James Hotel Chicago

Verified Reviews:

• Staff is wonderful - I highly recommend this hotel - Lobby is small but adequate
• Television by the bed did not work - Staff were nice - Three towels in the bathroom
• Service was accomodating - Room was nice - Right down from michigan avenue and near some wonderful restaurants
• Room was well furnished - Bathroom in my room was very small - 42 inch plasma tv made the room feel larger
• Rooms were spacious - Beds were very comfortable - Location is pretty perfect for shopping, sightseeing

Overview

The James Chicago is a luxury hotel located in downtown Chicago, steps from the Miracle Mile, offering 297 rooms. The decor is what they refer to as warm modernism, with modern furniture and fixtures with a touch of homeliness. In addition to the standard guest amenities, this hotel also offers state-of-the-art meeting facilities with some of the best audiovisual equipment available, for meeting facilities. The James Chicago features its signature restaurant, David Burke's Primehouse, offering up superb steaks. Signature drinks are served up at JBar Lounge. In addition to the superb meeting spaces, the James offers in-room extras geared to the guest's interests. There is a state-of-the-art gym and a spa. This is an exceptional hotel.

Year renovated   2006.  Number of floors   17.  Number of rooms   297.

Distance to:

• City Center - 1.7km
• Airport: Merrill C Meigs (closed) - 4.1km, Midway - 15.8km
• Train Station: Millenium Station - 1.0km, Ogilvie Transportation Center - 1.6km
• Underground station: LaSalle "L" Station (Blue Line) - 2.0km, - 100 m
• Bus stop - 100 m

Rooms

Rooms offer modern furnishings and unique touches like an alarm clock that displays the correct time on the ceiling. Bathrooms are fitted with Kiehls bath products and slate floors. Maid service is offered twice daily. This hotel is targeted to the modern day business traveler but offers babysitting services. There are no stated provisions for extra bedding. There is television, 24-hour reception, indoor swimming pool, fitness center, spa and wellness center, airport shuttle, room service, car rental, ironing service, currency exchange, business center, laundry, dry cleaning, and fax/photocopying. Wireless internet is provided throughout the hotel and is free.

Dining options

Continental breakfast is offered. There is a Lobby Bar located in the comfortable lobby as well as David Burkes Primehouse, serving up wonderful steak dinners.

A full breakfast is served and charges are applicable. 

Work

There are state-of-the-art meeting facilities with lavish audiovisual equipment for any meeting needs. At 7,000 square feet, there is ample room for up to 220 people. Wi-Fi is wired throughout the hotel and is free. There are also fax machines and office services.

Leisure

There is an on-site gym, indoor swimming pool and spa.

Additional features

The gym offers 2,000 square feet of fitness equipment. There is also Spa by Asha which offers professional masseuses. There are state-of-the-art meeting facilities and comfortable common areas with local fine art throughout. There is also an indoor swimming pool to enjoy.

Facilities

Policies

From  $182

Rooms and availability

Rooms offer modern furnishings and unique touches like an alarm clock that displays the correct time on the ceiling. Bathrooms are fitted with Kiehls bath products and slate floors. Maid service is offered twice daily. This hotel is targeted to the modern day business traveler but offers babysitting services. There are no stated provisions for extra bedding. There is television, 24-hour reception, indoor swimming pool, fitness center, spa and wellness center, airport shuttle, room service, car rental, ironing service, currency exchange, business center, laundry, dry cleaning, and fax/photocopying. Wireless internet is provided throughout the hotel and is free.

Guest Room Double Bed or King Size Bed or Two Single Beds - 37m2		Check Prices
Modern room has a workspace and marble bathroom.
One Bedroom Apartment King Size Bed - 60m2		Check Prices
Luxurious room consists of a bedroom, a living room and modern bathroom.
Penthouse Loft 130m2		Check Prices
Extremely luxurious accommodation offers a comfortable living room with a dining area for six people and a spa bathroom.
Loft Suite King Size Bed or Double Bed		Check Prices
Luxurious room has a bedroom and a living room with a sofa, armchairs and table. The bathroom has all modern amenities.
Studio Suite King Size Bed or Queen Size Bed - 41m2		Check Prices

What's nearby

What's nearby.

Located steps from the Miracle Mile, Chicago's version of the Champs Elysees, this hotel is right in the middle of the action. It is accessible by car and there is paid parking in the hotel. There is also an airport shuttle for those flying into the city.

Getting there.

The hotel is located steps from the Miracle Mile in downtown Chicago. There is an airport shuttle for easy access and there is paid parking in the hotel.

Getting around.

It is accessible by car, but there is also an airport shuttle for easy access.

The James Hotel Chicago Reviews

Guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at The James Hotel Chicago

Individual guest reviews

• James Hotel Chicago

  Good location at the heart of the city and cool boutique hotel. Attractive lobby, great staff and concierge was very helpful. The room was very clean.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.8
  • Location
    5
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    5
• James Hotel Chicago

  Great location and modern decor. The staff were amazing, helpful and friendly, room service was also very good.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.6
  • Location
    5
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    3
• James Hotel Chicago

  Location downtown friendly staff food was better than expected, excellent breakfast, the best hotel we've stayed in.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.7
  • Location
    4
  • Value
    5
• James Hotel Chicago

  Fantastic location just off michigan avenue and friendly, bright rooms and the staff is nice.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    3.9
  • Location
    5
  • Rooms
    3
• James Hotel Chicago

  The location was great as my friend and the hotel staff were very friendly and helpful giving tips on to eat, etc.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.5
  • Location
    4
  • Value
    5
• James Hotel Chicago

  Great value for money, i liked the location and the modern style, the staff were excellent at the front desk.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.3
  • Service
    4
  • Value
    5
• James Hotel Chicago

  Good value for money and wonderful desk staff. Room spaceous and clean, great bar. Nice contemporary styling.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.9
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    5
  • Dining
    5
• James Hotel Chicago

  Excellent designer clearance stuff and friendly staff. Comfortable beds well appointed modern rooms and great food. Allowed a late checkout.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    5.0
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    5
  • Dining
    5
• James Hotel Chicago

  Exceptional hotel and excellent staff. Nice clean design for rooms, reasonably priced very good breakfast.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.8
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    5
  • Dining
    5
• James Hotel Chicago

  Very friendly and attentive staff, room really clean.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.9
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    5
• James Hotel Chicago

  Very friendly staff, bed extremely comfortable.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.6
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    5
• James Hotel Chicago

  Friendly helpful staff and comfortable beds.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.2
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    4
• James Hotel Chicago

  Reception good, nice bed.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.6
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    5
• James Hotel Chicago

  Excellent service, soft bed.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.9
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    5
• James Hotel Chicago

  Excellent staff and i missed the deadline for reserving a room at an advantageous rate for the spak/schechner wedding.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.9
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    5