55 EAST ONTARIO
Superior First Class Historical Hotel
40 kms to the airport (chicago o'hare international airport)
40 kms to the airport (midway international airport)
1 minute walk to the nearest metro station (red line)
1 km to the nearest station (union station)
1 minute walk to the nearest bus stop
3 km to the nearest fair site (mc cormick pl)
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Independent Report
generalThe James Hotels are a new line of hotels that fill the niche between boutique and luxury hotels by providing unique style and exceptional service in comfortable surroundings. The hotels are well thought out from the guests' point of view by providing a modern aesthetic with a classic commitment to hospitality. Stephen Hanson, entrepreneur known for his B.R. Guest restaurants, Danny Errico, former CEO and founder of the successful Equinox Fitness Clubs, and Brad Wilson, most recently V.P. of Operations and a founding member of W Hotels, come together to introduce properties with modern residential comfort and classic hospitality. (09/08 LM)
lobbyThe public space is designed in warm tones of wood and stone, and filled with comfortable seating areas outlined in custom carpets to provide a relaxing yet private environment with a modern aesthetic. The Lobby provides convenient access to David Burke's Prime house, The Gym, The Spa, J Bar and all special event spaces.
exteriorThe building, originally built in 1928 is traditional in style with a brick exterior. Steel awnings and large picture windows.
restaurantDavid Burke's Prime house. David Burke continues to redefine Modern American Cuisine as he pushes the envelope of culinary creativity. Rated "The City's Best" for Fine dining. David Burke's Prime house features a contemporary steak house menu with meats handpicked from Creekstone Farms in Kentucky that are dry-aged on the premise in a salt-tiled aging room.
roomsStandard feature a palette of warm tones. The contemporary layout and custom designed furniture include a streamlined dark wood platform bed, private dining niche, plasma screen TV's, and spacious slate-tile and marble bathrooms all created with the guests' personal needs in mind. Lofts feature a living area, wet bar, spacious bathrooms, dining niche, and media rooms.
locationThe location is ideally situated in downtown Chicago on the corner of Ontario and Rush St, steps off of Michigan Avenue. In the heart of The Magnificent Mile, the best of Chicago's dining, shopping and night life options are right outside the door. Within walking distance are Chicago cultural attractions including the Museum of Contemporary Art, the John Hancock Center, Millennium Park, the Historic Water Tower and Navy Pier.
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