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Hotel Information: The Ambassador East Hotel opened in 1926 and became instantly popular with Hollywood celebrities of the time. Three-quarters of a century later, it still attracts distinguished guests and sophisticated travelers who appreciate its reputation for service and Gold Coast location.
Insider tip: The hotel is on a quiet residential street, but one of the city’s liveliest bar and nightclub scenes is two blocks away, on nearby Rush, State, and Division streets.
Rooms
The Ambassador East Hotel offers 285 guestrooms. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available. Other amenities include CD players, dual-line phones, cable TV with pay movies and video games, twice-daily housekeeping, Gilchrist & Soames amenities, and complimentary weekday newspapers.
All accommodations are nonsmoking.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - wireless
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Cable/satellite TV
- Video-game console
- Pay movies
- CD player
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - TV
- Internet access - surcharge
- Voice mail
- Multi-line phone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Television - Cable service
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Television
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Massage - available in room
- Electronic check-out
- Wireless Internet access - surcharge
- High-speed (wired) Internet access - surcharge
- Dial-up Internet access - surcharge
- TV Internet access - surcharge
Recreation
The Ambassador East has a fitness room on the 17th floor with free weights, seven cardio machines, and four-station strength-training machines. The room has a TV, CD player, complimentary water, and fresh fruit.
Lake Michigan’s 35-mile-long path for running, walking, bicycling, or in-line skating is two blocks from the hotel. Jogging and walking maps are available in hotel guestrooms, and bikes, in-line skates, and recreational equipment can be rented at several beachfront locations. In summer, Oak Street Beach and North Avenue Beach, both a half-mile from the hotel, are open for swimming.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Boat launch nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Volleyball nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Racquetball/squash nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Dock nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Basketball nearby
- Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Playground nearby
- Bowling alley nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Personal watercraft nearby
Property Amenities
This historic Chicago hotel is located a half-mile from the Magnificent Mile. On-site amenities include a 24-hour business center with copiers, fax machines, international newspapers, and high-speed Internet access. Wireless Internet access is available (surcharge). Room service is available from early morning until late night.
A 17th-floor 24-hour fitness center is equipped with free weights, cardio machines, strength-training machines, a TV, a CD player, complimentary water, fresh fruit, and sunroom.
Complimentary Town Car transportation within three miles of the hotel is available daily (reservations required; subject to availability).
The Ambassador Kids program provides an activity kit for children. An espresso bar is on site.
The Pump Room, inspired by a popular social establishment of the same name in 18th century England, opened at the Ambassador East Hotel in 1938. Chicago’s socialites used to sit along The Pump Room's western wall to watch the celebrities often seated in "Booth One," including John Barrymore, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Robert Wagner, Natalie Wood, and Liza Minelli. Booth One still has a working phone which was used by celebrities to conduct business. Today, The Pump Room remains a Chicago landmark and a popular spot for movie stars.
- Concierge desk
- Fitness equipment
- Parking (surcharge)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Banquet facilities
- Business center
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Exhibit space
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Audio-visual equipment
- Business services
- Internet access - wireless
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check- in
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Number of rooms: 278
- Number of floors: 17
- ATM/banking
- Dry cleaning service
- Shoe shine
- Fireplace in lobby
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Elevator/lift
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Smoke-free property
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Cell phone/mobile rental
- Concierge services
- Wireless Internet access - complimentary
- Parking (valet)
- Restaurant(s) in hotel 1
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Number of buildings/towers 1
- Fax machine
- Wheelchair accessible
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
- Small pets only
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Know Before You Go
This hotel is a smoke-free property. A cleaning fee of $250 is changed for smoking in guestrooms.
Small pets weighing 35 pounds or less are accepted at this hotel.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
Pump Room - French-inspired cuisine, notable wine list, specialty martinis. The popularity of using a celery stick as a garnish in the Bloody Mary cocktail began here in the 1960s. U-shaped bar, live music on weekends. Open daily for breakfast. A limited bar/bistro menu is available for dinner nightly in the bar area.
Address
1301 N State Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60610
USA
Nearest major airport:
Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
Area:
Magnificent Mile - River North, Illinois, United States of America
