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InterContinental Chicago: A Splashy Hotel    Check Rates
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    • yooperprof
  • Updated By yooperprof on November 21, 2004
    • no running in the pool area - Chicago
    no running in the pool area
    by yooperprof
    The Intercontinental is a pretty spiffy place - I was glad to find a good rate so I could check out the rooms at this traditional and established Chicago landmark. The rooms are a little smaller than what you might expect for the price - the Intercontinental is often classified as a 4.5 star property. On the other hand, I like the rooms themselves - they have "art deco" touches that are entirely in keeping with the age and design of the hotel. My room was on the 12th floor and had a great view of bustling Michigan Avenue below. It was also far enough up so that the traffic noise was minimal.

    (I used one of those discount booking services, and was able to get a rate of about $100 a night plus change. I think I was lucky -- you can spend a lot more here if you are silly enough to pay the rack rate.)

    A major attraction of the Intercontinental is the historic pool, located on the 12th floor of the historic tower. It's the kind of place where you expect to run into Esther Williams and a bevy of beauties doing a Busby Berkeley routine.

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  • Price: US$120-180    » Currency Converter
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    InterContinental Chicago: Refurbished History    Check Rates
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    • shrimp56
  • Updated By shrimp56 on April 8, 2007
    • InterContinental Chicago - Chicago
    by shrimp56
    Intercontinental bought this property in 1988 and recently finished renovations to its rooms in the old part and in the modern tower. This is the lion medallion looking back to the entranceway. It was originally built in 1929 as Medinah Athletic Club -- and didn't survive the economic depression.

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    InterContinental Chicago: Hotel Intercontinental is the...    Check Rates
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    • sketchyhand
  • By sketchyhand on September 8, 2002
    • InterContinental Chicago - Chicago
    by sketchyhand
    Hotel Intercontinental is the perfect place.
    I do not know the exact price because we recieved a group discount, but I have seen deals for about 170 a night.

    A beautiful hotel both inside and out. The view from the upper stories is magnificent and the location allows you to walk to anywhere in downtown.

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  • Directions: Right downtown off of Michigan Avenue, next to the Tribune building. The address is 505 N. Michigan Avenue.
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    InterContinental Chicago: best location - fantastic lobby    Check Rates
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  • Updated By HolgerK on August 16, 2004
    • I was there whilst the hotel was undergoing construction (and therefore rates were very forthcoming). But even then the entrance, lobby and staircase were most impressive. Even though my room mostlikely had not yet been re-decorated the clever layout let it appear bigger than it was. The view up and down Michigan Av. at night was great. As is the location likewise ideal for North Michigan Av and for downtown.
    Unfortunately is fully booked during my next stay.

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    InterContinental Chicago: Classy    Check Rates
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    • Donrogelio
  • By Donrogelio on September 28, 2007
    • We stayed at the Intercontinental for 3 nights and were treated like royalty by everyone. The room was spacious. The room service was pricey, but the food was fabulous.

    The personnel is outstanding. All the employees we encountered were so accommodating.

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  • Directions: On Michigan, above the tribune tower
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    InterContinental Chicago: Great Experiences    Check Rates
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  • By marie_joy on February 8, 2006
    • I always stay at the InterContinental probably because I had a very pleasant stay the first time so why fix something that's not broken. The staff is alwasy very friendly and helpful. They have a cafe for breakfas/brunch/lunch -not sure if it serves dinner or not. Good menu, A bit pricey but what hotel cafe isn't. Also have a lounge with comfy sofas and other soft seating. Good drinks served in nice, fine-rimmed glassware, and wonderful shrimp cocktail. Nice stop on your way out for the night.

    The decor is up to date, not couture, but nice, warm, inviting and up to date. Clean & well located. I think you get a lot for what you pay for at this hotel.

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    InterContinental Chicago: Junior Olympic Size Swimming Pool    Check Rates
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    • SmileyLeSa
  • By SmileyLeSa on July 17, 2005
    • InterContinental Pool - Chicago
    InterContinental Pool
    by SmileyLeSa
    See Above.

    Even if you don't use the pool, you must at least go see it as I did. As you first enter, it appears as if you have entered something out of Roman literature. The pool was build as part of the originial construction of the building dating back to 1929. At its time, it was considered quite extraordinary to have built a pool above ground.

    There is a statue of Neptune on the far wall and there is stadium seating for observers. The pool is located in the historical tower of the building.

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    InterContinental Chicago: Location.. Location.. Location    Check Rates
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    • SmileyLeSa
  • Updated By SmileyLeSa on July 17, 2005
    • InterContinental Hotel - Chicago
    InterContinental Hotel
    by SmileyLeSa
    The InterContinental Hotel is a luxury landmark hotel. The historical building was originally built in 1929 and served as a luxury men's club . It was converted to a hotel in 1988. The InterContinental is located in the heart of Chicago's Magnificent Mile. As far as location goes, it could not be more convenient. Some sites and attractions are within walking distance. The trolley stops are located right by the hotel. The service was good and the rooms were fine.

    You must check out the pool while you are there. (See tip below.)

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  • Phone: 312-944-4100
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