The James Chicago Hotel

55 East Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Nightly Rates: ( 279.00 - 2,500.00 )
4 Star

Property Description

The James Chicago Hotel is the first in a new brand of hotels created to provide a stylish luxury option for today?s traveler. We offer unique style and exceptional service in comfortable and modern surroundings, a combination that until now has eluded the discerning traveler. The Guestrooms and Suites: All rooms feature a sophisticated color palette of warm tones. The unique layouts and custom designed furniture include an ebony wood platform bed, private dining niche, 42? plasma screen TV, and spacious slate-tiled and marbled bathrooms all created with the guests' personal needs in mind. Special Events: We offer 7,000 square feet of special event space that features natural light, the latest in technology and restaurant style dining.David Burke?s Primehouse: Stephen Hanson, the visionary behind Chicago?s Blue Water Grill and celebrity Chef David Burke have partnered to create a modern interpretation of the classic American Steakhouse. Primehouse features a contemporary menu with all natural meats that are dry-aged on premise in a salt-tiled aging room. Jbar: At the south end of Rush Street?s nightlife scene, Jbar is a sophisticated lounge offering classic cocktails in a modern environment. It is both a great place to get the evening started and a late night destination. The Gym and The Spa: The James Chicago Hotel features a 2000 square feet fitness center with top-of-the-line equipment and innovative training classes by Jim Karas Personal Training. The Spa features three treatment rooms where professional therapists provide a wide array of exceptional spa services. Modern Residential meets Classic Hospitality. The Time is now. The place is here. The name is The James Chicago Hotel.

Amenities

· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Babysitting/Child Services
· Bar/Lounge
· Business Center
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Concierge
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Express Checkout
· Hairdryers Available
· Mini Bar
· Modem Lines in Room
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Free Newspaper
· Pets Allowed
· Parking
· Restaurant
· Room Service
· Safe Deposit Box
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Television with Cable
· Laundry/Valet Services
· VIP Rooms/Services

Room Information

Non Smoking King Guestroom
375 SQFT (35 m2)-Guestroom amenities feature 1 great comfortable King bed, 300 thread count sheets, cocktail and snack bar, 42in plasma screen TV with Cable/Satellite TV, complimentary WiFi connection, Stereo with IPOD/MP3 Dock, private dining niche, nightly turndown service, custom robes and slippers, Kiehls bath amenities and a spacious slate-tiled and marble bathroom all created with the guests needs in mind.
Non Smoking Double Guestroom
385 SQFT ( 36 m2)-Guestroom amenities feature 2 great comfortable double beds,300 thread count sheets, 42in plasma screen TV with Cable/Satellite TV, complimentary WiFi connection, Stereo with IPOD/MP3 Dock, private dining niche,cocktail and snack bar, nightly turndown service, Custom Robes and slippers, Kiehls bath amenities and a spacious slate-tiled and marble bathroom all created with the guests needs in mind.
Non Smoking Studio Queen Suite
450 SQFT (42 m2) - Our spacious Studio features 1 great comfortable Queen bed, 300 thread count sheets, a sitting area, one 42in plasma screen TV and one 32in TV with Cable/Satellite TV, complimentary WiFi connection, Stereo with IPOD/MP3 dock, cocktail and snack bar, private dining niche, nightly turndown service, custom robes and slippers, Kiehls bath amenities and a spacious slate-tiled and marble bathroom all created with the guests need in mind.
Smoking King Guestroom
375 SQFT (35 m2)-Guestroom amenities feature 1 great comfortable King bed, 300 thread count sheets, 42in plasma screen TV with Cable/Satellite TV, complimentary WiFi connection, Stereo with IPOD/MP3 Dock, cocktail and snack bar, private dining niche, nightly turndown service, Custom Robes and slippers, Kiehls bath amenities and a spacious slate-tiled and marble bathroom all created with the guests needs in mind.
Smoking Studio Queen Suite
450 SQFT (42 m2) - Our spacious Studio features 1 great comfortable Queen bed, 300 thread count sheets, a sitting area, one 42in plasma screen TV and one 32in TV with Cable/Satellite TV, complimentary WiFi connection, Stereo with IPOD/MP3 dock, cocktail and snack bar, private dining niche, nightly turndown service, Custom Robes and Slippers, Kiehls bath amenities and a spacious slate-tiled and marble bathroom all created with the guests need in mind.
Smoking Double Guestroom
385 SQFT ( 36 m2)-Guestroom amenities feature 2 great comfortable double beds,300 thread count sheets, 42in plasma screen TV with Cable/Satellite TV, complimentary WiFi connection, Stereo with IPOD/MP3 Dock, private dining niche,cocktail and snack bar, nightly turndown service, Custom Robes and slippers, Kiehls bath amenities and a spacious slate-tiled and marble bathroom all created with the guests needs in mind.
Non Smoking Apartment King Suite
650 SQFT (60 m2) Just like home, our One Bedroom Suites are designed in true residential style, featuring a living room with separate king bedroom, 300 thread count sheets, wet bar including cocktail and snack bar, dining niche, plasma screen TV?s with Cable/Satellite, Complimentary WiFi connection, Stereo with IPOD/MP3 dock, nightly turndown service, Custom Robes and slippers and Kiehls bath amenities in a spacious slate tiled and marble bathroom all created with the guests needs in mind.
Non Smoking Loft King Suite
550 SQFT (51 m2) Our Loft features city living, 1 great comfortable King bed, living area, wet bar including a cocktail and snack bar, and a private media room. Other room amenities include 300 thread count sheets, plasma screen TV?s with Cable/Satellite, complimentary WiFi connection, Stereo with IPOD/MP3 dock, a dining niche, Nightly Turndown Service, Custom Robes and Slippers and Kiehls bath amenities in a spacious slate tiled and marble bathroom all crated with the guests needs in mind.
Smoking Studio King Suite
450 SQFT (42 m2) - Our spacious Studio features 1 great comfortable King bed, 300 thread count sheets, a sitting area, one 42in plasma screen TV and one 32in TV with Cable/Satellite TV, complimentary WiFi connection, Stereo with IPOD/MP3 dock, cocktail and snack bar, private dining niche, nightly turndown service, Custom Robes and Slippers, Kiehls bath amenities and a spacious slate-tiled and marble bathroom all created with the guests need in mind.
Smoking Apartment King Suite
650 SQFT (60 m2) Just like home, our One Bedroom Suites are designed in true residential style, featuring a living room with separate king bedroom, 300 thread count sheets, wet bar including cocktail and snack bar, dining niche, plasma screen TV?s with Cable/Satellite, Complimentary WiFi connection, Stereo with IPOD/MP3 dock, nightly turndown service, Custom Robes and slippers and Kiehls bath amenities in a spacious slate tiled and marble bathroom all created with the guests needs in mind.
Smoking Loft King Suite
550 SQFT (51 m2) Our Loft features city living, 1 great comfortable King bed, living area, wet bar including a cocktail and snack bar, and a private media room. Other room amenities include 300 thread count sheets, plasma screen TV?s with Cable/Satellite, complimentary WiFi connection, Stereo with IPOD/MP3 dock, a dining niche, Nightly Turndown Service, Custom Robes and Slippers and Kiehls bath amenities in a spacious slate tiled and marble bathroom all crated with the guests needs in mind.
Non Smoking Studio King Suite
450 SQFT (42 m2) - Our spacious Studio features 1 great comfortable King bed, 300 thread count sheets, a sitting area, one 42in plasma screen TV and one 32in TV with Cable/Satellite TV, complimentary WiFi connection, Stereo with IPOD/MP3 dock, cocktail and snack bar, private dining niche, nightly turndown service, Custom Robes and Slippers, Kiehls bath amenities and a spacious slate-tiled and marble bathroom all created with the guests need in mind.
Penthouse Loft Suite
Our Penthouses highlight luxury city living with two bedrooms, formal living and dining rooms, oversized bathrooms with his and her sink areas, soaking tub, and separate rain shower featuring Kiehls bath amenities. We also have a projection TV with Cable/Satellite, complimentary WiFi connection, and a Apple i book entertainment system with full suite surround sound system. Custom Robes and Slippers, Cocktail and snack bar, nightly turndown service are all standard amenities we offer in our Suites as well. Our penthouse offers a partial Lakeview and measures 1400 SQFT (130 m2).

Rate Disclaimer

All rates are subject to availibility.

Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 2:00pm
· Check out time is 2:00pm
· 297 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 17 floors.

Directions

Depart: O'Hare International Airport; Follow signs towards Chicago going East; Take Ramp (LEFT) onto I-94 Express Ln [I-90 Express Ln] (6.8 miles); Proceed approximately 16 miles to Ohio St. Exit 50 B; Exit on Ohio St. Exit 50 B and turn RIGHT onto Ramp (towards ) (0.2 miles); Road name changes to (W) Ohio St (0.5 miles); Turn LEFT on Rush St.Turn Left on Ontario; Arrive: The James Chicago.

Start out going SOUTH on IL-50 S / S CICERO AVE toward W 59TH ST.; Make a U-TURN at W 59TH ST onto IL-50 N / S CICERO AVE.; Merge onto I-55 N / STEVENSON EXPY N.; Merge onto I-90 W / I-94 W via EXIT 292A toward WISCONSIN.; Take the EAST OHIO ST exit- EXIT 50B.; Stay STRAIGHT to go onto W OHIO ST. Turn LEFT onto N RUSH ST.; Turn LEFT onto E ONTARIO ST.

The James Chicago Hotel is ideally situated in downtown Chicago on the corner of Ontario and Rush Streets, just steps from Michigan Avenue. In addition to its proximity to numerous dining, shopping and nightlife choices along the Magnificent Mile, The James is also within walking distance of culturalattractions including the Museum of Contemporary Art, the John Hancock Center, Millennium Park, the Historic Water Tower and Navy Pier.

ORD - O'Hare International Airport - North - 18 Miles. *** MDW - Midway Airport - Southwest - 15 Miles.

Guarantee Policy

All reservations require a guarantee with a credit card.

Cancellation Policy

Reservations must be be cancelled 24 hours before planned arrival time (2pm local hotel time). Guests are charged one night for cancel/change/early departure within policy. Other conditions may apply in peak seasons.

Restaurant Information

David Burkes Primehouse

Charged to Room: Yes; Open 7 days a week; Cuisine: Contemporary American Steakhouse; Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch and Dinner; Attire: Business Casual; Seating Capacity: 165; Reservations Required: Strongly Recommended; Hours of Operation: Sunday 7am to 10pm; Mon to Thurs 7am to 10:30pm; Fri & Sat 7am to 11:30pm.

Meeting Facility

Meeting and Event Space at The James

The James Chicago Hotel offers 7000 sq ft of flexible meeting and event space, featuring a total of 7 unique spaces highlighted by natural light, big picture Windows and skylights. All of our meeting space offers state of the art permanent installed Audio Visual equipment such as 12ft drop down screens, HD LCD projectors, 42 inch plasma screens and individually controlled sound system and climate control. Great Room has 2500 sqft of flexible meeting and event space. Its 50ft wide and 54ft long with 14ft ceiling height. Accommodates 200 people in banquet style, theatre style 240, or 100 U Shape. Great Room East - 1250 sqft of space, accommodates 90 people banquet style, 120 theatre style, or 46 conference. Great Room West - 1250 sq ft. Accommodates 90 people in banquet space, 120 in theatre style, 46 conference. This room also features a permanent bar for your private event use. Dining Room has 1200 sqft of space and can accommodate 50 people in banquet style, 65 theatre style, or 40 conference style. This room is on a corner of the building and features Big Picture windows. Dining Room East - 550 sq ft, accommodates 20 people in banquet style, 25 people in theatre style, or 20 people in conference style. Dining Room West - 650 sq ft, accommodates 30 people banquet style,. 40 theatre stylke, or 25 people conference styleLibrary - 800 sq ft, accommodates 50 people banquet style, 60 theatre style, or 24 conference style. Den - 600 sqft, accommodates 30 people banquet style, 40 people theatre style, or 20 conference style. Private Dining Room - 450 sq ft, accommodates 10 people conference or dinner.

Business Center

Features 2 Permanent PC's, printers, scanners, copmplimentary web cam for business travellers to read bed time stories to their children while away, fully stocked with business supplies. In addition the hotel concierge can arrange for package deliverys and pickups. If you are in need of a personal assistant we can arrange as well for an additional fee.

Recreation Information

The GYM

The James Chicago Hotel features a 2000 square feet fitness center with top-of-the-line equipment and innovative training classes by Jim Karas Personal Training. Use of The GYM is complimentary for all James Chicago Hotel Guests, personal trainers can be requested at a fee.

The SPA

A true travelers spa, THE SPA by Asha features three treatment rooms where professional therapists provide a wide array of exceptional spa services. The Spa also features a couples massage area, in room services may also be arranged. All SPA services are at an additional fee. *** Monday to Friday: 9am to 9pm; Saturday: 9am to 7pm; Sunday: 9am to 5pm

Area Attractions

Magnificent Mile/Michigan Avenue

One mile of world renowned shopping, dining and night life only a half a block from the hotel.

John Hancock Building

Observation Deck, shopping, dining and cultural landmark. Only a 5 minute walk from the hotel.

Lake Michigan/Navy Pier

Shopping, Dining and mini amusement park featuring the largest Ferris Wheel, Boat Tours, IMAX theatres. Only a 10 minute walk from the hotel.

McMormick Place

Convention Center, only a 10 minute cab ride from the hotel.

Art Institute of Chicago

The Museum houses more then 300,000 works of art and includes among its treasures, American Gothic like Grant Wood and Edward Hoppers Night Hawks. This museum is only a 10 min cab ride from the hotel.

Field Museum

The Museum offers striking galleries filled with natural light. Sue the museums famous tyrannosaurus rex skeleton greets you at its entry. Kepp going and you will delve into paleontology, geology, botany, anthroplogy, and much more. This museum is only a 10 min cab ride from the hotel.