Recreational facilities:
One of the focal points of the recent hotel renovation is the Garden Pool and Fitness Center on the fourth floor rooftop. The large pool is enclosed with a retractable glass enclosure that offers year-round swimming in a comfortable environment with fabulous views. the heated floor is comprised of stamped, colored concrete that simulates the appearance of natural slate stone. The pool terrace extends onto the rooftop garden and is softened with the addition of an exotic Brazilian hardwood deck that overlooks Grant park, Lake Michigan and Chicago's famous skyline. Surrounding three flowering pear trees in custom-lit glass planter boxes in the garden are 25 species of perennials and ornamental grass. Lounge chairs and seating make the garden a great respite. The Garden area is perfect for entertaining and offers one of the best views of the city's annual July 3rd fireworks show.

Adjacent to the pool and sauna is the new 1,350 square foot Fitness Center with a large selection of Life Fitness and Schwinn equipment including Cross Trainers, Lifecycles, treadmills and weight machines as well as free weights. Six televisions complement this expansive facility. The Garden Pool and Fitness Center is open from 6 a.m.-10p.m. daily and is a complimentary amenity for all hotel guests.

• Essex Court - 40 people
• Windsor Court - 50 people
• Buckingham Court - 50 people
• Venetian Room - 50 people
• Park East Gallery - 150 people
• Rooftop Garden Deck - 50 people

...and don't forget about the new 24-hour Business Center with computer work stations, printers and high speed internet connections and more.

Standard Room: Our tastefully designed guest rooms are thoughtfully appointed with everything you need to enhance your stay whether you're traveling for business or pleasure. Our standard rooms feature one queen size bed or two double beds and have amenities such as hairdryers, data port hookups, voicemail messaging, automated wakeup service, iron and ironing board, and 25-inch color TV with extended cable package, including HBO.

King Deluxe Room: Go to sleep with the stars and wake up with the sun in this well-appointed room with fabulous views of Lake Michigan and Grant Park. Boasting more square footage than our standard room, the King Deluxe offers one King size bed while taking advantage of all of our guest amenities including data port hookup, voicemail messaging, automated wakeup service, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, and 25-inch color TV with our extended cable package, including HBO.

King Suite: No matter what the angle, we think you'll like the view. Our King Suites provide views of the fireworks at Navy Pier, boats on Lake Michigan, and people strolling in Grant Park plus much more. Floor to ceiling windows all around you make sure you don't miss any of the action. Aside from the spectacular views, our King Suite offers a spacious living room with luscious Italian furnishings such as a working desk, a sleeper sofa, comfortable chairs and ottoman, 25" TV with extended cable and HBO. The bedroom includes a king size bed, side chairs, and 25" color TV. Other room amenities include a refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, data port hookup, voicemail messaging, and automated wake up service.

Double Suite: These bright suites are the perfect choice for the traveling family. Our double suite features a bedroom with two double beds and a separate living room with a queen size sleeper sofa. Take advantage of all this suite has to offer such as two 25-inch color TV's with extended cable and HBO, refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, data port hookup, voicemail messaging and automated wake up service, and spectacular views of the museum campus and our own pool and garden.