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See detailsJohn Hancock Center is within a 5-minute walk of Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile while other popular sites like Chicago Water Tower are within a 15-minute stroll. This 4.5-star hotel has 415 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and free in-room WiFi. It's in central Chicago and also a short walk from Tribune Tower and Wrigley Building.
Dining
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the onsite restaurant for a bite to eat. Satisfy your hunger from the comfort of your room with 24-hour room service. For your convenience, breakfast is available for a fee.
Rooms
All of Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile's 415 rooms are air-conditioned and have an array of amenities, including minibars, coffee makers, and free weekday newspapers. 32-inch LCD TVs come with pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Laptop-compatible safes, phones, and ironing boards are other standard amenities.
Property features
At Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, guests have access to a 24-hour fitness center, free WiFi in public areas, and 2 meeting rooms. Valet parking is available for USD 69 per day, and there's also limo/town car service. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a 24-hour business center, a library, and express check-out.
Highlights
- Walking distance to John Hancock Center and Chicago Water Tower
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Onsite dining
- 24-hour fitness center
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
20 E Chestnut St Chicago IL 60611Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Meeting and event space totals 10,000 square feet (929 square meters) and includes a ballroom with angled, floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the John Hancock Center. Audiovisual equipment, event catering, and complimentary wireless Internet access are available. 2 complimentary business centers provide printing, faxing, copying, and scanning.
The hotel's restaurant serves contemporary French cuisine, and a stylish lounge has a steel-topped bar and fireside seating.
Guests can use a 24-hour on-site fitness center, and Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile provides discounted access to a nearby fitness center with an indoor lap pool, steam rooms, personal trainers, and exercise classes.
- ATM/banking
- Terrace
- 24-hour business center
- Wedding services
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Multilingual staff
- Total number of rooms - 415
- Number of floors - 32
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Fireplace in lobby
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Elevator/lift
- Luggage storage
- Library
- Meeting rooms 2
- Year Built 2002
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking
Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Room service (24 hours)
- Air conditioning
- Free weekday newspaper
- Phone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Separate bathtub and shower
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- LCD TV
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Free cribs/infant beds
Where to Eat
Café des Architectes - Light streams in through angled windows facing a seasonal terrace from this contemporary French restaurant. The bar has white-leather and chrome barstools, and the dining room features opaque glass tables paired with black-leather or upholstered chairs. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Le Bar - A fiber-optic ceiling mimics twinkling stars in this cocktail lounge with a steel-topped bar and a library-style sitting area with fireplace. Serving an extensive selection of wines and champagnes, as well as specialty martinis and appetizers. Open from mid-afternoon until late night.
Nearby Things to Do
The 24-hour fitness center at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile offers treadmills, stationary bicycles, free weights, and weight-training machines. Guests also receive discounted access to a nearby health club providing an indoor lap pool, basketball court, indoor running track, and fitness classes.
The hotel is 5 blocks from Lake Michigan, where guests can walk, jog, or bike along a 20-mile lakefront path. Oak Street Beach, a half-mile away, is popular for sunbathing and swimming in the summer. Within 5 miles of the hotel, the Sydney R. Marovitz golf course offers a challenging and scenic nine-hole course along Lake Michigan.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
Accessibility
To make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Pets
- Pets stay free
- Dogs only
- 2 per room (up to 30 lb)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Pets allowed (no fees)
No rollaway/extra beds available
A valid credit card is required to hold a reservation at this property. This property may place an authorization of $1 prior to your arrival. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Fees
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 25.00 and USD 40.00 per person (approximately)
- Valet parking fee: USD 69 per day (in/out privileges)
- Pet deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
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We should mention
Up to 3 children 11 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Awards & Affiliations
- Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile is listed in the 2013 Travel + Leisure 500.