Athletic Association Hotel, Chicago
Expert reviews
“Gorgeously restored and imbued with a modern spirit of play, the Chicago Athletic Association captures many of the city’s most compelling attractions — architecture, history and food — under one handsome roof.”
“The Chicago Athletic Association Hotel is all dark wood, leather and retro-clubby public areas where whiskey glasses clink. It’s in the thick of downtown’s action — ace for business travelers and power sightseers. Playful touches like the Game Room keep things from getting too stuffy.”
What guests liked
- Excellent location
- Great neighborhood
- Rooftop bar
- Boutique style
- Comfortable beds
- Excellent Wifi
All you need to know
Located on 12 South Michigan Avenue in the popular Chicago Loop district, this four-star establishment provides the very best in accommodation and hospitality for tourists and travelers in the city. The hotel is located in a landmark building in the bustling Downtown area of Chicago. The hotel offers a wide range of splendor and spectacle including a high-spirited club atmosphere and a great view of the city skyline. The hotel is also located close to some of the notable buildings and famous places in the city; The Art Institute of Chicago is located 100 m away from the hotel while the world-renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra is just 300 m away from the hotel premises.
The rooms in the hotel are elegant and stylish featuring athletic style décor and modern furniture which makes the perfect home away from home for guests in the hotel. The hotel rooms are fitted with amenities that make for a comfortable stay such as a 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a minibar.
The hotel rooms also provide luxury offering such as brass fixtures, Egyptian cotton linens, vintage athletic gear and warm color that gives the perfect touch of elegance.
The hotel has a grand ballroom that features 19th century stained glass windows and a modern fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment. The business center is designed to suit all the professional needs of guests in the hotel.
The guests in the hotel can enjoy several delicious cuisines served in the on-site restaurant.
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Recent guest reviews
17 February 2024
Chicago Athletic Association Never Disappoints
Phenomenal room, exceptional staff, lightening fast valet service.
13 February 2024
Exceptional
Ambiance and atmosphere. Staff very friendly. Special shout-out to Lori in the Restaurant: she is exceptionally good with customers.
All good.
6 February 2024
Fabulous
The place is iconic and historic. Very beautiful. Living history.
A little pricey. But it is Chicago.
1 January 2024
Wonderful
Great game room , bar , restaurant and shake shack
No coffee machine in room
25 December 2023
A historic gem in downtown Chicago
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
20 December 2023
Nice place- but be prepared to be too warm in your room
Location was great- right across the street from art museum. Historic building with great hang out space.
Lighting was awful in guest rooms. Too hot and dry in the room. No counter space in bathroom for toiletries.
30 November 2023
Excellent
Amazing place - plenty of fun old-school tabletop games and great service
13 November 2023
It was a beautiful place to celebrate our "mini moon" after our wedding ceremony!
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.
11 November 2023
Perfect Place!
Location, Style
10 November 2023
Perfect for a short stay
a lot of options in the hotel for everything!
Room size was small, but very clean
9 November 2023
Wonderful!
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!
5 November 2023
Great Location and Staff
Great location and staff. Nice rooftop bar/restaurant.
Rooms was little small and the lobby a bit dark.
23 October 2023
Pleasant
Public space
The rooms are small and there is barely any space to put your clothes, especially if more than one person is staying in the room.
21 October 2023
I’d definitely stay here again
Gorgeous accommodations and great location
A bit pricey, but you get what you pay for
16 October 2023
Fabulous
location
beds and pillows need an upgrade
10 October 2023
It was wonderful and would definitely stay there again.
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.
10 October 2023
Absolutely perfect spot to stay for the marathon!!
Location, Cindy’s, lobby, other bar/restaurant in hotel, bathrooms, mini bar in room, coffee shops in hotel
No complaints
10 October 2023
Perfect location for marathon
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
9 October 2023
Great location to walk to many tour activities and food options.
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.
2 October 2023
Exceptional
Unique accomodation showcasing its history.
21 September 2023
Wonderful time
Overall architecture and woodwork. Cindy's bar. Location was optimal.
Nothing
14 September 2023
An excellent stay for business travel in central Chicago.
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.
13 September 2023
Very good
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.
5 September 2023
A convenient location with great services for a mid-size wedding event.
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.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Games room
- - Billiards
- - Entertainment staff
- - Evening entertainment
- - Fitness
- - Bicycle rental
Outdoors
- - Terrace
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - Face masks for guests available
26 February 2024
Fabulous
conveniently located on `Michigan avenue. 2 blocks from the CSO. the amenities are great. the rooms are quiet.
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