If you want to bring your dog along with you to a hotel in Chicago, you will be somewhat limited in where you can stay. Several very fine hotels, however, do accept pets, including dogs, so you won't have to sacrifice comfort and luxury. In fact, while you hit the golf venues around Chicagoland, Spunky may be living it up in the lap of luxury.
Fairmont Millennium Park
The Fairmont at Millennium Park is just one of the luxury hotels in Chicago that welcomes dogs. The dog must not weigh more than 25 pounds and as of 2009 an extra fee of $25 will be applied daily. Dogs may like the Fairmont, but most humans love this sophisticated hotel that offers 700 square foot suites with lake views. Receive highly personalized spa treatments to meet your specific needs or work out on the very latest in exercise technology in the fitness room. The hotel's Aria Restaurant was voted one of the city's best new dining establishments in 2003 by Chicago Magazine. If you and Spunky are visiting Chicago during the harsh winter, you can still get in some golf at the White Pines Golf Dome which is 300 feet wide and 100 feet high.
Fairmont Millennium Park
200 North Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
(866) 540-4408
fairmont.com/chicago
White Pines Golf Dome
500 W Jefferson St
Bensenville, IL 60106
(630) 422-1060
whitepinesgolfdome.com/
Four Seasons Hotel
The Four Seasons allows only small pets to stay in the hotel, but that pet will be surrounded by sheer elegance. This very expensive hotel rise 46 stories and offers breathtaking views of the Chicago skyline as well as Lake Michigan. Room amenities vary according to size and cost, but include sumptuous bedding, marble baths, and plenty of space. Other amenities include complete spa services, a sauna, valet laundry, a fitness center packed with cardio and weight equipment, a pool decorated with like a Roman bath, and a refrigerator and microwave. Contact the concierge to set up a tee time at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club, but be aware it's an hour's drive away.
Four Seasons Hotel
120 East Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 280-8800
fourseasons.com/chicagofs
Cog Hill Golf and Country Club
2294 Archer Avenue
Lemont, IL 60439
(866) COG-HILL
coghillgolf.com
Renaissance Chicago Hotel
As of 2009, a charge of $45 per stay is applied to your bill to allow your dog to stay with you as long as the dog weighs no more than 20 pounds. This 27 story tower has 513 guest rooms and 40 larger suites. Room amenities include TV and cable, video games, honor bar, fitness room, sauna, whirlpool, and valet laundry. The Renaissance Rejuvenation Center provides spa services that include massage, a steam room, and a lap pool. The closest golf activity is the highly regarded 9-hole course at Sydney Marovitz golf complex, just five miles away.
Renaissance Chicago Hotel
1 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 372-7200
marriott.com
Sydney Marovitz Golf Course
3600 N. Recreation Drive
Chicago, IL 60657
(312) 744-7529
chicagoparkdistrict.com
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