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The name and logo have been around for many decades, in use at various hotels. Also under terms of the agreement, no other hotel was permitted to use the Ritz-Carlton name in the Chicago area while the agreement was still in effect, meaning that the modern Ritz-Carlton chain was never able to operate a hotel in Chicago, only a condominium, which they built in 2012. So that this hotel would be part of a chain, the owners contracted Four Seasons to manage the hotel in 1977. As a result the hotel operated as '''The Ritz Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel)'''. Confusingly, the hotel used this name for decades, when it was not part of the global Ritz-Carlton chain, despite its name and use of their iconic lion logo. In 1985 the number of guest rooms was reduced to 435. |
The name and logo have been around for many decades, in use at various hotels. Also under terms of the agreement, no other hotel was permitted to use the Ritz-Carlton name in the Chicago area while the agreement was still in effect, meaning that the modern Ritz-Carlton chain was never able to operate a hotel in Chicago, only a condominium, which they built in 2012. So that this hotel would be part of a chain, the owners contracted Four Seasons to manage the hotel in 1977. As a result the hotel operated as '''The Ritz Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel)'''. Confusingly, the hotel used this name for decades, when it was not part of the global Ritz-Carlton chain, despite its name and use of their iconic lion logo. In 1985 the number of guest rooms was reduced to 435. |
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Effective August 1, 2015, The Ritz Carlton Chicago ceased being a Four Seasons property and converted management and operation to [[Sage Hospitality]] of [[Denver]], |
Effective August 1, 2015, The Ritz Carlton Chicago ceased being a Four Seasons property and converted management and operation to [[Sage Hospitality]] of [[Denver]], operated as a full member of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC, and participating in and marketed with the rest of The Ritz-Carlton properties.<ref>http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article84871.html</ref> |
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The Ritz-Carlton Chicago currently houses 435 guest rooms, including 91 suites between floors 15 and 30 in [[Water Tower Place]] along the city’s shopping district, the [[Michigan Avenue (Chicago)|Magnificent Mile]]. |
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago currently houses 435 guest rooms, including 91 suites between floors 15 and 30 in [[Water Tower Place]] along the city’s shopping district, the [[Michigan Avenue (Chicago)|Magnificent Mile]]. |
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The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is an American Automobile Association (AAA) Five Diamond and Mobil Five Star hotel,[1] located atop Water Tower Place in the heart of downtown Chicago, Illinois.
History
The builders of this hotel acquired the rights to use the Ritz-Carlton name and logo when they opened the property in 1975. This was before the modern Ritz-Carlton chain was established in the mid-1980s, using the same name and logo worldwide. The name and logo have been around for many decades, in use at various hotels. Also under terms of the agreement, no other hotel was permitted to use the Ritz-Carlton name in the Chicago area while the agreement was still in effect, meaning that the modern Ritz-Carlton chain was never able to operate a hotel in Chicago, only a condominium, which they built in 2012. So that this hotel would be part of a chain, the owners contracted Four Seasons to manage the hotel in 1977. As a result the hotel operated as The Ritz Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel). Confusingly, the hotel used this name for decades, when it was not part of the global Ritz-Carlton chain, despite its name and use of their iconic lion logo. In 1985 the number of guest rooms was reduced to 435.
Effective August 1, 2015, The Ritz Carlton Chicago ceased being a Four Seasons property and converted management and operation to Sage Hospitality of Denver, operated as a full member of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC, and participating in and marketed with the rest of The Ritz-Carlton properties.[2]
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago currently houses 435 guest rooms, including 91 suites between floors 15 and 30 in Water Tower Place along the city’s shopping district, the Magnificent Mile.
Amenities
As with most Four Seasons properties, Ritz-Carlton Chicago is known for its services and amenities. Some of the amenities include deca Restaurant + bar featuring executive chef Martin Knaubert. Ritz-Carlton Chicago was voted as a “Top Large Hotel” by Zagat Survey in 2007,[3] and ranks 61st on the Top 100 Hotels in the World by Institutional Investor. Other amenities include a pool, spa services, on-site shopping and fitness facilities.
The Ritz-Carlton Residences
South of the current hotel, construction is to begin shortly on a new 40-story, 86-unit upscale residential tower at 664 North Michigan Avenue carrying the Ritz-Carlton name, with services provided by the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. Construction is slated to begin in September 2008, the location is currently occupied by several local retailers (Garrett's Popcorn & Hanig Shoes) which are in the process of relocating to allow for construction. The property was last the site of the Terra Museum of American Art (which has now relocated to the Art Institute Chicago in a complicated partnership).
The tower is to include the facade of the historic Farwell Building to the south of the new tower, utilising it mostly for parking starting on the 3rd floor.
Nearby attractions and activities
Ritz-Carlton Chicago is located within walking distance of the following locations:
- Magnificent Mile
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- John Hancock Center
- Chicago Shakespeare Theater
- Water Tower Place
- Navy Pier
- Lake Michigan
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