The Buckingham Athletic Club

Location. The Buckingham Athletic Club is located in the financial district of downtown Chicago, Ill., on the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange building. Sears Tower is two blocks from the hotel and State Street shopping is four blocks away. Within one mile are Grant Park and the Art Institute of Chicago.
Hotel Features. Light continental breakfasts are complimentary each morning. Culinary chef Jean Joho serves French cuisine in the on site Everest restaurant, featuring entrees such as Shirred Farm Egg with Osetra Caviar and Filet of Venison. Everest boasts an extensive wine menu to compliment each meal. Boardrooms and conference rooms overlook the Chicago River. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel's public areas.

Recreational amenities include a fitness center with cardiovascular equipment, a golf driving range, an indoor lap pool, a eucalyptus steam room and sauna, and a basketball court. Fitness classes offered in the athletic club include spinning, yoga and Pilates. Certified massage therapists offer a variety of specialty massages.

Guestrooms. The 21 guestrooms at The Buckingham Athletic Club feature vaulted ceilings and panoramic views of the city skyline. Wireless Internet access, cable television with premium channels and weekday newspapers are complimentary. Included in each room are minibars and desks. Bathrooms are furnished with terry cloth bathrobes and Aveda toiletries.

Expert Tip. This hotel is one half mile from Chicago's "L" train, providing easy access to the White Sox's U.S. Cellular Field and the Bears' Soldier Field, both within five miles of the hotel.