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Location. Located in downtown Chicago, Ill., this boutique hotel is less than one block from Michigan Avenue and four blocks from the John Hancock Building, Navy Pier and Historic Water Tower. Tribune Tower and Wrigley Building are one- half mile away.
Hotel Features. Designed by Deborah Berke, who blueprinted Calvin Klein's stores in the 1990s, The James features concise colors with a focus on intricate textures throughout the lobby. Locals flock to David Burke's Primehouse, a Chicago-style steakhouse serving Kentucky Creekstone Farms beef, dry-aged with Himalayan salt bricks lining the restaurant cellar. The adjoining J Bar lounge adorns the south end of Rush Street's nightlife. Banquet dining for up to 220 guests is accommodated in the hotel's 7,000 square feet of event space. An on-site complimentary business center is equipped with fax, photocopy and print services and wireless Internet service is available throughout the hotel. Copies of both Chicago Tribune and USA Today are complimentary at the 24-hour front desk.
A 2,500-square-foot exercise center toting design influenced by the founder of Equinox Fitness includes cardiovascular equipment, advanced weight systems and seasoned personal trainers available by appointment. Spa treatment rooms within the facility offer rejuvenating facials and relaxing massage therapies. In-room restorative treatments are available upon request. The James also offers personal assistance services and 24-hour complimentary concierge services. Pets are pampered with the Pooch Spa Service, Primehouse Pet Menu, outerwear and training.
Guestrooms. Guestrooms feature custom-designed furnishings, platform beds and commissioned art by local and nationally- renowned artists. Separate dining areas include refrigerators and microwave ovens. Entertainment centers house plasma televisions, wireless Internet access ports and MP3 player docks. Bathrooms boast elevated sinks, marbled flooring and Aigner bath products.
Hotel Expert's Tip. The James' location placed me one block from Chicago's best shopping and nightlife on Michigan Avenue, and I was within walking distance of Lake Michigan's shore - perfect for my morning run.
- Airport transportation (fees apply)
- Ballroom(s)
- Billiards
- Children stay free - 17 Years and Under
- Comp newspapers in lobby
- Currency Exchange
- Event catering
- Express check-out
- Full-service health spa
- Luggage storage
- Massage-treatment room
- Parking (valet) - $39 Per 24-Hours
- Restaurant(s)
- Safe-Deposit Box - At Front Desk
- Shoe shine
- Wedding services
- ATM/banking
- Bar/Lounge
- Business center - Print-Me Wireless
- Coffee shop or cafe
- Concierge desk
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Express check-in
- Fitness Equipment
- Internet public area - wireless - Complimentary
- Massages available - In Room/Fees Apply
- Meeting room (small groups)
- Pets allowed - $100 Fee
- Room service (24 hours)
- Security guard - 24 Hours
- Video library - DVD Library
- Wheelchair Accessible
North Michigan Avenue/Magnificent Mile - 0.5 block
John Hancock Building - 4 blocks
Navy Pier - 4 blocks
Museum of Contemporary Art - 4 blocks
Historic Water Tower - 4 blocks
Tribune Tower - 0.5 miles
Wrigley Building - 0.5 mile
Oak Street beach - 1.0 mile
River North Gallery District - 1.0 mile
Sears Tower - 1.0 mile
Millennium Park - 2.5 miles
McCormick Place - 4.5 miles
Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course - 5.0 miles
Wrigley Field - 5.0 miles
Comiskey Park - 7.0 miles
From Chicago Midway International Airport:
Approximate distance to The James is 13 miles.
Drive north on SR-50/South Cicero Avenue.
Continue north on I-55.
Drive west on I-90/Ryan Expressway.
Exit onto Ohio Street.
Turn left onto North Rush Street.
Check In Time : 14:00
Check Out Time : 14:00
Number of Rooms : 324
Number of Floors : 17