An Award-Winning Choice Among Downtown Chicago Hotels...Reward yourself with a stay at Swissotel Hotel, which sets the standard for downtown Chicago hotels with award-winning hospitality. Honored as One of the 500 Best Hotels in the World by Travel + Leisure for two consecutive years, our world-class accommodations stand as a triangle of gleaming glass, wedged at the junction of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Precise Swiss service - combined with American energy and European elegance - make this distinctive four-diamond landmark the perfect place for distinguished tastes. Relieve tension from a busy day with a rejuvenating massage. Discover the architectural sites for which the city is known on a Chicago Architectural Foundation river tour. Browse the extraordinary shopping landmark that is The Magnificent Mile. Choose our luxurious downtown Chicago Illinois hotel for an unforgettable stay, beginning with an inspiring setting :

• Located just steps from The Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago, Illinois
• A short walk to the city' s financial, business, and entertainment districts
• Minutes from The Art Institute of Chicago, The Field Museum, and Shedd Aquarium
• Within 20 miles of Chicago' s major airports - O' Hare International and Midway

Swissotel Hotel :

• From Midway Airport : Head north from South Cicero Avenue, and proceed for two miles. Turn right onto I-55 N. Take the US-43 N exit. Bear left at South Lake Shore Drive. Bear right onto the Randolph Street ramp to I-290. Turn left onto the ramp to Wacker Drive. Bear left and head toward East Wacker Drive. Bear right at East Upper Wacker Drive.
  
  
• From O' Hare International Airport : Head west from the terminal, and bear left at International Terminal. Take the I-190 East ramp for two miles. Bear right at I-90 East, and proceed for about five miles. Bear left onto the Express Lanes ramp to Armitage Avenue. Merge onto I-90 Express Lane/I-94 Express Lane. Take the East Ohio Street exit, and continue for one mile. Continue on West Ohio Street. Turn right at North La Salle Boulevard. Turn left at West Upper Wacker Drive. Continue on East Upper Wacker Drive.

Experience the precise, attentive service that is the hallmark of every visit to Swissotel Hotel. Bask in our ultra-comfortable, tastefully adorned accommodations - which set the standard of contemporary comfort for Chicago luxury hotels. Wind down in The Lobby Lounge for an afternoon snack or evening cocktail. Satisfy your seafood cravings with an outrageously sized Nova Scotia lobster at The Palm Restaurant. Ready to recharge after a busy day? The breathtaking outlook from our Penthouse Health Club and Pool - located on the 42nd floor - may raise your heart rate just as much as our comprehensive array of aerobic machines and strength equipment. Looking to relax? Cool off with a dip in our 45-foot heated swimming pool, or ease tired, tense muscles in the dry sauna or whirlpool. Immerse yourself in the thoughtful features at our luxury hotel in Chicago, including :

• Penthouse Health Club and Pool, located on the 42nd floor, featuring a heated indoor pool, dry sauna, and Jacuzzi, with panoramic views of Lake Michigan*
  
  
• Geneva, open for breakfast, featuring classic American cuisine with European flair
  The Palm, the Chicago outpost of the Manhattan original, serving tender aged prime beef, traditional Italian fare, and outrageously-sized lobsters, open for lunch and dinner.
  
  
• The Lobby Lounge, a relaxed setting, where the sun rises over a variety of breakfast beverages and sets on a favorite libation.
  
  
• 27,000 square feet of state-of-the-art event space, featuring flexible meeting rooms, sweeping panoramic views of the city, and audiovisual technology.
  
  
• Swissôffice Business Center, with photocopying, faxing, computer, and cell-phone rentals, providing an upscale environment for business guests.

Swissotel Hotel, High-tech facilities and sky-high views come together at Swissôtel Chicago, creating a productive and memorable setting for special events. Experience the elite standard of service that placed Swissôtel among the Top 10 Hotel Brands in North America by Conde Nast Traveler' s Business Traveler Poll. From the impressive Grand Ballroom to the intimate Lugano Boardroom, each of our venues sparkle with a social grace and sophistication that set us apart from the typical downtown Chicago conference centers and meeting facilities. Impress your guests in the 43rd Floor Edelweiss Penthouse, which offers unobstructed views of Navy Pier, and The Magnificent Mile - a unique vantage point that tends to inspire higher thinking. Or host a VIP meeting in our sophisticated Arosa or Lugano Boardrooms. Choose from a sophisticated variety of venue options for your next downtown Chicago corporate event, including :

• 27,000 square feet of spacious, elegant space, including 32 distinct venues, accommodating up to 550 people.
  
  
• 6,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom, accommodating up to 500 people, perfect for a theatre-style conference or convention, semi-circle without pillars.
  
  
• 3,144-square-foot Edelweiss Penthouse, set in the clouds at the top floor of our hotel, offering seating for up to 250 and an intimate, elegant ambiance
  2,836-square-foot Geneva, a sophisticated setting accommodating up to 140, perfect for banquet-style events.
  
  
• 2,560-square-foot Alpine Ballroom, an ideal setting for up to 225 people for a theatre, classroom, or banquet-style occasion.
  
  
• 1,089-square-foot William Tell Theater, a spacious and unique room, with tiered seating for up to 60 people.
  
  
• 391-square-foot Arosa and Lugano Boardrooms, two intimate rooms, each with fixed executive seating for 12 people.
  
  
• Additional meeting rooms available, offering private settings on the hotel' s third and fourth floors, all affording windows.

From the newly renovated lobby to the plush interior of our Presidential Suite, Swissotel Hotel is graced with European style and contemporary Swiss elegance truly unique among downtown Chicago accommodations. This world-class hotel provides a luxurious yet comfortable setting - enhanced by natural light, attractive furnishings, and modern décor. Discover the many reasons we are considered one of the premier choices of downtown Chicago lodging for the cultured traveler - and among the top hotel brands for business guests, as rated by Conde Nast Traveler. Choose from our extensive variety of guest rooms and suites, including :

• 632 oversized deluxe guest rooms, spacious and well-appointed; lake and skyline views are available.
  
  
• 36 Luxurious suites, handsomely decorated; lake and city views are available.
  
  
• Parlor suites, a 630 square-foot suite with a split-level design, private raised sleeping area, and one-and-a-half baths.
  
  
• Executive suites, an apartment-like suite, offering 700 square feet with full-size bedroom, two baths, and a spacious parlor area.
  
  
• Duplex suites, featuring 1500 square feet of unique, two-story living space, with dramatic views and one-and-a-half baths.
  
  
• Presidential suite, a stylish VIP apartment, featuring 2,000 square feet on the 41st floor, with an entertainment center, a marble foyer, full-length bar, fireplace, grand piano, bath with a Jacuzzi, and a dining table for 10 people

Swissotel Chicago, Enjoy the ever-reliable comfort of our spacious downtown Chicago hotel accommodations - each complete with breathtaking views, plush terry robes, bright makeup lighting and other gracious amenities. Treat yourself to the ultimate in rejuvenation in the glass-enclosed shower, surrounded by marble. Achieve the perfect peace of mind for productive work at the spacious executive desk. Or take advantage of our Swiss Business Advantage rooms, featuring high-speed wired and wireless Internet access and CD player. Relax in bed amid a fluffy European-style duvet, where it feels only natural to curl up with a new-release movie. Make yourself at home in our contemporary-style downtown Chicago accommodations, which include :

High-speed Internet access Large executive desk Two-line telephone, with voicemail and dataport Marble baths, with glass-enclosed showers Makeup lighting and hair dryer Iron and ironing board Two terry bathrobes	Cable television, with movie and music channels 24-hour room service Coffeemaker and mini bar King or two-double bed configurations Non-smoking and accessible rooms available Lake and skyline views available