Monday, June 13, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
The Whitehall Hotel
The Whitehall Hotel
105 E Delaware Pl
Chicago, IL 60611
Block rates are:
Pinnacle King: $199.00/ night
Pinnacle Double Queen: $209.00/ night
Contact reservations desk by calling 312-573-6224 between 7:30am-5:30pm, 9am-5:30pm Sat, CST.
Mention Buckley/ Bertran Wedding.
RESERVE BY 08/31/11 TO GET BLOCK RATE!
Central to the Gold Coast Neighborhood in Chicago, IL, The Whitehall Hotel radiates European style. The hotel is less than two blocks from Rush Street restaurants and nightclubs, and North Michigan Avenue's Magnificent Mile. A complimentary Chicago museum trolley stops two blocks from the hotel. The John Hancock Center, Oak Street boutiques and the Lake Michigan shoreline are located within five blocks of this property.
Originally built in 1927 as an apartment building, this hotel maintains its Victorian ambience. Morning coffee and teatimes are hosted in a tea room just off the lobby area. The Fornetto Mei (Beautiful Little Oven) Restaurant serves Neo-Milanese, Oriental and Italian cuisine with specialty pizzas prepared over a wood-burning oven.
Monday, June 6, 2011
The Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Avenue
Room rates: from $240/ night
"Effortlessly integrated into the Chicago skyline, the Hilton Chicago hotel near Grant Park, Lake Michigan and Museum Campus, is surrounded by the most recognizable Chicago landmarks, rewarding guests with the opportunity to immerse themselves within the city’s architectural roots."
**Originally the Conrad Hilton, this is a great big old hotel located on the outskirts (south) of downtown Chicago. It's right across the street from a great section of Grant Park, but still within walking distance of the Art Institute of Chicago and The Field Museum. For sushi lovers: Oysy on 11th and Michigan is highly recommended.
The Wit
201 N.State St.
Room rates: from $290/ night
"Lose yourself in the vibrant epicenter of the Windy City at theWit – A Doubletree Hotel, the newest downtown Chicago boutique hotel. Located on historic State Street -- in the heart of the revitalized theater and Loop business districts -- this all-new destination pulls the chair from underneath pomposity and seriousness … igniting the neighborhood with a new energy and spirit of fun."
**Chicago's newest and most hip hotel, located in the Loop - it supposedly has the coolest so-hip-it-hurts rooftop bar. Its also a block away from the Chicago River and the infamous (Wilco) Corncob Buildings as well as a favorite downtown restaurant, South Water Kitchen
Intercontinental
505 North Michigan Avenue
Room rates: from $305/ night
The Intercontinental was originally built in 1929 as the Medinah Athletic Club, a luxury men's club for members of the Shrine organization.
As the only hotel with a front entrance that opens directly onto the world-famous Magnificent Mile, the InterContinental Chicago offers a luxurious setting unlike any other. Experience the perfect convergence of old-world elegance and modern sophistication.
**The Mag Mile Hotel. Pretty awesome - especially if you like to go shopping (make sure to check out the Oak Street shopping just west and north of Michigan Ave). A great art space called The Arts Club of Chicago is close by as well, as is the original Billy Goat Tavern - if you can find it... cheezborger cheezborger
The James
Room rates: from $229/ night
"The James is ideally situated right in the heart of downtown Chicago, just steps from Michigan Avenue. In addition to its proximity to numerous dining, shopping and nightlife choices along the world famous Magnificent Mile, The James is within easy walking distance of such celebrated cultural attractions as Millennium Park and The Museum of Contemporary Art."
**This place is pretty great and stocks a lot of its wall space with art work from Chicago-based artists.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
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