Chicago's Hotel 71 Completes $20 Million Renovation

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. November 16, 2011

November 15, 2011 - Hotel 71, located along the picturesque Chicago River, proudly marked the completion of a top-to-bottom upgrade that integrates high-end design and luxury amenities. The renovation of the boutique luxury hotel extends to the lobby, guestrooms, fitness center and meeting spaces, resulting in a refined and sleek destination fit for both business and leisure travelers.

The $20 million renovation includes the following:

Public Areas
Guests entering the chic new lobby will be awed by the modern lines and use of different textiles and textures that complement the warm lighting found throughout and create a new, welcoming entrance. A new business center located on the first floor directly behind the lobby is fully equipped will all the bells and whistles for guests in need of personalized work stations with access to the internet. For travelers looking to maintain their workout routine while out of town, a renovated, state-of-the-art fitness center on the 7th floor of the property features top-tier cardio equipment, circuit and free weights in a space overlooking the Chicago River.

Guestrooms & Suites
49 new premier guestrooms, including 10 junior suites, feature separate living and parlor rooms, spacious soaking bathtubs and rainforest showers. Fitness suites that feature either treadmills or elliptical machines are perfect for guests looking to enjoy their work-out in the privacy of their own room. The hotel renovation includes abundant technical upgrades to both existing and new guestrooms. The addition of high-speed wireless internet, 37" flat screen televisions and iPod docking stations are just a few of the new amenities that will appeal to guests.

Food & Beverage
Hoyt's, the sleek dining destination located on the first level of the property, is the hotel's new signature restaurant. This American tavern features reimagined Midwestern comfort food and an extensive cocktail program in a chic environment. Additionally, Hoyt's features a 1,200-square-foot private event space overlooking the Chicago River, ideal for cocktail parties and formal sit-down dinners. The renovation also included updates to Hotel 71's famed 39th floor penthouse ballroom, which now features fresh, contemporary new carpet and draperies, adding to a more modern feel.

About Hotel 71 Chicago
Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, Hotel 71 is an independently owned boutique hotel situated on the Chicago River at Wacker Drive and Michigan Avenue - the city's famed Magnificent Mile. With a recently completed $20 million renovation, Hotel 71 now proudly offers 357 premier guests rooms and suites, a refreshed lobby, new business and fitness centers, and 13,000 square feet of function space across its 39 floors. Hotel 71 also is home to Hoyt's, a casual modern American tavern. To make a reservation, please call 312.346.7100 or visit www.hotel71.com.

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