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Property Amenities
The James Chicago offers a desirable location on the corner of Ontario and Rush Streets, a half-block from the Magnificent Mile and four blocks from the Historic Water Tower and Navy Pier, the John Hancock Center, Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Chicago Loop. The Sears Tower is one mile away and Millennium Park is 2.5 miles away.
Rotating art exhibits are displayed in the lobby and public spaces of the hotel and are changed four times a year. Complimentary wireless internet service is available throughout the hotel.
Pets are welcome at The James Chicago. Pampering perks such as "Burkes Barks Bites" menu, organic pet beds, and art-inspired plush toys and nylon leashes/collars are available on request.
The hotel also features complimentary Public bikes for adults and children. Car seats, pajamas, crayons, children's books, and movies are available through the kid's amenity program. Complimentary local Audi service can be arranged in the hotel's Audi Q7.
Guests can dine at David Burke's Primehouse or enjoy signature cocktails at the Lobby Bar.
Rooms
The 17-story James Chicago offers 297 spacious guestrooms and suites. The modern residential style includes a palette of warm tones and custom furniture, including streamlined dark-wood platform beds. The beds are dressed with 300-thread-count duvet linens, feathertop mattresses, and eco-friendly and down pillow options (non-allergenic bedding available). Commissioned art accents the walls. Room amenities include stereo systems with MP3/iPod docks, plasma-screen TVs with premium cable channels and pay movies, work/dining niches, and complimentary triple filtered water. All rooms offer complimentary wireless Internet access.
Slate-tiled/marble bathrooms feature full-sized Intelligent Nutrients bath products, 100-percent Turkish cotton towels, and custom James robes and slippers. Twice daily housekeeping with turndown is provided. Daily newspaper delivery is also provided.
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Dining
David Burke's Primehouse - David Burke partners with Executive Chef RIck Gresh to create the modern interpretation of a classic American Steakhouse. David Burke's Primehouse features a contemporary steakhouse menu with meats that are USDA prime grade, hand-picked, and dry-aged on the premises. Highlights include the award-winning 55-day dry-aged Ribeye, Bone-in "South Side" Filet Mignon, Kobe Beef Sashimi on Himaylan rock salt, and Surf & Turf Dumplings.
JBar - Signature cocktails served in an intimate setting. The design incorporates plasma screens displaying video as art. Food is also provided by David Burke's Primehouse.
Recreation
The hotel's 2,500-square-foot fitness center offers state-of-the-art cardio and weight equipment. Cardio machines feature individual TVs. Personal-training sessions are available for a surcharge.
The James is located in the heart of The Magnificent Mile -- home to the best of Chicago's dining, nightlife and, of course, shopping.
The Ohio Street Beach along Lake Michigan is about a mile east of the hotel. Guests who enjoy running, walking, bicycling, or in-line skating should bring their gear for exercising along the 20-mile lakefront path. Bicycles and in-line skates are available for rent at several beachfront locations. During summer months, lifeguards are on duty. Also in summer, beach volleyball courts are available for rent or pickup games. Canoeing, kayaking, and rowing equipment can be rented from the Lincoln Park Boathouse, just 2.5 miles away.
Millennium Park is a 24.5-acre park located right on Michigan avenue between Randolph and Monroe Streets. It is the center for world-class art, music, architecture and landscape design. From ice-skating to al fresco dining, public art, and free music performances, you can experience everything at Millennium Park. The park is also home to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, the most sophisticated outdoor concert venue of its kind in the United States.
The James is also within easy walking distance of many of Chicago's most celebrated attractions and institutions, including the Museum of Contemporary Art, The John Hancock Center, The Historic Water Tower and The Navy Pier.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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out of 555 reviews
“Great Hotel”
Wonderful hotel and all the amenities one would want...The only negative is the $50/day parking, but every other feature is terrific.
“Will be back again for sure”
The quality of the hotel, the service, the attentiveness of the staff were all excellent. Great value! I can't wait to stay there again.
“very service oriented”
The entire staff was great, this hotel is in an awesome hotel, great location close to great restaurants, shopping everything, I would stay here again for sure
“Good Hotel”
Good Hotel, Close to everything, The Bed was comfortable
“Great Hotel”
Great location, great staff, great beds, great decor
“Hip Modern Hotel with great service”
Brand new hotel with a modern/hip vibe steps away from Michigan avenue and restaurants. The staff was very professional, courteous, and accommodating. The bed/bedding was incredibly comfortable. The in-room stereo with I-pod connection and CD player was great. Other nice details included in room coffee-table books and far better than average in-room bar with full size liquor bottles available for a reasonable price. We had drinks and appetizers at the hotel bar and enjoyed brunch at the Primehouse Restaurant the next day. We've stayed at a number of hotels in Chicago and this is by far was one of the most impressive for the $.
“Very nice -- will go back”
Great location. The room was very comfortable -- great bed, well furnished and clean. I judge a hotel room on the following: quality hair dryer that isn't connected to the wall, great fitness center with no additional charge, good lighting, and great toiletries. The James had it all. The staff was friendly, breakfast was good and prices not bad for a downtown hotel.
“The only place to stay....”
I took my daughter to Chicago for the weekend and we stayed at The James..what a wonderful hotel. The staff are amazing. They are helpful, polite and eager to make the stay one of a kind. The food is amazing. It is a block off of Michigan Ave. I will go back and stay at this hotel again.
“Nice Hotel”
Would have liked a better view, but nice hotel.
“Good Hotel, Great Location”
Great location, 1 block west of Michigan Ave. Rooms were modern, nice and decent size. Bathroom was not tiny, but maybe a bit small.
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The closest major airports to The James Chicago are:
Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.) - 15.1 km / 9.4 mi
Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) - 24.9 km / 15.5 mi
The preferred airport for The James Chicago is Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.).
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