GRAVITY FREE: 2009
Official Conference Hotel: The James
Welcome to The James, a new brand of hotels created to provide a stylish choice for the business and leisure
traveler. Located in downtown Chicago, this boutique hotel is less than one block from Michigan Avenue and four blocks from the
John Hancock Building, Navy Pier and Historic Water Tower.
Hotel Design
Designed by Deborah Berke, who blueprinted Calvin Klein's stores in the 1990s, The James features concise colors with a focus on intricate textures throughout the lobby. The guestrooms and suites feature a color palette of contrasting cool and warm tones. The minimalist layout and custom designed furniture include a streamlined dark wood platform bed, private dining niche, commissioned artwork, dimmable lighting, and spacious slate-tiled and marbled bathrooms all created with the guests' personal needs in mind.
The James blends comfort and hi-tech amenities to meet the needs of the modern traveler, featuring plasma screen TV's, a stereo with Ipod/MP3 dock, complimentary wireless internet access, a cordless dual-line phone, Kiehl's bath products, 100% Turkish cotton towels, a full length mirror, custom James robes and slippers, and a snack & cocktail bar.
Location and contact information
55 East Ontario, Chicago, IL 60611
TOLL FREE: 877.JAMES.55, LOCAL: 312.337.1000
Daily shuttles between The James and the conference site at the Chicago History Museum will be provided.
