Fairmont Chicago Debuts Obama-Themed Presidential Suite
The Fairmont Chicago -- Hotels, 1/13/2009 11:15:00 AM
The Fairmont Chicago, which recently completed a US$50 million transformation, will give new meaning to the traditional “Presidential Suite” with the debut of its top-floor Fairmont Presidential Suite celebrating the city’s own President-elect Barack Obama on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2009. The Presidential Suite will indulge guests with sweeping views of historic Grant Park, Lake Michigan, Millennium Park and the breathtaking Chicago skyline.
“As former home to President-elect Barack Obama and his family, Chicago is beaming with more pride than ever this year,” says General Manager Andre Zotoff. “We put extra care and attention into the design of our new Presidential Suite, and we are delighted to offer hotel guests their own private Obama experience through a carefully selected pictorial montage of the future President’s life and rare memorabilia from his impressive campaign.”
The Presidential Suite will feature an illustrative montage of the incoming President’s life and the 43 Presidents prior, displayed in chronological sequence throughout the suite, along with various Obama memorabilia, including campaign buttons, newspaper headlines, and seals of the various offices President-elect Obama has held throughout his political life. Guests will also find a selection of books throughout the suite, including those penned by Obama himself, including: Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance; The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream; and Change We Can Believe In: Barack Obama's Plan to Renew America's Promise.
Additionally, the suite will showcase The American Journey of Barack Obama, by the editors of Life Magazine and Michelle: A Biography, written by Liza Mundy. Distinctive Obama periodicals will also be in rotation throughout the suite on a monthly basis. For a more personal touch, suite guests will receive fresh flowers and a special welcome amenity that includes some of Barack and Michelle Obama’s favorite snack foods.
Boasting 1,850 square feet, the Presidential Suite will feature an elegant entry foyer, living room, dining room, library with fireplace and grand piano, open wet bar, butler’s pantry, and a separate bedroom with an elaborate dressing room and bath with Jacuzzi. The distinguished design is perfectly complemented by the breathtaking view of Chicago’s impressive Grant Park, where Obama made his historic acceptance speech on the eve of his election as the 44th President of the United States.
To further the experience, The Fairmont Chicago created their own “Presidential Suite and Hometown Tour Package,” which offers guests an intimate, chauffeur-driven tour of Barack Obama and family’s favorite Chicago places in the hotel’s private Bentley Continental Flying Spur. Guests are encouraged to design their own tours over two or three days with the assistance of The Fairmont Chicago’s talented concierge.
The “Hometown Tour” options include:
Drives along the lakefront heading south along Lake Shore Drive toward Hyde Park
Breakfast at Valois Restaurant, an Obama family favorite
Visits to the Obama’s 1910 Georgian revival home
University of Chicago where Obama taught as a law professor from 1992 to 2004
South Shore Cultural Center, where Barack and Michelle were married
The basketball courts at Hayes Drive, where Barack and his brother-in-law would frequent often
United Center, home to the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks
Dinner at R.J. Grunts in Lincoln Park for the best burgers in town
Strolls around historic Hutchinson Field in Grant Park
Chicago’s lakefront Museum Campus, which includes the Field Museum, Adler Planetarium and Shedd Aquarium
Leisurely dinner at Topolobampo, a frequent date spot for the Obamas
Blues at Buddy Guy’s Legends
Shopping at Maria Pinto’s West Loop boutique, a Michelle Obama favorite
Dinner at Spiaggia, where Barack and Michelle enjoyed a private dinner for two to celebrate the election victory
Guests reserving the “Presidential Suite and Hometown Tour Package” will be upgraded to Fairmont Gold and have unlimited access to the private lounge on the 15th floor, which includes a full concierge, healthy continental breakfast served daily, canapés and hors d’oeuvres served every evening, honor bar, homemade desserts, computer access and a selection of books, newspapers and games to enjoy at your leisure. Additional Fairmont Gold privileges include: discreet check-in/check-out; complimentary coffee, tea or juice with a personalize wake-up call; in-room high-speed wired and wireless Internet access; housekeeping service twice a day; turndown service; complimentary overnight shoe shine and overnight pressing.
The “Presidential Suite and Hometown Tour Package” also features roundtrip airport transportation or complimentary valet parking, fresh floral arrangements prior to arrival, fully-stocked Butler’s Pantry, personal concierge to assist with reservations, museum passes and basketball or baseball tickets, $500 in mySpa gift certificates and $250 food and beverage credits to use towards The Fairmont Chicago’s restaurants, bars or in-room dining. The two-night package is available for $8,244 plus taxes and gratuities.
Additionally, The Fairmont Chicago is offering a “Presidential Hometown Tour Package” for guests not staying in the Fairmont Presidential Suite with historic tours of Chicago’s South Shore provided by the Gray Line, the world’s leader in sightseeing tours. The package includes overnight accommodations in one of the hotel’s newly renovated guestrooms with a choice of king or two double beds, breakfast for two in the award-winning Aria restaurant, 5:00pm late check-out on day of departure, and two adult tickets for the Gray Line South Shore Tour, which guides guests through historic and President Obama-specific areas of Chicago. The Gray Line will pick guests up directly at The Fairmont Chicago. Tour times vary, depending on the time of year. Additional tour tickets can be purchases at $25 for adults and $12.50 for children (5-14 years). The package starts at $189 per night.
The Presidential Suite can be reserved by special invitation only starting January 20, 2009. Nightly rates for the suite without the package start at $3,900 per night and can accommodate receptions for up to 75 guests. For more information on The Fairmont Chicago, please call (312) 565-8000, (800) 441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com/chicago.
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