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House of Blues Hotel
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Nestled in the Marina City complex on the Chicago River, this colorful hotel next to the House of Blues and two blocks from the Loop blends luxury with a laid-back attitude.
Riot of color
The hotel blends artistic influences from Morocco, East India, and the American South to create a wild visual experience for guests, who also enjoy priority access to concerts.
Unique folk art
The 367 rooms are kaleidoscopes of colors and patterns—some have leopard-print settees—with original American folk art, CD players, and minibars full of edible treats and harmonicas.
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More about House of Blues Hotel
What to expect: From brightly painted luggage carts to wildly patterned carpets to the golden Buddha in the lobby, this is no ordinary hotel. Business travelers return for the professional service, upscale dining, and convenient location less than a half-mile from the Loop. Vacationers enjoy the whimsical decor and proximity to attractions such as the House of Blues and Loop theater district.Amenity highlights: Within the hotel are a convenience store, restaurant, hip lobby bar, and a 25,000-square-foot fitness club (fee) with high-tech equipment, boxing gym, and spa. Together with other offerings in the Marina City complex, they create a nearly self-contained world.
Insider tip: Hotel guests who buy concert tickets to the House of Blues can skip the line for most general-admission seating by flashing their room keys. Through the concierge, they can also gain access to the House of Blues’ members-only Foundation lounge and restaurant.
Dinining
- Bin 36 Owned separately from the hotel, this adjoining restaurant is the only one in the Marina City Complex that offers guests roomcharge privileges. Part wine store, part restaurant, Bin 36 has two dining areas: the whitelinen, upscale Cellar and the more casual Tavern. They converge at a huge, oval bar that draws a bustling afterwork crowd. The Cellar features a fivecourse tasting menu of inventive American cuisine. The Tavern serves fancy pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches. Breakfast and lunch are also served daily.
- Bin 36 Coffee Bar Open from early morn on, this small bar offers espresso drinks, pastries, and croissants.
- Kaz Bar This dramatic lounge has seating areas framed by Moroccanstyle tents. Live blues and rock music is free on Friday and Saturday nights. The bar opens in early afternoon, with light fare available from the Bin 36 kitchen.
Property amenities
The 15-story House of Blues Hotel offers an upscale restaurant and bar, a convenience store on the lower level and guest discounts to the full-service health club and spa. Items frequently forgotten by travelers, such as city maps, strollers, rain gear, and athletic clothes, are available through the hotel’s front desk. For guests traveling with children under 4, child-proofing kits for guestrooms are also available.
Valet parking:
$34 per 24-hour period. In/out privileges. Underground/covered/secured parking.
Fee does not include tax and is subject to change without prior notification.
List of property amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service (24 hours)
- Tour assistance
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Audio-visual equipment
- Babysitting or child care
- ATM/banking
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Event catering
- Business services
- Cell phone/mobile rental
- Supervised child care/activities
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Computer rental
- Concierge services
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning service
- Express check-out
- Fax machine
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Multilingual staff
- Parking nearby
- Number of rooms: 367
- Photocopy machines
- Porter/bellhop
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Secretarial services
- Security guard
- Suitable for children
- Shoe shine
- Shopping on site
- Spa services on site
- Translation services
- Parking (valet)
- Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)
- Video library
- Wheelchair accessible
Recreation
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Aerobics
- Boating
Room amenities
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Bottled water in room (complimentary)
- Cable/satellite TV
- CD player
- Climate control
- Clock radio
- Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
- Designer toiletries
- Desk
- Extra towels, linens, bedding
- Hair dryer
- Internet access - high speed
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board
- Housekeeping
- Minibar
- Internet access - dial-up
- Multi-line phone
- Internet access - surcharge
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Non-smoking rooms
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Private bathroom
- Refrigerator
- Smoking rooms
- Soundproofed rooms
- VCR
- Video-game console
- Voice mail
- Wheelchair accessible
- Window opens
- Rollaway beds
- Turndown service
- Wake-up calls
Rooms
This hotel has 367 guestrooms, all decorated with unique folk art and rich red, blue, and gold color schemes. The eclectic furnishings include leopard-print settees, polka-dotted bedspreads, and velvet chairs. Bathrooms have custom-designed, confetti-marble sinks. All rooms offer ergonomic desk chairs, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), and in-room safes. CD players with free blues CDs are provided as well. Minibars are stocked with gourmet goodies and harmonicas.
Policies
Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children 18 and younger occupying the same room as their parents.
Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
- Pets accepted
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Rates from $159.00 | |
