This article was published on March 27th, 2016
People who travel a lot get tired of staying the same cookie-cutter hotels, over and over. They want something fun, unique, and original. Boutique hotels are typically older properties that have been spruced up and have a kitschy theme. However, not all hotels can be lumped into that category. The Kinzie Hotel in downtown Chicago is one of those properties.
The Magnificent Mile in Chicago is one of the top shopping districts in the United States. Just a few blocks away from all the hustle and bustle is the Kinzie Hotel. For sophisticated travellers visiting Chicago, who are tired of chain hotel properties with no personality, the Kinzie Hotel is a must-experience boutique property.
The Kinzie Hotel is a stunning, modern glass hotel property in the heart of downtown Chicago. Quietly tucked away, it’s centrally located, just blocks away from the famous Chicago Theatre, Lou Malnati’s traditional deep dish pizza, the bars and restaurants of Rush Street, and of course the Magnificent Mile.
Walking in the lobby, guests quickly realize this isn’t a traditional hotel. The check-in area has individual desks, where guests sit with the friendly desk agents to get everything sorted out. The lobby is full of original and creative pieces of art, including a full-size horse sculpture above the entranceway.
The guest rooms are warm and inviting. The textiles throughout each room bring natural palettes of colour into the wide-open floor plans. Rooms feature a beautiful soft bed with crisp white linens and fluffy pillows, bench window seating, large flat screen TV’s, Keurig coffee makers, snug white robes, and dual-head showers. What’s more, is that in each room they’ve incorporated maps of Chicago on the feature wall in each room, bringing to life the local ambiance.
It’s the details that make boutique hotels so fantastic. For instance, the toiletries are from H20, a premium skincare product line. On the sixth floor they serve happy hour, with cocktails and snacks. And like most properties, they offer a fitness centre, but the Kinzie Hotel’s is open 24/7! There’s even complimentary continental buffet served each morning on each floor, so you don’t have to walk more that a few steps to get your day off to a great start.
For LGBT travellers, the Kinzie Hotel is a solid choice. Not only are the staff friendly, but it’s located just a few blocks from the red line station, which is the train to take directly to BoysTown. Second Story, the largest gay bar, albeit a dive bar, is also located stumbling distance away.
The Kinzie Hotel is a winning choice for your next visit to Chicago. It’s clean, modern, erudite, and trendy. For more information, or to make a reservation, visit the Kenzie Hotel website.
