Hotel Overview Hotel Burnham - a Kimpton Hotel
1 West Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602
The architectural grandeur of a bygone era comes alive at the Hotel Burnham: a Four-Star luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Chicago's famous Loop. Located on Historic State Street the Hotel Burnham projects an atmosphere of the historical and whimsy decorated to the hotels theme of romance. Completed in 1895 as the Reliance Building it was one of the first steel framed skyscrapers in the world. Dark finished mahogany wood, rich colored leathers and silk drapery unite to recreate the men's club atmosphere that once occupied this space. Tumbled stone flooring in the entry lobby complement the restored stone floor used in the original lobby.
Expansive windows featuring incredible views of downtown Chicago are draped in handsome blue velvet and tie back panels with samplings of Mozart's symphonies.The lobby's details can all be admired from the "Living Room", where overstuffed leather couches and mohair chairs invite guests to stay and relax. The "Living Room" also hosts the evening's complimentary wine reception and the morning's coffee and tea service. Other services include 24-hour room service, valet laundry, complimentary overnight shoeshine, business services, valet parking, and a full-service concierge. The pet-friendly hotel welcomes pets with a treat plus food and water dishes to use during their stay. The 122 richly appointed guest rooms continue the elaborate design of the hotel decor.
Plush robes and L'Occitane bath products are standard amenities, along with complimentary yoga accessories, A/C, CD stereo, 2-line phone with voicemail, evening turndown, hairdryer, minibar, morning paper, complimentary DSL WiFi Internet and flat-screen TV. The Forgot it-We've Got It program happily provides forgotten toiletries.All Guest Rooms are nonsmoking. As with all Kimpton Hotels, pets are welcomed wit, Hotel Burnahm is Green Seal? Silver certified for its sustainable earth friendly practives.
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Kimpton Hotels adopted the first national environmental program within the boutique and lifestyle hotel industry. The award winning EarthCare program is designed to support a sustainable world by establishing standards for environmentally friendly products and practices.
- EarthCare Products: Comprehensive recycling facilities; Use of non-chemical cleaning products; use of recycled and natural paper compounds; organic coffee, tea, wine and snacks; low flow water systems (showers, faucets, and toilets); energy efficient lighting; soaps, shampoos, and conditioners made from socially and environmentally responsible companies; reusable mugs replacing plastic, styrofoam, and paper cups; and, signage and displays created to communicate EarthCare to the general public.
- EarthCare Practices: Nationwide Eco Champions Organization of over 50 employees; formal back of house recycling programs; hosted public sustainability event “Come Get Dirty with Us;” weekly tips and environmental information through company newsletter; coat hangers recycled back to dry cleaning company; styrofoam and food packaging eliminated from back of house; towel and linen reuse program; environmental purchasing policy on internal on-line catalog; eWaste recycling program established; created best practices recommendations (over 30 practices and growing) for all hotels to incorporate over the lifetime of the program; and, unused amenities donated to local charities.
EarthCare's first environmental distinction was the 2006 GeoTourism Award from the National Geographic Traveler and Travel Industry Association of America (TIA). Since then, Kimpton hotels have been recognized by the California Environmental Protection Agency, San Francisco Green Business Program, American Hotel and Lodging Association, Massachusetts Good EarthKeeping, Salt Lake City e2 Sustainability Award, Portland BlueWorks and Outstanding Sustainable Style Achievement (OSSA). |
Hotel Amenities
- ATM/Cash Machine
- Babysitting
- Beach
- Boutique Shopping
- Business Center
- City Center Location
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Concierge
- Connecting Rooms (Based on Availability)
- Continental Breakfast
- Convenience Store
- Currency Exchange
- Doorman
- Dry Cleaning/Valet Laundry
- Elevator(s)
- Exercise Facility
- Express Check In/Out
- Fax Service
- Florist
- Front Desk Open 24 Hours
- High-Speed Internet
- High-Speed Internet - Wireless
- Ice Machine
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- Internet Access (Complimentary)
- Jogging Track
- Maid Service
- Meeting Facilities
- Multilingual Staff
- News Stand
- Non-Smoking Rooms
- Parking
- Pool
- Private Bathrooms
- Restaurant(s)
- Room Service
- Safety Deposit Boxes
- Security
- Shopping
- Tennis
- Tennis (Outdoor)
- U.S. Government Fire Safety Approved
- Valet Parking
- Volleyball Court
- Wake-Up Service
- Wheelchair Accessible
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Restaurants
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Atwood Cafe
The inviting setting of the restaurant's 75-seat dining room or in the comfort of their guest rooms. The Atwood Cafe provides room service for the hotel, delivering breakfast, lunch or dinner directly to your room.
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Hotel Policies
- Check-in Time: 3:00 PM
- Check-out Time: 12:00 PM
- Valet Parking: $45.00 per day
- Pet Policy: Pets allowed.
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