The James Chicago Hotel

55 East Ontario Street

Chicago, IL US

Rating: Zagat 2007 Top US Hotels Guide rated from the extraordinary to the perfection category. Travel and Leisure 2006 rated one of 15 coolest hotels in the world. Conde Nast 2007 Hotel Hot list recipient. Awarded favorite hotel gym by Shape Magazine.

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.

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

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 TVÂ’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 TVÂ’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

Smoking Loft King Suite

Non Smoking Studio King Suite

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).

Directions

Ohare Airport: NW

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.

Midway Airport: SW

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.

Restaurants

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.

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.

Recreation

The GYM

24 hours

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

Meeting Facilities

Meeting and Event Space at The James

24 hours

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

24 hours

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.