Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park

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Chicago, IL - June 4, 2009 - Paraphrasing author Morris Mandel " a name is the blueprint of the thing we call character "
Since its Chicago debut in December 1987, the Fairmont hotel has been part of Chicago's fundamental character and a local contributor to build upon the city's rich culture and diversity. Effective immediately, the Fairmont Chicago hotel will modify the official name to Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, giving the hotel an even greater identity of location and attachment to the city.

Located in a central city quadrant framed by Michigan Avenue, Wacker Drive, Randolph Street and Lakeshore Drive, the Fairmont has literally cast its shadow on some of Chicago's grand development projects in recent years: Lakeshore East - a 28 acre community development; Aqua Chicago - an 82-story commercial and residential tower; and the 2004 completion of Chicago's Millennium Park.

Keeping in step with all the new development and expansion of the area, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park recently completed a $50-million renovation of the hotel that includes a new lobby, a new wine, cheese, and chocolate tasting room called ENO, a new lifestyle spa concept called mySpa, renovated and upgraded guestrooms and the addition of Fairmont Gold - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts branded lifestyle hotel experience. The new modern and contemporary elegance, designed by The Rockwell Group, Incorporated, took into consideration the authenticity of Chicago - architecture; styling, color, vibrancy and view. Taking advantage of the hotel's proximity to Chicago's iconic Millennium Park, the guestroom dcor depicts the park's earthy shades of color, the art of contemporary floral and the aesthetic use of modern space. And, many of the hotel's guestrooms have spectacular views of the adjacent Millennium Park, as well as Grant Park, the Museum Campus and Lake Michigan.

"Chicago is a world-class city," says General Manager, Andre Zotoff. "The adaption of the name is not just to help guests with the location of the Fairmont in the city of Chicago, but also to add a pivotal piece of the city to our name. By adding Millennium Park to Fairmont Chicago, we are combining the history of a great city with the legacy of an esteemed hotel."

An urban haven in downtown Chicago, the Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is the closest luxury hotel to Millennium Park and just steps from the city's bustling business district, as well as many of Chicago's great attractions, such as Navy Pier, Soldier Field and the famous Museum Campus which includes Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and The Field Museum. Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is the perfect destination for business, leisure and group travelers seeking a modern, luxurious experience that is adjacent to all the activity they come to Chicago to experience.

For more information on the Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, please call 312-565-8000 or visit [url]www.fairmont.com/chicago[/url].

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TORONTO, November 6, 2008" Fairmont Hotels & Resorts recently joined forces with the National Geographic Society, with the common mission to inspire people to care about the planet. As a new partner, Fairmont is proud to sponsor the popular National Geographic Live! (NG Live!) speaker series in select cities. NG Live! features dynamic presentations by today's leading explorers, scientists, filmmakers, and photographers, covering a wide range of topics including exploration and adventure; wildlife and habitat; natural phenomena; and relevant issues such as climate change and energy conservation. Fairmont hotels in Chicago, Scottsdale, and Seattle are pleased to package the NG Live! experience with special offers for those seeking a unique evening out or a value-added overnight getaway. For more details, please visit http://www.fairmont.com/nglive.

Chicago:
NG Live! patrons in Chicago have access to the exclusive NG Live! at The Fairmont Chicago package, which includes overnight accommodation for two in a luxurious Fairmont room, as well as buffet breakfast. Rates start from $249 and are available on the following nights:

November 18, 2008 Mattias Klum, Photographer " Borneo: Paradise Under Siege
December 9, 2008 Amy Vitale, Photographer " Faces of India
February 10, 2009 Zeb Hogan, Biologist - Megafishes: Freshwater Giants
March 10, 2009 Jim Richardson, Photographer " Celtic Heart, Celtic Soul
April 21, 2009 Peter Athans, Himalayan Mountaineer " Secrets of Shangri-La

The hotels award-winning aria restaurant also offers a special menu for $43, perfect for fueling up before the event, or for a post-show discussion over dinner. The event venue, The Field Museum, is easily accessible by public transport or by the town car available to Fairmonts overnight guests.

Scottsdale:
Warm Southwestern hospitality awaits at the Fairmont Scottsdale for guests attending NG Live! at the Mesa Arts Center. One-night packages include up to two tickets to the evenings NG Live! presentation, private roundtrip transportation to the event, accommodation in a luxurious Fairmont Room, and an American breakfast in a choice of resort restaurants or in-room dining.
December 3, 2008
Dr. Spencer Wells, Population Geneticist - Deep Ancestry: Inside the Genographic Project
Rates from $379

January 14, 2009
Robert Ballard, Underwater Explorer - Adventures in Deep Sea Exploration
Rates from $429

March 11, 2009
Brady Barr, Reptile Expert/TV Host - Dangerous Encounters
Rates from $539

Seattle:

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle offers NG Live! patrons an exclusive discounted room rate on event nights, valet parking and a signed National Geographic book or DVD upon check-in. The hotels Shuckers restaurant, one of Seattles oldest and most pre-eminent oyster bars, also offers a special pre-show dinner. The three-course prix fixe menu is a terrific value at $35, which includes valet parking, allowing guests to dine in style, and enjoy a short walk to the venue, Benaroya Hall.

Packages are available on the following dates:

February 2 & 3, 2009 Mark Moffett, Ecologist " Army Ants, Orchids and Flying Frogs
February 22 & 23, 2009 Lisa Ling, Journalist " Open Heart, Open Mind
March 23 & 24, 2009 Jim Richardson, Photographer " Celtic Heart, Celtic Soul
April 13 & 14, 2009 Pete Athans, Himalayan Mountaineer " Secrets of Shangri-La
May 11 & 12, 2009 Mattias Klum, Photographer " Borneo: Paradise Under Siege

For more information on the National Geographic Live! series and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.nglive.org.
All packages unless noted otherwise are subject to availability, priced per room, per night, exclude taxes and are based on double occupancy. For reservations, please visit http://www.fairmont.com/nglive, call 1-800-441-1414 or contact your local travel professional.

About the National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge," the Society works to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 300 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic, and other magazines; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; music; radio; films; books; DVDs; maps; school publishing programs; interactive media; and merchandise. National Geographic has funded more than 9,000 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program combating geographic illiteracy. For more information on the National Geographic Society and to support its mission of inspiring people to care about the planet, please visit www.nationalgeographic.com/donate.

About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
A leader in the global hospitality industry, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is an extraordinary collection of luxury hotels, which includes iconic landmarks like Fairmont Le Chteau Frontenac in Qubec City, Fairmont The Norfolk, Nairobi and Londons The Savoy, reopening in 2009. Fairmont hotels are one-of-a-kind properties where sophisticated travellers can discover culturally rich experiences that are authentic to the destination. Situated in some of the most exclusive and pristine areas in the world, Fairmont is committed to responsible tourism and is an industry leader in sustainable hotel management with its award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont's portfolio includes 56 distinctive hotels, with plans to develop over 25 new properties in the coming years in destinations as diverse as Shanghai, Morocco and Anguilla.

Fairmont is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, a leading global hotel company with 91 hotels worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swisstel brands. The company also manages Fairmont and Raffles branded Residences, Estates and luxury private residence club properties. For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com.

The Fairmont Chicago announced the new opening of mySpa, a new lifestyle spa concept, developed by Strategic Hotels & Resorts. The 11,000-square-foot sanctuary offers personalized massage, skincare, body treatments, manicure, pedicure and couples experiences, a full-service fitness studio and retail area featuring exclusive products from Red Flower, True and Spa Ritual.

A Personalized Spa Experience
mySpa blends luxurious details and ultra-customized attention with effective, results-oriented treatments to create a one-of-a-kind spa experience for guests. mySpa at The Fairmont Chicago offers authentic spa treatments that awaken energy, instill harmony and inspire guests to achieve the perfect balance of mind, body and soul. The extensive range of massage, skin care, body care and nail therapies cater to each guest's unique needs, offering individualized solutions for a personalized spa experience.

mySpa at The Fairmont Chicago features eight treatment rooms and a staff of certified and licensed spa professionals. Each massage, skincare and body ritual treatment room includes an array of music choices, including iPod docks for a completely customizable musical experience, and a menu of exclusive myEssentials add-ons for massages. Complimentary hand treatments accompany each personalized skincare treatment as well as a personalized take-home skin care regimen.

"Ranging from express lunch manicures to lavish couples getaways, mySpa at The Fairmont Chicago offers spa-goers a personalized spa experience," explains Gregory Hobbs, spa director. "Whether you are in town on a business trip, taking a shopping excursion on the Magnificent Mile or are a Chicago resident, mySpa invites our guests to create their own experience by blending our menu of traditional services with customized enhancements."

Distinctive Treatments
In addition, mySpa at The Fairmont Chicago features unique spa experiences, including the exclusive AromaHarmony massage based on the art of chakra balancing. Guests are presented with seven aromatic oil blends as their therapist crafts a harmonious massage to tap into the energy within the body. All of mySpa's massages can also be enjoyed in the comfort of one's suite at The Fairmont Chicago.

The exclusive myRitual treatments harness the power of ancient healing rituals from distant cultures to inspire intense relaxation, awakening and centering of the mind. Couples may indulge in the mySuite service including a duet treatment suite featuring a unique two-person infinity soaking tub that fills from above. Men, no strangers to the comforts of the spa experience, can enjoy skin maintenance, relaxation and grooming treatments such as the True Grit body scrub and the MVP personalized combination treatment. Teenage spa-goers will relax into the myGeneration range of skin, nail and massage treatments specifically geared to their needs, and their parents are sure to welcome the respite. For the harried traveler, the Jet Setter Collection offers reviving treatments tailored to fit anyone's schedule. mySpa is also pleased to accommodate groups, whether for a social night out, bridal shower or corporate retreat.

"mySpa at The Fairmont Chicago represents the debut of this new concept spa, and we will be introducing the next one in Miami this spring," said Laurence Geller, President and CEO of Strategic Hotels & Resorts. "The ever increasing sophistication and needs of our guests at The Fairmont Chicago made this location a logical first entry for mySpa. We believe that hotel guests and the Chicago community will embrace the customized services and impeccable attention to detail that we will lavish on every customer."

Restorative Design
Designed by the New York-based Rockwell Group, mySpa features elements of land, air and water to create an oasis of calm and relaxation in a busy urban environment. From the warm and glowing reception area, complete with micro-cut mosaic stone floor which recreates the experience of a flowing river stream, to the teak-planked pathway designed to evoke the feeling of walking along a bridge, mySpa at The Fairmont Chicago incorporates nature into design spanning oceanic hues and larger-than-life photographs of tropical flowers by esteemed Australian photographer, Warwick Orme.

The facility also features a fully equipped fitness studio including state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment, circuit training and free weights by Technogym and Precor. Personal training is available by appointment.

Unrivaled Location
Located in the heart of downtown Chicago at 200 North Columbus Drive, just steps from Millennium Park and the Magnificent Mile, mySpa at The Fairmont Chicago is the premiere luxury spa east of Michigan Avenue. The spa will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, please call (312) 946-8945.

About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
A leader in the global hospitality industry, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is an extraordinary collection of luxury hotels which includes iconic landmarks like The Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Monte Carlo and New York's The Plaza. Fairmont hotels are one-of-a-kind properties where sophisticated travelers can discover culturally rich experiences that are authentic to the destination. Situated in some of the most exclusive and pristine areas in the world, Fairmont is committed to responsible tourism and is an industry leader in sustainable hotel management with its award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont's portfolio includes 55 distinctive hotels, with plans to develop over 20 new properties in the coming years in destinations as diverse as Beijing, Abu Dhabi and South Africa.

Fairmont is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, a leading global hotel company with over 85 hotels worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swisstel brands. The company also owns Fairmont and Raffles branded Residences, Estates and luxury private residence club properties. For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com.