Crimson Lounge
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 923-2473
Editorial Review for Crimson Lounge – by Fred Schlatter
In Short
The hotel's pristine white lobby gives way to a much darker space, the spacious lounge, featuring walnut floors, paneled and textured walls, blood-red rugs, puckered sateen perches and floor-to-ceiling glass panels emblazoned with Victorian markings. Generous high boys near the bar seat five, but most opt for loungier options peppered throughout. Hotel guests mingle over souped-up cocktails, like the luxury mojito that adds a splash of champagne to the already potent mix.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitNooks, both large and small, line the perimeter. Semi-private rooms are great for bigger groups, but if it's intimacy you need, they have that, too.
On the MenuThe bar menu features both very light stuff, like truffle oil-doused popcorn, and more substantial items, like sliders with frites.
The ExtrasOne area near the bar, a little raised and cleared of most furniture, serves as a stage for frequent live music. Expect mostly jazz and DJs.
ParkingYour options abound, from occasional spots along Kinzie to pay lots to valet.
User Reviews for Crimson Lounge
01/16/2008 Posted by rnedderton
they got the space right first time we sat in a couch area drinks took FOREVER and the cocktail waitress overcharged our check. took her forever to find a manager to fix the problem. second time we sat at the bar the bartender wouldn't stop talking about his problems third time was new years eve, we bought tickets everything was fine till we went o get our coats and a HUGE fight broke out. cops started rushing in, it got gheto real gheto... THREE STRIKES... your out!
Pros: its beautiful
Cons: the service is horrible and the music is sub par
11/19/2007 Posted by dabbysh
From a design stand point it's the best bar in the city. There always seems to be an energy everytime I stop in after work. Also, when Samantha Ronson plays - watch out. It gets crazy!
Pros: Music, Design
Cons: Big
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