Chicago is known for having major films shot here in Chicago. Over the years thousands of feature films, TV shows, commercials, and independent films have been shot here. The film industry loves Chicago for all that it has to offer in scenery. The diveristy here can provide any producer just what they need to get […]
From the Office of the President Chicago, Hyde Park….Never before has this generation been faced with the economic realities of these troubled times. Facing increased stress on the families of this nation by more job lay-offs, businesses closing and house foreclosures, we have decided to create an additional “Recovery Package.” This package will be all […]
Well 2008 is ending today and its been a great year here at the Chicago Lake Shore Hotel! To recap some of the things we have done at this great Chicago Hotel are… We just completed a major overhaul of our lobby and added an exercise room that looks out over Lake Michigan and Lake […]
It’s always great to get a new look a fresh face on a Chicago Hotel! We recently renovated our lobby and added a new exercise room, a board room and a business center! The lobby has never looked this good. We even gave our elevator a new look. But whats even better is we have […]
Last night a young couple walked over to the restaurant from the hotel. When they walked through the door I thought they were on an antarctic expedition. Now Chicago in the winter can get pretty darn cold but at 40 degrees were talking heat wave for us here in the midwest! I knew they weren’t […]
The University of Chicago Hospital is well known world wide as a pioneer in medical treatments and medical trials for new procedures. People come from all over the world to seek treatment here from some of the best doctors in the world in their respective fields. The Chicago Lake Shore Hotel is the only hotel located […]
We get many groups of ladies coming to Chicago here for a weekend together. Sometimes its 4-5 but it can get up to 15-20 ladies. Their fun to watch! Everyone’s planning what they want to do in Chicago. I have to say in most cases it turns out that all the ladies groups are the […]
I just went upstairs and its like the whole housekeeping department is up scrubbing walls, shampooing carpets, replacing shades, cleaning wall paper, steam cleaning drapes! It’s like an army of people just working like a symphony to remove what ever remains from the smokers that inhabited those rooms! It’s an exciting day here at the […]
In the Chicago Area one of my most favorite places to go is The Chicago Botanical Gardens. They have over 365 acres and 26 special gardens along with their green houses, gift shops, hiking and bicycling trails and their Tram Tours. This place I’ve always called “God’s Little Place on Earth” I use to bicycle […]
When I started this Hotel Blog I didn’t think I’d be writing about the effect of President Elect Mr. Obama would have on our hotel! Since the election our phone volume has increased dramatically. Hyde Park Chicago is getting a lot of attention. We even had a number of developers call today intrested in buying […]
Tonight Chicago is proud! Tonight Chicago is the center of the universe! Tonight from all over the world eyes are on Chicago. In growing up I always thought that Chicago was the heart of this country on a map. Were a little more noticeable now. Our President Elect made a great acceptance speech tonight that brought the […]
The Chicago Hotel Blog has a new look! Yes, we got rid of our older plain “Word Press” shell and I think we look a little more up to date! But’ I will always consider us a work in progress. Hey its Election Day… Get out and vote! Were expecting a huge crowd tonight in […]