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The James Chicago

Hotel Rating 4.5 en-US-HotelRatingOutOfText 5

55 East Ontario  
Chicago, IL 60611
United States of America

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An urban hub on the Magnificent Mile and one of Chicago’s most celebrated boutique hotels, The James Hotel is a sophisticated nod to Windy City culture. It continues to garner buzz and accolades through its casually sophisticated blend of warmly modern design, intuitive service and thoughtful touches.  The 297-room luxury boutique, which received recognition on Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, is ideally situated on the corner of Rush and Ontario, steps from Chicago’s famous Michigan Avenue shopping district, Millennium Park and renowned museums. Every room is an expression of warm, residential style, enveloping guests in a classic design that is at once luxurious and supremely comfortable.

Experience The James Hotel as a culinary destination with award-winning restaurant, Primehouse - perfect for after work cocktails or a full meal and The Patio - a seasonal alfresco dining spot.  Also featured is The Gym, The Spa by ASHA, 7,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, as well as seasonally rotating artwork from local and international artists.

Like its sister properties in New York and West Hollywood, The James Hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, complimentary triple-filtered water and local area transportation options including bikes and car service.

Location: River North
† Fees may apply
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour room service†
  • Accessible facilities
  • ATM/Cash machine†
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Business center†
  • Complimentary wireless internet
  • Concierge desk
  • Exercise gym
† Fees may apply

Guest Room 1 Bed

Bedding: 1 King bed

Occupancy limits - 2 adults, 1 child, 2 total combined. 1 child through the age of 17 stays free with 1 adult.

Guest Room 2 Beds

Bedding: 2 Double beds

Occupancy limits - 4 adults, 3 children, 4 total combined. 3 children through the age of 17 stay free with 1 adult.

Apartment Suite 1 Bed

Bedding:  1 King bed

Occupancy limits - 3 adults, 2 children, 3 total combined.  2 children through the age of 17 stay free with 1 adult.

† Fees may apply
Primehouse

Named “#1 Steakhouse in Chicago” by Chicago magazine, Primehouse redefines the modern American steakhouse by pushing the envelope of culinary creativity. The commitment to quality is evident in the use of USDA prime grade, hand-selected beef. The restaurant dry-ages its meats in a Himalayan salt-tiled aging room on premise. The result is perfectly marble-ized, tender beef with a rich depth of flavor.


Primehouse Bar

Perfect for after work cocktails or a full meal, the Primehouse Bar is an extension of our classic steakhouse where guests can enjoy an innovative bar menu or choose from signature menu items from the complete Primehouse menu.


The Patio

Stake out a spot this summer at The Patio, providing a fresh destination for alfresco dining. Located on Rush Street, between Ohio and Ontario streets, The Patio is open daily and features shareable plates by David Burke's Primehouse, an expanded cocktail menu from the Primehouse Bar, and weekly happy hour specials for guests looking for an after work escape.


  • Bike rental
    PUBLIC bikes for adults and Paul Frank child city bikes (based on availability at time of request)
  • Fitness center on-site
    The Gym at The James is a 2,500-square-foot, full-service fitness center and is open 24/7 for hotel guests and features 10 pieces of cardiovascular equipment, each furnished with an individual television set, and more than 25 pieces of strength equipment.
  • Spa†
    Melt into the hands of our professional therapists at The Spa by ASHA, featuring a wide array of restorative and re-energizing treatments ranging from rejuvenating facials to relaxing massage therapy.
† Fees may apply
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