William “Pudge” Heffelfinger, pulling guard for the Chicago Athletic Association’s football team, became the first openly paid football player when he accepted $500 cash payment to play in a single game as a ringer for Allegheny Athletic Association against their arch rival, Pittsburgh Athletic Club.
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“T+L World’s Best 2018: The Top 10 Hotels in Chicago”
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In the heart of Chicago
ALL ARE WELCOME
It doesn’t get more Chicago than this 1893 icon of old-world design and good cheer. Here, you’ll rub elbows with locals and travelers alike. The architecture, born and bred of the post-Great Chicago Fire, fits hand in glove with our storied Chicago Loop location on Michigan Ave, across from Millennium Park.
Let our team host you in one of our celebrated social spaces, like Cindy’s, located on our rooftop.
Or at one of the famed eat and drink creations by Land and Sea Dept. —
Cherry Circle Room, Milk Room, Game Room and the Drawing Room.
LOVE IN THE LOOP
Begin your fairytale inside a ballroom designed and created by 19th century artisans.
Amazingly, it’s one of four only-here backdrops.
Amazingly, it’s one of four only-here backdrops.
ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES
Host your meeting or event in Stagg Court, where a free-spirited fusion of work and sport has stirred the souls of titans and athletes for 125 years. It’s just one of our creative and drool-worthy spaces.
In the Heart of Downtown Chicago
Cindy’s Rooftop: A Glass Jewelbox In The Sky
With jaw-dropping views over Millennium Park, Lake Michigan, The Art Institute of Chicago and all points south (the views north ain’t bad either!), our rooftop bar and eatery spills out onto our big-as-the-view open-air terrace and all with a garden party vibe.
'TIS THE SEASON FOR COOKIES
Bring a taste of Cindy’s home for the holidays with Cindy’s Christmas Cookie Tins, returning this year for a limited time! Order your tins of assorted cookies through 12/19.
ORDER YOUR COOKIES