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.
- Aerobics nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Dock nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Volleyball nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Boating nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Complimentary bicycles on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Bowling alley nearby