Location. Nestled within Marina City across the Chicago River from the Loop, the Sax Chicago A Thompson Hotel is next to the House of Blues and 2 blocks from the shops on Michigan Avenue.

Hotel Features. Hotel décor captures the eclectic aura of a 17th century French salon but with a 21st century twist. Bin 36 restaurant and wine bar, located just off the lobby, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant is partnered with Smith & Wollensky steakhouse, a Chicago tradition, where guests can sign their bill to their hotel account.

The hotel houses flexible function space that accommodating up to 250 guests. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. The Studio's lounge atmosphere includes Xbox stations and laptop computers with high speed Internet access.

Guestrooms. The 353 guestrooms at this smoke free hotel feature pillowtop mattresses, padded headboards, and 300 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets. A chic blend of patterns and textures provide the perfect backdrop to classic wing back chairs and stylish reading lamps. The rooms are equipped with desks, fully stocked minibars, and 42 inch flat screen televisions. Guests traveling with children under four years of age have access to guestroom child proofing kits.

Expert Tip. Sax Chicago A Thompson Hotel guestroom keys function as guests' tickets for priority access to jazz, hip hop and rock concerts hosted at the nationally famed music venue, House of Blues, located adjacent to the hotel.