Chicago Marriott Completes $36Mil Dollar Renovation
JUNE 18, 2008. Soaring 46 stories above Michigan Avenue, thelandmark Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile reveals the stunningresults of a $36 million property-wide renovation, which successfully blendseclectic mixes of architecture with its natural and multi-dimensionalsurroundings. Savvy travelers around the globe will discover a reenergizedurban hotel that masterfully mixes the organic movements and cleanarchitectural lines of the fresh outdoors into an inside retreat, creatingoneness with nature. "The true inspiration for the renovation comes from ouramazing location in this ever-changing city, where opposites intersect for aone-of-a-kind experience, from Chicago winds to the tranquility of ourlakeside retreat," stated General Manager, Doug Ridge.
Since opening in 1978, the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Milecelebrates their 30-year anniversary with a diverse array of excitingtransformations to include the unveiling of the venue's imaginativeLobby{Reinvented}, which boasts an impressive Media Zone featuring six HDPlasma screens set amidst a high-energy bar with a captivating illuminatedsculpture radiating toward the sparkling ceiling; new front desk pods; selfcheck-in kiosks; concierge desk; Starbucks(r) and communal tables with wi-fifor networking. A grand staircase leads guests on a delectable journey tothe hotel's new restaurant, featuring freshly prepared Midwestern stylecooking. The elevators are also reenergized, transporting everyone a littlefaster to the privacy and comfort of exquisite and impeccable guest andsuite accommodations. All meeting and ballrooms on four floors wereredesigned adding 10,000 square-feet of new meeting space to include abreathtaking new 4,000 square-foot ballroom.
The Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile boasts 65,000 square-feet ofversatile meeting space and 1,198 contemporary guest rooms featuringflat-screen TVs and Marriott's new Revive(r) bedding package. Guests canenjoy a complimentary health club with indoor pool, whirlpool, steam room,sauna, 24-hour cardio room and weight room.
The Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile is also located 15 miles fromO'Hare International Airport and is within close proximity to world-classshopping, entertainment and attractions including, Navy Pier, American GirlPlace, Sears Tower, Shedd Aquarium and the Theater and Museum Districts. Forinformation, please call toll free 800-228-9290, 312-836-0100, or visitwww.chicagomarriottdowntown.com.
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