The Sax Chicago, a Thompson Hotel
From the hotel:
Sax Chicago, located in the heart of downtown Chicago, is a different luxury hotel experience: inviting and warm, offering luxury with a unique, Chicago point of view. The hotel features a fusion of design influences that is both traditionally elegant and bohemian. The hotel serves as hub to the pulsing Marina City playground, which includes the House of Blues Restaurant and Concert venue, Smith & Wollensky Steak House, 10Pin Bowling Lounge, Bin 36 Restaurant and Wine Cellar and Crimson Lounge. With 353 modern guestrooms and 14,000 square feet of event space, is more than a destination, its an experience.
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Hotel Coverage: The Sax Chicago, a Thompson Hotel
The Hotel Sax in Chicago Gets Orphaned Again
We thought it was a done deal but a hospitality expert on the ground in Chi-town tells us that Kimpton Hotels will not take over The Hotel Sax.We're unsure of what happened that caused Kimpton to back away but we're feeling all sorts of sad for the Sax now. As...
April 04, 2012
Hotel Sax in Chicago Will Get De-Thompsonized By Kimpton Hotels
We just got word that the Hotel Sax in Chicago, which has been a Thompson Hotel for just over two years, will actually turn into a Kimpton Hotel on April 27th.A Thompson source says the Sax was just "not up to brand standards" hence the reason why they took over...
March 22, 2012
'Smoosh' in Style at Thompson Hotels with Designer Condoms
Yes, you read that headline right. Thompson Hotels will now be selling limited-edition designer condoms at their hotels. Fashion designer Charlotte Ronson (sister to Sam and Mark) has teamed up with Proper Attire condoms to create stylishly packaged condoms so that ladies will feel comfortable reaching for protection that...
September 20, 2010
Print from Your iPhone or Laptop for Free at The Sax Chicago
We heart hotels that throw in tech freebies. So we have to give some love to the The Sax Chicago for allowing guests to use their smartphones or laptops to print out their boarding passes or whatever else they might need. Even better, they can print eight pages for...
July 16, 2010
Underuse the Do Not Disturb Sign at Your Peril at Hotel Sax
We normally subscribe to the theory that Do Not Disturb signs are there to look pretty. We used to think that hanging one outside overnight is either boastful (Look everyone, we’re getting some!) or anal (shouldn’t it be taken for granted that you don’t want to be disturbed in...
November 30, 2009
On December 1st, The Hotel Sax Chicago Will Be Thompsonized
Room 1433 at Hotel Sax Chicago.We received a couple of tips lately that there was something brewing with Thompson Hotels and usually when more than one tip comes in, we know something's up. But today we have confirmation that indeed The Hotel Sax in Chicago, best known for its...
November 04, 2009
Inside Chicago's Hotel Sax: Anne Rice-Meets-Business Traveler
After booking the pleasant surprise that was a $99 name-your-own-price dealy on Priceline for our stay at Chicago's Hotel Sax, we couldn't wait to check the place out, especially since we still remember it as the ugly House of Blues Hotel. We knew it had a dreamy location right...
October 15, 2009
$99 And Crossed Fingers Got Us This Room At Chicago's Hotel Sax
When we needed a quickie place to crash for a night in Chicago while still attempting to enjoy our evening by avoiding the super cheapie motels, we naturally turned to a name-your-own-price deal. After great success with our hotel in Berlin before, we opted for Priceline and came out...
October 14, 2009
Move Over Guitar Hero: Chicago Hotels Offer Guests The Real Thing
Rockers will throw up some hand horns for two Chicago hotels' rock-star perks. Hotel Sax and the Hard Rock Hotel offer programs and packages that lend out guitars to guests for rocking out. Taking inspiration from the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea—who infamously played bass nekkid, save for a sock...
September 24, 2009
Hotel Sax Gets Studio Hosts to Help You With Your Rockband Skills
Much like the Hard Rock Hotel has a Vibe Manager, the Hotel Sax in Chicago has Studio Hosts to man their sixth floor Studio (see video) which is powered by XBox and features hit games from Guitar Hero to Rockband to Madden 08' and Dance, Dance Revolution. All of the...
May 01, 2008
HotelChatter Reader Deals: Music, Fashion, Party and Geek Hotels
In which, HotelChatter readers are treated to exclusive hotel deals dug up by us. All deals have a limited amount of rooms attached to them and may sell out quickly. Today's Hotel Deals SXSW Music Festival Hotel$115 on TravelocityHomestead Austin Downtown, an extended-stay brand one mile from Sixth street,...
March 06, 2008
Best Geek Hotels in the World 2.0
As most people who suffer from technophilia know, a lot can change in a year. In the year that we released our first Best Geek Hotels List, the iPhone beat out every other cellphone on the market, the MacAir usurped the MacBook and saved shoulders worldwide, Guitar Hero and...
March 04, 2008
Chicago's Hotel Sax Likeable But Cheesy
Chicago's Hotel Sax is finally up and running after a $25 million reno of the old House of Blues Hotel. The New York Times checked it out recently and has a punny review that's all-in-all complimentary. (Sample pun: the HOB hotel "changed its tune." Barf.) We were almost more interested...
January 28, 2008
Zagat's 2006 Hotel Guide Gets It Wrong
Hotel In Question: House of Blues Hotel Zagat's Take: "Cool, dude", yes, this "trendy, funky" River Norther offers a "refreshing change from the mundane" with "super-comfortable rooms" done up in "wild, wacky colors" and a "harmonica in the mini-fridge"; part outsider/folk art museum, part night club, with "live nightly...
November 03, 2005
House Of Blues Disappoints One Traveler
[Hotel Maven, and current cross country traveler, switchcoast spent the weekend in the Windy City. Unfortunately, he was treated to a terrible hotel experience. Read on.] The Loews House of Blues has the makings of a remarkable hotel. Unfortunately, my first day here has been hell. Here are the...
April 11, 2005
Partner Reviews: The Sax Chicago, a Thompson Hotel
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join the Broadway Rat Pack as they croon away on Saturday nights in December 17th shows will start @ 8 o.clock at The Joynt! down town chicago on 650 n dearborn doors will open @ 7,o clock -
Anybody thats somebody will be at The Joynt Chgo.Tomorrow night. Catch The Rat Pack at 8pm. Tickets $10 or buy at the door.
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Escellent hotel. Friendly staff, awesome bed, soft towels and hot shower. Will definitely stay here again. -
The room service bacon is what's up -
funky hotel -
Make sure you use your room safe. Got back to my room and found a stranger going through my things. Stole cash and shot through when confronted. Very scary. -
Redefine your bowling experience at 10pin. -
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Gothic meets romantic in this quirky spot. We love that there's Crimson Lounge for party people and Smith and Wollenksy for Mom and Dad. -
Ask the concierge to put you on the HOB Foundation Room guest list. Great atmosphere. -
From the valets who greet you to the front desk and concierge staff to David & Heather in catering, this hotel stands out with the best staff in the city. Just did 180 person event here. FANTASTIC.
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Hot water didn't even work. But being next to the House of Blues was all kinds of awesome. The Technology room was not spectacular. At all. Interior Decorating was TOTALLY A+ -
Don't complain when you get a room at a discount price and they put you in the cheapskate room..our room and time there was awesome -
If you stay here, the hottest spot in Chicago is literally at your doorstep. People watching and creative cocktails at the fantastic Crimson Lounge and then fall right into your well designed, super s -
sleep with the windows open if its nice enough to do so. -
Excellent modern-feeling meeting facilities on the 4th floor. -
On the Sixth floor there is a kewl interactive technology lounge! Make sure to check it out and play with some cutting edge toys!
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