The Fairmont Chicago A 4 star hotel in Chicago

Deluxe accommodations near the Loop and the lake This sophisticated 45-story hotel is 3 blocks from the Loop and lakefront, and a half-mile from Michigan Avenue shopping. All 692 rooms have a refined yet homey feel, with triple-layered floral-print sheets, marble-top work desks, and plants. Guests can exercise at the adjacent athletic club, which has a seven-story climbing wall, indoor track, and squash courts.

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Map showing The Fairmont Chicago

Dining at the The Fairmont Chicago

Aria Restaurant - This stylish dining room features a glassed-in exhibition kitchen with a tandoori oven for baking warm Indian flatbread. The globally influenced menu includes Chicago steaks, European cassoulets, and Asian curries. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Aria Bar - Light lunches of flatbreads, pizzas, and sandwiches are served daily in this colorful bar with banquette seating. A late-night small-bites menu is available. Open from late morning until late night.

Attractions near this hotel

Getting there: Taxis (more than $36 from O''Hare and $26-$35 from Midway), shuttles ($16-$25 from both airports), and trains (less than $5) are available. Rental cars are available online, but they are not practical due to heavy traffic and the high cost of parking.

Getting around: The L train (less than $5) is one of the best ways to explore the city, and a stop is located four blocks from the hotel. Another option is a double-decker bus ($16-$25), which stops at most major attractions and features unlimited on-and-off privileges all day. For short distances, taxis are another option.

All prices are subject to change.

Millennium Park - 0.5 block
Loop business and theater district - 3 blocks
Lake Michigan - 3 blocks
Tribune Tower - 5 blocks
Michigan Avenue/Magnificent Mile (shopping) - 6 blocks
State Street (shopping) - 0.5 mile
Historic Water Tower - 1 mile
Merchandise Mart - 1 mile
Museum of Contemporary Art - 1 mile
Navy Pier - 1 mile
Shedd Aquarium - 1.5 miles
McCormick Place Convention Center - 2.5 miles
Soldier Field - 2.5 miles
Wrigley Field - 5.5 miles
O’Hare International Airport (ORD): Approximate driving time to The Fairmont Chicago is 30 minutes and distance is 20 miles.

Driving directions from O''Hare International Airport: Depart the airport by driving northeast on the Departures ramp. Merge onto I-190 east toward Chicago. I-190 east becomes the Kennedy Expy. Take the Kennedy Expy. to the Ohio St. exit east. Turn right from Ohio St. onto N. Fairbanks Ct., which becomes N. Columbus Dr. Continue over the river on N. Columbus Dr. and proceed to the hotel.

Midway Airport (MDW): Approximate driving time to The Fairmont Chicago is 25 minutes and distance is 15 miles.

Driving directions from Midway Airport: Depart the airport by driving toward the Airport Exit. Continue toward Arrivals. Turn left onto S. Cicero Ave. to I-55 north (Stevenson Expy.). Take the Lakeshore Dr./US-41 exit toward Lakeshore Dr. N.. Bear left on S. Lakeshore Dr. Turn right onto Balbo. Turn left onto Columbus Dr. and proceed to the hotel.

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