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The Hotel Inter-Continental is deluxe hotel, which combines
historic charm with contemporary elegance. For the business traveler
or the leisure guest alike, this hotel is conveniently located in
the center of Chicago's famed Magnificent Mile. The Inter-Continental
features an Executive Express, full service business center to support
the needs of its guests arriving on business travel. Leisure guests
will find themselves only a short walk from many of Chicago's major
attractions, shopping, cultural venues and fine dining. The hotel
boasts a unique Roman style indoor swimming pool, ranked among the
best on the continent. The Inter-Continental's guest rooms are beautifully
appointed and designed for sophisticated comfort and convenience.
Furnished with rich mahogany furniture, the rooms have twice daily
maid service and room service is available 24 hours a day. Business
travelers will appreciate the oversized desk and work area. All guests
will appreciate the operational windows that open in every guest room.
For leisure and recreation, the Inter-Continental is home to the famous
Medinah Athletic Club, featuring state of the art fitness equipment,
a tanning parlor, and a dry sauna in the changing rooms. The Inter-Continental
is just steps from fine dining, shopping, and entertainment venues.Welcome
to the InterContinental Chicago, one of the city's most luxurious
hotels and landmarks -located in the heart on Chicago's famed "Magnificent
Mile". The hotel was originally built in 1929 as the Medinah
Athletic Club, an exclusive men's club for members of the Shrine Organization.
This unique hotel combines historic charm with contemporary elegance
and modern efficiency. Referenced in architectural tours of Chicago,
the hotel displays a stunning blend of architecture and art from all
over the world.InterContinental Hotels, renowned for its international
portfolio of historic restorations, purchased the property in 1988
and immediately began renovations. It was the original athletic club's
1930 yearbook, the SCIMITAR, which guided much of the original work
which was used to replicate the restore entire rooms - right down
to the detailing in the draperies, carpets, and murals, throughout
the entire hotels
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