Chicago hotels are getting into the holiday spirit this season with holiday pop-up bars, themed holiday suites, and more. Here’s a roundup of some of the holiday hotel events happening around Chicago.
Chicago Athletic Association — Happy’s Holiday Pop-up
The popular holiday pop-up bar in the historic Chicago Athletic Association is back for the first time in six years, featuring decor, seasonal music, a menu packed with special holiday cocktails, and “as many twinkling lights as possible.”
bar, The on-site restaurant, located at 12 S.michigan Ave. in the Loop, is open Wednesday through Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. through Dec. 22.
Fairmont Chicago — Fairmont Lodge
Après ski, anyone? The lobby of the Fairmont Hotel at 200 N. Columbus Dr. in Millennium Park was transformed into a ski lodge earlier this month. Featuring s’mores and festive hot cocktails, this immersive lodge will be open until February 2024.
Reservations are required. Click here for details.
Gwen — Curling and cocktails
Ever wanted to try curling while sipping cocktails? Now you can do it on the rooftop of the Gwen Hotel, 521 N. Rush Street in Streeterville.
This year’s popular Willy Wonka-themed experience includes an hour of curling sweets, cocktails and more. Reservations are required and the link is limited to groups of up to 12 people.
“Please note that the curling rink is outdoors and exposed to weather conditions. We recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather. Also, be aware that the surface may be slippery. please,” said event booking website Tock.
Hilton Chicago — Hallmark Movie Themed Suite
For some, the holiday season means seeing Hallmark’s many Christmas movies. This year, the Hilton Chicago (720 S. Michigan Ave. in the Loop) partnered with Hallmark Channel to create the “Santa Summit” suite.
The suite shares its name with the Hallmark Christmas movie and features vintage Santa decorations, life-sized reindeer, a Santa-themed bed and cookie kit, and more. The hotel’s lobby will also be decorated for the holiday season, including an 8-metre-tall Christmas tree and a gingerbread replica of the hotel.
Reservations for the Santa Summit suite are available until December 30th. and you can make it here. According to the booking site, prices start at $1,100 per night.
London House — Rudolph’s Rooftop Winter Igloo
London House, 85 E. Wacker Dr., has “transformed” its popular 22nd-floor rooftop bar into a winter wonderland complete with private igloos, holiday lights and decorations, Santa’s sleigh, and more.
The menu includes a number of festive cocktails, both hot and cold, the hotel said.
The winter igloo will be in operation until January 28, according to the hotel. Reservations can be made here.
LaSalle Chicago — Christ Kindle Market Package
The LaSalle Chicago, located at 208 South LaSalle Street in The Loop, offers the Christkindl Market package for guests to experience the city’s iconic Christkindl Market in Daley Plaza.
1 night accommodation pack Approximately 800 meters from the market, the hotel includes a 2023 Christkindlmarket souvenir mug and a Gluhwein drink coupon.
Swissotel — santa suite
The Santa Suite, a 2,000-square-foot presidential suite decorated with holiday jewelry, is back at Swissotel. 323 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago.
The suite features 17 Christmas trees, “each meticulously decorated to represent 12 birthstones, casting a kaleidoscope of color throughout the space,” according to the hotel. .
Guests can book suites here.
waldorf astoria — miracle pop-up bar
Brass Tuck restaurant at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago is opening Miracle, a national pop-up bar known for its flashy holiday decor, seasonal cocktails and food items like Snowball Old Fashioned and Shrimpy Loo Foo.・Reborn as “Holiday Pop-up Bar.” . Reservations are required.
Guests staying at this 11 E. Walton hotel will receive a surprise gift from the hotel as part of the “25 Days of Christmas Vacation.”
Hotel Zachary — globe on the terrace
Relax among the seasonal globes at Hotel Zachary, 3630 N. Clark St. in Wrigleyville. Each of the heated globes on the hotel’s Alma Terrace has a theme and food and drinks to match.
reservation Cozy Cabin Gloves, Vintage Christmas Gloves, and Après Ski Gloves are required and prices start at $50 per person. The globe also comes with a record player, card and board games, and a Polaroid camera.