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The Peninsula Hotel

108 East Superior Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 337-2888
The Peninsula Hotel
Cross Street:
North Michigan Avenue
Best of Citysearch:
Hotel Pool 2007, Romantic Hotel 2007, Hotel Staff 2007
Hours:
24 hours

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Editorial Review for The Peninsula Hotel – by Suzanne Carmel

The Scene
The lobby is the focal point for this member of the Peninsula Group Hotels, with 20-foot-high gilded ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows facing Michigan Avenue. Dining and drinking options include the intimate, clubby lounge with open fireplace and grand piano, and the Asian-inspired Shanghai Terrace. A two-floor spa and fitness center offers state-of-the-art equipment, classes and pampering treatments. A business center and meeting space are also available on-site.

The Details
Even the most standard of the Peninsula's 339 guest rooms offer superior amenities. Pale, soothing decor serves as a backdrop for executive desks with fax machines and complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access or DSL. The 27-inch flat-screen TV sets please business and leisure travelers alike. Bathrooms are the star attraction, with separate showers and bathtubs. Soak in the deep tub while you watch your steam-free television or chat on the hands-free phone.

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Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Afternoon tea with live cello and classical guitar music is served in the lobby restaurant Mon-Fri 3pm-5:30pm, with weekend seatings Sat-Sun at 2:15pm and 4:15pm. Service includes finger sandwiches, quiche, pastries and a choice of coffee or tea.

The Extras

Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in all guest rooms and in the hotel's public areas.

When to Go

Indulge your sweet tooth with the decadent chocolate buffet, Fri-Sat 8:30pm-midnight in the lobby restaurant. Cost is $26 per person; live jazz accompanies.

User Reviews for The Peninsula Hotel

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4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/02/2008 Posted by jen1971

Every time I have visited this hotel, I have had a pleasant experience. I have only been to the spa once but it was a wonderful experience. I have visited the bar and Steve was a very friendly bartender. The atmosphere in the bar is extremely relaxing. I have enjoyed visiting this hotel. However, I have never stayed overnight so i don't know what the rooms are like. I can only imagine that the overnight stay would be a pleasure.

2 Star Rating: Below Average

02/07/2008 Posted by mango2515

My wife and I reserved a birthday weekend away at the Peninsula, with the intent on indulging in spa treatment. Regardless of their reputation, don't be fooled. What CAN be done, isn't necessarily what WILL be done. Reserving a Saturday or Sunday hour-long massage proved to be impossible. Even for guests of the hotel in the dead of winter. I called three weeks prior, and the only available times were 8 am and 6:30 pm. For both days. Clearly the spa is not for hotel guests, but for the locals who can wait out a protracted queue. Like maybe a month or more. Also, as readers off CitySearch know, the chef at the hotel restaurant, "Avenues" has left and is starting his own restaurant in River North. One more reason to bypass the over-rated Peninsula Hotel. Definitely a 1980's product.

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Editor's Review

This high-caliber hotel blends elegant settings and top-notch service with high-tech amenities.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Afternoon tea with live cello and classical guitar music is served in the lobby restaurant Mon-Fri 3pm-5:30pm, with weekend seatings Sat-Sun at 2:15pm and 4:15pm. Service includes finger sandwiches, quiche, pastries and a choice of coffee or tea.

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Hotel Information

Parking

  • Pay lot
  • Valet

Hours

  • 24 hours

Payment Types

  • Travelers Check
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Visa
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard

Recognition for The Peninsula Hotel

2007 Editorial Winner - Hotel Staff
2006 Editorial Winner - Luxury Hotel
2007 Audience Winner - Hotel Pool
2007 Audience Winner - Romantic Hotel
2006 Audience Winner - Luxury Hotel

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