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PUBLIC CHICAGO (Formerly the Ambassador East): A New, Modern Hotel that Embraces its Past

November 2, 2012

By Sharon Janota, Trade Show Operations Manager

Public Chicago lobby
Public Chicago lobby

In October of 2011, Hotelier Ian Schrager premiered his new hotel brand, Public Hotels, in Chicago. Being the first hotel to open under the new brand, Public Chicago has taken residence in the former Ambassador East Hotel located in Chicago’s exclusive Gold Coast neighborhood. The hotel is walking distance to some of the city’s best dining and shopping opportunities on the Magnificent Mile and also to the vibrant nightlife of Rush Street.

The hotel is described as an “entirely new class of hotel that addresses the needs and wants of today’s sophisticated and savvy guest. Its fundamental attributes are innovative, chic, authentic style; spot-on, friendly, personalized, empathetic service; and lasting comfort with complete functionality, all at a tremendous value.”

Combining a stylish experience with affordability, this hotel offers 285 spacious guest rooms and suites brilliantly decorated in a “no color” palette. As for the value of your stay, complimentary high-speed Internet is available to all hotel guests in addition to their low convention rate of $142 a night!

While adding contemporary flare to this historic property, Public Chicago embraced its heritage when re-opening the infamous PUMP ROOM, just with a modern twist. James Beard award win­ning chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten created the restaurant’s new food concept featuring “re-imagined” delectable favorites at reasonable prices. The restaurant also features a curated display of vintage PUMP ROOM photographs during Hollywood’s Golden Era when legendary names such as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable, Ronald Reagan and Bette Davis were regular guests.

Explore Public Chicago through the snap shots on our Facebook page!

If you would like to experience Public Chicago during the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show, you can book your hotel reservations now!

onPeak - official housing partner of the International Home + Housewares Show

Beware: The official housing partner of the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show is onPeak, the only housing company affiliated with the International Home + Housewares Show. Hotel reservations made through any company other than onPeak are at the exclusive risk of the individual. If other companies contact you for hotel/travel bookings, they are not endorsed by the International Home + Housewares Show or the International Housewares Association (IHA) unless they are designated as “Regional Travel Partners (RTP)”, who have been designated by onPeak. For a list of designated partners, Click Here.

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