The Fairmont Chicago

200 North Columbus Drive

Chicago, IL US

Rating: FOUR STAR

The Fairmont Chicago combines classic hotel elegance with contemporary hotel services. Outside the front door, all of Chicago awaits. The Fairmont Chicago's rich and diverse neighborhood will afford your every wish. The Art Institute and the Field Museum; Navy Pier and Chicago's Lakefront; the acclaimed shopping along the Magnificent Mile, and Oak Street Boutiques; Chicago's theaters and nightclubs; the bustling business district and the serene escape of Millennium Park all intersect at one location: The Fairmont Chicago. Delight your senses at one of Chicago's most acclaimed restaurants. Frequented by celebrities and Chicago's elite, Aria Restaurant features comfort foods from around the world in a casually elegant setting. Or unwind in the red-hot Aria Bar. Settle into a lush couch with a cocktail, or lose yourself in a private banquette and dine on sushi flown in daily from Japan, prepared by Chicago's best sushi chef. Immerse yourself in the global soundtrack of music and conversation and take a respite from the day. Health and wellness take center stage at Chicago's exclusive Lakeshore Athletic Club and Waves Spa. The club offers the ultimate experience for the body, mind and spirit with 120,000 square feet of state-of-the-art equipment, including a 7-story climbing wall, Pilates studio, squash and basketball courts and outdoor swimming pool and sundeck. Plan your personal escape and regain balance with one of Waves Spa's unique services including massage, anti-stress herbal wraps, aromatherapy facials, manicures and pedicures. At the end of the day, enjoy breathtaking views of Millennium Park and Chicago's skyline from The Fairmont Chicago's luxurious, oversized guestrooms and suites. Relax with a hand-drawn bath by our Bath Sommelier or a hand-poured martini served bedside, before drifting off to the perfect slumber in The Fairmont Chicago's resplendent pillow top beds. Whether you're searching for sought-after theater tickets or to make a lasting impression at your business meeting, The Fairmont Chicago is committed to making your stay in the Windy City authentically Chicago and one you'll never forget.

Room Information

Fairmont Cityview Room

Exceptionally spacious, Fairmont Cityview Rooms are residential in feeling, with a mixture of contemporary and period styles, the decor includes antiques and original artwork. All rooms have a marble bathroom with separate walk-in shower and marble bathtub and are equipped with large closets and full-length mirrors.

Deluxe Lakeview Room

Exceptionally spacious, Deluxe Lakeview Rooms are residential in feeling, with a mixture of contemporary and period styles, the decor includes antiques and original artwork. All rooms have a marble bathroom with separate walk-in shower and marble bathtub and are equipped with large closets and full-length mirrors.

Directions

Various Locations

Contact hotel for airport transportation and driving directions in the area.

Restaurants

Aria Restaurant

Aria provides a contemporary twist on conventional comfort foods. Using American flavors and ingredients to update traditional dishes from around the world, Aria defies regional dining, creating a distinctive experience that is both culturally inspired and comfortably American.

Aria Bar

Blending equal parts restaurant and lounge, Aria Bar features sari-inlaid tables, influenced by traditional noodle houses in Japan, providing communal space to enjoy aria bar's noodle menu. Private recesses enhanced by gold and amber shears provide a discreet getaway to experience aria bar's exemplary sushi and sake. East meets west at aria bar, Chicago's only sushi club.

The Lobby Lounge

For a great place to meet or be seen, stop by the Lobby Lounge. Continental Breakfast is served daily as well as your favorite cocktail all day until late evening.

In-room dining

Retreat to the comfort of your own guestroom and experience In-Room Private Dining, offered 24-hours daily.

Area Attractions

Navy Pier & Children's Museum

Originally designed as a shipping and recreational facility, Navy Pier has evolved into a premiere family entertainment center. The Chicago Children; Museum and interactive and education oasis is one of the most popular children's museums in the United States.

Opera

Lyric Opera of Chicago is recognized internationally as one of the truly great opera companies of our time. Its artistic standards are universally admired and their home, Civic Opera House, has no equal.

Sears Tower

The Sears Tower is about 1 mile from hotel, a 25-minute walk. The Skydeck of the Sears Tower offers the best view and best overview of Chicago.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Established in 1868, the Lincoln Park Zoo is the world's largest free zoo.

Art Institute of Chicago

One of the great art museums of the world, the Art Institute of Chicago presents a collection spanning 5,000 years of artistic expression. Paintings, prints and drawings, sculptures, photographs, video, textiles, and architectural drawings and fragments are complemented by a year-round schedule of exhibitions.

Shopping

Located 2 blocks from the hotel on Michigan Avenue, you will find some of Chicago's best shopping and dining on the Magnificent Mile! Consider it the Rodeo Drive of the Midwest.

The Chicago Sinfonietta

The Sinfonietta is dedicated to the authentic performance of Classical, Romantic and Contemporary repertoire and excels at presenting imaginative new works by composers and soloists of color. Delight in the music of The Chicago Sinfonietta at Chicago's Orchestra Hall in Symphony Center or at the Lund Auditorium on the campus of Dominican University in suburban River Grove.

Music and Theater

The Harris Theater, located half Block from The Fairmont Chicago partners with an array of Chicago's performing arts and cultural institutions including the Chicago Opera Theater, Music of the Baroque, River North Dance and Hubbard Street Dance. The city's prime indoor performance space for mid-sized arts organizations, the state-of-the-art facility is lauded for its excellent sightlines and acoustics. The theater seats 1,525 and offers programs ranging from classical ballet and contemporary dance to classical, chamber, opera and folk music.

Recreation

Health Club

Guests of The Fairmont Chicago enjoy privileges at Chicago's exclusive Lakeshore Athletic Club and Waves Spa. Chicago's premiere fitness facility offers seven floors of state-of-the-art equipment. The club features a full court gymnasium, an 1/11-mile track, an eight-lane 25-yard pool and international-size squash courts, free weights and workout equipment, as well as a 150-foot rock wall - the highest in Chicago. The Club also offers a wide variety of fitness classes. Access fees may apply. Check at time of reservation.

Jogging Trails

Hotel is located next to scenic Lake Michigan front with 28 miles of jogging trails and bike paths - no map is needed!

Tennis, Squash and Racquetball

Tennis is available in Grant Park, across the street from The Fairmont Chicago, while Squash and Racquetball is offered at the Lakeshore Athletic Club, adjacent to the hotel.

Millennium Park, Lakefront

Explore Chicago's new lakefront landmark, Millennium Park. Located 1/2 block from The Fairmont Chicago. Stroll through Grant Park and admire the magnificent Buckingham Fountain or sit back and take in the city's architectural splendors while enjoying a relaxing boat ride on the Chicago River. Rent a bicycle for a tour along the lakefront bike path.

Meeting Facilities

The Fairmont Chicago features 14 meeting rooms suitable for every kind of Chicago meeting in a hotel that offers a stimulating, yet comfortable, environment for business. Included in the 62,000 square feet of function space are grand ballrooms and well-equipped meeting rooms for every function. The Fairmont Chicago's Business Center provides a wide range of necessary business services, and high-speed Internet access is available in selected guest rooms. The friendly and professional staff at The Fairmont Chicago is happy to assist with anything guests might require. AskFairmontFirst is our toll-free service for group planners. If you are wanting more information, contact one of the following numbers: *For Catering/Function Space, call 1-888-270-4432 *For Bedroom with Meeting Space, call 1-866-662-6060 or contact us at: [email protected] Guests outside North America call 1-506-877-3162.