Athletic Association Hotel, Chicago

Beautiful design preserved historic character and updated with a modern playful sensibility. Exceptional and unique experience.

Beautiful historic Chicago building artfully restored as a hotel. Staff was friendly, helpful and accommodating. Breakfast was very good.

We were given a handicapped accessible room and the adaptation In the bathroom made it a little less desirable for us

The location was perfect to access all the areas of this great city. And view of the bean!!!!! Well just. But nice and comfortable. Oh and roof top bar is a must!

Some more water bottles would have been nice. Even if charged.

all of the above

nothing

Great vibe lots of on site food/drinks

I always love this hotel. The atmosphere of the study is unmatched, the Cherry Circle Room feels like a hidden gem- and probably one of my favorite spots in the city.

Only thing- there seemed to be a discrepancy from what the front desk explained regarding the complementary drink voucher vs the bar staff at Cherry Circle Room. I had understood it was redeemable at either bar, however bar staff said it was for the other bar, but would still honor it there.

Great location and a fantastic bar and restaurant area. We used the gym everyday and will be back next time for the Shake Shack delivery to the room!

Amazing restoration of 1890's building - all wood & tile - no plastic!! BEAUTIFUL! Location: right across from "the bean", parks & Lake Michigan Greeter was super friendly - personally took me upstairs to the lobby 3 working fireplaces in the large lobby/lounge Game room with antique billiard tables, shuffleboard & bar excellent restaurant - premium fruit served with bfast entree on-site coffee shop & Shake Shack

Didn't know about the top-rated Cindy's rooftop restaurant till too late to visit!

location was perfect for us, near trains and sights and shopping and restaurants

The only disappointment was the shower (not enough heat or pressure) and the food at the rooftop restaurant was not great

conveniently located on `Michigan avenue. 2 blocks from the CSO. the amenities are great. the rooms are quiet.

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Phenomenal room, exceptional staff, lightening fast valet service.

Ambiance and atmosphere. Staff very friendly. Special shout-out to Lori in the Restaurant: she is exceptionally good with customers.

All good.

The place is iconic and historic. Very beautiful. Living history.

A little pricey. But it is Chicago.

Great game room , bar , restaurant and shake shack

No coffee machine in room

Location was great Such a historical building with great amenities including game room Restaurants and 2 bars Very nice room as well

Thermostat was difficult to control

Amazing place - plenty of fun old-school tabletop games and great service

The staff at check-in was very friendly, and every part of the hotel was beautiful. We loved the view from our room! We also had a wonderful meal at Cindy's, and enjoyed visiting the balcony.

Location, Style

a lot of options in the hotel for everything!

Room size was small, but very clean

Our suite was stunning! Loved how large it was. It was our second time staying here and we loved it! The lobby room is also stunning! It was wonderful to sit there and do some computer work while I was staying there.

I wish there had been a door between the living space and bedroom of the suite. Then we could have had a little private space time in that large beautiful space!

Great location and staff. Nice rooftop bar/restaurant.

Rooms was little small and the lobby a bit dark.

Gorgeous accommodations and great location

A bit pricey, but you get what you pay for

location

beds and pillows need an upgrade

It was a beautiful hotel, right in the center of everything. I was there for the marathon and it was in the perfect location. Really enjoyed my time there.

Location, Cindy’s, lobby, other bar/restaurant in hotel, bathrooms, mini bar in room, coffee shops in hotel

No complaints

Enjoyed everything about the property. Very cool game/athletic vibe

It was a little pricey, but understandable due to the location and it being marathon weekend. Occasional pot smell through the ventilation

Location for proximity to planned activities. Staff friendliness. Food and recreation options onsite. Room and hallways were quiet. View from room of Lake Michigan.

Cindy’s restaurant needs to better separate the bar area. We had a table next to the bar and had bar patrons moving between our table and another frequently and patrons placed items on our table. And it was too loud.

Unique accomodation showcasing its history.

Overall architecture and woodwork. Cindy's bar. Location was optimal.

Nothing

The building is a masterpiece and well maintained. The rooms are wonderfully comfortable with good beds. The staff are excellent, very friendly and accommodating to guest's needs.

Many private events in the hotel keep significant areas of the hotel off limits to paying guests. While it's natural that private events are held in hotels, on each stay at the Athletic Association we have not been able to enjoy the Game Room in the evenings (usually about half of the time), and Cindy's was usually at least half closed. It would be nice to maintain these areas for the paying guests.

Is beautiful hotel with a great location

I honestly do not mind paying for a high-end hotel. But I do not believe the prices meet Is the quality of the rooms you receive.

Location was great. Staff was great, very helpful. Food was very good. We came for a wedding and all facilities, services and food were excellent.

Room and furniture in the room was a bit shopworn. The shower flooded the bathroom floor. The room wifi was okay but limited the number of devices on at one time, which made it difficult to manage who could be on at one time (there were four of us sharing the room). The lobby internet was abysmal, more like dial-up.

Perfect location for sightseeing. Excellent view from rooftop bar

Parts of the hotel were under renovation

Unique and historic with an exceptional staff. The breakfast was amazing and you couldn't beat the location. Was conveniently located in proximity of the red line as well.

The tv went in and out during our stay but that did not detract much for us.

Broken phone and shade in bedroom on arrival. Staff couldn’t fix either and nothing additional was offered to make up for the inconveniences for a “suite” having these issues on check-in

Every detail is considered. From the custom light fixtures to the thoughtful and hospitable doorman. I would come back anytime. Loved all the hooks in the bathroom and the custom cabinets and giant windows.

I was able to stay because of an online promotion. It was on the higher end of what my travel budget allows. But after having stayed at Palmer House -- similar budget -- I would come back again. My view wasn't great but not a deal breaker.

Liked breakfast and LOVED the “great hall.” The wait staff was a bit inexperienced, but they were uniformly responsive and eager. The “maid” for my room was WONDERFUL.

The room was awfully small; hotel prices in Chicago are very high.

Location was exceptional. Right on Michigan Avenue and the entrance to the park. Just blocks from Lake Shore Drive and the lake front and within walking distance of great cafes, bars, food, entertainment.

The rooftop bar was closed for a private event when we got there and no one told us even though we'd been trying to make reservations there for days. The front desk however, part of the property's excellent staff, did right by us, howeveer.

I liked breakfast and its location a lot. The vegetarian quiche was especially delicious

The room was awfully small, though perfectly adequate. It was also marvelously clean!

access to locations, the views. the upkeep and cleanliness. the room was worth the upgrade. the game room is a plus, and lobby is such an awesome vibe.

there wasn’t anything we disliked at all.

I love the interior design of the room. It's cosy yet not too small. Love that the heat works well and that room service was superb! Just a ring and they would bring what you need in a jiffy. My favourite part of the stay was the breakfast area and the games room. I had so much fun with my friends just hanging out there. It was comfortable and welcoming.

Definitely the hot water tap. It only has really cold and then really hot. Difficult to predict.

Breathtaking design and excellent public spaces.

My otherwise comfortable room looked out onto rooftop ventilation ductwork just a foot away.

The room was great, although the "view" was of the hotel's interior brick walls. The location was the best we've stayed at in Chicago. The hotel facilities (bars/restaurants/game rooms) were very nice.

The AC wasn't working, and the shower glass didn't prevent water from flooding the bathroom floor.

Exciting contemporary room design that pays tribute to the building's historic past as an atheletic association from a bygone era. Rooms were quiet and very comfortable. Great location near cultural sites, Millenium Park, public transit, and good restaurants.

The common areas in the hotel's lobby got crowded in the evenings and were noisy--from the photos on the website I expected a cozy quiet setting. You need advance reservations for the rooftop restaurant, we hadn't realized this and were not able to get a table. Given that the rooftop is a major selling point for staying at this hotel I was sorry that guests were not prioritized.

it has everything you could ask for- great location, beautiful historic building, lots of food options on the premises as well as in the area and the game room! it’s a fun and exceptional place. Would definitely go back!

Decor and comfort of the room was cool

The fact that Cindy's and ALL the hotel bars wouldn't serve us a drink before 11 pm. It said Cindy's closed at 11 pm and we couldnt get an elevator up there to toast my birthday. Which was real bummer!! :(

It is an absolutely beautiful old building and the restaurants were amazing. The staff could not have been nicer.

Our room was decorated nicely but there was no view and it was very hot and the heat didn’t seem to be able to be turned down. In fairness to the hotel we lived with it and didn’t ask to move. If we went back I’d definitely want a room with a view.

We had a problem with our first room not being up to a sanitary standard and the staff immediately switched our room with no issue. They were extremely willing to make this a great stay. We loved the game room and it was great to have Shake Shack, a cafe, and the roof top bar all in one!

The shower did not have a door that closed, making the floor extremely slippery/wet. A bit of a safety hazard!

Central location, easy access by public transport, friendly and helpful staff

Nothing - it was not the fanciesst room I havfe stayed in but it was clean and had character

Seemed a bit understaffed in restaurant, getting service took awhile. Prices high at restaurant as well