The Fairmont Chicago

The Fairmont Chicago enjoys an international reputation for excellence. The four-diamond hotel consistently earns a spot on Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List and Travel & Leisure’s “Top 500 Hotels of the World.”

The best meeting destinations reflect a sense of place and Fairmont Chicago does not disappoint. Soaring gracefully 37-stories above Lake Michigan, the hotel features 587 guest rooms and 64 suites with a pleasing blend of contemporary and period decor. Oversized baths encourage lingering in the luxury of an aromatherapy Serenity Bath, prepared by the Fairmont Bath Sommelier. Fourteen meeting rooms and a grand ballroom extend hospitality to intimate boardrooms perfect for corporate retreats. Crammed with attractions, Chicago meeting guests can enjoy a trip to the top of the Sears Tower, Shedd Aquarium, dinner cruises on Lake Michigan, the Amazing Chicago full-sensory maze, and lively nightlife at Navy Pier. There are no packages available at this time. There are no hot dates at this time. Posted May 30, 2008 by Michael P
View RSS Feed 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.