The James Chicago
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The James offers a desirable location on the corner of Ontario and Rush Streets, a half-block from the Magnificent Mile and four blocks from the the Historic Water Tower and Navy Pier, the John Hancock Center, Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Chicago Loop. The Sears Tower is one mile away and Millennium Park is 2.5 miles away.
Commissioned works by local and national artists are displayed in the lobby, public spaces, and guestrooms of the hotel. Complimentary wireless internet service is available throughout the hotel.
Pets are welcome at The James. Pampering perks such as a Primehouse Pet Menu, Pooch Spa Service, toys, oversized pet beds, lint brushes, pet turndown amenities, pet outerwear, and even training are available. The hotel works with select animal-care providers for services including dog walking and pet sitting.
Guests can dine at David Burke’s Primehouse or enjoy signature cocktails at J Bar.
Valet parking:
$40 per 24-hour period. Door-to-door with in/out privileges.
Self parking:
$29 per 24-hour period. Does not include in/out privileges.
All fees may not include tax and are subject to change without prior notification.
- Fitness equipment
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Audio-visual equipment
- Concierge desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Tour assistance
- Air-conditioned public areas
- ATM/banking
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Health club
- Business center
- Event catering
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (24 hours)
- Computer rental
- Conference room(s)
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning service
- Express check-out
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Security guard
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Internet access - wireless
- Cell phone/mobile rental
- Secretarial services
- Number of rooms: 297
- Express check- in
- Number of floors: 17
- Shopping on site
- Currency exchange
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking (valet)
- Video library
- Shoe shine
- Elevator/lift
- Umbrella
- Wedding services
The 17-story James hotel offers 297 spacious guestrooms and suites. The modern residential style includes a palette of warm tones and custom furniture, including streamlined dark-wood platform beds. The beds are dressed with 300-thread-count linens, feathertop mattresses, and down pillows (non-allergenic bedding available). Commissioned art accents the walls. Room amenities include stereo systems with MP3/iPod docks, plasma-screen TVs with premium cable channels and pay movies, and dining niches. Rooms on floors 3-17 offer complimentary wireless Internet access.
Slate-tiled/marble bathrooms feature Kiehl’s bath products, 100-percent Turkish cotton towels, and custom James robes and slippers. Twice daily housekeeping with turndown is provided. Daily newspaper delivery is also provided.
55 East Ontario
Chicago, IL 60610
USA
Nearest major airport:
Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare)
Area:
Magnificent Mile - River North, Illinois, United States of America

