The Courtyard Chicago Downtown is the ultimate choice for any guest seeking the soul of Chicago. Nestled in cosmopolitan downtown Chicago at Hubbard and State Streets, the hotel is a haven of urban sophistication no longer seen as the sole pleasure of business travelers, but as a vacation destination for all. We offer guests the opportunity to experience the character of this great city in a moderately priced, casually elegant atmosphere. Distinctive amenities include luxuriously oversized guest rooms, complimentary fitness center with indoor pool and whirlpool spa, full-service restaurant and lounge, meeting rooms with wireless Internet access, room service and a new twenty-four hour market for Chicago memorabilia, food and beverage items, newspapers and sundries. Our premier location is near all of Chicago's exceptional museums, restaurants, shopping and theatres. Parking is USD 39 per day valet service only. Parking is not available for vans or large vehicles. Guest rooms at the Courtyard Chicago Downtown start on the sixth floor and feature cable television with free HBO premium channel and pay movies, complimentary high speed Internet access, hairdryer, in-room coffee, iron and board, large well-lit work desk with ergonomic chair, two dataport telephones with voicemail and a comfortable sitting area.
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During your Chicago vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
City Gallery
Along with the pumping station across the street, the Chicago Water Tower is one of only a handful of buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. It has long been a revered symbol of the city's resilience and fortitude, although today -- more than 130 years after it first rose to a once-mighty height of 154 feet -- the Water Tower is dwarfed by the high-rise shopping centers and hotels of North Michigan Avenue. The Gothic-style limestone building now has been reinvented as an art gallery. The spiffed-up interior is intimate and sunny, and it's a refreshing pit stop of culture on your way to the Water Tower shopping center or pumping-station tourist information center across the street. Exhibits have included works by Chicago-based photographer Victor Skrebneski. Allow a half-hour.
Museum of Contemporary Photography
Ensconced in a ground-floor space at Columbia College -- a progressive arts- and media-oriented institution that boasts the country's largest undergraduate film department and a highly respected photojournalism-slanted photography department -- the Museum of Contemporary Photography is the only museum in the Midwest of its ilk. As the name indicates, it exhibits, collects, and promotes modern photography, with a special focus on American works from 1959 to present. Rotating exhibitions showcase images by both nationally recognized and "undiscovered" regional artists. Related lectures and special programs are scheduled during the year. Allow 1 hour.
Chicago from the Lake
This company runs two different cruises: a 90-minute tour of architecture along the Chicago River, and historical cruises that travel on the lake and river to explore the development of the city. Complimentary coffee (Starbucks, no less), lemonade, cookies, and muffins are served. For tickets, call or stop by the company's ticket office, located on the lower level on the east end of River East Plaza. Advance reservations are recommended.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago O'Hare
SpringHill Suites is Marriott's moderately priced all-suites lodging designed for the guest who wants spacious and functional accommodations with the extras of a full-service hotel. Studio suites are up to twenty-five percent larger than traditional hotel rooms and feature separate living and sleeping areas. The living room is furnished with a large well-lit work desk and ergonomic chair, lounge chair and ottoman, sofa sleeper, television, two-line dataport telephone plus pantry area equipped ...
Congress Plaza Hotel
The Congress Plaza Hotel & convention center is perfect for the value driven guest looking for a convenient downtown location with spectacular views of Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain and Lake Michigan. It is just short walk to the New Millennium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago, Museum Campus, Symphony Center, and the Sears Tower. The city business districts, shopping and restaurants, as well as downtown theaters and universities are also just minutes away. Chicago O'Hare International ...
Howard Johnson Inn Downtown Chicago
The Howard Johnson Inn Downtown Chicago is a Quality Excellence President Award winner and a Gold Medal Award Property. Howard Johnson Inn-Downtown Chicago is an ideal destination for both leisure and business travelers who are opposed to tall buildings and high prices. Located in the Historic River North Gallery District, we are just blocks away from the Magnificent Mile Shopping area, Water Tower Mall, John Hancock Observatory and Navy Pier. Our hotel is convenient to both the Red and Brown ...
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