HOLIDAY INN - CHICAGO DWTN - THE MART BY IHG, Chicago

Positioned directly across from the Merchandise Mart, the hotel provides easy access to the Loop, Fulton Market, and the 360 Chicago observation deck. The Chicago Riverwalk is a five-minute stroll, offering dining, public art, and architecture tours. Union Station is within walking distance, and the 'EL' train provides direct routes to Museum Campus and the United Center. The area is safe and highly walkable - many common destinations are reachable without a taxi. Several cafés, including Starbucks and Doughnut Vault, are within a 10-minute walk.

All rooms are air-conditioned and include a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a mini-fridge, an in-room safe, and free Wi-Fi. The most common bed configuration is two queen beds; rooms with one king bed are also available. Skyline view rooms overlook the Chicago River and downtown skyline, and have been noted for offering direct sights of New Year's fireworks. There are no balconies. Soundproofing is generally good, though road-facing rooms may experience noise; the front desk and security have proven responsive to disturbances.

The breakfast buffet is available from 6:30 - 10:00 AM at $25 per adult and $17 per child, offering both continental and American options with warm dishes and fresh pastries. Dinner (a la carte) is served from 4:00 - 10:00 PM featuring internationally inspired American dishes. The bar offers creative cocktails including a beer-mosa, and a happy hour is held regularly. Riverbend Market, located in the lobby, is open 24 hours and provides coffee, pastries, salads, sandwiches, and snacks. Kids' menus and a kid-friendly buffet are available.

The 16th-floor indoor pool is open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, measures 4-2.1 m in depth, and is wheelchair accessible. Sun loungers are positioned poolside. The fitness centre includes ellipticals, free weights, a stationary bike, and a treadmill. The sauna is free to use and included in the wellness area. All wellness facilities are free of charge for hotel guests.

The hotel provides daily housekeeping, dry cleaning and laundry valet, a 24-hour front desk with express check-in/out, and a concierge who can assist with luggage storage. Business services include meeting spaces with AV technology, printing, shipping, and event planning. Parking is at a nearby off-site garage ($59/night, in-and-out privileges) with 12 accessible spaces. No airport shuttle is offered. The property is fully wheelchair accessible with ADA-compliant lifts, accessible rooms with grab bars and transfer showers, and braille/tactile signage. Connecting rooms and cribs (fee applies) are available.