Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Chicago, Illinois
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About the Hotel
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.
Location
Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
12 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
60603
Nearest Airport: MDW
Features and Amenities
- On-Site Amenities
- Fitness Room
- Fitness Center
- Game Room
- Rooftop Terrace
- Rooftop Garden
- Interests
- Culture & Arts
- Hotels
- Signature Perks
Reviews for Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Hope you don’t want to change the temp in your room
I cannot recommend that anyone stay at this hotel. The building itself is gorgeous and the room was very interesting. However, when we entered the room, we noticed it was warm (72 degrees). I turned on the air conditioner and set it down to 66 degrees so we might be able to nap later. When we returned three hours later, it was now 75 degrees. We spoke to the front desk, who informed us that they could not do anything regarding the high temperature due to “the pipes.” We left for dinner and a show, and when we returned, it was 77 degrees. We were given a fan, but it was so hot that sleep was difficult to come by. The front desk, while polite, were indifferent to our requests. We were told the next morning that we could have had the window opened, but this was not presented as an option originally. It was a frustrating experience and we will not stay there again.
921erinj - Weatherford, Texas
Check your bill!
Watch your bill. I was charged an ADDITIONAL $137 for mini bar items and a $75 bottle of champagne. I never touched an item in the mini bar or had a $75 bottle of champagne. I disputed it and it was removed, however.
Freedom62741165591
Historic Hotel with a Fun Vibe
I loved this hotel. Having multiple eating and entertainment spaces within the hotel made our evenings enjoyable without having the stress of being out in the city.
Suzanne G
Magical and memorable experience at Hyatt Chicago Athletic Association
The best hotel experience we have ever had. Unique setting, great location, unbelievable food for the wedding, best shower, comfortable beds and reliable and friendly staff. 100% would stay there again.
Resort05385006160 - Youngstown, Ohio
View of the Bean and Tree Lighting!
I took a quick trip to Chicago to take class at Joffrey Ballet and see the Christmas Tree lighting. The hotel location was perfect for theaters, restaurants, ice skating and more! The hotel staff was very prepared for what seemed like busiest night of the year in Millenium Park. The hotel was bustling but my check in by Peter and Janet was welcoming and efficient. After shopping, I made it into the park and just seconds before the lighting and then got to see the view from the hotel's amazing rooftop restaurant. The ground level concierge person was also great at getting what I needed after the stay. Everything was delightful!
Journey62459072733 - Minneapolis, Minnesota
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