Hotels
Submitted by CatherineMarsden on Thu, 2006-11-02 21:21.
These are the hotels that our users have recommended in the past or have been featured in Accessible Chicago reviews. Embassy Suites Hotel See the Getaway Weekend Review below for more information on this hotel. Hyatt Regency Wacker Drive We received an inquiry from an Accessible Chicago user who will be staying at this hotel. It offers many features for those with special needs like roll in showers. For a complete list of accessible features and for reservations. This hotel can be reached through an accessible airport shuttle service called Continental Airport Express. Palmer House Hotel Chicago Hotels Find some of the lowest rates on hotel reservations, top attractions and more in the city of Chicago, Illinois
Submitted by CatherineMarsden on Sat, 2006-11-11 05:09.
summaryAccessible Chicago selected the Palmer House Hilton based on a user recommendation who finds it easy to stay at this Chicago landmark because our users can check into this hotel, and find a myriad of things to do without leaving its walls, or taking a short walk out the front door of the hotel.
reviewPalmer House Hilton
Although built in 1871, the Palmer House Hilton offers several amenities for those with disabilities. Currently, the Palmer House offers 26 ADA compliant rooms before its major renovation scheduled to be completed at the end of 2006.
Accessible rooms offer TTY, roll-in showers and grab bars. The hotel offers a wheelchair accessible swimming pool and health club and over 110,000 square feet of accessible meeting space. The Palmer House Hilton is also animal friendly for those with sight dogs and therapy dogs. Serving as a model for other hotels across the country, all staff members go through disability sensitivity training upon being hired.
Secondly, you cannot beat the location of this hotel to take advantage of other Accessible Chicago trips. For instance, Millennium Park, and The Art Institute are located just blocks away, and the Chicago Lakefront is located just a mile away. Palmer House is situated in the center of the Theater District and surrounded by the fine dining and high- energy entertainment venues of downtown Chicago. You can walk to Chicago Symphony Center from the front of the hotel.
Finally, users do not have to venture out of the a Beaux Arts-style hotel to have a great time. Fashionable boutiques and gift shops located beneath the hotel lobby are just an elevator ride away.
The Big Downtown Restaurant
offers sandwiches, ribs, pizza and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The French Quarter Restaurant offers fine dining and will be readily accessible once the Palmer House renovation is complete.
The Palmer House® Hilton
17 East Monroe Street
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Tel: 312-726-7500
Submitted by CatherineMarsden on Tue, 2006-10-31 01:41.
summaryCheck into the Embassy Suites Hotel, and check out all the fun nearby. We found this hotel easy to check into with several accommodations for those with special needs. Located within walking distance to Navy Pier and the Ohio Street Beach. Combine this hotel recommendation with the Navy Pier information, and let the fun begin.
reviewEmbassy Suites Hotel Lakefront
With so many hotels in Chicago, it is tough to know where to stay. One option is the Embassy Suites Hotel downtown located at 511 N. Columbus Dr. Embassy Suites touts this Lakefront location as the official hotel for Navy Pier. Those with special needs will find the free continental breakfast offered daily convenient and easy to access with a wheelchair. Use the valet parking located in the hotel and forget about parking the car. In addition, this "all-suite" hotel allows plenty of room for a family to relax.
With just a short ten minute walk to Navy Pier, Ohio Street Beach and restaurants, Embassy Suites makes finding things to do with a wheelchair easy. One word of caution: visitors are advised to avoid walking down Illinois Street west from the hotel as the sidewalk ends, and wheelchairs have to go on the street.
From this hotel check out these other two great destinations and events.
Ohio Street Beach: Take a walk down Grand Ave. toward Navy Pier, turn left down a bike path and arrive at Ohio Street Beach and enjoy the Lake Michigan views.
Air and Water Show: In August, take an end of summer trip to this great attraction. You can see the planes fly right by your window from this hotel. Make your reservations early because this is a very popular weekend to travel into Chicago.
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