Omni Ambassador East
1301 North State Parkway
Chicago, IL 60610
Nightly Rates: ( 229.00 - 229.00 )
4 Star
Property Description
Elegance. Comfort. Classic style. With a grand tradition of excellence, the Omni Ambassador East has served as one of Chicago?s premier hotels since 1926. Located in downtown Chicago?s prestigious ?Gold Coast?, within walking distance to Oak Street Beach and Chicago?s most popular restaurantdistrict, this hotel has attracted business travelers, celebrities and visitors from around the world, and is renowned for its esteemed service, luxurious accommodations and the world-famous Pump Room restaurant.
Amenities
· AM/FM Alarm Clock· Babysitting/Child Services
· Bar/Lounge
· Barber/Beauty Shop
· Business Center
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Concierge
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Express Checkout
· Hairdryers Available
· Modem Lines in Room
· Modem Lines in Room
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Free Newspaper
· Pets Allowed
· Parking
· Restaurant
· Room Service
· Safe Deposit Box
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Television with Cable
· Laundry/Valet Services
Room Information
General InformationAAA 4-Diamond Hotel. 17 Floors. Total number of Guest Rooms and Suites: 285 (none with Jacuzzi's); Available on Request: Connecting rooms (1 King Bed to 1 King Bed and 1 King Bed to a Suite), crib, refrigerator, rollaway, suites with kitchenettes, turndown service, VCR (additional fee applicable). * Early Departure Fee - During conventions ONLY-1 night room rate plus tax. Restrictions: Rollaways are only allowed in deluxe rooms with King Beds and Suites.
Get Fit Room
The Get Fit Room is a deluxe room featuring a Sole 2 horsepower motorized treadmill placed in the guest room for private use (an additional fee is added to guest room bill for this room type). This room also includes the Get Fit Kit, extra towels and bottled water. Power bars and Gatorade are available in the mini-bar at an additional charge.
Deluxe Room - approx. 350-375 square feet
Deluxe rooms have either 1 King or 1 Queen Bed and are spacious rooms. Rooms with a King Bed feature mahogany poster beds. Queen bedded rooms have a private foyer. In-room amenities include: Bath amenities, bathrobes, CD alarm clock radio, color cable television, coffee maker, dataport/modem, desk, express check-in/check-out, foam or feather pillows, hairdryer, hotel/city guides, in-room movies (additional fee applicable), individual climate control, iron/ironing board, Lodgenet system, luggage holder, mini-bar, newspaper, 2 dual line telephone, turndown service, video game system (additional fee applicable), video messaging, voicemail, wakeup service, Web TV, wireless high speed Internet access.
Executive Suite - approx. 500 square feet
Executive Suites have all the same amenities as a Deluxe Room and are oversized corner suites with a sofa bed and chairs.
Parlor Suite - approx. 750 square feet
Parlor Suites have all the same amenities as a Deluxe Room and have a timeless interior design including Waterford Crystal Lamps, sleeper sofa, cocktail table, closet space and an oversized bathroom. A door separates the King Bedded bedroom from the sitting area.
Celebrity Suite - approx. 800 to 1200 square feet
Celebrity suites have all the same amenities as a deluxe room and vary in square footage. Most suites include a separate dining area. Some have a balcony, kitchenette and/or microwave. Celebrity suites include: * The John Hughes Suite - approximately 798 square feet. Offering a kitchenette and dining room. Famed Chicago area director John Hughes stayed while filming 2 movies. Other celebrities include Dan Roebuck, actor Dan Sadler and musician Slash. * The Author's Suite - approximately 840 square feet. This suite has a dining room and wet bar area. Numerous authors have lingered in this suite, including Maeve Binchey, John Grisham and poet Maya Angelou. Other noble guests include singer Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders and actor Mickey Rooney. * The Frank Sinatra Suite - approximately 1400 square feet. Has a kitchenette, dining room and oversized parlor. It is frequently requested because of its sweeping views of both downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan. Mr. Sinatra last stayed in this suite in 1994. That evening, he and a group of his close friends sang and celebrated late into the night in the hotel's Pump Room Restaurant. Other guests include Richard Gere, who stayed while filming "Primal Fear", comedians Richard Lewis and Tommy Chong and actors Gary Cooper, Kevin Bacon, Vince Vaughn, Robert Redford and Elisabeth Shue. * The Harray Caray Suite - approximately 800 square feet. This suite has 2 bedrooms, one with a king bed and the other a twin size. There is also a decorative fireplace. The late broadcaster lived here for more than 22 years while calling White Sox baseball games in the 1970's and Cubs baseball games in the 80's and 90's. Other noble guests include Ziggy Marley and Sean Patrick Thomas. * The Gary Sinise Suite - approximately 800 square feet. This newly reconfigured suite has a terrace that offers breathtaking views of downtown Chicago. The actor and his wife stayed while attending a premier at the Steppenwolfe Theatre.* The Michael J. Fox Suite - approximately 950 square feet. This suite has an oversized parlor area and 2 double beds. Michael J. Fox stayed while filming Bright Lights, Big City. Anthony Edwards stayed while filming ER.* The Doris Day Suite - approximately 1400 square feet. Also known as the Alec Baldwin Suite, this suite has a kitchenette, dining room and decorative fireplace. Mr. Baldwin visited while filming and returned to tape "Oprah". While in town for the Chicago Film Critics Awards, actors Jennifer Jason Leigh and Shelley Long stayed in different years. Other celebrities making this suite their home include basketball's Dennis Rodman, singer Desre and actor David Schwimmer. * The Tom Selleck Suite - approximately 840 square feet. This suite has a dining room and wet bar area. Chicago actor and Steppenwolf Theatre founder Gary Sinise has stayed while in town for productions at the theatre. Actor George Clooney resided here while filming ER. Tom Selleck stayed here while filming Folks. * The Bill Cosby Suite - approximately 950 square feet. Also known as the Tom Dreesen suite. Offering a dining area and a large bathroom area, Mr. Cosby stayed in this suite while in town promoting his book. Actor Larenz Tate stayed while filming Love Jones and comedian/actress Bonnie Hunt stayed while hosting the Chicago Film Critics Awards. While filming scenes for Chicago Hope, actor Adam Arkin resided here.* The Dean Martin Suite - approximately 840 square feet. This suite has a kitchenette and dining area. Actress Nia Long made it her temporary home while filming Love Jones. Actress Christine Lahti stayed while filming scenes for Chicago Hope and basketball's John Salley called it home as well.* The David Letterman Suite - approximately 840 square feet. Mr. Letterman stayed while taping Late Night with David Letterman in the Windy City. After a switch to CBS, bandleader Paul Schaeffer stayed while taping the Late Show with David Letterman. Comedians John Pinette and George Wendt have stayed while performing at Zaines. * The Richard Gere Suite - approximately 835 square feet. This suite has marble floors in the parlor and dining area. It also has two full bathrooms. Richard Gere stayed while filming No Mercy. Nicholas Cage and Martin Landau stayed while attending the Chicago Film Critics Awards. Comedians Jackie Mason and Tommy Chong visited while performing at Zaines. Actor/musician Keanu Reeves and singer Sheryl Crow stayed while on tour. Basketball's Dennis Rodman has visited on many occasions to this suite. * The Sammy Davis Jr. Suite - approximately 1200 square feet. This suite has a dining room and kitchenette. Dolly Parton stayed here while filming Straight Talk. Musician Adam Ant stayed while on tour. Riverdance's Colin Dunne also made this suite his home while dancing in Chicago as well as producer Wolfgang Glatters while filming US Marshals.
Presidential Suite-approx. 1,400 square feet
The Presidential suite has all the same amenities as the Deluxe Room. It includes a large oval dining room, balcony and kitchenette with full sized refrigerator.
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Miscellaneous Information
· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00pm
· Check out time is 12:00pm
· Opened in 1926
· Renovated in 20 Million dollar renovation completed in 1998.
· 286 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 17 floors.
Directions
Take O'Hare to I-90 East to downtown Chicago and exit on Ohio Street. Turn left on Ohio and travel to State Street and turn left. Drive past Division Street to Goethe Street and turn right. The hotel is on the left.
Take Cicero Avenue North to I-55. Take I-55 East into 990/994 to downtown Chicago and exit on Ohio Street. Turn left on Ohio and travel to State Street and turn left. Drive past Division Street to Goethe Street and turn right. The hotel is on the left.
Exit at LaSalle Drive/North Avenue. Proceed to intersection and turn left onto Inner Lakeshore Drive. Travel approximately 4 blocks to Schiller. Turn right onto Schiller. Travel approximately 2 blocks to N. State Parkway. Turn left onto N. State Parkway. Travel approximately 2 blocks to Goethe and turn left. Hotel is on the left.
Exit at North Avenue. Turn left onto North Avenue. Stay on North Avenue for approximately 2.25 miles until reaching N. State Parkway. Turn right onto N. State Parkway. Travel approximately 4 blocks to Goethe and turn left. Hotel is on the left.
Exit at LaSalle Drive/North Avenue. Proceed to intersection and turn left onto Inner Lakeshore Drive. Travel approximately 2 blocks to Schiller. Turn right onto Schiller. Travel approximately 2 blocks to N. State Parkway. Turn left onto N. State Parkway. Travel approximately 2 blocks to Goethe and turn left. Hotel is on the left.
Exit at Ohio East. Continue on Ohio eastbound to State Street (approximately 5 blocks). Turn left onto State Street. Proceed on State Street for approximately 1 mile. Turn right onto Goethe Street, the hotel is on the left.
Exit Eisenhower at Congress. Proceed on Congress to Dearborn. Turn left on Dearborn. Proceed on Dearborn to Goethe (approximately 2 miles). Turn right on Goethe. Hotel is located after State Street on the left.
Take I-90 E to downtown Chicago. Exit on Ohio Street. Travel east on W. Ohio Street to State Street and turn left. Drive past Division Street to Goethe Street and turn right. The hotel is on the left.
Take I-65 to I-90 W to downtown Chicago. Exit on Ohio Street. Travel east on W. Ohio Street to State Street and turn left. Drive past Division Street to Goethe Street and turn right. The hotel is on the left.
Take the Blue Line from O?Hare going into Chicago. Take the Blue line to the Washington Station. Take the stairway down through the tunnel to transfer to the Red Line. Take the Red Line heading north towards Howard. Get off the Red Line at the Clark/Division Station. Exit up the stairs and walk north approximately 2 blocks to Goethe Street. Turn right and walk approximately 2 blocks, the hotel is on the left.
Take the Orange Line from Midway going into Chicago. Take the Orange Line to the State/Lake Station. Exit the Orange Line and transfer to the Red Line. Take the Red Line heading north towards Howard. Get off the Red Line at the Clark/Division Station. Exit up the stairs and walk north approximately 2 blocks to Goethe Street. Turn right and walk approximately 2 blocks, the hotel is on the left.
This beautifully restored historic hotel is decorated with exquisite black marble floors and crystal chandeliers in the lobby. Opulent decore and rich colors are present throughout the hotel. Located in Chicao's Gold Coast neighborhood with tree lined streets and beautiful mansions, the hotel is just 2 blocks west of Lake Shore Drive, Lake Michigan and Chicago's magnificent lakefront with miles of beaches and lakes. Downtown Chicago and the Magnificent Mile shopping district are only blocks away. The hotel is also close to the excitement of the Rush Street and Division Street entertainment district with a wide variety of restaurantsm dance clubs and bars.
O'Hare International, 16 miles; Airport Shuttle Service, approx. $20 one way/$36 round trip; Taxi, approx. $30 one way; Midway Airport 13 miles; Airport Shuttle Service, approx. $15 one way/$27 round trip; Taxi, approx. $28 one way
Guarantee Policy
Hotel requires Credit Card for guarantee. Some dates may require hotel to bill Credit Card for deposit.
Cancellation Policy
Cancels received after 12:00 noon day of arrival, will be billed one night's stay.
Restaurant Information
The Pump RoomLocated on hotel property. Hours: 6:30am - 2:30pm, Breakfast and Lunch; 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Dinner. 4 Diamond Full-Service Restaurant serving World-Renown American cuisine. Pump Room Telephone Number 312-787-7200 ext. 5550.
The Pump Room Lounge
Located on hotel property. Hours: 3:00pm - 12:00 Midnight; Sunday through Thursday. 12:00pm - 1:00am Friday and Saturday. Serving soups, salads, appetizers and sandwiches. Jazz music Friday and Saturday.
Room Service24 Hours Daily
Meeting Facility
Business Center ServicesLocated in hotel. Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm. Services include: Audio/visual, computers/hookups, fax machine, high speed Internet access, meeting services, photocopying, postal/mail service, printers, secretarial services.
Meeting Facilities
Total meeting space - 13 meeting rooms with more than 8,900 square feet of space. The Pump Room Restaurant is available for private events. Byfields Lounge can accommodate approximately 153 guests for a reception.
Recreation Information
Health ClubLocated on rooftop of hotel property. Hours: 24 hours daily. Equipment includes: Bar dip, bench press, free weights, leg press, Lifecycles, Nautilus machine, sit-up board, Stairmaster, stationary bicycle, treadmills. Complimentary water and fruit. There is no pool on property. Guests of the Omni Ambassador East have access to pool, whirlpool and sauna at the Omni Chicago hotel (free of charge). Guest should simply requests key for access to health club facilities at the Front Desk of Omni Chicago Hotel. A "Get Fit Kit" is available at Front Desk to allow guests to work out in the privacy of their room. The kit contains: floor mat, 2 dumbbells and elastic bands. Sand volleyball courts, jogging and biking trails, baseball fields, basketball courts and playgrounds nearby.
Tennis Options* Sandburg Tennis Club (70 W Burton) Club has 6 outdoor lighted tennis courts. No rental equipment available. Reservations accepted (312-440-3621). Hours: 7:00am - 9:00pm daily. Open May-October.* Chicago Park District/Waveland Courts (Addison & Lakeshore Drive)
Area Attractions
Cultural/Entertainment* Adler Planetarium ( 3 Miles ) * Art Institute ( 2 Miles ) * Daley Center ( 2 Miles ) * Field Museum ( 3 Miles ) * Grant Park ( 2 Miles ) * Harpo Studios ( 4 Miles ) * Harrah's ( 20 Miles ) * John Hancock Building ( 6 Blocks) * Lake Michigan ( 2 Blocks) * Lakeshore Drive ( 2 Blocks) * Lincoln Park ( 1 Mile ) * McCormick Place (1.5 Miles ) * Millennium Park (1.5 Miles ) * Museum of Science & Industry ( 8 Miles ) * Navy Pier (2.5 Miles ) * Oak Street Beach ( 4 Blocks) * Shedd Aquarium ( 3 Miles ) * Sears Tower (2.5 Miles ) * Second City ( 5 Blocks) * Stock Exchange ( 2 Miles ) * Theatre District (1.5 Miles ) * The Loop ( 1 Mile ) * Union Station ( 4 Miles )
Restaurants, Night Clubs & Bars* Alumni Club ( 2 Blocks) * Blue Agave ( 4 Blocks) * Carmine's ( 3 Blocks) * Gibson's Steakhouse ( 4 Blocks) * Gino's East Pizza ( 9 Blocks) * Hard Rock Cafe ( 1 Mile ) * Hugo's Frog Bar ( 4 Blocks) * Jilly's Steakhouse ( 3 Blocks) * Le Colonial ( 5 Blocks) * Le Passage ( 5 Blocks) * The Lodge ( 2 Blocks) * Morton's of Chicago ( 5 Blocks) * Mother's ( 2 Blocks) * PJ Clarks ( 2 Blocks) * Planet Hollywood ( 1 Mile ) * Rainforest Cafe ( 1 Mile ) * Tavern on Rush ( 4 Blocks) * TGI Fridays ( 12 Blocks)
Shopping* American Girl ( 9 Blocks) * Magnificent Mile ( 6 Blocks) * Marshall Fields ( 2 Miles ) * Michigan Avenue ( 6 Blocks) * Oak Street ( 4 Blocks) * Watertower Place ( 7 Blocks)
Sports Venues* Soldier Field ( 3 Miles ) * United Center ( 5 Miles ) * US Cellular Field ( 10 Miles ) * Wrigley Field ( 3 Miles )
Universities* DePaul University - Lincoln Park Campus ( 3 Miles ) * DePaul University - Downtown Campus (2.5 Miles ) * Loyola University - Lakeshore Campus ( 9 Miles ) * Loyola University - Downtown Campus ( 12 Blocks) * Northwestern University - Evanston Campus ( 9 Miles ) * Northwestern University - Downtown Campus ( 13 Blocks) * University of Illinois at Chicago ( 5 Miles ) * Northeastern University ( 9 Miles ) * University of Chicago - Hyde Park Campus ( 8 Miles ) * University of Chicago - Gleecher Center ( 16 Blocks)
Corporations* Accenture ( 1 Mile ) * Ameritech ( 2 Miles ) * Bank of America ( 2 Miles ) * Chicago Tribune ( 1 Mile ) * Harris Bank ( 1 Mile ) * IBM (1.5 Miles ) * IRI ( 2 Miles ) * Merrill Lynch ( 1 Mile ) * Northwestern University Hospital ( 1 Mile ) * System Software ( 1 Mile ) * Sprint ( 2 Miles ) * University of Chicago Hospital ( 5 Miles )