The Peninsula Chicago
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The Peninsula Chicago is a 20 story luxury hotel located at the intersection of East Superior street and North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. The hotel is part of The Peninsula hotels group
based in Hong Kong. In late 2009 the hotel was purchased by Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels
who previously owned 92.5% of the hotel before the takeover. In 2004 the hotel won three major awards; the Travel + Leisure Magazine's award for #1 Hotel in North America, the Zagat award for #1 Hotel in North America and Forbes magazine awarded it with the best hotel bar in the world. The Peninsula is one of only three 5 star hotels in Illinois
, the others being the The Four Seasons Chicago
and the Ritz-Carlton Chicago
which are both located in the city of Chicago
as well.
(Michigan Avenue), the building is close to many famous brands like Cartier
, Giorgio Armani
and Louis Vuitton
. As with most hotels in the area, the bottom floors are occupied by retailers. In this case they are Tiffany & Co, Ralph Lauren
and Banana Republic. The Hotel is also very close to a lot of tourist attractions like The Chicago Water Tower
, The John Hancock Centre
and the world famous American Girl Store
. The hotel is about 30–60 minutes from the two main Chicago airports depending on traffic. The closest 'L'
station to the hotel is the Chicago station on the red line which is an 8 minute walk away.
and Chicago Midway International Airport. For business events and meetings the hotel has over 9500 sq ft (882.6 m²) available which includes boardrooms and a business centre. The hotel has 4 restaurants; Avenues, Shanghai Terrace, The lobby and The Terrace. They serve traditional, Oriental
, European
and American Cuisine
respectivally. There are private dining rooms in the Avenues restaurant and Shanghai Terrace restaurant that are exclusively used for business meetings and special events. On the ground floor there is also a European Cafe called Pierrot Gourmet.
from the 25 metre pool. The fitness centre also contains a Spa which was awarded the Best Urban Spa Hotel by Spa Finder in 2007 and 2008.
The Peninsula Hotels
The Peninsula Hotels is an ultra-luxury hotel operator based in Hong Kong, part of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited. Their "flagship" hotel, the famous Peninsula Hong Kong, which opened in 1928, used to be known as the 'finest hotel east of the Suez'....
based in Hong Kong. In late 2009 the hotel was purchased by Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels
Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels
The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited , , is an investment holding company based in Hong Kong. It is the owner of Hong Kong's famous Peninsula Hotel and its sister hotels, the Peak Tram and many other residential and commercial properties and other businesses...
who previously owned 92.5% of the hotel before the takeover. In 2004 the hotel won three major awards; the Travel + Leisure Magazine's award for #1 Hotel in North America, the Zagat award for #1 Hotel in North America and Forbes magazine awarded it with the best hotel bar in the world. The Peninsula is one of only three 5 star hotels in Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
, the others being the The Four Seasons Chicago
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is a part of the Toronto-based Four Seasons chain of luxury hotels and resorts. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, an American Automobile Association Five Diamond and Mobil Five Star hotel, offers one of Chicago's best restaurants and lounges, according to Condé Nast Traveler....
and the Ritz-Carlton Chicago
Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel)
Ritz-Carlton Chicago is a part of the Toronto-based Four Seasons chain of luxury hotels and resorts. Ritz-Carlton Chicago, an American Automobile Association Five Diamond and Mobil Five Star hotel, is located atop Water Tower Place in the heart of downtown Chicago, Illinois...
which are both located in the city of Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
as well.
Location
Due to the hotels proximiety to Chicago's most famous retail street, The Magnificent MileMagnificent Mile
The Magnificent Mile, sometimes referred to as The Mag Mile, is a neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois, that runs along a portion of Michigan Avenue extending from the Chicago River to Oak Street in the Near North Side community area. The district is located adjacent to downtown; it is also one block...
(Michigan Avenue), the building is close to many famous brands like Cartier
Cartier SA
Cartier S.A., commonly known as Cartier , is a French luxury jeweler and watch manufacturer. The corporation carries the name of the Cartier family of jewellers whose control ended in 1964 and who were known for numerous pieces including the "Bestiary" , the diamond necklace created for Bhupinder...
, Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani is an Italian fashion designer, particularly noted for his menswear. He is known today for his clean, tailored lines. He formed his company, Armani, in 1975, and by 2001 was acclaimed as the most successful designer to come out of Italy, with an annual turnover of $1.6 billion and a...
and Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Malletier – commonly referred to as Louis Vuitton , or shortened to LV – is a French fashion house founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The label is well known for its LV monogram, which is featured on most products, ranging from luxury trunks and leather goods to ready-to-wear, shoes,...
. As with most hotels in the area, the bottom floors are occupied by retailers. In this case they are Tiffany & Co, Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren is an American fashion designer and business executive; best known for his Polo Ralph Lauren clothing brand.-Early life:...
and Banana Republic. The Hotel is also very close to a lot of tourist attractions like The Chicago Water Tower
Chicago Water Tower
The Chicago Water Tower is a contributing property in the Old Chicago Water Tower District landmark district. It is located at 806 North Michigan Avenue along the Magnificent Mile shopping district in the Near North Side community area of Chicago, Illinois...
, The John Hancock Centre
John Hancock Center
John Hancock Center at 875 North Michigan Avenue in the Streeterville area of Chicago, Illinois, is a 100-story, 1,127-foot tall skyscraper, constructed under the supervision of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, with chief designer Bruce Graham and structural engineer Fazlur Khan...
and the world famous American Girl Store
American Girl
American Girl is a line of dolls, books, and accessories.American Girl may also refer to:* American Girl , a magazine published by the American Girl company* American Girl , a 2002 American film...
. The hotel is about 30–60 minutes from the two main Chicago airports depending on traffic. The closest 'L'
Chicago 'L'
The L is the rapid transit system serving the city of Chicago and some of its surrounding suburbs. It is operated by the Chicago Transit Authority...
station to the hotel is the Chicago station on the red line which is an 8 minute walk away.
Features
The Hotel offers a Limosuine service to and from O'Hare International AirportO'Hare International Airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport , also known as O'Hare Airport, O'Hare Field, Chicago Airport, Chicago International Airport, or simply O'Hare, is a major airport located in the northwestern-most corner of Chicago, Illinois, United States, northwest of the Chicago Loop...
and Chicago Midway International Airport. For business events and meetings the hotel has over 9500 sq ft (882.6 m²) available which includes boardrooms and a business centre. The hotel has 4 restaurants; Avenues, Shanghai Terrace, The lobby and The Terrace. They serve traditional, Oriental
Asian cuisine
Asian cuisine styles can be broken down into several tiny regional styles that have roots in the peoples and cultures of those regions. The major types can be roughly defined as East Asian with its origins in Imperial China and now encompassing modern Japan and the Korean peninsula; Southeast Asian...
, European
European cuisine
European cuisine, or alternatively Western cuisine, is a generalised term collectively referring to the cuisines of Europe and other Western countries...
and American Cuisine
American cuisine
American cuisine is a style of food preparation originating in the United States of America.American cuisine may also refer to:* American Cuisine , a 1998 French film...
respectivally. There are private dining rooms in the Avenues restaurant and Shanghai Terrace restaurant that are exclusively used for business meetings and special events. On the ground floor there is also a European Cafe called Pierrot Gourmet.
The Fitness Centre
The fitness centre at the Chicago Peninsula takes up the top two floors. The top two floors of the hotel is different to the rest of the hotel because the room where the pool is has floor to ceiling windows to optimixe the view of Lake MichiganLake Michigan
Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America and the only one located entirely within the United States. It is the second largest of the Great Lakes by volume and the third largest by surface area, after Lake Superior and Lake Huron...
from the 25 metre pool. The fitness centre also contains a Spa which was awarded the Best Urban Spa Hotel by Spa Finder in 2007 and 2008.
See also
- The Peninsula New YorkThe Peninsula New YorkThe Peninsula New York is a luxury hotel located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 55th Street. The hotel is part of the The Peninsula Hotel Group who are based in Hong Kong. The Hotel was bought in 1988 by the Peninsula group for a price of $127 million...
- The Peninsula BangkokThe Peninsula BangkokThe Peninsula Bangkok is a luxury hotel located at the end of the Charoennakon Road directly beside the Chao Phraya River. The hotel is part of The Peninsula Hotels Group based in Hong Kong who are owned by Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Limited...
- The Peninsula ManilaThe Peninsula ManilaThe Peninsula Manila , is a 5-star hotel in the Philippines. It is located on the corner of Ayala Avenue and Makati Avenue in the central business district of Makati City, wherein it is now a landmark because of its majestic fountain and falls in Metro Manila. It is located also in Barangay Urdaneta...
- The Peninsula Hong KongThe Peninsula Hong KongThe Peninsula Hong Kong is one of the most internationally recognizable hotels in Hong Kong. Opened in 1928, it is Hong Kong's most historical hotel. It is located at the junction of Nathan Road and Salisbury Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong...