Chicago Athletic Association
Old Chicago sporting club meets retro-modern boutique. Dark wood paneling, original architectural details, and a healthy sense of play throughout. Not stuffy — the Game Room has shuffleboard and billiards, and the hotel actively encourages guests to shoot hoops on the historic Stagg Court basketball floor.
Pay the premium for a Millennium Park view room — waking up to The Bean and the park skyline is worth it
Why It Matters
MICHELIN Key-awarded in the inaugural 2025 list. One of the most architecturally significant hotel conversions in the Midwest. Cindy's rooftop is a legitimate Chicago institution. The original swimming pool — where five-time Olympic gold medalist Johnny Weissmuller once trained — has been converted to an event space visible near the lobby Shake Shack.
A 1893 Venetian Gothic landmark that spent 122 years as an elite members-only athletic club before opening its doors to everyone. Interior design by award-winning Roman and Williams leans hard into the building's sporting past — warm wood millwork, leather touches, boxing-style robes hanging in every room, and crystal cocktail carafes on the mini-bar. The location directly across from Millennium Park is genuinely one of the best in downtown Chicago. Seven food and drink outlets under one roof, Chicago's first Topgolf Swing Suite on the ground floor, and a MICHELIN Key to its name.
Where You'll Stay
13 room types available
1 King Bed
Standard king room at 250 sq ft with interior-facing view. Same premium finishes as all rooms — Carrara marble bath, SFERRA linens, the full Roman and Williams design treatment.
King1 King Bed Corner Madison View
Corner room at 325 sq ft with city views overlooking Madison Street. The corner position opens up the space and adds the extra light that interior rooms lack.
King
1 King Bed Deluxe
Slightly larger than the standard king at 250–350 sq ft, still interior-facing. Good step-up option if you want more breathing room without paying suite prices.
King
1 King Bed Founders Room
Three individually distinct historic rooms (328, 330, 331) that are each different from one another. Room 328 features intricate woodwork and a historic library aesthetic. Room 330 has a freestanding wrought iron bathtub with direct views over Millennium Park. Room 331 offers a working fireplace with original stained-glass windows. Not technically suites, but some of the most characterful rooms in the hotel.
King1 King Bed with Millennium Park View
The sweet spot in the room lineup. At 270 sq ft it's not big, but the views across Michigan Avenue to Millennium Park, The Bean, and Lake Michigan beyond make up for every square foot you give up. Book this one.
King1 Queen Bed
The entry-level room. Compact at 248 sq ft with an interior-facing view, but the design details — Carrara marble bathroom, SFERRA linens, C.O. Bigelow toiletries, crystal cocktail carafe — make it feel more elevated than the square footage suggests.
Queen2 Double Beds
Family-friendly room at 300 sq ft with two double beds and an interior-facing view. Sleeps four. Same premium finishes as the rest of the inventory.
2 Doubles
Bi-Level Suite
The big group suite at 1,102 sq ft spread over two levels, with a separate living area and two bedrooms — one king, one with two doubles. Sleeps up to six. Interior-facing, so no skyline views, but the space is exceptional.
1 King, 2 DoublesFounders Suite
The flagship suite at 867 sq ft with two working fireplaces, French doors overlooking Michigan Avenue, original stained-glass windows, intricate woodworking, and views of Millennium Park below. The building's historic character is on full display here — this is the room you book when you want the full old-school Chicago experience with every modern convenience.
KingJunior Suite 1 King Bed Madison View
Corner junior suite at 425 sq ft with a separate living area and city views over Madison Street. Good step up in space for travelers who want room to spread out.
KingJunior Suite 2 Double Beds
The largest two-bed option at 610 sq ft, with original architectural details and a separate living area. Interior-facing, so no views, but the space is genuinely generous. Good for families or two couples sharing.
2 DoublesJunior Suite King with Millennium Park View
550 sq ft with a separate living area and the full park view — Millennium Park, The Bean, and Lake Michigan beyond. Original architectural window details bring in good natural light. This is the sweet spot between space and view.
KingMillennium King Suite
Three-room suite at 1,005 sq ft with two king bedrooms, a separate living area, and views of Millennium Park, The Bean, and Lake Michigan. Original architectural details and natural light throughout. Sleeps 4.
2 KingsThe Property
Eat & Drink
8 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Full fitness facility open around the clock. Equipment includes two Peloton bikes, a rowing machine, elliptical machines, free weights, and more. Personal training and private group sessions available upon request.
Rotating art display case on the 2nd floor featuring works from local Chicago artists, businesses, and cultural partners. Updated regularly. Past exhibitions have featured works in partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago.
Guided hotel tours offered Monday–Friday at 2pm and Saturday–Sunday at 11:30am, subject to availability. Book through the Hyatt Experiences portal or via the concierge. Included as part of the destination fee perks.
Complimentary custom Heritage Bicycles available to hotel guests in spring and summer (weather permitting). Perfect for lakefront path rides or a loop around Millennium Park and Grant Park.
The hotel's historic basketball court, where guests can book time to shoot hoops. Named after legendary coach Amos Alonzo Stagg. Hotel guests can reserve court time through the concierge — it's included as a perk in the destination fee.
Chicago's first Topgolf Swing Suite, located on the hotel's ground floor. Two advanced indoor golf and interactive gaming simulator bays, each accommodating up to 8 people for a maximum of 4 hours. Food and beverage service by Boka Restaurant Group. Available to both hotel guests and the public. Reservations required; hotel guests can book with room key priority via destination fee.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Accessible rooms with roll-in showers and handrails available. Wide doors, lowered thermostat and switches, lowered peephole, strobe light smoke detectors.
Around-the-clock room service including breakfast and all-day menus, plus Shake Shack delivery — the only Shake Shack in-room service in the world.
$31.96/night nightly destination fee (subject to change) covers in-room local coffee and Rishi Tea, skip-the-line entry to Cindy's, welcome beverage at Game Room, 10% discount at Fairgrounds and Shake Shack, Stagg Court basketball access, Topgolf Swing Suite priority, Heritage Bicycle lending, hotel tours, printing services (up to 20 pages), shoe shine services, and various local partner discounts.
Peloton bikes, rowing machine, ellipticals, free weights. Personal training available on request.
Stays earn and redeem World of Hyatt points as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.
Pets welcome with no weight limit, maximum two pets per room. Pets not permitted in restaurants and bars. Doormen provide waste bags and walking route guidance.
Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in.
Two advanced indoor golf simulator bays on the ground floor. Open to guests and public.
Comprehensive concierge team available for city recommendations, spa bookings, event tickets, bike reservations, and more.
24/7 valet parking at $84/night per vehicle with unlimited in and out privileges. A Valet & Stay package waives the fee when booked directly.
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