The Peninsula Chicago
Classic limestone High Rise Hotel, traditional guest amenities; located near the Magnificent Mile; the staff is multilingual.
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Hotel Coverage: The Peninsula Chicago
Where Should the NATO Bigwigs Stay in Chicago?
Any world leader would be a fool to miss dining in the Peninsula's opulent Lobby restaurant With more than two-dozen world leaders, thousands of attendees and nearly as many protestors making their way to Chicago this weekend for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit, we’re tracking the action...
May 18, 2012
Where to Hotel Rooftop in Chicago
Sudden waves of warmer weather in Chicago and all that talk last week about theWit’s new retractable roof left us with one summery something on the brain: more hotel rooftops. Chill beverages, a staggering skyline against the Lake, a spot to kick up your feet under the sun or...
May 10, 2012
Where to Do Easter Brunch on Sunday
This Sunday is Easter Sunday and if you can't get to London to sit in an egg chair, never fear. There are several hotels to hop to this weekend for brunch. Here are our picks: 1. The Claremont Hotel, Club & Spa Spend the day in the East Bay of...
April 05, 2012
Drooling over the Peninsula Chicago’s Chocolate Bar
Valentine’s Day might have come and gone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still give your sweetheart some chocolates. Sorry, did we say some? We meant lots and lots (and lots) of chocolate—from the Peninsula Chicago’s diabetic-coma-inducing weekend gourmet Chocolate Bar, which we got to experience first-hand the last...
February 23, 2012
Gilded Macarons and Geishas on Stilts: How the Peninsula Chicago Celebrated Their 10th Anniversary
There was a bright blue light emanating from the Peninsula Chicago a couple nights ago. It may have shone into high-rise apartments across the street, but at least they too got to enjoy the reason: the light illuminated a group of Taiko drummers, one of many amazing performances to...
June 03, 2011
The Peninsula Chicago Gives Away $10 Rooms for the Second Night of Your Stay
The Peninsula Chicago is marking its 10th anniversary, and what a decade it's been. Especially recently, when the hotel shot to fame for being the spot where Charlie Sheen's porn star sent off her drunken tweets for help. To celebrate, the hotel is giving away a buy-one-night, get-the-second-for-only-$10 deal....
May 19, 2011
Our Favorite Tweets from Charlie Sheen's Porn Star While at the Peninsula Chicago
Usually, it's Charlie Sheen and steady supply of tiger blood and hookers that causes a scene in swanky hotels but he must have passed on some drama karma to Kacey Jordan, a porn star who was with him during his infamous drug binge the other month. She's also the...
March 15, 2011
Five Hotels that Are Still Going Pink This Month
October is almost over, but hotels are still going strong with their pink-themed celebrations to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. That means you can still cash in on some great spa deals, yummy teas and more while helping raise funds for breast cancer research. But hurry, since you have...
October 20, 2010
The Peninsula Chicago Gets In the Blackhawks' Stanley Cup Spirit
Heading to Chicago anytime soon and hoping to snag a cheap hotel room? Sorry to say it, but at this time of the year, you'd be lucky to find a 3-star for under $250 per night. June is prime Chicago travel time, and it's been made even worse with...
June 07, 2010
We Ate 'Whipped Chlorophyll' At The Peninsula Chicago's Avenues
Only days before Chicago's Peninsula Hotel was voted second in CN Traveler's Top Hotels in the United States, we finally sat down for a meal at the hotel's celebrated and highly awarded Avenues Restaurant. Already intimately familiar with the hotel, including their afternoon tea service, we expected this last...
October 22, 2009
Annie Leibovitz Captures Unexpected Portraits At The Peninsula
Another year, another awesome series of portraits of the staff of Peninsula Hotels by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz. It's the fifth year for the partnership between the luxury hotels and Leibovitz, and they've given her free rein to roam the Peninsula Chicago and Peninsula Tokyo properties in order to...
July 23, 2009
Peninsula Chicago is the Holy Grail of Hotel High Teas
As a city with its fair share of grand dame hotels, Chicago does not disappoint on offering some of the best afternoon tea services. From $19 for a contemporary take at the Café des Architectes in the Sofitel to $27 for true English tradition in the Ritz Carlton's Greenhouse, Chicago's...
August 22, 2008
Conde Nast Readers Have Spoken
It's that time of the year again when Conde Nast Traveler unveils its Readers Choice awards.Topping the list for the best U.S. city was San Francisco who has won this distinction for 17 of the past 18 years. Whoa. Good thing San Francisco has a ton of hotels for all...
October 23, 2007
Chicago Hotel Scene Round-Up: The Peninsula
In concluding our week of Chicago hotels, we give you this snapshot of a bathroom with a view from the Peninsula Chicago. There's really not much to say about this hotel since the Peninsula name pretty much says it all. However, two people have recommended this hotel for those visiting...
April 13, 2007
Partner Reviews: The Peninsula Chicago
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Beautiful lobby, went to the bar for drinks. Bar is cozy, masculine, and has a fireplace. Luxurious without being pretentious! Great retreat for the winter. -
Chocolate bar.... absolutely amazing! -
The Peninsula Hotel is nominated as a "Best Luxury Hotel" by Logo's 2011 NewNowNext Travel Awards! You can vote here: http://www.tripouttravel.com/vote -
you have to go to the spa ! -
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Outstanding hotel. Peninsula resorts and hotels never fail. -
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Experience the city with The Peninsula's Academy! It offers baking classes and scavenger hunts for children of all ages. -
Just steps away from the Magnificent Mile, the staff at the Peninsula is known for their attention to detail, like leaving a martini glass full of gummy bears in your room. -
Try the chocolate bar, you will not be disappointed! -
Can't get any better !!! Drink up , chin chin -
Stellar !!
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Wonderful hotel, however the food was just average. -
order the scotch flights its like 10 options aghh what a hotel -
The spa is spectacular here, certainly enjoy the pool and outdoor deck @fijihunt
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Try the Cosmolini at the Peninsula Bar... delicious twist on a classic Cosmopolitan! -
The Peninsula Hotel has a high tea in their gorgeous lobby area. The views from this hotel are spectacular as well. Their Sunday brunch is a local favorite too. - Nikki -
Get the Bermuda Hook drink. Its legit -
Don't be fooled by the little dishes of what looks like aquarium rocks that they serve at conferences -- they're actually super delicious chocolates. Think, uber-classy M&M's. -
Lovely hotel that is a best-in-class for customer experience! Children are warmly welcomed and receive special attention. -
Also try the Chocolate Bar
Without Comparison
I have stayed at many four star hotels and the Peninsula Chicago was very impressive. The staff at this hotel was without comparison. Anything that I needed I could pick up the phone and have it within minutes or someone else would be able to help me with my arrangements.
Nice get away, even for locals
Occasionally, my husband and I feel the need for a retreat but our busy lives don't permit long-distance travel. When the notion hits us, we sneak into a suite at The Peninsula and play like we're on vacation. I recommend the luxury and quality of the rooms, the spa, and restaurants. Quite good service, as well.
Great experience especially in the spa
Every time I have visited this hotel, I have had a pleasant experience. I have only been to the spa once but it was a wonderful experience. I have visited the bar and Steve was a very friendly bartender. The atmosphere in the bar is extremely relaxing. I have enjoyed visiting this hotel. However, I have never stayed overnight so i don't know what the rooms are like. I can only imagine that the overnight stay would be a pleasure.
Spa is Unavailable for Hotel Guests
My wife and I reserved a birthday weekend away at the Peninsula, with the intent on indulging in spa treatment. Regardless of their reputation, don't be fooled. What CAN be done, isn't necessarily what WILL be done. Reserving a Saturday or Sunday hour-long massage proved to be impossible. Even for guests of the hotel in the dead of winter. I called three weeks prior, and the only available times were 8 am and 6:30 pm. For both days. Clearly the spa is not for hotel guests, but for the locals who can wait out a protracted queue. Like maybe a month or more. Also, as readers off CitySearch know, the chef at the hotel restaurant, "Avenues" has left and is starting his own restaurant in River North. One more reason to bypass the over-rated Peninsula Hotel. Definitely a 1980's product.
ITS NOT THE FINEST
I've been all over the world and had the distinct pleasure of staying at some of the finest places on this small planet and this, my friends, is not one of them! First, if I run into Jennifer Aniston one more time after she's had a "break up" I'm going to scream! The rooms I've stayed in leave me asking myself why I even bother staying here, but the music in the lobby keeps me coming back. Very nice live ensemble that have me thinking of the time I saw John Tesh perform Chariots of Fire at the 1984 Olympics in LA. Breathtaking!! The staff is nice and the food is SCRUMPTIOUS:):) I give the Peninsula a rating of two and one half stars...
Absolutely the best hotel in Chicago
Yes, the prices are stratospheric. But the service here is beyond compare. From the hotel rooms to the restaurants to the pool/spa, everything is simply top-notch. the staff is always around, but they know to keep just enough distance -- in other words, they're helpful, not annoying.
Superb hotel!
The hotel captures a somewhat regal essence, with very posh amenities. The guest rooms are designed with the hotel connoisseurs taste in mind. From very spacious arrangments and impeccable service, to a very delightful menu this hotel manages to capture it all! It is very much a scene for the affluent traveler, so make sure to brush up on your well-to-do vernacular. None-the-less, worth every penny!
Best of chicago
This is the best hotel in Chicago if you can afford it. The room we had to be the best room I have ever stayed in, considering I have been at 4seasons/ritz/drake/
Absolutely the best...
amazing service and the best hotel bar around... hands down. There is nothing like the Peninsula and it's a must visit for all my out of town guests! The Chocolate buffet is unreal and a definite must for lovers of all things chocolate. Great place for a date, you'll feel like royalty!
Service? You have to be kidding!
Went there last Saturaday night after hearing wonderful things. The bar was packed and smoke filled. Waited one and a half hours for the "chocolate" bar after we were told it would be half hour. EVERYONE on staff was rude ans snotty. We left after complaining. Went to get car. Waited 35 mins for the valet to return, and the car had EXTRA miles on it. Where did they park? Wrigley Field? NEVER AGAIN!
The No. 1
No wonder Zagat rated this hotel #1 in the U.S.: service and amenities are top notch, the in-room technology is 21st century (just try the TV atop your bathtub which mutes automatically when oyu pick up the phone...). And you don' have to go out to grab a bite: two of the best restaurants in town, Avenues and Shanghai Terrace, are right off your Lobby.
Wow!
We stayed here for a week in October. Beautiful place. Pricey, but generally worth it. One big goof - the concierege took my husband's order for flowers but never delivered them. NOt exactly what you'd expect from a 5 star hotel. Food is a little weird; great spa; nice lobby. Much friendlier toward infants than you might expect. Room was nice; great bathroom.
Wow-what a fantasy!
I love this hotel. The service is wonderful and the rooms are lovely. The lobby area is a stunning placed to have tea or lunch. I liked the bar, but it was very smoky and crowded by the time we left. I have been here several times, and never disappointed--oh, and don't forget to check out the pool--what a view.
Nice property, horrible service
The hotel is gorgeous, unfortunately we had the WORST service. RUDE person said our suite was not ready but I had called 2 times to confirm it was ready early. The people we were travelling with got a suite 30 seconds before us. Then when asking to speak to a manager, voila! Suite available. The desk clerk was VERY rude. Manager was nice though. It was our wedding weekend and my fiance sent flowers and they were delivered to the hotel at 8am and had not made it to the room by 10am so getting flowers before I left for the church was ruined. THEN, over an hour to get a bottle of champagne to the room? Once calling the manager it was 3 mins later. How can a hotel charge $700 a night and only have the managers be nice? They need some work.
The Royal A+ Treatment
From the point you enter this establishment it is impeccable and everyone gets the Royal Treatment. Want to spend a weekend feeling special and living a luxurious lifestyle this is the place. While everything is state of the art hi-tech the service from everyone was something special and unique. We compared this with other 4-5 star Hotels while visiting and none of the others compared. Want a taste of how the other half lives - this is it! This is now our Chicago Home.
Fantastic
Truly one of the finest hotels in Chicago. Stayed there over the fourth of July and had an excellent stay. And the best part was they had a special that weekend that made it the cheapest of the big four (Four Seasons, Ritz, Park Hyatt, Peninsula).
Perfect!
I stayed at the Peninsula over Memorial Day weekend, and everything was a wonderful as I'd imagined! Yes, it's expensive, but comparing it to other similar-level properties on Michigan Avenue, it's less expensive and the rooms are much bigger. The Grand Deluxe room we had included a separate changing area, an enormous bathroom, and a beautiful bedroom with a comfortable sitting area. There are THREE phones in the bathroom, including a speakerphone by the huge tub (which also has a TV). Service was doting but not annoying. The hotel is somewhat family-friendly; there were many well-behaved children enjoying the rooftop indoor pool, and dining in the lobby restaurant. But I don't know of any planned events to give the parents some "alone time."
lap of luxury
I haven't actually stayed here, but I've dined here a few times and hung out in the bar, and wow, what a palace. Brand new and completely luxurious--and very, very, very expensive.
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