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Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel

Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel
Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel – Chicago, IL
Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel – Chicago, IL
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel

A rooftop bar overlooking Millennium Park, unique dining options and a social games room awaits at the Chicago Athletic Association, part of Hyatt. This hotel, located in a landmark building in downtown Chicago, promotes a high-spirited, club atmosphere. Elegant rooms feature an athletic style decor with modern amenities like a 42 inch flat-screen cable TV. Brass fixtures and vintage athletic gear fill each guestroom. Egyptian cotton linens, a work desk and complimentary WiFi access are included as well. Chicago Athletic Association, part of Hyatt features a grand ballroom with 19th century stained glass windows and a modern fitness center. There is a business center for professional needs, a bike rental to help guests explore Chicago and an indoor boccie ball court for fun. The ever popular Shake Shack is a featured on-site dining option that guests can also enjoy via room service. Cindy's offers seasonal cuisine and cocktails and features an incredible open-air terrace overlooking Millennium Park and Lake Michigan. Chicago Athletic Association, part of Hyatt is steps away from Chicago staples like the Art Institute of Chicago (328 feet away) and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (984 feet away). Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 16 mi away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 1002 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location was great, right across the bean, straight walk up to riverside walk. Lots of cool bars and restaurants Very busy with weddings so a number of bars were closed to the public

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Excellent character hotel with fabulous restaurants and bars - super helpful staff - and great location.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    My daughter and I truly loved every bit of the hotel. We tried to utilize all of the amenities. From the Ives, to the handroll place, to breakfast in the drawing room and the fun in the game room. We even shot some hoops on the Stagg court. If there had been a swimming pool, we definitely would’ve used it as well. I have never fully used a hotel quite like we did this one with eating in just about every spot. Had drinks at Cindy’s on the rooftop two nights in a row. I do enjoy an old hotel and know that it has a lot of character did not mind the elevator at all being a little slow. The only thing I could possibly think to improve upon would be a really good dusting of everything. The room was clean, but sometimes I felt like there was a lot of dust in some of the high reaching places in the main lobby. Our shower had fabulous pressure and all the products were great. I will definitely recommend this to anybody going to Chicago and I will stay here again. Even though I’d like to stay at different hotels every time I come into a city. Also great location right across from the park. I was able to catch a free symphony concert while we were there as well. The valet staff were super nice as was the rest of the hotel staff! I would give it five out of five stars! And the only negative again would be I did not feel it was perhaps as clean as it could’ve been in the public areas.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Super charming with interesting history. Not sterile and torched. Not great for kids below age 8 but really fun for ages 8+.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Lovely stay celebrating my son's 13th birthday! Complimentary champagne vouchers to welcome us, and a sweet little birthday treat left in the room. Will return again!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Beautiful property and location couldn’t have been better. I would definitely stay here again! Everything

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I’m a repeat customer because I always love staying at this great hotel! Perfect location and old school vibe.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I was very disappointed in my stay; I only stayed with hopes my son would be able to enjoy the indoor basketball court; but it seems it’s always booked for some other event it’s not available. I called weeks before I booked to find out the schedule for the courts and was told a week bf arrival I would get an schedule of bookings for the court, and I decide to keep

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great clubby feel. Fun game room.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    My suite Room was super sexy complete with a pommel horse at the end of the bed. The history was so rich throughout the beautiful old architectural gem! I especially loved the breakfast room , the food was awesome. The rooftop bar had amazing views and the margs were not too shabby. Great vibe!!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    MY girlfriends and I did a one-night staycation and had a great time. I was a little worried the room would be too small but it was very spacious and the two double beds were actually just fine for our purposes. We went to dinner nearby and walked to Millenium Park across the street. Great location and love Cindy's rooftop for drinks.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great place to stay-wonderful breakfast!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Our room had exterior lights outside of the windows highlighting the building facade, so we had to close the curtains to sleep instead of being able to keep the curtains open and enjoy the sunrise over the lake. The lights were incredibly bright. We were put on the 6th floor, which doesn’t give much of a view of Millenium Park (the tree line in front of us is all we saw other than Cloud Gate) and certainly doesn’t put you high enough up to remove a decent amount of road noise. Every Millenium Park facing room shouldn’t carry the same price point, as they are all not all able to give the same value in selecting a room with a view. The hallway noise was unacceptable for a 4-star hotel. The hallways weren’t even busy, but every cart movement and voice could be heard from inside our room. The room size itself didn’t allow for any seating other than the bed, which also doesn’t feel like a 4-star $500+ a night hotel. The pillows were all highly stuffed and firm, making it difficult to sleep for those of us who prefer a flatter pillow. Other hotels I’ve stay of this caliber offer multiple pillow types. I can’t speak to the shower facilities; we left the hotel as soon as we got up in the morning after a restless night of sleep. For the price point, it wasn’t worth the hype.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The staff were the nicest people ever.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Everything was excellent. We’ve been going there for ten years. Never disappoints

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Beautiful hotel; helpful, friendly staff; room and bathroom were immaculate.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great staff, beautiful building Had to hike through the game room/restaurant with our suitcases to get to our room. Super awkward.

Frequently asked questions about Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel

Does Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel offer parking?
Yes, Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa.
Where is Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel is located at 12 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603. With a Walk Score of 99, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel
  • Art Institute of Chicago 0.2 mi
  • Aon Center 0.3 mi
  • Trump International Hotel and Tower 0.5 mi
  • Willis Tower 0.6 mi
  • Chicago Merchandise Mart 0.7 mi
  • Haymarket affair 1.0 mi
  • 875 North Michigan Avenue 1.2 mi

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