Things To Do
Food & Drinks on the Block
Pizano’s, The Gage, and Goddess and the Baker are all just steps away. Hero Coffee and Venteux Brasserie are also nearby, less than a 10-minute walk.
Our Favorite Restaurants & Rooftops
We love Aba, Trivoli Tavern, Alla Vita, Bavette's, Duck Duck Goat, Monteverde, Miru, London House, and Cabra, but reach out to Maddie for 100 more suggestions. Make a dinner reservation about a month out.
Riverwalk
The perfect place to take a stroll. Grab a drink at City Winery, or enjoy a meal at RPM Seafood or Pizzeria Portofino- fun fact: they are in the same building where Alex works. It is less than a 10 minute drive or 20 minute walk from the hotel.
Soho House Chicago
Located in the heart of West Loop, where Maddie & Alex reside, Soho House is home to several favorite spots. Enjoy food, cocktails, or afternoon tea at The Allis, or head upstairs for an evening drink at Fox Bar—Maddie's favorite bar in Chicago. You can also book a spa treatment at Cowshed Spa. It’s a 10-minute drive from the hotel.
Texan Taco Bar
Also in the West Loop, Alex and Maddie both frequented here in their single days. This is where we met! It is a 10 minute drive from the hotel.
RH Chicago | 3 Arts Club
Located in Gold Coast, sip and explore the five floors of stunning staged rooms. Book a reservation in advance to eat at 3 Arts Club Cafe located inside. It is a 15 minute drive from the hotel.
Touristy Things
Millennium Park/the Bean and the Art Institute are about a 5 minute walk from the hotel. Eataly is less than a 10 minute drive from the hotel.
Lakefront Trail
This path along Lake Michigan offers stunning views of the water and city skyline. It is a 15 minute walk from the hotel.
Explore the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Our venue is inside a historic hotel with lots to explore. Free guided tours run Mon–Fri at 2 PM and Sat–Sun at 11:30 AM. Enjoy drinks and bites at Fairgrounds (10% off for hotel guests), Shake Shack, the Drawing Room, and the Game Room (each hotel guest receives a complimentary beverage). Hotel guests also have access to a complimentary Topgolf Swing Suite and basketball court.