Ambassador Chicago

With a rich history rooted in Chicago’s Jazz Age, Ambassador Chicago is the city’s original boutique hotel dating back to 1926. Located in the heart of the Gold Coast, the iconic property has hosted the who’s who of the 20th and 21st centuries, having served as a local beacon to countless celebrities. Ambassador Chicago is nestled among stunning mansions in a quiet, gilded neighborhood tucked into the center of the Windy City, offering incredible views of Lake Michigan and with easy access to Chicago’s main shopping boulevard, Michigan Avenue. With 285 spacious guest rooms, a 24-hour fitness center, two restaurants, thoughtful programming, and amenities curated by local artisans and chefs, Ambassador Chicago maintains its distinct and legendary character while offering guests an authentic Chicago experience.

• Airport transportation (surcharge) 
• Multilingual staff 
• 24-hour front desk 
• Porter/bellhop 
• Number of floors - 17 
• ATM/banking 
• Dry cleaning/laundry service 
• Elevator/lift 
• Restaurant 
• Valet parking (surcharge) 
• Number of bars/lounges - 2 
• Breakfast available (surcharge) 

• Conference space 
• Express check-out 
• Fireplace in lobby 
• 24-hour fitness facilities 
• Tours/ticket assistance 
• Free wired Internet 
• Luggage storage 
• Express check-in 
• Total number of rooms - 285 
• Limo or Town Car service available 
• Meeting rooms 10 
• Nightclub 
• Terrace 
• Safe-deposit box at front desk 
• Long-term parking (surcharge) 
• Offsite parking discounted rates available 
• Conference space size (meters) - 799 
• 24-hour business center 
• Conference space size (feet) - 8600 
• Smoke-free property 
• Coffee shop or café 
• Television in common areas 
• Wedding services 
• Concierge services 
• Free WiFi 
• Computer station 
• Year Built 1926 
• Number of buildings/towers - 1 

The Library features original wood moldings that have been restored to interpret a traditional English Gentleman's Club, with 20-foot ceilings of exposed, reclaimed wood beams and Douglas Fir wood columns. Breakfast and Lunch available.

The Restaurant has been a landmark feature of Ambassador Chicago dating back to when it opened in 1938. The room has an 18-foot ceiling, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a sculptural Boxwood garden, and Yellow Raindrop trees from Wisconsin.

Lake Michigan's 35-mile-long path for running, walking, bicycling, or in-line skating is two blocks from the hotel. Bikes, in-line skates, and recreational equipment can be rented at several beachfront locations. In summer, Oak Street Beach and North Avenue Beach, both a half-mile from the hotel, are open for swimming.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

• Boat tours nearby 
• Golfing nearby 
• Rafting nearby 
• Sailing nearby 
• Water skiing nearby 
• Free bicycles on site 
• Hiking/biking trails nearby 
• Kayaking nearby 
• Scooter/moped rentals nearby 
• Rowing or canoeing on site 
• Golf lessons available nearby 

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

• Accessible bathroom 
• Roll-in shower 
• In-room accessibility