HotelHouse Of Blues

Next to the House of Blues, alongside the river and in the heart of Chicago's landmark Marina City sits the House of Blues Hotel. Actually it doesn't sit there. It pulsates. With music, exotic architecture and décor, and activity. There's plenty to explore here. But should the mood strike you, swing by downtown Chicago and see the sights. It's nearby and it's righteous. Step into a room that doubles as a conversation piece. Where original primitive artwork hangs among the exotic colors and patterns that characterize our rooms. While plush furnishings ensure that sleep is never farther away than you want it to be. Add to that our state-of-the-art technology and a stimulating environment becomes a productive one as well. All rooms are equipped with two-line phones, and direct Internet access through the TV, in-room amenities include a CD player, cable TV, VCR, mini bar, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, bathrobes and more!Even those with completely different musical tastes agree when it comes to the taste of our food. It's unanimously yummy. The same goes for the eclectic atmospheres of our restaurants and bars that range from tents made of wrought iron and draped with imported fabric to a sprawling space with 35-foot ceilings. So we hope you're looking for something different in a restaurant. Because that's all we offer here. The hospitality industry just got a lot more entertaining. Want to limber up first? Our 25,000-square foot Crunch Health and Fitness Club has everything from a boxing gym to exercise bikes with touch-screen monitors so you can pass the time surfing the Web.Walk outside our lobby door and you'll run into a marina where boats can be chartered for business or pleasure. Right next door you'll find our namesake -The House of Blues Music Hall. A chip off the old block, its eclectic décor is as noteworthy as its concerts. Musical performances range from blues to hip-hop to classic rock.

HOTELYEAR BUILT 1960ADDITIONAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION THIS PROPERTY IS THREE STORIES WITH 78 ROOMS MANY OF THE ROOMS HAVE BALCONIES AND HARBOR VIEWS THE PROPERTY IS AIR CONDITIONED IN SOME ROOMS AND HAS A SAUNA THERE ARE STANDARD AND DELUXE ROOMS, SUITES AND KITCHEN UNITS AND CONFERENCE ROOM IT IS ACCESSIBLE FROM THE HIGHWAY OR FROM STEWART AVE IT HAS AMPLE PARKING, PROVIDES IN ROOM COFFEE AND A CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST THE WHITE SPOT RESTAURANT IS ADJACENT THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED 5 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN ALL ROOMS HAVE CABLE TV, HBO, AND COFFEE MAKERS SEAWALL WALKWAY IS 1/2 BLOCK, CASINO IS 1 MILE AWAY.

Location. The Hotel Sax Chicago is stationed within Chicago's (Ill.) Marina City complex, just two blocks north of the Chicago Loop business and financial district and one half block from the Chicago River. Merchandise Mart, Chicago Theatre and Wrigley Building are three blocks from the hotel and shopping at North Michigan Avenue and the River North Gallery District is four blocks away.
Hotel Features. Hotel dÚcor and ambiance capture an eclectic mix of 17th century French Salon with a 21st century twist. BIN 36 restaurant serves five course tasting menus, wine pairings and a cheese bar with 50 worldwide selections. The Back Porch specializes in southern favorites such as Tennessee style Baby Back Ribs, while even the 36 lane bowling alley serves macaroni and cheese with Wisconsin smoked cheddar and wings smothered in plum barbeque. Fine dining at Cubs announcer Harry Caray's self titled restaurant lends itself to reputable Italian cuisine and the nationally acclaimed steakhouse, Smith & Wollensky's, is also on site.

The hotel houses flexible meeting space accommodating up to 250 guests and wireless Internet access for a fee. Discounts are available to the on site 25,000 square foot fitness club with cardiovascular equipment, boxing gym and spa.

Guestrooms. Synonymous with the hotel's theme, 353 guestrooms at the Hotel are decorated with unique folk art and a kaleidoscope of color schemes. Furnishings include crushed velvet chairs, Eastern bed valances and minibars stocked with snacks and harmonicas. Rooms include ergonomic chairs with granite topped desks, high speed Internet access and safes. Guests traveling with children under four years of age have access to guestroom child proofing kits. Upon request, CD players with complimentary blues CDs are available.

Hotel Expert's Tip. My guestroom key at the House of Blues Hotel was my ticket for priority access to jazz, hip hop and rock concerts at the nationally famed music venue, House of Blues, adjacent to the hotel.

Situated in the heart of downtown Chicago, the House of Blues Hotel, A Loews Hotel, incorporates an eclectic mix of Gothic, Moroccan and East Indian styles, and houses one of the country’s largest hotel art collections.

Located in the heart of downtown Chicago at the exciting Marina City Complex, the House of Blues is a 367-room individualized, upscale hotel. The complex offers two sizzling music venues, four different and delicious restaurants, a working marina, and a hot new health club. This one block area provides everything to make the stay an upbeat, fun experience. In addition to the complex, each room includes a CD player, VCR, blow dryer, mini bar, robe, fax, iron and board, two line phones and Internet access in a unique, stylized atmosphere. Parking is $34 a day.