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
Nope...never again
Room was small and hot, restaurants were rented out but you had to have an escort from the hotel walk you thru them to get to the elevator --nothing says we value you as a guest to have someone assume you are going to go take buffet snacks from some company event
JohnM5662 - Atlanta, Georgia
Anniversary Celebration Weekend
We were celebrating our 34th wedding anniversary and had a wonderful stay at the Chicago Athletic Association. The staff was professional, courteous, and attentive. The bar staff in Cindy's provided execptional service and the food was amazing.
Arnold T - Flossmoor, Illinois
Strange name yet exceptional experience!
Excellent amenities, particularly the lobby service and the game room. Staff are wonderful and absolutely kind. We love commitment to a theme, and the athletic vibe is all over the place and it's done very well. An excellent experience and location - highly recommend for multiple reasons, but I can't wait to come back.
Voodoo_Child - San Francisco, CA
No thanks
Good luck getting to experience any of the amenities at this hotel. They just book out private events and don’t happen to mention you will have to be standing in the lobby if you want a drink or to order food. When what seemed like half the guests at the hotel had to be in the lobby because both of the “restaurants” that’s the hotel prides itself on are closed for private events. Not ideal.
William M - Marion, Iowa
Other than location it left me unfulfilled
The location was perfect. However, the hotel needs repairs. The bank of elevators near our room weren’t operational. Not sure how long this has been a problem but they need to repair them. Second, the shower head in the bathroom wasn’t properly dispensing water. Only half of the nozzle tips worked. Third, the service and food at the Game Room was disappointing. Last, the lighting in the hotel room was terrible and the only mirror was located in the bathroom. Which was annoying. If none of these things would bother you, then you’ll love it. However, for the price, I expect better.
Ashley F - Scottsdale, Arizona
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