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Talk about overpacking!
Beautiful complimentary bikes that I didn’t take advantage of…oops.
Leaf-y lobby lounging.
Art and elevators.
My heavenly new home.
The James really is on point with their furniture.
My own little corner where I’d play on my lap top and binge on room service goodies.
The temptation of it all! Foreshadowing my late night snacks (Sun Chips and peanut M&Ms…) whilst watching Forensic Files.
Alas, the mini bar!
The amazing Harmonic products are chained to the shower wall! Rude!!!
And here we are!
Highs & Lows
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Really into the Harmonic products, especially the shampoo and conditioner, which are all gluten free, FYI, if that’s your thing. My scalp felt like a Pop Rocks explosion -- must’ve been eucalyptus or something fun in the ingredients. So good.
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I could hibernate for every season in that bed. Mattress/pillows/sheets sent down from the slumber gods.
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The decor, from the lobby to the bedroom, was super minimal and calming. A really good change from the over-the-top hotels with antique baths and complicated light fixtures that take me decades to figure out how to turn on/off.
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Bathroom wasn’t great. I’m all about diving into hotel baths and it just wasn’t happening in this tiny, ordinary one.
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My room’s view was a snooze, so I suggest maybe not getting a corner room…
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Nothing special going on with the mini bar, unless you’re into overpriced peanut M&Ms and Sun Chips. (I was after midnight...)
Important Bits
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Type
Contemporary chill boutique hotel.
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Vibe
Chill and relaxing. I think it has a lot to do with the hotel’s earthy contemporary-chic designs.
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Location
The location, “Magnificent Mile,” gave me 5th Avenue vibes. There’s Topshop, Zara, Burberry, etc., countless restaurants and bars and a plethora of cabs. There’s also fancy versions of McDonald’s and Chick Fil A with outdoor seating. Not kidding. Also, a Trader Joe’s conveniently just across the street.
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Rooms
297
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Music
Didn’t really notice music during the day, but I did hear Icona Pop’s “I Love It” when heading to the elevator in the evening.
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Year Opened
2007
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Designed By
Interior designer Deborah Burke.
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Health & Wellness
No pool, yes gym. I was low on coins, otherwise I would’ve been all up in the spa. You can apparently transform your own ROOM into a “spa haven” (according to the site) with a “purifying shower ritual” and lots of Aveda products. So fancy.
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Restaurant
David Burke’s Primehouse.
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Bar
The lobby bar is cute. I didn’t get to actually drink and chill at the Jimmy (again, I’m broke), but it’s pretty swanky.
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Minibar
The usual glutinous selection of peanut M&M's and SunChips.
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Children
Unfortunately I saw some. :-/
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Price
Typical boutique prices.
Take a short stroll over to Slurping Turtle
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If you want to do some thrift shopping, like I did, the Red Line is a few blocks away from the hotel
812 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, United States
The James
55 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
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Hotel Location 55 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611
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