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
Junior Suite 1 King Bed Madison View
Junior Suite 1 King Bed Madison View
SIZE— 425 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 separate living area and city views overlooking Madison Street
- King bed fitted with custom SFERRA linens exclusively for Chicago Athletic Association hotel
Junior Suite 2 Double Beds
Junior Suite 2 Double Beds
SIZE— 610 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
- Spacious suite with original architectural details and separate living area
- Two double beds fitted with custom SFERRA linens exclusively for Chicago Athletic Association hotel
Junior Suite King with Millennium Park View
Junior Suite King with Millennium Park View
SIZE—550 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
- Separate living area and king bedroom
- King bed fitted with custom SFERRA linens exclusively for Chicago Athletic Association hotel
1 King Bed Founders Room
1 King Bed Founders Room
Founders Room #328 - 568.55 Sq Ft
Founders Room #330 - 352.43 Sq Ft
Founders Room # 331 - 363.93 Sq Ft
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Founders Room #330 - 352.43 Sq Ft
Founders Room # 331 - 363.93 Sq Ft
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