Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile By Ihg, Chicago

Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile By Ihg - A historic 4-star hotel with a junior Olympic pool, Michael Jordan's Steak House, and Magnificent Mile access

This 4-star hotel occupies a historic 1929 building featuring a junior Olympic-size swimming pool decorated with 1920s-era Spanish Majolica tiles on the 14th floor. Accommodations include Grand Tower rooms with quartz countertops and Byredo(R) Bal D'Afrique bath amenities, while Executive Tower rooms offer Italian marble bathrooms with separate showers and tubs. Michael Jordan's Steak House serves prime, dry-aged beef dishes using locally sourced ingredients, and a lobby Starbucks provides coffee and pastries. The Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile By Ihg provides 45000 square feet of meeting space, including the Grand Ballroom with hand-painted murals and a 12000-pound Baccarat chandelier. Located on Michigan Avenue, the hotel is 5 minutes' walk from the Wrigley Building and 1 mile from Navy Pier. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary WiFi, and multiple conference rooms with AV equipment. Family services include pet-friendly accommodations with specialized bedding and food bowls, while the fitness center features Peloton bikes and free-weight stations.

Pros

Historic junior Olympic-size swimming pool with original 1920s Spanish Majolica tiles

Prime location on Michigan Avenue with direct access to the Magnificent Mile shopping district

Michael Jordan's Steak House serving dry-aged, hand-cut beef with locally sourced ingredients

Three-level fitness center with Peloton bikes, punching bags, and free-weight stations

45000 square feet of meeting space including six ballrooms with historic architectural details

Cons

The indoor pool may be crowded during peak hours due to its popularity

Limited availability of specific bedding configurations as they are allocated upon arrival based on availability