The Sutton Place Hotel -- Chicago

21 East Bellevue Place

Chicago, IL US

Rating: , MOBIL 4 STARS

Located in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, The Sutton Place Hotel is an intimate, residential-style hotel. Ideal for business or leisure travel and just minutes from the downtown "Loop" business area, world-class shopping on North Michigan Avenue and Oak Street, and in the center of the city's nightlife, entertainment, and dining districts.

Room Information

Guest Rooms

There are 246 spacious deluxe king or double-double guest rooms and suites decorated in warm shades of deep teal, rusts and black creating a sleek, modern style. Contemporary custom designed mahogany furnishings with smoked glass tops are featured in all rooms. Guest rooms include remote-controlled television with cable, PC modem hook up, compact disc player with CD library, three telephones with voice mail and speaker, luxurious bath amenities, hairdryer, duvet, deep soaking tub with separate glass-enclosed shower, terry cloth bathrobes, and windows that open. Accommodations include: * 154 king-sized beds * 52 double-double beds * 173 no smoking rooms * 5 barrier-free rooms

Suites

The 34 Junior Suites are spacious corner rooms with king-bedded accommodations and all the amenities of deluxe rooms. Additionally, each Junior Suite includes a spacious sitting area, a full wet-bar, and an in-room safe.

Penthouse Suites

The six Penthouse Suites are duplexes with a spacious living room and powder room downstairs and loft bedroom with full bathroom on the second level, and an in-room safe.

Double Double Room

Directions

O'Hare Airport

* Follow signs out of airport to Chicago, you will be on I90 East * I90 joins I94 East, Kennedy Expressway * Take the Kennedy to the Ohio Street exit * Make a left turn on Rush Street * Go 11 blocks North to Bellevue Place * The Sutton Place Hotel is on the right hand corner of Rush Street and Bellevue Place

Midway Airport

* Left on Cicero about 2 miles * Get into the right lane and take 55 Stevenson Expressway North to Lake Shore Drive, North * Take Lake Shore Drive to Illinois/Grand Street exit and make a left turn * Take to Rush Street and turn right * The Sutton Place Hotel is on the right hand corner of Rush Street and Bellevue Place

On I90 from Michigan/Indiana:

* Take I90 West toward Chicago * I90 joins with I94, the Dan Ryan Expressway * Follow the signs "to Wisconsin" to the Ohio Street exit * Take the Ohio Street exit to Rush Street * Make a left turn on Rush Street * Go 11 blocks North on Rush Street to Bellevue Place * The Sutton Place Hotel is on the right hand corner of Rush Street and Bellevue Place

On I94 from East Wisconsin - Milwaukee/Kenosha:

* Take I94 South toward Chicago * I94 will join with I90 East, the Kennedy Expressway * Take the Kennedy to the Ohio Street exit * Take the Ohio Street exit to Rush Street * Go 11 blocks North on Rush Street to Bellevue Place * The Sutton Place Hotel is on the right hand corner of Rush Street and Bellevue Place

On I90 East from Central Wisconsin/Minnesota:

* Take I90 East towards Chicago * I90 will join with I94 South, the Kennedy Expressway * Take the Kennedy to the Ohio Street exit * Make a left turn on Rush Street * Go 11 blocks North on Rush Street to Bellevue Place * The Sutton Place Hotel is on the right hand corner of Rush Street and Bellevue Place

Restaurants

Whiskey Bar and Grill

The Whiskey Bar and Grill brings the classic lounge of Rande Gerber's famed New York City and Los Angeles Whiskey Bars to Chicago. Colors, materials, and furniture shapes combine references from the 1930s and 1940s-even the 60s and 70s-for a thoroughly modern feel. The overall design is of sleek modernity, steeped in the lounge culture of the past, reflecting Gerber's personal vision for the Whiskey. Executive Chef Christopher Reischl oversees the dining room. The menu has a fresh and simple approach to seasonal selections and is diverse enough to please a variety of appetites. Offerings range from sandwiches and salads at lunch to fresh seafood pastas and prime cuts for dinner. Irresistable homemade desserts bring a perfect end to a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, while the Whiskey Bar is open daily from 11:00AM to 2:00AM. This establishment is located on the first floor and accessible through the guest lobby.

Area Attractions

900 North Michigan Shops

Bloomingdale's and Henri Bendel are here, as well as more than 70 speciality stores, restaurants, and cinemas. Minutes from The Sutton Place Hotel. 900 North Michigan; (312) 915-3917.

Adler Planetarium

"The Western Hemisphere's First Planetarium" has been inspiring wonder since 1930. Contact the planetarium directly for current In the Sky Theatre shows and exhibits. 1300 South Lakeshore Drive; (312) 322-0300.

Art Institute of Chicago

One of the world's great museums with a vast collection of Impressionist paintings as well as works by El Greco, Rembrandt, and Rothko. Excellent modernist collection with Grant Wood's "American Gothic". South Michigan at Adams; (312) 443-3600.

Buckingham Fountain

This baroque fountain located in Grant's park is the world's largest, sprouting columns of water 100 feet in the air. Fully illuminated at night. Grant Park; (312) 294-2200.

Capone's Chicago

This high-tech, historical family attraction takes visitors on a tour of Chicago's Prohibition Era, with Al Capone as host. Entertainment complex. 605 North Clark; (312) 654-1919.

Chicago's First Lady

Aboard Chicago's First Lady the Chicago Architectural Foundation offers river tours narrated by CAF guides - May until October. Chicago's First Lady is located at the tower level of the Michigan Avenue bridge, southwest corner of Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. (312) 902-1500.

Chicago Place

Shopping center in the heart of The Magnificent Mile, featuring Sak's Fifth Avenue and 50 other speciality shops and Garden food court. 700 North Michigan; (312) 266-7710.

Museum of Contemporary Art

Chicago's newest museum showcasing Contemporary works from 1950-present in a beautiful building off of Lake Michigan and Lake Shore Drive 220 E. Chicago Avenue; (312)280-2660

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

220 South Michigan Avenue; (312) 435-8760.

Chicago Tribune

Newspaper headquarters and Chicago landmark. 435 North Michigan Avenue; (312) 222-3232.

Comiskey Park

Baseball stadium and home of the Chicago White Sox. 333 West 35th Street; (312) 924-1000.

Field Museum of Natural History

Roosevelt Road at Lake Shore Drive; #12 (312) 922-9410.

Here's Chicago

A one-hour show tour of Chicago. See lifelike exhibits on The Great Chicago Fire, the Gangster Era, the Chicago Flood, and Abe Lincoln. 163 East Pearson Street; (312) 467-7114.

John Hancock Center Observatory

The 100-story John Hancock Centre is one of the world's most recognized buildings. The observatory deck on the 94th floor offers a panoramic view of Lake Michigan, the city skyline and, on a clear day, four different states. Minutes from The Sutton Place Hotel. 875 North Michigan; (312) 751-3681.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Free admission. Open year round. 2400 North Stockton Drive; (312) 294-4660.

Lyric Opera of Chicago

Local opera company and opera house. 20 North Wacker Drive; (312) 332-2244.

Marshall Field's

Landmark Department Store. Huge Tiffany glass dome ceiling is a Chicago must-see. 111 North State Street; (312) 781-1000.

Museum of Broadcast Communications

Incorporating the Radio Hall of Fame. Admission is free. Michigan Avenue at Washington Street; (312) 629-6000.

Museum of Science & Industry

Explore nature and increase your understanding of technology through changing exhibits, film showings in The Omnimax Theatre. 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive; (312) 684-1414.

Navy Pier

Attractions include a 150-foot tall Ferris wheel and an old-fashioned carousel. The Family Pavilion includes the large-screen IMAX Theater, the Chicago Children's Museum, restaurants, and the Crystal Gardens. 600 East Grand Avenue; (312) 595-PIER.

North Pier

This complex offers everything from apparel to toy stores. The Nature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences and the Bicycle Museum of America are here. Eclectic restaurants and a food court. Nightclubs, virtual reality games, miniature golf and a miniature circus exhibit are all part of the fun. 435 East Illinois Street; (312) 836-4300.

Sears Tower Skydeck

Discover a breathtaking view of the city and four states from the Sears Tower Skydeck atop the world's tallest building. Exhibits on Chicago, its architecture, plus an audio/visual show. 233 S. Wacker Dr.; (312) 875-9696.

Second City

Comedy club 1616 North Wells Street; (312) 337-3992.

John G. Shedd Aquarium

The Shedd's Oceanarium features beluga whales and Pacific white-sided dolphins. 1200 South Lakeshore Drive; (312) 939-2426.

Untouchable Tours

"Chicago's original gangster tour" is a two-hour guided bus tour of Prohibition Era Chicago gangster hot spots. Departures from the Here's Chicago exhibit at Michigan Avenue and Pearson. Reservations recommended; (312) 881-1195.

Water Tower Place

This complex offers unique merchandise from Marshall Fields, Lord & Taylor and 125 stores, plus casual dining. Within a few minutes walking distance from the Sutton Place Hotel. 835 North Michigan Avenue; (312) 440-3165.

Wrigley Building

Chicago landmark, and impressive example of classical rivalist architecture. Michigan Avenue at Chicago River.

Wrigley Field

Baseball stadium and home of the Chicago Cubs. 1060 West Addison Street; (312) 404-2827.

Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park

Guided tours available of Wright's home and studio. 951 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park; (708) 848-1976.

Recreation

* Fitness suite on property * Health club affiliate * Lakefront jogging * Bike Chicago, bike rentals * Fishing * Golfing at Illinois Center * Swimming at Oak Street and North Avenue beaches * Tennis courts in Grant Park * Riverboat casino gambling (40 minutes)

Meeting Facilities

The Sutton Place Hotel - Chicago provides a total of 6,900 square feet of meeting space or 7 meeting rooms each with windows and contemporary decor.

Meeting Suite 301

13.3 x 8.5 meters (48' 6" x 28' feet). Capacity: 50 people classroom-style; 34 people conference-style; 100 people theater-style; 95 people reception-style.

Meeting Suite 302

8.8 x 8.2 meters (29' x 27' feet). Capacity: 40 people classroom-style; 24 people conference-style; 60 people theater-style; 65 people reception-style.

Meeting Suite 303

8.4 x 13.1 meters (27' 6" x 43' feet). Capacity: 40 people classroom-style; 75 people conference-style; 30 people theater-style; 80 people reception-style.

Meeting Suites 301/302/303

30.5 x 13.1 meters (100' x 43' feet). Capacity: 110 people classroom-style; 215 people theater-style; 200 people banquet-style; 250 people reception-style.

Boardroom 401

8.2 x 5.6 meters (27' x 18' 6" feet). Capacity: 18 people conference-style.

Meeting Suite 402

9.1 x 5.6 meters (30' x 18' 6" feet). Capacity: 16 people conference-style; 28 people classroom-style; 45 people theater-style; 65 people reception-style.