The James Hotel Chicago understands that you'd like to mix business with pleasure. It provides a destination where you can do your best... more »
The James Hotel Chicago understands that you'd like to mix business with pleasure. It provides a destination where you can do your best work and find new ways to play. To sharpen your mind and indulge your senses, where everyone is focused on you. Relax in this comfortable hotel in the capable hands of a personal masseuse, anticipating dinner at an award-winning restaurant followed by soothing cocktails at the exclusive lounge. Work in this intelligent hotel, sending emails from anywhere on a complimentary WiFi network. Plug your iPod into its concert quality sound system, check out directly from your room on a 42-inch plasma screen television and... you get the idea.Valet Parking $50.00 Self Park $37.00 per day.
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The James Chicago is the first in a new line of hotels that fill the niche between boutique and luxury brands by providing unique style and exceptional service in comfortable surroundings. The hotels are well thought out from the guests' point of view by providing a modern aesthetic with a classic commitment to hospitality.
The James Chicago is located in downtown Chicago, just steps off of Magnificent Mile (Michigan Avenue) and is centrally located to: The John Hancock Building, McCormick Place, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, River North and the Water Tower.
Official Hotel Information
Location. Located in downtown Chicago, Ill. this boutique hotel is less than one block from Michigan Avenue and four blocks from the John Hancock Building, Navy Pier and Historic Water Tower. Tribune Tower and Wrigley Building are one- half mile away. Hotel Features. Designed by Deborah Berke, who blueprinted Calvin Klein's stores in the 1990s, The James Chicago Hotel features concise colors with a focus on intricate textures throughout the lobby. Locals flock to David Burke's Primehouse, a Chicago-style steakhouse serving Kentucky Creekstone Farms beef, dry-aged with Himalayan salt bricks lining the restaurant cellar. The adjoining J Bar lounge adorns the south end of Rush Street's nightlife. Banquet dining for up to 220 guests is accommodated in the hotel's 7,000 square feet of event space. An on-site complimentary business center is equipped with fax, photocopy and print services and wireless Internet service is available throughout the hotel. Copies of both Chicago Tribune and USA Today are complimentary at the 24-hour front desk. A 2,500-square-foot exercise center toting design influenced by the founder of Equinox Fitness Clubs includes cardiovascular equipment, advanced weight systems and seasoned personal trainers available by appointment. Spa treatment rooms within the facility offer rejuvenating facials and relaxing massage therapies. In-room restorative treatments are available upon request. The James also offers personal assistance services and 24-hour complimentary concierge services. Pets are pampered with the Pooch Spa Service, Primehouse Pet Menu, outerwear and training. Guestrooms. Guestrooms feature custom-designed furnishings, platform beds and commissioned art by local and nationally-renowned artists. Entertainment centers house plasma televisions, wireless Internet access ports and MP3 player docks. Bathrooms boast elevated sinks, marbled flooring and Aigner bath products. Hotel Expert's Tip. The James' is one block from Chicago's shopping and nightlife on Michigan Avenue, and within jogging distance of Lake Michigan's shoreline paths. Please Note: Resort fees are determined and collected by the hotel and are subject to change. .
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This is one of best hotel in downtown chicago. Close to visions nightclube walking distance. Staff very friendly, rooms are very neat and spacious. Loved the stay here. Going back soon!
59 year old with a luxury budget, traveling for business
Everything about this hotel is great. The room I had was enormous and very well-designed, with good lighting. Free wireless internet which worked well. Breakfast in the Steak House downstairs was a real pleasure. The staff were extremely nice and he
pros: Great ServiceI took my girlfriend to the James for Romantic weekend. The were very nice, but could of been bigger. The Customer service was great, and they were very attentive to what I wanted. They put wine in my room without even asking,...
There are no words to describe the
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Posted Nov 11, 2008
by Jonathan L.
Excellent
There are no words to describe the hotel's perfection. It just stands out compared to the ordinary and gives a complete sense of being at home! Thanks for the lovely and warm hospitality.
This hotel is very, very modern, but
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Posted Oct 10, 2008
Excellent
This hotel is very, very modern, but the rooms are incredible. I stayed here for a bachelorette party and we had a suite, and the suite had its own projection movie area. All the rooms have flat screen tvs. You are also only a couple steps away...
I attended a small wedding at the penthouse of fhe James Hotel. The 360 degree views were stunning, to say the least. Although I have never stayed in the hotel, I would recommend their penthouse for any special occassion or party.
I have stayed at several hotels in
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Posted Jul 28, 2008
Excellent
I have stayed at several hotels in Chicago. We loved the James. Everything about it was great. The rooms were perfect, the bed was comfortable, the location was terrific, and the staff was outstanding. My only complaint was minor, in that there...
Upon checkin, we were placed in a
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Posted Jun 10, 2008
Okay
Upon checkin, we were placed in a smoking room with 2 beds, we had requested non-smoking with a king. We immediately called the front desk and were put on hold for 10 minutes. We left the stinky room (wheezing) and went to the front desk where we...