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With echoes of billiard balls, poker chips, and clinking glasses frozen within its walls, this 1890’s Venetian Gothic landmark in the Chicago Loop springs back to life as an incomparable historic downtown Chicago hotel—where the spirit of play reigns supreme. After all, this is the city where the can-and-will-do attitude of Ernie “Let’s Play Two!” Banks lives on, where the father of Chicago blues, Muddy Waters, shook all night long at the Checkerboard Lounge, and Sir Duke tickled the ivories at The Blue Note. And this is the club whose historic members swam with five-time Olympic gold medalist Johnny Weissmuller—a.k.a. the original Hollywood Tarzan—and watched their fellow member Pudge Heffelfinger own so much end zone, he became football’s first pro. Today, Chicago Athletic Association is both a stunning hotel offering outstanding guest rooms and a historic monument to the big-shouldered, switch hitting spirit that defines our city with a downtown location in the Chicago Loop.
Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
12 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
60603
Nearest Airport: MDW
Beautiful hotel with an interesting theme and history. The wedding we attended was beautiful. Staff was courteous. We will definitely consider staying here for any future stays in Chicago
Regercm - Thornton, Colorado
We loved our stay at the CAA Hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful place, discos and immaculate room. Great views, fun vibes, yummy breakfast.
Patricia H - Burlington, Vermont
Front desk said I would find complimentary bottled water in my room for my globalist elite benefits. But I was later charged $14, when I emailed, Hyatt simply responded that the water was not free.
Ww Z
Beautiful hotel, nice rooms, helpful staff -- very busy lobby and restaurants. Hard to get a seat anywhere. Made for a bustling atmosphere and the very central location meant it wasn't quiet -- but that's not why we came! Would recommend to anyone -- as long as you're not looking for alone time.
claireh733
Was pleasantly surprised by how much we liked this property. It is charming and warm. Terrific location. Rooms are small but very well appointed and clean. Somehow did not feel claustrophobic. Loved all the little details. Coffee shop in the lobby is excellent, and have a Shake Shack on property was a bonus for a quick bite.
Barthish - Calabasas
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