521 North Rush Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Chain: Hilton Hotels and Resorts(U. S.)
Written by .View 's Blog.
The 311-room Conrad Chicago is located on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, just off Michigan Avenue, and provides luxury accommodation equally suited to the upmarket business or pleasure traveler. The hotel has easy access to The Shops at North Bridge shopping corridor and is adjacent to Nordstrom. The property is within walking distance of Lake Michigan, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, and The Art Institute of Chicago. Also nearby is the Loop, the city's historic business district, the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium. There are 13 meeting rooms available for business or social functions. The largest, the Magnolia Ballroom, can accommodate 320 guests. The hotel site was originally the McGraw-Hill Building, built in 1929 with exterior features sculpturing by Gwen Lux.
Does HotelsByCity recommend this hotel?
This is a superb hotel, with luxury rooms and incredible service. That is the opinion of most guests who have stayed here. Clients say the excellent facilities warrant the high prices charged. One minor item which pleased many was that Internet access was included in the room rate. Many luxury hotels made an additional charge. Despite the expense, many guests said they would return to this hotel and had no hesitation in recommending the property to others. Read our customer reviews?
All the guestrooms have a work desk with high-speed Internet access, 42-inch plasma flat screen television, iPod alarm clock docking/charging stations, a Bose entertainment system, cable movie and news channels, pay-per-view movies, tea and coffee making facilities, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, bathrobes and two-line telephone with voicemail and speakerphone.
Dining options include the Restaurant at Conrad, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner the Terrace and Conrad at the Rendez-Vous Lounge. Room service is available 24/7. The 2,000-square-foot fitness center has state-of-the-art cardiovascular and strength-training equipment and enjoys spectacular city views. The 24-hour front desk has safe deposit boxes and information on area events and attractions. Other amenities include a full service business center, laundry and dry cleaning services, daily housekeeping and an ATM.
From Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) 18 miles: Take I-190 E out of terminal. Follow signs for I-90 East (Kennedy Expressway) to the Ohio Street exit (50B). Ohio Street is a one-way street going east. Continue going east on Ohio. Turn right on Rush Street and pass Grand Avenue. The hotel entrance is one-and-a-half blocks down on the left, between Grand Avenue and Illinois Street.
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