Located one block from the
Magnificent Mile, the hotel’s 419 guestrooms, meeting and banquet space, lobby,
indoor pool and fitness center have undergone refurbishments. Chicago-based
Looney & Associates led the design effort, which offers contemporary public
spaces that include a completely reoriented check-in area, new restaurant,
lounge and casual zones—all redone with new furniture, artwork and flooring.
The newly added Escape Bar includes
space for informal small meetings, intimate social gatherings or a place to
check e-mail and enjoy a good book from the hotel’s library. The Escape Bar
features complimentary WiFi, four iMac computers, two LCD HDTVs and printers
for boarding passes or documents.
Each of the hotel’s 419 guestrooms is
styled with a contemporary palette and a diverse mix of textures. All rooms
include new carpeting, wall coverings, drapery, oversized desks and
entertainment centers, as well as the signature Hyatt Grand Bed. Room
accessories include a stereo iPod docking station, Hyatt Plug Panel media
center, 46-in. and 55-in. flat screen Samsung televisions, HDTVs compact,
in-room refrigerators and in-room safes.
Level 2 is the hotel’s new eating and
drinking space located on the second floor. Led by Executive Chef Andres
Bustamante, Level 2 features contemporary American cuisine and a modern take on
classic dishes using fresh, organic and locally sourced ingredients.
Renovations to the hotel’s 14 meeting
rooms and Grand Ballroom include new carpeting, sculptural light fixtures and
drapery that allow natural light to infuse the space. The hotel’s makeover
includes a 60% expansion of its Stay Fit fitness center and an upgrade to the
most recent Life Fitness cardio equipment.
Throughout the hotel, LED lighting
drastically reduces the property’s green footprint. “Today’s traveler wants a
hotel experience that is up-to-date in every way,” stated Jim Edgar, the
hotel’s director of sales & marketing. “The hotel’s $25-million renovation
meets those expectations in stylish, welcoming surroundings, generous social
spaces and up-to-the-minute technology for keeping in touch with home and
business.”
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