Hotel Inter-Continental

505 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611

Written by Julie Greiner

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The "Windy-City" of Chicago has only one hotel with an actual Michigan Avenue address. Originally built as the Medinah Athletic Club in 1929 and being registered as a historic city landmark - the Hotel Inter-Continental's old world elegance has been combined with extensive renovations and state-of-the-art modern amenities. Whether visiting Chicago on business and/or pleasure - the Hotel Inter-Continental is the perfect choice of lodging.

Guest Room Accommodations in Chicago

The Inter-Continental of Chicago has guest quarters to meet all quest requirements. There are 814 luxury rooms including 50 elegant suites, 23 business rooms, 10 Hotel Inter-Continental Chicago Luxury Guest Room

Hotel Inter-Continental Chicago Luxury Guest Room

connecting rooms, 650 non-smoking rooms, 25 rooms with facilities for the disabled, 1 Presidential Suite and a Vice Presidential Suite. Amenities available include remote control TV, movie and satellite channels, in-room video check-out, direct dial telephones with 2 lines, bathroom telephone, voicemail, dataport, bathrobes, mini-bar, in-room safe, tea/coffee making facilities, laundry and valet service, 24-hour room service and video games. The hotel features a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, garage parking, valet parking, concierge service and twin towers to offer guest a choice of products and pricing.

An ornate junior olympic-size in-door heated swimming pool is adjacent to the fitness center. The health club on the FC level includes massage services, sauna, gymnasium with treadmills, bikes, Stairmaster and free weights.

Dining at the Hotel Inter-Continental Chicago

The Amber restaurant is presently located in The Boulevard. The Amber serves View of the Ornate Junior Olympic-Size Swimming Pool at the Hotel Inter-Continental Chicago

View of the Ornate Junior Olympic-Size Swimming Pool at the Hotel Inter-Continental Chicago

International Cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. This elegant 2nd floor location in the Inter-Continental overlooks Michigan Avenue. The Salon is open 7 days a week and is known for its afternoon tea service. The Bar is also open 7 days a week and is located on the lobby level and live jazz entertainment is offered nightly.

Conference, Banquet and Meeting Facilities

There are 30 meeting rooms with available capacity of: 740-theater style, 280 classroom, 1,000 reception and 630 banquet style. Three are 3 beautiful, historic ballrooms on separate levels - Grand Ballroom being some 6,400 sq. ft. The hotel features a business center and available 23 business rooms, data jack for personal computer, fax machine with printer and copier, telephone with voicemail, dual line for e-mail, PC and printer, mobile phone and secretarial services. Services and equipment include digital projector, microphone, power points, overhead projector, 35 mm slide projector and screen, flip chart, lectern, locks on all doors, video-conferencing, audio-visual equipment, ISDN lines, modem lines, satellite link and an in-house audio-visual services company. The Hotel Inter-Continental Chicago maintains a professionally trained staff to ensure a service of excellence.