the center of downtown Chicago, Ill., the Seneca Hotel & Suites is located directly across from both the John Hancock Center and Water Tower Place. Historic Water Tower and North Michigan Avenue shopping are one block from the hotel and the Museum of Contemporary Art is three blocks away. Oak Street beach is only four blocks from the property.
Hotel Features. Built in 1924, the 17- floor Seneca Hotel & Suites displays dark wood furnishings, Oriental rugs and Impressionist reproductions throughout the hotel. Complementing the hotel's history is The Saloon Steakhouse, serving seafood, steak and fine chops, the New York- style Chestnut Street Cafe, and 200 Chestnut. Three meeting rooms are available for catering services and a business center is on the property. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel. The concierge desk provides discounts to Linda Field's Salon and Spa, offering massages, facials and manicures. A cleaners service is also on site, providing same day dry cleaning services.

Guestrooms. The Seneca Hotel & Suites combines permanent residential quarters with 190 guestrooms featuring high ceilings with crown moldings and dark wood furnishings. Fully-equipped kitchens have microwave ovens, refrigerators and dishwashers. Included are desks and complimentary wireless Internet access.

Expert Tip. Located five blocks from the hotel is the Water Tower ticket office, offering half-price, same day theater tickets to numerous venues.

Surrounding Area

MAGNIFICENT MILE - 2 BLOCKS

Room Information - Seneca Hotel & Suites

Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe Room - Two Doubles Long Description: Two double beds. Approximately 300–400 square feet. Kitchen with microwave, stove, full-sized refrigerator, coffeemaker, dishes, utensils. Bathroom with tile floor and curved shower rod. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Voice mail. In-room safe. Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe Room - One Queen Long Description: One queen bed. Approximately 300–400 square feet. Kitchen with microwave, stove, full-sized refrigerator, coffeemaker, dishes, utensils. Bathroom with tile floor and curved shower rod. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Voice mail. In-room safe. Bed Type:  Short Description: One Bedroom Suite - Two Queens Long Description: Two queen beds in a separate bedroom with TV. Approximately 800–1000 square feet. Living room with TV, sofa, loveseat, and upholstered chair. Coffee table. Dining area with table and four chairs. Kitchen with microwave, stove, full-sized refrigerator, coffeemaker, toaster, dishes, utensils. Two closets. Bathroom with tile floor and curved shower rod. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Two phones. Voice mail. In-room safe. Bed Type:  Short Description: One King Suite Long Description: One king bed in a separate bedroom with TV. Approximately 800–1000 square feet. Living room with TV, sofa, loveseat, and upholstered chair. Coffee table. Dining area with table and four chairs. Kitchen with microwave, stove, full-sized refrigerator, coffeemaker, toaster, dishes, utensils. Two closets. Bathroom with tile floor and curved shower rod. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Two phones. Voice mail. In-room safe.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Deposit required upon check-in - Credit Card/Cash Dep
Doorman/doorwoman
Extra person charges
Floors - 17
Guestrooms - 190
Hotel Built - 1924
Hotel Renovated - 2006
Limo/Town Car service available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Multilingual staff
Photo identification required
Porter/bellhop
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 3

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

Area Activities

John Hancock Center - Across the Street
Water Tower Place - Across the Street
Historic Water Tower - 1 block
North Michigan Avenue - 1 block
Lakefront Running Path - 2 blocks
Museum of Contemporary Art - 3 blocks
American Girl Place - 6 blocks
Oak Street beach - 4 blocks
Oak Street shopping - 0.5 mile
Chicago Loop business and theater district - 1.0 mile
Tribune Tower - 1.0 mile
Wrigley Building - 1.0 mile
North Avenue Beach - 1.0 mile
Merchandise Mart - 1.5 miles
Navy Pier - 1.5 miles

Driving Directions - Seneca Hotel & Suites

From Chicago Midway International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 9.8 miles.

Head north on SR-50/S Cicero Avenue.
Continue to I-55 North.
Head North on Lakeshore Drive.
Exit Chicago Avenue on the left.
Turn right on Mies Van der Rohe.
Drive north to East Chestnut Street.

From Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 17.9 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 LaSalle Boulevard.
Turn right on West Chicago Avenue.
Turn left on North Mies Van Der Rohe Way.