Peninsula Chicago

02/07/08

Spa is Unavailable for Hotel Guests

by mango2515 at Citysearch

My wife and I reserved a birthday weekend away at the Peninsula, with the intent on indulging in spa treatment. Regardless of their reputation, don't be fooled. What CAN be done, isn't necessarily what WILL be done. Reserving a Saturday or Sunday hour-long massage proved to be impossible. Even for guests of the hotel in the dead of winter. I called three weeks prior, and the only available times were 8 am and 6:30 pm. For both days. Clearly the spa is not for hotel guests, but for the locals who can wait out a protracted queue. Like maybe a month or more. Also, as readers off CitySearch know, the chef at the hotel restaurant, "Avenues" has left and is starting his own restaurant in River North. One more reason to bypass the over-rated Peninsula Hotel. Definitely a 1980's product.

08/03/09

Without Comparison

by colby at Citysearch

I have stayed at many four star hotels and the Peninsula Chicago was very impressive. The staff at this hotel was without comparison. Anything that I needed I could pick up the phone and have it within minutes or someone else would be able to help me with my arrangements.

• Pros: Impeccable Service

12/24/08

Nice get away, even for locals

by janetceo at Citysearch

Occasionally, my husband and I feel the need for a retreat but our busy lives don't permit long-distance travel. When the notion hits us, we sneak into a suite at The Peninsula and play like we're on vacation. I recommend the luxury and quality of the rooms, the spa, and restaurants. Quite good service, as well.

09/02/08

Great experience especially in the spa

by jen1971 at Citysearch

Every time I have visited this hotel, I have had a pleasant experience. I have only been to the spa once but it was a wonderful experience. I have visited the bar and Steve was a very friendly bartender. The atmosphere in the bar is extremely relaxing. I have enjoyed visiting this hotel. However, I have never stayed overnight so i don't know what the rooms are like. I can only imagine that the overnight stay would be a pleasure.

04/17/07

ITS NOT THE FINEST

by marcjudson at Citysearch

I've been all over the world and had the distinct pleasure of staying at some of the finest places on this small planet and this, my friends, is not one of them! First, if I run into Jennifer Aniston one more time after she's had a "break up" I'm going to scream! The rooms I've stayed in leave me asking myself why I even bother staying here, but the music in the lobby keeps me coming back. Very nice live ensemble that have me thinking of the time I saw John Tesh perform Chariots of Fire at the 1984 Olympics in LA. Breathtaking!! The staff is nice and the food is SCRUMPTIOUS:):) I give the Peninsula a rating of two and one half stars...

• Pros: At least its downtown
• Cons: Jennifer Aniston

05/05/06

Absolutely the best hotel in Chicago

by pbehle at Citysearch

Yes, the prices are stratospheric. But the service here is beyond compare. From the hotel rooms to the restaurants to the pool/spa, everything is simply top-notch. the staff is always around, but they know to keep just enough distance -- in other words, they're helpful, not annoying.

03/25/06

Superb hotel!

by gq3219 at Citysearch

The hotel captures a somewhat regal essence, with very posh amenities. The guest rooms are designed with the hotel connoisseurs taste in mind. From very spacious arrangments and impeccable service, to a very delightful menu this hotel manages to capture it all! It is very much a scene for the affluent traveler, so make sure to brush up on your well-to-do vernacular. None-the-less, worth every penny!

• Pros: Incredible rooms!, Outstanding service, Great dining

01/03/06

Best of chicago

by briankalita at Citysearch

This is the best hotel in Chicago if you can afford it. The room we had to be the best room I have ever stayed in, considering I have been at 4seasons/ritz/drake/

06/13/05

This high-caliber hotel blends elegant settings and top-notch service with high-tech amenities.

by Contributor at Citysearch

Even the most standard of the Peninsula's 339 rooms offer superior amenities. Pale, soothing decor serves as a backdrop for executive desks with fax machines and complimentary wireless Internet access. The 27-inch flat-screen TV sets please business and leisure travelers alike. Bathrooms are a star attraction, with separate showers and bathtubs. Soak in the deep tub while watching the steam-free TV or chatting on the hands-free phone. The gilded lobby is a focal point, with 20-foot-high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows facing Michigan Avenue. For a bite or a drink, options include the intimate, clubby lounge with open fireplace and grand piano, fine-dining powerhouse Avenues and the Asian-inspired Shanghai Terrace. A two-floor spa and fitness center is available, in addition to a business center and various meeting spaces.

04/29/05

Absolutely the best...

by sammyjenkis at Citysearch

amazing service and the best hotel bar around... hands down. There is nothing like the Peninsula and it's a must visit for all my out of town guests! The Chocolate buffet is unreal and a definite must for lovers of all things chocolate. Great place for a date, you'll feel like royalty!