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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The Luxury Is In The Details
1 Queen Bed
1 Queen Bed
SIZE—248 SQUARE FEET
BED SIZE—QUEEN
ROOM CAPACITY—2 PEOPLE
VIEWS—INTERIOR FACING
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BED SIZE—QUEEN
ROOM CAPACITY—2 PEOPLE
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- Queen bed fitted with custom SFERRA linens exclusively for Chicago Athletic Association hotel
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board
- Rainshower
1 King Bed
1 King Bed
SIZE—250 SQUARE FEET
BED SIZE—KING
ROOM CAPACITY—2 PEOPLE
VIEWS—INTERIOR FACING
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BED SIZE—KING
ROOM CAPACITY—2 PEOPLE
VIEWS—INTERIOR FACING
- King bed fitted with custom SFERRA linens exclusively for Chicago Athletic Association hotel
1 King Bed with ADA Shower
1 King Bed with ADA Shower
- Emergency strobe light and strobe-light smoke detector
- Cordless phone
- Wide doors
- Lowered thermostat and light switches
- Lowered peephole and door latch
- Accessible bathroom
- Sealy mattress
- 42” flat-screen TV with closed-captioning
- Individually-controlled heat and air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
- Hair dryer
- C.O. Bigelow bath toiletries
- Plush robes and slippers
- Minifridge
- Iron and ironing board
- In-room safe
- Daily newspaper upon request
2 Double Beds
2 Double Beds
SIZE—300 SQUARE FEET
BED SIZE—2 DOUBLES
ROOM CAPACITY—4 PEOPLE
VIEWS—INTERIOR FACING
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BED SIZE—2 DOUBLES
ROOM CAPACITY—4 PEOPLE
VIEWS—INTERIOR FACING
- Two double beds fitted with custom SFERRA linens exclusively for Chicago Athletic Association hotel
2 Double Beds with ADA Shower
2 Double Beds with ADA Shower
- Emergency strobe light and strobe-light smoke detector
- Cordless phone
- Wide doors
- Lowered thermostat and light switches
- Lowered peephole and door latch
- Accessible bathroom
- Sealy mattress
- 42” flat-screen TV with closed-captioning
- Individually-controlled heat and air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
- Hair dryer
- C.O. Bigelow bath toiletries
- Plush robes and slippers
- Minifridge
- Iron and ironing board
- In-room safe
- Daily newspaper upon request
1 King Bed Deluxe
1 King Bed Deluxe
SIZE—250-350 SQUARE FEET
BED SIZE—KING
ROOM CAPACITY—2 PEOPLE
VIEWS—INTERIOR FACING
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BED SIZE—KING
ROOM CAPACITY—2 PEOPLE
VIEWS—INTERIOR FACING
- Increased square footage over standard guestrooms
- King bed fitted with custom SFERRA linens exclusively for Chicago Athletic Association hotel
1 King Bed Corner Madison View
1 King Bed Corner Madison View
SIZE—325 SQUARE FEET
BED SIZE—KING
ROOM CAPACITY—2 PEOPLE
VIEWS—CITY
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BED SIZE—KING
ROOM CAPACITY—2 PEOPLE
VIEWS—CITY
- Corner room with views overlooking Madison Street
- King bed fitted with custom SFERRA linens exclusively for Chicago Athletic Association hotel
1 King Bed with Millennium Park View
1 King Bed with Millennium Park View
SIZE—270 SQUARE FEET
BED SIZE—KING
ROOM CAPACITY—2 PEOPLE
VIEWS—PARK, THE BEAN, LAKE
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BED SIZE—KING
ROOM CAPACITY—2 PEOPLE
VIEWS—PARK, THE BEAN, LAKE
- Windows with original architectural detail bring in natural light and stunning views across Michigan Avenue to Millennium Park, The Bean and Lake Michigan beyond
- King bed fitted with custom SFERRA linens exclusively for Chicago Athletic Association hotel
ALL GUESTROOMS FEATURE
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Vintage-inspired custom furnishings throughout our hotel rooms, suites and public spaces
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Carrara marble bathrooms with premium fixtures, rain showerheads and custom C.O. Bigelow bath products
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Complimentary Wi-Fi
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42” flat-screen television
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Custom SFERRA linens and Faribault Woolen Mill Co. blankets to sleep snug
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Gourmet mini-bar stocked with locally sourced downtown Chicago favorites
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24-hour in-room dining
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ADA hotel rooms and suites available upon request
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Signature boxing-style robes for hotel guests—fit for champs and challengers alike
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Bedside power center with USB outlets