A symbol of strength and chivalry in the downtown Chicago area, the Seneca Hotel is comfortably positioned between Water Tower Place and the John Hancock Center, just one block from the Magnificent Mile shopping, and two blocks from Lake Michigan's waterfront. Located on a piece of Chicago's most envied real-estate property, this boutique hotel is conveniently within walking distance of many of the Windy-City's most popular attractions, including the Museum of Contemporary Art and Oak Street Beach.
With an impressive range of dining environments, the Seneca Hotel has something for everyone. Beginning with the New York-style Chalfin's Deli where guests can choose from an extensive menu of entrees like smoked fish, roast brisket and sandwiches in casual fashion. The Saloon attracts the post-work crowd and other metropolitan personalities who want to relax in the comfort of a friendly hotel atmosphere. Finally, the Seneca's ultra-romantic Ristorante Cantare features regional Italian dishes of sea bass, roasted chicken, veal cutlets, center-cut pork chops, fig tarts and vanilla panna cotta. The boutique hotel also provides laundry facilities on every floor, a fitness center, rooftop sundeck, beauty salon and spa.
With crown molded ceilings, vast imported rugs and Impressionist reproductions, the guestrooms are distinguished and maintain a dignified posture of timeless valor. Private guestroom amenities include full kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwave ovens, cookware/dishes, coffeemakers, cable/satellite television and jetted tubs with designer toiletries. Attractive to their professional clientele, the guestrooms also feature comprehensive business amenities such as large work desks, high-speed wireless Internet access, multi-line telephones with voicemail, complimentary daily newspapers and in-room safes. The Seneca Hotel and Suites has retained a quaint ambience since it opened in 1924, and continues to serve their loyal patronage with enthusiasm and humility. $38 to $40 per 24-hour period. In/out privileges. Covered/secured lot.