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Nestled in a stunning Gothic building from the 1890s, this stylish hotel offers charming rooms, a rooftop restaurant with park views, and a cozy vibe just steps from Millennium Park.
"A hotel on the Mag Mile known for its dining venues, including Cherry Circle Room and Game Room, which were managed by Land & Sea Dept. Boka Restaurant Group is now taking over management." - Ashok Selvam
"A change is coming to the Chicago Athletic Association, the hotel inside the 141-year-old building across from Millennium Park. The hotel's restaurants and bars will be under new management in 2025 as the current operators will leave early next year." - Ashok Selvam
"They don't build them like this anymore. The Venetian Gothic exterior gives way to 19th-century interiors, complete with carved stone fireplaces, terrazzo floors, and leaded glass—all freshly restored. Rooms vary in dimension widely, with the most spacious overlooking Millennium Park. Brass-bed-inspired headboards and Faribault Woolen Mill Company blankets make even the bed a bit retro, though still cozy by modern sleep standards. The Chicago Athletic Association has a strong local following for its historic lobby, indoor entertaining with Topgolf Swing Suites, foosball in its game room, historic basketball court, the gem-like Milk Room bar, and the clubby Cherry Circle Room restaurant. On the rooftop, and mostly enclosed by an atrium, Cindy's cranks it up with stunning cocktails, seasonal dishes and fresh seafood, and a year-round terrace with some of the best views over Millennium Park. Come for the design, and stay for the location and amenities."
"A recently rehabbed 1890’s landmark building, the CAA has too many incredible food, drink and design details to possibly cover in full detail here. You can (and we have) spend an entire day going from room to room and enjoying the unique experience that each offers. From the old-school game bar complete with shuffle board, pools tables, a bocce ball court made of oyster shells and a cocktail menu from Paul McGee, to the Masonic Order themed upscale dining of The Cherry Circle Room, to the rooftop bar and restaurant with one of the best views in the city, this place is next-level." - IA Collaborative
"A striking reborn hotel on Michigan Avenue, CAA is a favorite among the city’s wedding venues for its gorgeous architecture and numerous spaces that are semi-private or available for a full buyout. These include the historic Cherry Circle Room and the Drawing Room, which also houses a library and “Grand Fireplace.”" - Naomi Waxman, Eater Staff
