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
A very stylish hotel
This is a very stylish hotel with a fun name—The Chicago Athletic Association. As you walk in, it’s quite dark inside, and the lobby is truly unique, filled with tables where some people are working, others are reading, and there’s even a fireplace. All in all, it’s a very old-school hotel that’s worth experiencing. The location is excellent, right across from the Art Institute of Chicago, close to the Cloud Gate (the Bean), and near the starting point of Route 66.
leoxu401 - Boston, Massachusetts
Great Hotel - Bad Wedding Plan
Very loud music from a weeding at the hotel until after midnight. Unable to sleep. We complained and were promised a refund, but haven't received it yet. Staff were apologetic but did not take any action to lower the volume. Ruined the night.
459clintb - Waco, Texas
Monumental place
What a special place! Definitely pay the extra for a room facing Millenium park. Cozy, trendy, historic, and memorable. We enjoyed just walking around the building and taking in the history. A must stay in Chicago! Cindy’s rooftop is delicious- even if you can’t get in for dinner, get a cocktail and head out on the rooftop by the fire pits. The Game Room also had delicious food for a quick bite with no reservation needed. Dog friendly which is always a plus, our pup had a great stay too!
C8936VZelis
Best in Chicago
Very nice Hotel. Loved the craftmanship of the Hotel. Great location for the convention center. Food was outstanding. I wish I could have eaten dinner at Cindy's but it was booked every time I tried. The lobby work area was fantastic and comfortable. Took me back to a time gone by. I would defiantly stay again.
bwolff4258 - Fairport, New York
Beautifully refurbished and right across from Millennium Park with incredible views from the higher floors.
Great location across from Millennium Park and relatively close to the Navy Yard, Little Italy, Chinatown, etc. Beautifully refurbished and with many interesting historical elements. The suite was very comfortable with plenty of room, a perfect shower, blackout curtains that were easy to draw, and a pommel horse at the base of the bed. The amenities in/near the lobby, the associated bars/restaurants, and the family games (air hockey, billiards, darts, foosball, basketball, etc. were interesting and fun for all ages.
Ron G
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