Ian Schrager hand-picked the best of boutique, luxury, and select service hospitality when he conceived his vision for Ambassador Chicago. The onetime Ambassador East Hotel and its historic Pump Room restaurant gained a new lease on life thanks to Schrager’s visionary new hospitality experience grounded in service, style, and value.
Highlights of the new hotel: 285 individually furnished guest rooms turned out in a sophisticated neutral palette, a screening room, lobby Living Room with communal work spaces and comfortable seating, and a 24-hour lobby minibar. The hallowed Pump Room, which once hosted the likes of Frank Sinatra and Humphrey Bogart, received a makeover of both mood and menu. James Beard Award–winning chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten updated the menu’s classic items to incorporate his focus on farm-to-table, organic, sustainable cuisine.
Planner Reviews
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Average Planner Rating
4.7
Arrival Experience:
5.0
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.5
Accommodations:
4.0
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.5
Food & Beverage:
5.0
Conference Services Staff:
Guest Service Experience:
5.0
Recommendation to Planners:
I sited this hotel recently and booked it for a meeting October 2012. Great renovation of an iconic hotel/restaurant in Ian Schrager style. Price:quality ratio is great and I know my attendees are going to like it. Meeting space is limited but what we are using has great natural light.
Overall Rating: 4.7/5
Elizabeth K. Cotton Board Corporate Planner
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4.7
1 review
Arrival Experience:
5.0
Accommodations:
4.0
Food & Beverage:
5.0
Guest Service Experience:
5.0
Conference Services Staff:
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.5
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.5
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
Astor Terrace
63
4.95 x 12.75
3
682
16.5 x 42.5
9
18
45
80
100
24
21
N/A
N/A
Banks
74
5.4 x 13.2
3
802
18 x 44
9
24
50
90
70
24
40
N/A
N/A
Library
140
7.8 x 17.4
4
1,508
26 x 58
15
N/A
N/A
50
150
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Restaurant
443
N/A
8
4,770
N/A
26
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Sal 1
75
5.1 x 14.4
3
816
17 x 48
9
54
80
60
80
36
36
N/A
N/A
Sal 2
41
5.4 x 7.5
3
450
18 x 25
9
24
45
30
50
N/A
18
N/A
N/A
Sal 2 / Sal 3
86
5.4 x 15.6
3
936
18 x 52
9
48
90
60
100
42
42
N/A
N/A
Sal 2 / Sal 3 / Sal 4
165
5.1 x 23.7
3
1,786
17 x 79
9
75
170
120
180
54
54
N/A
N/A
Sal 3
45
5.4 x 8.1
3
486
18 x 27
9
24
45
30
N/A
18
18
N/A
N/A
Sal 3 / Sal 4
124
5.1 x 17.1
3
1,336
17 x 57
9
60
120
90
130
42
42
N/A
N/A
Sal 4
78
7.2 x 17.1
3
850
24 x 57
9
42
75
60
80
30
30
N/A
N/A
Sal 5
41
5.4 x 7.5
3
450
18 x 25
9
30
45
30
45
18
18
N/A
N/A
Sal 5 / Sal 6
83
5.4 x 15
3
900
18 x 50
9
60
90
60
100
42
42
N/A
N/A
Sal 6
41
5.4 x 7.5
3
450
18 x 25
9
30
45
30
45
18
18
N/A
N/A
Sal 7
23
3.6 x 6.3
3
252
12 x 21
9
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
8
N/A
N/A
N/A
Scott
51
6.45 x 7.8
3
551
21.5 x 26
9
24
45
40
50
N/A
21
N/A
N/A
Screening Room
65
10.2 x 8.88
3
708
34 x 29.6
9
30
70
70
70
30
30
N/A
N/A
Skyline Room
68
5.7 x 11.7
3
741
19 x 39
9
51
83
56
79
18
N/A
N/A
N/A
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