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The James 4 Star

55 East Ontario, IL  60610
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location. located in downtown chicago, ill., this boutique hotel is less than one block from michigan avenue and four blocks from the john hancock building, navy pier and historic water tower. Tribune tower and wrigley building are one half mile away.
hotel features. designed by deborah berke, who blueprinted calvin klein's stores in the 1990s, the James features concise colors with a focus on intricate textures throughout the lobby. Locals flock to david burke's primehouse, a chicago-style steakhouse serving kentucky creekstone farms beef, dry-aged with himalayan salt bricks lining the restaurant cellar. The adjoining j bar lounge adorns the south end of rush street's nightlife. Banquet dining for up to 220 guests is accommodated in the hotel's 7, 000 square feet of event space. An on-site complimentary business center is equipped with fax, photocopy and print services and wireless internet service is available throughout the hotel. Copies of both chicago tribune and usa today are complimentary at the 24-hour front desk.

A 2, 500-square-foot exercise center toting design influenced by the founder of equinox fitness includes cardiovascular equipment, advanced weight systems and seasoned personal trainers available by appointment. Spa treatment rooms within the facility offer rejuvenating facials and relaxing massage therapies. In-room restorative treatments are available upon request. The James also offers personal assistance services and 24-hour complimentary concierge services. Pets are pampered with the pooch spa service, primehouse pet menu, outerwear and training.

guestrooms. guestrooms feature custom-designed furnishings, platform beds and commissioned art by local and nationally renowned artists. Separate dining areas include refrigerators and microwave ovens. Entertainment centers house plasma televisions, wireless internet access ports and mp3 player docks. Bathrooms boast elevated sinks, marbled flooring and aigner bath products.

hotel expert's tip. the James' location placed me one block from chicago's best shopping and nightlife on michigan avenue, and i was within walking distance of lake michigan's shore perfect for my morning run.

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Check-in: 2 p.m.
Check-out: 2 p.m.

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Directions:

From Chicago Midway International Airport:
Approximate Distance To The James Is 13 Miles.

Drive North On Sr-50/South Cicero Avenue.
Continue North On I-55.
Drive West On I-90/Ryan Expressway.
Exit Onto Ohio Street.
Turn Left Onto North Rush Street.

Neighbourhoods:

  • Magnificent Mile/North Michigan Avenue - 0.5 miles (0.8 km)
  •  - 0.8 miles (1.4 km)
  • Gold Coast - 1.3 miles (2 km)
  • South Loop - 1.8 miles (2.9 km)
  • Lincoln Park - 2.4 miles (3.8 km)
  • Chinatown - 2.7 miles (4.4 km)
  • Bucktown/Wicker Park - 2.8 miles (4.5 km)
  • Lakeview - 3.8 miles (6.1 km)

Airports airports

  • Chicago FSS (CHI) - 7.3 miles (11.7 km)
  • Midway Airport (MDW) - 9.9 miles (15.9 km)
  • O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 15.5 miles (25 km)

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Facilities & Rooms

Hotel Facilities

  • 24 Hour Security, 
  • Airport Transportation (Fees Apply), 
  • Atm/Banking, 
  • Ballroom(s), 
  • Bar/Lounge, 
  • Billiards, 
  • Business Center - Print-Me Wireless, 
  • Children Stay Free - 17 Years And Under, 
  • Coffee Shop Or Cafe, 
  • Comp Newspapers In Lobby, 
  • Concierge Desk, 
  • Currency Exchange, 
  • Dry Cleaning Service, 
  • Event Catering, 
  • Express Check-In, 
  • Express Check-Out, 
  • Fitness Equipment, 
  • Full-Service Health Spa, 
  • In House Bar, 
  • Internet Public Area - Wireless - Complimentary, 
  • Luggage Storage, 
  • Massages Available - In Room/Fees Apply, 
  • Massage-Treatment Room, 
  • Meeting Room (Small Groups), 
  • Parking (Valet) - $39 Per 24-Hours, 
  • Pets Allowed - $100 Fee, 
  • Restaurant(s), 
  • Room Service (24 Hours), 
  • Safe-Deposit Box - At Front Desk, 
  • Security Guard - 24 Hours, 
  • Shoe Shine, 
  • Video Library - Dvd Library, 
  • Wedding Services, 
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Room Types

  • Guest Room With King Bed, 
  • Guest Room With Two Double Beds, 
  • Studio Suite With King Bed

Room Amenities

  • Air Conditioning, 
  • Bathrobes, 
  • Blackout Drapes, 
  • Cable/Satellite Tv, 
  • Cd Player, 
  • Child Care (In Room, Surcharge, 
  • Climate Control, 
  • Clock Radio, 
  • Coffee/Tea Maker, 
  • Complimentary Newspaper (M-F), 
  • Complimentary Toiletries, 
  • Cribs (Infant Beds) Available, 
  • Designer Toiletries, 
  • Desk, 
  • Electronic Check-Out, 
  • Electronic/Magnetic Keys, 
  • Hair Dryer, 
  • Housekeeping, 
  • Hypo-Allergenic Bedding Availa, 
  • In-Room Safe, 
  • Internet Access - Wireless, 
  • Iron/Ironing Board (On Request, 
  • Microwave (On Request), 
  • Minibar, 
  • Multi-Line Phone, 
  • Pay Movies, 
  • Premium Bedding, 
  • Premium Tv Channel(s), 
  • Refrigerator (On Request), 
  • Rollaway Beds, 
  • Sewing Kit, 
  • Shower/Tub Combination, 
  • Slippers, 
  • Smoking Rooms, 
  • Turndown Service, 
  • Vcr, 
  • Voice Mail, 
  • Wake-Up Calls, 
  • Window Opens

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