River North
The James, Chicago
- World's Best Hotels (2008)
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Photo: Courtesy of The James Chicago
Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
TEL: (312) 337-1000
Opened in April 2006, The James marries a residential vibe to a hotel setting. To evoke an apartment style, all of the 297 contemporary rooms have a separate dining area with plasma screen TV’s; some include a separate living area with oversize couches, coffee tables, and Eames chairs. Art is also an essential part of the property—the lobby features a rotating gallery from the Museum of Contemporary Art; David Burke’s Primehouse restaurant showcases painter Todd White; and the Jbar displays video art on plasma screen TV’s.
Room to Book:
Reserve one of the 26 lofts, which have separate dining areas, plus media rooms complete with king-size bed, Bose stereo system, front-screen projection TV, and DVD player.Insider Tip:
To compensate for the rooms (lofts and studios) that lack city views, the hotel projects artwork on inner courtyard walls during the evening.
Amenities
Open / Closes- Accessible by Public Transportation
- Business Center
- Concierge
- Dry Cleaning
- Gym/Fitness Center
- Laundry Service
- Luxury Boutique Hotel
- Meeting Room
- Parking Fee
- Parking Available
- Pet Friendly
- Room Service
- Spa
- Turndown
- Valet Parking
- WiFi
Number of Rooms: 297
Number of Suites:
Number of Bars: 2
Year Opened: 2006
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