Langham Chicago The Langham, Chicago330 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago IL, 60611USAwww.langhamhotels.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Langham Hotels and Resorts
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date Langham Chicago of CreationJuly 10th, 2013
Hotel General Manager
Robert Schofield, managing director at The Langham, Chicago, brings more than 30 years of national and international experience in the hospitality arena to the luxury property. Schofield is a graduate of Foulkes Lynch College with a degree in finance and accounting, and a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, United Kingdom. His background includes work as the executive vice president of operations and chief financial officer for L’Ermitage Hotels in Los Angeles; managing director of the Fairfax Hotel at Embassy Row in Washington, D.C., and for The Umstad Hotel in Raleigh, NC; as vice president of finance roles with The Sheraton Corporation and InterContintental Hotel Corporation; and as managing director of several acclaimed five-star independent Starwood Hotels and Resorts.
Hotel Positioning
5-star Luxury ; Luxury Brand Langham Hotels and Resorts
THE LANGHAM
History & Story
The Langham, Chicago resides within the landmark, 52-story riverfront AMA Plaza that is designed by the renowned architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Offering 316 guest rooms and suites, this is the company’s first purpose-built hotel in the United States and the fourth property in the U.S. The Langham, Chicago features a 22,000 square feet Health Club housing Langham’s signature Chuan Spa; two restaurants, Travelle Kitchen + Bar, the Pavilion Lounge for afternoon tea; Langham Club with butler service and business facilities and 15,000 square feet of meeting space.
Date Renewal
July 10th, 2013
Main Strengths, Special Touch
The Langham, Chicago features a 22,000 square feet Health Club housing Langham’s signature Chuan Spa; two restaurants, Travelle Kitchen + Bar, the Pavilion Lounge for afternoon tea; Langham Club with butler service, light meals and business facilities and 15,000 square feet of meeting space including the elegant Devonshire Ballroom.
Location
Down Town at the Chicago River. The Langham, Chicago is conveniently located within walking distance of the city’s business district, major attractions and Chicago’s retail hub, Magnificent Mile, making the hotel an ideal base from which to explore the city or conduct business.
Key sites/activities in the area
Chicago’s retail hub, Magnificent Mile, Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago Theater District, The Loop, Navy Pier, Grand Park, Millennium Park.
Fun Facts
The hotel features a fine art collection with more than 150 pieces of distinctive artworks. The Langham, Chicago features a dedicated Kid’s Suite, a generously sized play space, where families can stop by and enjoy a variety of toys and games.The Cinema Suite is a high-definition theater featuring, a 111 inch screen and comfortable seating for up to twelve people theater style — perfect for sophisticated presentations, product launches or social gatherings.Chuan Spa is the only Forbes five-star spa in the MidwestThe Langham, Chicago is housed within a 52-story landmark tower designed by renowned architect Mies van der Rohe
Children’s Corner
The Langham, Chicago features a dedicated Kid’s Suite, a generously sized play space, where families can stop by and enjoy a variety of toys and games. Activities include video games and board games – like Trouble and Monopoly – while the little ones will have Candyland, Lincoln Logs, a mini electric guitar, rocking horses plus a gigantic white board for coloring and many more games and toys at their disposal. In addition a 12-seat Cinema Suite features kid friendly movies. Other amenities include an indoor swimming pool with family changing rooms and showers. Kid friendly menus and child, tween and teen welcome amenities.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Number of suites: 48
Infinity Suite: 1 – Size: 251 m2 / 2,700 ft2 – View: Chicago River and cityscape
The Infinity Suite is an opulent retreat in the heart of the city. Two elegantly appointed bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Formal dining facilities for up to ten guests and a private butler pantry. An oversized living room complete with a fireplace and a custom-painted grand piano. All accented by expansive views of the Chicago River and cityscape framed by floor-to-ceiling windows.
Regent Suite: 1 – Size: 251 m2 / 2,700 ft2 – View: Chicago River and cityscape
The Langham legacy is embodied in The Langham, Chicago’s Regent Suite. With all-encompassing views of the city and Chicago River, the Regent Suite features 2 separate bedrooms, fireplace, and a formal dining facilities for up to ten guests and a private butler pantry, an oversized living room complete with a fireplace.
One Bedroom Club River View Suite: 2 – Size: 114 m2 / 1,230 ft2 – View: Chicago River and cityscape
Discover a luxurious haven located on the upper floors of the hotel. A Langham Chicago mix of classic style and contemporary furnishings, this one-bedroom suite boasts floor-to-ceiling views of the Chicago River. The living parlor features a pullout sofa bed, a small dining table for two guests, and a separate powder room. The suite offers essentials such as two 55″ LCD HD-Televisions, extra-large all marble bathroom with dual vanity, separated deep Langham Chicago soaking tub and a walk- in rainforest shower. The One Bedroom Club River View Suite enjoys exclusive access to The Langham Club.
One Bedroom Club Suite: 2 – Size: 102 m2 / 1,095 ft2 – View: Chicago River and cityscape
Richly textured furnishings, wood floors, plush carpeting, and a neutral colour scheme. Floor-to-ceiling views of the Chicago cityscape. This one-bedroom suite is an inviting space that will delight every traveler. The Langham Club Suite features a separate master bedroom and separate living room parlor. The living parlor features a pullout sofa bed, a small dining table for two guests, and a separate powder room. The suite offers essentials such as two 55″ LCD HD-Televisions, extra-large all marble bathroom with dual vanity, separated deep soaking tub and a walk- in rainforest shower. The One Bedroom Club Suite enjoys exclusive access to The Langham Club.
One Bedroom River View Suite: 12 – Size: 114 m2 / 1,230 ft2 – View: Chicago River and cityscape
A stylish retreat high above the metropolitan streets; with hardwood floors, Langham Chicago bespoke furnishings, this one-bedroom suite will captivate and relax. Through floor-to-ceiling windows, picturesque views of the Chicago River and the city’s iconic architecture beckon. The suite offers essentials such a separate master bedroom and separate living room parlor, two 55″ LCD HD-Televisions, extra-large all marble bathroom with dual vanity, separated deep soaking tub, walk- in rainforest shower, towel warmer and a 19” LCD television in bathroom mirror.
One Bedroom Suite: 12 – Size: 102 m2 / 1,095 ft2 – View: Chicago cityscape
One Bedroom Suites consist of a separate master bedroom and separate living room parlor. The living parlor features a pullout sofa bed, a small dining table for two guests, and a separate powder room. The suite comfortable accommodates up to four guests, and offers essentials such as two 55″ LCD HD-Televisions, extra-large all marble bathroom with dual vanity, separated deep soaking tub, walk- in rainforest shower, towel warmer and a 19” LCD television in bathroom mirror.
Junior Club Suite: 6 – Size: 67 m2 / 720 ft2 – View: Chicago cityscape
The Junior Club Suite is a luxuriously studio style room appointed with a Blissful King Bed and large bathroom with a deep soaking tub and rainforest shower, complimentary in-room coffee and tea, complimentary wireless Internet, and a Cellarette with fully-stocked private bar. The Junior Club Suite enjoys exclusive access to The Langham Club.
Junior Suite: 12 – Size: 67 m2 / 720 ft2 – View: Chicago cityscape
The Junior Suite is a studio style room measuring 720 ft². The room consists of a sitting area with sofa sleeper, signature Blissful Bed, luxurious all marble five-piece bathroom with dual vanity, separated soaking tub and rainforest shower, complimentary in-room coffee and tea, complimentary wireless Internet, and a Cellarette with fully-stocked private bar.
Number of Luxury rooms: 268
Executive Club Room: 88 – Size: 48 m2 / 516 ft2 – View: Chicago cityscape
Executive Club Rooms feature the latest technological conveniences and thoughtful essentials such as 55″ LCD HD-Television, a dressing and vanity parlor, signature Blissful Bed available as a King or Double-Beds, luxurious all marble five-piece bathroom with dual vanity, separated soaking tub and rainforest shower, complimentary in-room coffee and tea, complimentary wireless Internet, and a Cellarette with fully-stocked private bar. The Executive Club Room enjoys exclusive access to The Langham Club.
Deluxe Premier River View Room: 12 – Size: 48 m2 / 516 ft2 – View: Chicago River and cityscape
Deluxe Premier River View Rooms feature floor to ceiling windows with stunning view over the Chicago River. The room offers thoughtful essentials such as 55″ LCD HD-Television, a dressing and vanity parlor, signature Blissful Bed, luxurious all marble five-piece bathroom with dual vanity, separated soaking tub and rainforest shower, complimentary in-room coffee and tea, complimentary wireless Internet, and a Cellarette with fully-stocked private bar.
Deluxe Premier Room: 80 – Size: 48 m2 / 516 ft2 – View: Chicago cityscape
Deluxe Premier Room feature floor-to-ceiling windows with picturesque views of the Chicago city’s iconic architecture beckon, a 55″ LCD HD-Television, a dressing and vanity parlor, signature Blissful Bed available as a King or Double-Beds, luxurious all marble five-piece bathroom with dual vanity, separated soaking tub and rainforest shower, complimentary in-room coffee and tea, complimentary wireless Internet, and a Cellarette with fully-stocked private bar.
Deluxe Room: 88 – Size: 48 m2 / 516 ft2 – View: Chicago cityscape
Our mid-century styled Classic Rooms feature floor to ceiling windows, handcrafted wood furnishings, 55″ LCD HD-Television, a dressing and vanity parlor, signature Blissful Bed available as a King or Double-Beds, luxurious all marble five-piece bathroom with dual vanity, separated soaking tub and rainforest shower, complimentary in-room coffee and tea, complimentary wireless Internet, and a Cellarette with fully-stocked private bar.
Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 316
Restaurants & Bars
Travelle Kitchen + Bar is led by chef Ricardo Jarquin, Travelle Kitchen + Bar serves seasonal American cuisine featuring ingredients sourced from around the country. Chef Jarquin offers a culinary experience for breakfast, lunch and dinner, accented with unique and intriguing flavor combinations.Pavilion is home to the Langham Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood, the traditional afternoon tea that first debuted at The Langham, London in 1865. Afternoon Tea with Wedgwod inludes proprietary Langham teas, and an array of sweet and savory bites. Afternoon Tea is served daily 3 :00 pm to 6 :00 pm.
Corporate & Celebration Events
The award-winning Chuan Spa offers 22,000 sq. ft. of luxurious spa and wellness facilites. In Chinese, Chuan means flowing water. As the source of life, water represents the re-birth and re-balancing of our whole being. Your Chuan Spa journey begins once you pass through our Moon Gate. Like entering a secret garden where one feels a spirit of rejuvenation, your wellness journey nurtures, heals and restores. Chuan spa offers a variety of massages, facials, body scrubs/wraps, hand and foot therapies, manicures & pedicures, and waxing. Chuan spa guests can also enjoy our indoor pool and fitness studio as well as our luxurious men and women’s changing rooms that include Himalayan Salt Stone Sauna, Herbal Sauna, Oriental Steam Room, two Aromatherapy Showers, four heated relaxation recliners. Hours for Spa Appointments are daily from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
Swimming Pool : The centerpiece of the wellness oasis is a 67-foot swimming pool with its shimmering spotlights reflecting off the water from above and below. A heated hydrotherapy Jacuzzi complements the welcoming, contemporary space where guests can relieve tension with a gentle water massage. Pool showers and changing rooms are conveniently located behind the Jacuzzi. Hours of operations are daily from 5 :30 am to 10 :00 pm
Health Club at the Langham offers 14 cardio-vascular machines with integrated entertainment system, medicine and stability balls, functional training area and stretch mats as well as a group class studio. Hours of operations are daily 5 :30 am to 10 :00 pm.
Corporate & Celebration Events
With an exclusive downtown Chicago location, choose from several elegant spaces adaptable for a variety of occasions. The Langham, Chicago delivers contemporary design, refined service and 15,000 ft² of event space, complemented with state-of-the-art technology to ensure the success of any conference or function.• Devonshire Ballroom – 122ft x 40ft – 4725 sqftLocated on the third floor is the Devonshire Ball Room. With a 22 ft. high ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides, the 4,725 sq ft room can be reconfigured to accommodate two to four separate event spaces. When used as a single ballroom, the room can hold 260 for sit down dining and dancing.• Cambridge – 91ft x 29ft – 2500 sqftCambridge Room is a Junior Ballroom at 2500 sq ft. This large space can be divided into two or three separate spaces.• Albany – 33gt x 23ft – 759 sqftAlbany is available for a 20 person conference.• Chelsea – 27ft x 28ft – 756 sqftChelsea is of 756 sq. ft. which can accommodate 47 for a sit down meal function or a reception.• Berkeley – 32ft x 26ft – 832 sqftBerkeley is a 832 sq. ft. meeting room which can accommodate 50 for a reception.• Melbourne – 31ft x 32ft – 992 sqtThe Melbourne Room (992 sq. ft.) can accommodate 50 for sit down dining or reception.• Piccadilly – 22ft x 41ft – 902 sqftPiccadilly Room is available for a 20 person conference.• Dover Suite – 27ft x 22ft – 594 sqftDover Suite accommodates 12 for a conference.• Stratton Suite – 27ft x 22ft – 594 sqftStratton Suite accommodates 12 for a conference. • Coventry Suite – 27ft x 22ft – 594 sqftCoventry Suite accommodates 12 for a conference.• Cinema Suite – 26ft x 23ft – 598 sqft The Cinema Suite is a high-definition theater featuring, a 111 inch screen and comfortable seating for up to twelve people theater style — perfect for sophisticated presentations, product launches or social gatherings.
Extra Notable Features
Langham Club Lounge : The Langham Club is a private luxurious haven for guests who prefer a discerning level of comfort. Located on the uppermost floor of the hotel, this 3,000 square foot lounge features panoramic views of Chicago. A breakfast buffet, all-day refreshments, afternoon tea, premium bar service and hors d’oeuvres are served daily. Private arrival and departure services are provided by dedicated butlers. In addition, our Writer’s Corner – with reading library and two-computer workstations – looks out over the city.
Kid’s Suite, a generously sized play space, where families can stop by and enjoy a variety of toys and games
The Cinema Suite is a high-definition theater featuring, a 111 inch screen and comfortable seating for up to twelve people theater style — perfect for sophisticated presentations, product launches or social gatherings.
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2019• Conde’ Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards #1 Hotel in Chicago• Forbes Travel Guide – Langham Chicago Five-Star Hotel• Forbes Travel Guide – Five-Star Spa• Travel + Leisure Top Hotels in Chicago #3• Travel + Leisure Top City Hotels in the US #15
2016-2017
2017• Five-Star AwardForbes Travel GuideFebruary 2017• Five-Diamond AwardAAAJanuary 2017• No. 1 Hotel in the United States U.S. News & World ReportFebruary 2017• Five-Star AwardChuan SpaForbes Travel GuideFebruary 2017• No. 1 Travelers’ Choice Luxury Hotel in ChicagoTripAdvisorJanuary 2017• Best Venues in American for Langham Chicago 2017BRIDES MagazineFebruary/March 2017
2016• Five-Star AwardForbes Travel GuideFebruary 2016• Five-Star AwardChuan SpaForbes Travel GuideFebruary 2016• No. 1 Hotel in ChicagoU.S. News & World ResortJanuary 2016• No. 1 Hotel in ChicagoTravel + LeisureJuly 2016• No. 2 Best Hotel in the United StatesGlobal TravelerDecember 2016• Five-Diamond AwardAAAJanuary 2016• No. 1 Traveler’s Choice Luxury Hotel in the United StatesTripAdvisorJanuary 2016• Gold ListConde Nast Traveler December 2016• Best Venues in American for 2016BRIDES MagazineFebruary/March 2016• No. 1 Favorite Spa Treatment MenuChuan SpaAmerican Spa MagazineDecember 2016
2014-2015
2015• Five-Star AwardChuan SpaForbes Travel GuideFebruary 2015• No. 1 Traveler’s Choice Hotel in the United StatesTripAdvisorJanuary 20152014• No. 1 Best Hotel for Business in the United StatesTravel + LeisureDecember 2014• No. 1 City Hotel in the Continental United StatesTravel + Leisure July 2014• No. 6 Best Hotel in the WorldTravel + Leisure July 2014• Five-Diamond AwardAAAJune 2014