The Fairmont Chicago

Rising gracefully above Grant and Millennium Parks and Chicago's impressive lakefront, The Fairmont Chicago is located conveniently near many cultural attractions, the city's business and financial district and the world renowned shopping along the Magnificent Mile. The Fairmont Chicago offers its guests an ideal address for both business and pleasure.

The Fairmont Chicago has been recognized for exceptional service and amenities on the 2003 Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List and Travel & Leisure Magazine's Top 500 Hotels List.

The Fairmont Chicago
200 North Columbus Drive
Chicago, Illinois
United States 60601
Telephone: (312) 565-8000 Fax: (312) 856-1032
Email: chicago@fairmont.com

Room Amenities

Common Amenities
All rooms and suites offer the following amenities:

• Air-conditioning and individually-controlled heat
• Alarm clock/radio
• Bathrobes
• Cable television with in-room pay movies
• Dressing area with large closet, full-length mirror
• Iron / ironing board
• Mini-bar
• Serenity Bath (see In-Room Dining menu)
• TDD access for hearing-impaired
• Windows that open to the outside
• Bathroom Amenities
  Bath scale, Hair dryer, Heat lamp, Oversized bathtubs, Separate shower stalls, Separate water closet with doors, Telephone, Towel hamper
• In-Room Business Amenities
  • Computer dataport,
  • Multi-line telephone with voice-mail
  • Spacious, well-lit work desk
  • High Speed Internet access ($14.95 per day)

• ADA compliant
• Connecting rooms
• Crib
• Rollaway ($25.00 per night)
• VCR ($250.00 per night)

Restaurants & Lounges

aria restaurant & bar

culturally inspired, comfortably American. aria adds a unique approach to cuisine from around the world. "One of Chicago's Best New Restaurants"--Chicago Magazine, May 2003.

The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. aria bar is open for lunch, sushi and cocktails daily.

Stop by the Lobby Lounge for afternoon tea or your favorite cocktail served all day until late evening.

Or, retreat to the comfort of your guestroom and experience In-Room Dining, offered 24-hours daily.

Health Club & Spa

Lakeshore Athletic Club Illinois Center

• Monday to Friday: 5:15 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The health club is located adjacent to the hotel, accessible via the B-1 level.

This is an immaculately kept facility that has something to appeal to fitness enthusiasts. There's a 110-foot climbing wall as you enter. Spread over the club's six floors are a full court gymnasium, an 1/11-mile track, an eight-lane 25-yard pool and international-size squash/racquetball courts. There also are free weights and Nautilus®, Cybex® and Hammer Strength® workout equipment, and there's state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment, and a variety of aerobics classes.

Special Fairmont Preferred Guest Rates

• One-day pass for registered guests: $20.00

Please Note:

• Children's admission (5-18 yrs)
• Children are only permitted on Sundays
• Adult supervision is required at all times.
• Hours subject to change.

Waves Spa

Full-service European spa offering massage therapy, facials, body treatments and nail services. Located in the health club.

Hours of Operation:

• Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

To make an appointment, call: (312) 616-9000. Or, if you have a room reservation, you may schedule your spa service on-line.

Business Services

As Chicago's premier business destination, our 14 meeting rooms create the perfect setting for any meeting or conference. Our facilities, amenities and services have been designed with Five Star standards in mind with plush comforts and stimulating environments. The Fairmont Chicago offers 62,000 sq. ft. of luxurious meeting, conference and banquet space, including two grand ballrooms. An event at The Fairmont Chicago is certain to be a memorable experience.

Full Service Business Center

Location: B-1 Level
Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

High Speed Internet Access

Guests of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will enjoy High Speed Internet connectivity in guest rooms as well as Ethernet network connected in meeting rooms and wireless Internet access in public areas such as lobbies and lounges.

Guest Services

Information and General Services

• Babysitting
• Gift Shops
• Laundry Services
• Medical Services
• Parking
• Pet Policy
• Wheelchair Accessibility

Transportation

Public Transportation

Chicago's public transit system is an effective way to move around the city. A one-way ticket is $2.00. Daily and weekend passes are available. For more information, call CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) at (312) 836-7000 or visit www.transitchicago.com

Car Rental

The Concierge can help with car rental arrangements.

• Alamo: 1 (800) 327-8633
• AVIS: 1 (800) 331-1212
• Budget: 1(800) 527-0700
• Enterprise: (312) 565-6518
• Hertz: 1 (800) 654-3131
• National: 1 (800) 227-7368

Bus

The Greyhound Bus Terminal is located just a few minutes from the hotel. For more information, call Greyhound at (800) 229-9424.

Train

The AMTRAK Train Station is 2 miles from the hotel. For more information, call Amtrak at (800) 872-7245 or visit www.amtrak.com.

Limousine

Arrangements for Aaron Limousine can be made through the Concierge or by calling (312) 988-7070.

Taxi

Available in front of the hotel.

Parking

The hotel's valet parking charges (including tax) are as follows:

• Up to one hour: $20
• One to two hours: $28
• Two to 24-hours and overnight parking: $49