Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile By Ihg, Chicago

Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile By Ihg - Historic Luxury Hotel with Junior Olympic Pool, Michael Jordan's Steakhouse, and Grand Ballroom on Michigan Avenue

Located directly on the Magnificent Mile, this historic Chicago hotel features a 1929 Junior Olympic swimming pool adorned with Spanish Majolica tiles. The Intercontinental's 7th floor Grand Ballroom showcases 37 hand-painted murals and a 12000-pound Baccarat crystal chandelier. The newly renovated three-level fitness center includes Peloton bikes, punching bags, free-weight stations, and cardio equipment. Michael Jordan's Steak House serves prime dry-aged beef with locally sourced seasonal ingredients. The property houses 45000 square feet of event space including 34 meeting rooms. Spa InterContinental offers aromatherapy massages and body treatments across three floors with Finnish steam saunas. The hotel's bronze doors open directly onto Michigan Avenue, steps from the Chicago Water Tower, Navy Pier, and the Art Institute of Chicago.

Pros

Historic pool is supported by railroad bridge infrastructure and features original 1920s Spanish tiles

The Hall of Lions contains original carved marble walls with emblematic lion motifs

Grand Ballroom includes one of the world's largest Baccarat crystal chandeliers

Three-level spa facility with Finnish saunas and treatment rooms

Cons

1.5 miles distance to Shedd Aquarium requires transportation

Located between busy thoroughfares which can create street noise