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Chicago Athletic Association, dog-friendly hotel in Chicago
Daisy CuratedResearched & Verified4 Star · United States
Chicago, United States

Chicago Athletic Association

Landmark 1893 clubhouse where two dogs of any size stay free

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This is the 1893 former men's-club building on Michigan Avenue, reopened in 2015 as a boutique hotel across from Millennium Park. It suits travellers who want historic architecture, a games room and rooftop dining in the heart of downtown. Two pets of any size stay at no charge, which is rare for a property at this level. The catch for dog people is that pets are barred by law from all seven bars and restaurants, so plan on room-floor time and lobby lounging.

What we've verified

Pet fee Free
Weight limit none
Up to 2 dogs
4.6 from 4,300 reviews
Why it's in the collection

You are steps from Grant Park, and the nearest fenced off-leash run, Grant Bark Park, sits at the south end near Roosevelt Road. Millennium Park's paths are great for a stroll, though the on-leash Lakefront Trail is a short walk east.

Best suited for

Dogs must be crated if left alone and are not allowed in any restaurant or bar by city law.

The open question

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Pet pricing

Free, No pet fee, a USD 100 per night incidental hold applies to the room, and guests sign an animal waiver at check-in

Verified Experience Snapshot

What we've confirmed, at a glance.

Pet fee
Free
Weight limit
None
Max dogs
2
Restaurant
No
Bar
No
Breakfast
To verify
Beach
No
Pool
To verify
Garden / terrace
No
Spa / wellness
To verify
Lobby
Yes
Hotel photography

The property.

Where dogs can go

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RestaurantNo
BarNo
Breakfast buffetTo verify
LobbyYes
Spa / wellnessTo verify
Main poolTo verify
Garden / terraceNo
BeachNo
Unattended in roomYes

Max two pets per room. Dogs may relax in the lobby areas and on the guest-room floor but are not permitted inside restaurants or bars (Cindy's rooftop is service-animals-only). Pets left alone must be crated. Guests sign an animal waiver at check-in. No on-site relief area, so ask the doorman for the nearest spot.

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Pet policy & fees+

Pet fee: Free, No pet fee, a USD 100 per night incidental hold applies to the room, and guests sign an animal waiver at check-in

Weight limit: none stated. Maximum dogs: 2.

Dogs must be crated if left alone and are not allowed in any restaurant or bar by city law.

In-room amenities+

Dog treats at the front desk. Optional Most Valuable Pet package adds a dog bed, bowls, waste bags, treats and a welcome letter.

Contact+

Address: 12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA

Phone: +1 312-940-3552

Website: chicagoathletichotel.com · Google 4.6 from 4,300 reviews

Compare

How it measures up.

Against two other stays in Chicago, on the things that actually decide a trip.

Chicago Athletic AssociationChicagoArlo ChicagoChicagoFairmont Chicago at Millennium ParkChicago
Dogs at breakfastunknownunknownNo
Dogs at dinnerNounknownNo
BarNounknownunknown
Beach accessNoNoNo
Pool for dogsunknownNounknown
Garden / terraceNoNounknown
Pet feeFreeUSD 20USD 150
Stars4 Star4 Star4 Star
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