Ambassador East Hotel

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Renowned for its world-famous Pump Room Restaurant, outstanding service and central location in Chicago's prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood, the Ambassador East Hotel has played host to the likes of Richard Gere, Frank Sinatra, and Vince Vaughn since 1926. Proudly a National Historic Landmark, the boutique hotel melds timeless grandeur with contemporary sophistication just a half-mile from the Magnificent Mile, 2 blocks from Lake Michigan and 3 blocks from Rush Street. Among the city's most comfortable accommodations are the Ambassador East Hotel's rooms, all of which offer spectacular views of Chicago. Ranging in size from 350-375 square feet, they include traditional furnishings and tall windows, internet access (fee), cable TV with premium movie channels, Gilchrist & Soames amenities and video game consoles.

Looking to stay fit?  Head to the 17^th floor, where you wll find a fitness center equipped with treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical trainers and other equipment. Business travelers can avail themselves of fax machines, copiers and internet access in the 24-hour business center (Surcharge). A gallery of celebrity photographs, many taken at the well-known Booth One and others taken at the more intimate Green Booth, line the walls of the stairwell leading to the famed Pump Room Restaurant a popular spot for movie stars, socialites and dignitaries since opening in 1938. Imbued with traditional elegance and historic charm, the AAA Four-Diamond restaurant is open daily for breakfast, features an extensive wine list, and offers a limited bar/bistro menu for dinner nightly in the Pump Room Lounge. Guests can catch singer and entertainer Nan Mason at the Ambassador East Hotel on select nights. A fine locale for wedding receptions and other occasions, the hotel also boasts 13 meeting rooms that encompass 8,099 square feet of space, including the 2,500-square-foot Byfield's Lounge. What's more, the Ambassador East Hotel is only approximately 40 minutes from O'Hare International Airport.