505 N Michigan Ave - Chicago, IL, United States 60611
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Location. The historic InterContinental Hotel Chicago is located on bustling North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Ill. The hotel's front entrance opens onto the Magnificent Mile. Navy Pier stands less than one mile away.
Hotel Features. The InterContinental Hotel Chicago features a four-story lobby with a grand staircase and cast-bronze ornamentation. The hotel's Zest restaurant overlooks downtown Chicago and serves regional cuisine that reflects continental influences. A Starbucks outlet offers breakfast and lunch items, and specialty coffees. The lobby bar serves Zest's menu selections. Eno offers local wine and cheese favorites. A total of 42,000 square feet of function space accommodates up to 1,000 people. The 24-hour business center is staffed during business hours and offers collate service, and UPS and FedEx shipping services. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas for a fee. Recreational amenities, for a fee, include a heated indoor pool where "Tarzan" star Johnny Weissmuller formerly swam. The pool area is enhanced with details such as chandeliers and Art Deco tiles. A 24-hour fitness center houses cardiovascular and weight-training equipment, a sauna and a spa tub. Spa services include Swedish and deep-tissue massage.
Guestrooms. Two towers house 792 guestrooms that afford Chicago or Michigan Avenuen views. Rooms in the historic tower offer European design in russet and gold tones, and Italian-marble bathrooms. Main tower rooms feature contemporary décor with mahogany furnishings. Beds are draped with 350-thead count linens, down comforters and bed shawls. Bathrooms contain shower/tub combinations or separate showers and bathtubs. All rooms contain coffeemakers and minibars. Rooms include wireless Internet access for a fee, and plasma-screen televisions.
Expert Tip. The hotel's green initiatives include Damana-brand organic sustainable toiletries, recycling programs and energy-saving light sensors. The restaurant chooses organically grown produce and purchases food items locally to reduce the volume of fossil fuels used in transportation. The InterContinental Hotel Chicago is the only Chicago hotel that has earned an Energy Star Certification.
Property Amenities
Business Center
Currency Exchange
Sauna
Gift shop or newsstand
Restaurant(s)
Conference room(s) - 42,000 Square Feet
Steam room
Laundry service
Safe-deposit box
Bar/lounge
Event catering
Coffee shop or cafe - Starbucks
Spa services on site
Breakfast services - Fees Apply
Swimming pool - indoor - Heated
Room service (24 hours)
Spa Tub
Parking (valet) - $48/24 Hours In/Out
Pet policy - $50 Refund & $50 Non
Pets allowed - No Wt. Limit/2 Max
Luggage storage
Internet public area - wireless - Fees Apply
Kids' activities - American Girl/Fees
Dry cleaning service - Daily
Comp newspapers in lobby
Airport transportation (fees apply)
Fitness equipment - Fees Apply
Area Attractions
North Michigan Avenue: Adjacent Magnificent Mile: Adjacent Loop Business District: Adjacent Navy Pier: 4 blocks Merchandise Mart: 0.7 mile Millennium Park: 0.7 mile Oak Street Beach: 0.7 mile Art Institute of Chicago: 1.0 mile Shedd Aquarium: 2.8 miles McCormick Place Convention Complex: 6.5 miles
Driving Directions
From Chicago O'Hare International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 24 miles.
Follow signs for I-190 east. Merge onto I-90 East/Kennedy Expressway East. Take Exit 50B for Ohio Street. Merge onto Ohio Street. Turn right onto Michigan Avenue.
From Chicago Midway Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 17 miles.
Follow signs for I-55. Merge onto I-55 North/Stevenson Expressway North. Take Exit 292A for I-94 West/I-90 West/Ryan Expressway toward Wisconsin. Merge onto I-90 West/I-94 West. Take Exit 50B for Ohio Street. Merge onto Ohio Street. Turn right onto Michigan Avenue.
Property Information
Check In Time - 3 P.m.
Check Out Time - 12 P.m.
Credit Card Required
Deposit Required Upon Check-in - $75/Day
Doorman/Doorwoman
Extra Person Charges - $30/Adult/Night
Fireplace
Floors - 41
Guestrooms - 792
Hotel Built - 1929
Hotel Renovated - 2007
Minimum Check-in Age - 18
Photo Identification Required
Porter/Bellhop
24-Hour Front Desk
Policies & Disclaimers
Your charge card will be charged for the full payment upon submitting your reservation request. See {0}User Agreement.
Requests for bed type and smoking preferences will be submitted to the hotel but are not guaranteed.
Room pictures may differ from the actual room you receive.
You must present a photo ID upon check-in.
By proceeding with this reservation, you agree to all terms and conditions, which include the Cancellation Policy and all terms and conditions contained in the {0}User Agreement.
You agree to pay the cost of your reservation. If you do not pay this debt and it is collected through the use of a collection agency, an attorney, or through other legal proceedings, you agree to pay all reasonable costs or fees, including attorney fees and court costs, incurred in connection with such collection effort.
