Upscale but not uptight. High styled but not high-browed. Located in the heart of the loop/the hotel allegro is a vibrant ensemble of theater/music and hospitality. Designed by award winning interior designer Cheryl Rowley, every room blends stripes and s

Upscale but not uptight. High styled but not high-browed. Located in the heart of the loop/the hotel allegro is a vibrant ensemble of theater/music and hospitality. Designed by award winning interior designer Cheryl Rowley, every room blends stripes and swirls through whimsical furnishings of velvet and velour. The cornerstone of Chicago's new theater district the allegro demonstrates a strong commitment to the arts with names like the Joffrey Ballet and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The décor of every meeting room inspires thought interaction and creativity. Through the lobby is the legendary walnut room. For over 50 years the rooms nickel-plated chandeliers and intricate woodwork set the stage for Chicago's most influential people. Completely restored it now serves as the Allegro's Grand Ballroom. - Walnut Room - 3400 sq ft can accommodate 400 people theater-style - Screening Room - 2894 sq ft (divisible) can accommodate 200 people theater-style - Cinema Room - 1386 sq ft (divisible) can accommodate 100 people theater-style - Directors Room- 462 sq ft can accommodate 12 people boardroom style - Editing Room- 462 sq ft can accommodate 20 people theater-style - Press Room - 924 sq ft (divisible) can accommodate 70 people theater-style - Green Room- 2884 sq ft can accommodate 50 people theater-style

Upscale but not uptight. High styled but not high-browed. Located in the heart of the loop/the hotel allegro is a vibrant ensemble of theater/music and hospitality. Designed by award winning interior designer Cheryl Rowley, every room blends stripes and s

Upscale but not uptight. High styled but not high-browed. Located in the heart of the loop/the hotel allegro is a vibrant ensemble of theater/music and hospitality. Designed by award winning interior designer Cheryl Rowley, every room blends stripes and s

Upscale but not uptight. High styled but not high-browed. Located in the heart of the loop/the hotel allegro is a vibrant ensemble of theater/music and hospitality. Designed by award winning interior designer Cheryl Rowley, every room blends stripes and s

Upscale but not uptight. High styled but not high-browed. Located in the heart of the loop/the hotel allegro is a vibrant ensemble of theater/music and hospitality. Designed by award winning interior designer Cheryl Rowley, every room blends stripes and s

Upscale but not uptight. High styled but not high-browed. Located in the heart of the loop/the hotel allegro is a vibrant ensemble of theater/music and hospitality. Designed by award winning interior designer Cheryl Rowley, every room blends stripes and s

Name - 312 Chicago Adjacent to the Hotel Allegro, the restaurant 312 Chicago is re-energizing Chicago's downtown dining scene thanks to the efforts of its energetic creator Dean Zanella. With years of culinary experience behind him, 312 Chicago gives Che

Name - 312 Chicago Adjacent to the Hotel Allegro, the restaurant 312 Chicago is re-energizing Chicago's downtown dining scene thanks to the efforts of its energetic creator Dean Zanella. With years of culinary experience behind him, 312 Chicago gives Chef Zanella the perfect platform to showcase his wonderful food-blending rotisserie-style American cuisine with a strong Italian accent. With contemporary club like surroundings designed to provide the perfect setting for a power breakfast/business lunch after work gathering or intimate pre and post-theater dinner. 312 Chicago creates a dramatic and inviting presence with its bi-level interior, 25 seat bar and open working kitchen facing Randolph Street. Prices range from 15 to 30 USD excluding beverages. The restaurant is centrally located across from City Hall/Cook County Building and is within steps of the city's financial and Business hub. Hours of operations Breakfast - Monday-Friday 7am - 10pm - Saturday 8am - 12pm - Sunday brunch 8am - 3pm Lunch - Monday-Friday 11am - 3pm Dinner - Sunday-Thursday 5pm - 10pm - Friday-Saturday 5pm - 11pm The restaurant bar stays open longer based on business Encore lunch club and liquid lounge Adjacent to Hotel Allegro and the newly refurbished palace theatre in downtown Chicago within blocks of the Schubert theatre/lyric opera and symphony center/oriental theatre and the new Goodman theatre. Within walking distance of state street retailers such as Marshall fields. Across from city hall and the James R. Thompson State of Illinois building and just a short cab ride from the magnificent mile. Ambiance By day the stylish space is a casual lunch club serving fresh -Carvery- sandwiches. At dusk the room with its spiral motif palette of rich colors and textures 2 bars transforms into a hip liquid lounge with a soft amber glow. Focal point is central elevated spiral shaped bar. Décor incorporates rich materials such as thick velvet drapes, sumptuously upholstered booths, Terrazo and mother of pearl floor-carpet/texturized patterned walls and custom lighting. Specialty cocktails created by bartenders with personality and high energy. Overall feeling is like a big well-appointed but ultimately comfortable party. Menu Lunch menu features quick casual ordering line and table service for fresh roasted carver sandwiches with house-made condiments as well as Stacked sandwiches with fresh ingredients house-made daily fresh soups/Firehouse chili and full meal salads. Prices range from 7.25 USD to 15.00 USD excluding beverage. Service Lunch service - 11am to 3pm Monday-Friday Bar menu appetizers and DJ - 3pm to 11pm Monday-Thursday 3pm to 12am Friday and Saturday Closed Sunday. Hotel Allegro Lobby Breakfast Bar Continental breakfast is available at the lobby bar for a nominal charge. Items available are - juices, fresh fruit, fresh baked muffins, croissants, Bagels, coffee, and tea. Room service Breakfast, lunch and dinner available through room service. Hours - 6am - 1am daily Other local attractions include: Dick's last resort (American) 435 e. Illinois at McClure ct., Chicago (312) 836-7870 Ed Debevic's / (American) Deerfield, Chicago (847) 945-3242, 664-1707 Gino's east pizzeria / (pizza) 633 n. Wells St., Plus other locations throughout Chicago Giordano's / (Italian) 730 n. Rush St., Chicago (312) 951-0747. Plus other locations throughout Chicago. Joe's crab shack, (seafood) 745 n. Wells, Chicago (312) 664-2722 Lawry's the Prime Rib (steak) 100 e. Ontario St., Chicago (312) 787-5000 Ruth's Chris Steak House (American) 431 n. Dearborn, Chicago 321-2725

On-site fitness center and access to nearby health club with indoor swimming pool. Recreational opportunities abound in Chicago, where four distinct seasons allow for just about every type of activity. Pro-Sports * The six-time world champion Chicago Bulls (The United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago, 312-455-4000) try to re-create the magic - post Michael Jordan. * Football fans love the Chicago Bears (Soldier Field, 1600 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, 847-295-6600), who hold the line every fall. * The NHL Chicago Blackhawks (The United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago, 312-455-7000) skate rings around their opponents. * The American League Central Chicago White Sox (US Cellular Field, 333 W. 35th St., Chicago, 312-674-1000) have been a local favorite since 1900, And the National League Central Chicago Cubs (Wrigley field, 1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, 773-404-2827) are on an upward swing. Ice skating * Ice skating is a popular winter activity in the windy city. The McFetridge Sports center (3843 n. California Ave., Chicago, 312-742-7585) features an indoor rink, with public skating available on Wednesdays and weekends. * Grant park's Richard J. Daley Bicentennial Plaza (337 E. Randolph St., Chicago, 312-742-7648) offers outdoor ice skating December through March. * The rink in Navy Pier Park (600 E. Grand, Chicago, 312-595-5100) also has ice skating in season. Water sports Popular surf and sun spots along the lake include the Oak Street (1000 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago) and North Avenue Beaches (1600 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago). However, don't expect Caribbean temperatures in Lake Michigan. In the summer, the water will often be in the 60s. The beaches are open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and Lifeguards are on duty. On-the-water adventures range from cruising the Lincoln Park South Lagoon in a paddleboat to canoeing with friends of the Chicago River (407 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, 312-939-0490). Chicago Sailing club (Belmont harbor, Chicago, 773-871-7245) offers sailing lessons, boat rentals and charters. If fishing has you hooked, call the Chicago Sport Fishing Association (312-922-1100), which can arrange half and full-day excursions for up to 18 people. Horsing around Fall foliage makes a colorful backdrop for horseback riding in the Chicago area. Forest view farms (16717 Lockwood Ave., Tinley Park, 708-560-0317) provides lessons, trail rides, hayrides and a petting farm. Daghem acres Stables (82nd and Kean Ave., Willow Springs, 708-839-9552), offers pony rides and one-hour trail rides in the Cook County Forest Preserve trail system. Horse-and-carriage tours of Chicago are available year round through antique coach and carriage company (1523 n. Kingsbury Ave., Chicago, 312-787-1349). Parks * Grant Park holds free concerts and dancing, taste of Chicago is held there every year and the famous Buckingham Fountain attracts many tourists and locals. * Navy pier 600 E Grand phone: 312 595 7437. Holds concerts at their skyline theater. There is also an IMAX theater children's museum, bike rental, boat rides, great restaurants, and Beed Gardens. Navy pier also has a convention center. * McCormick convention center - 2301 S Lake Shore Drive - phone: 312 791 7000 * Sears Tower Observatory - 233 S Waker Drive - phone: 312 875 9696 * John Hancock observatory 875 N Michigan Ave phone: 312 787 3009 Bicycling/inline skating * Paths for bicycling and inline skating have been designated along some 20 miles of lakefront on the East Bank of the North Shore channel from about W Ainslie Street to W Peterson avenue. Another is marked on the West Bank of the channel between W Bryn Mawr avenue and W Ardmore. These paths are not continuous and cyclists must walk their bikes across intervening thorough fares to the next trail. Bicycles and skates can be rented at six sites along the route. * The Forrest Preserve District maintains more than 70 miles of trails bicyclists can ride continuously on the North Branch Class 1 bicycle trail from Caldwell and Devon to lake county about 20 miles north. The trail winds along the north branch of the Chicago River/Skokie Lagoons and through the Chicago botanic garden. There are eight separate bicycle trails at each end to the country as well as more than 200 miles of trails for hiking and horseback riding. * For bicycling map of Chicago or information about various bicycle tours, contact Bureau of Traffic Engineering 320 Clark St. - 312 744 4686

The Hotel Allegro Chicago features a fitness center on the 5th level of the hotel. The facility is complimentary for hotel guests who obtain access through their electronic room key. The fitness room is accessible 24 hours per day. Equipment includes: - 2 Elliptical Machines - 4 Treadmills - Universal Weight Machine - Dumbbells from 5-50 lbs Workout towels and spring water are provided at no charge. Fitness Center is currently closed for renovations - guest can see Concierge or Front Desk for Complimentary passes to Fitness Formula

- 121 rooms at the hotel -210 sq. ft. with a king bed -Accommodates 3 guests, with addition of a rollaway ($20. Charge) -Does not have a view and does not connect with other rooms

- 88 rooms at the hotel -220 sq. ft. with two double beds -Accommodates 4 guests - does not accommodate rollaway -Does not have a view and some connect with other rooms

- 198 rooms at the hotel -220 sq. ft. with one queen bed -Accommodates 2 guests - does not accommodate rollaway -Does not have a view and does not connect with other rooms

- 17 rooms at the hotel -286 sq. ft. with king bed -More spacious room with 2 windows and larger closet -Accommodates 3 guests, including addition of a rollaway ($20. Charge) -Room has no view -Connects with Allegro Suite, which is booked on propert

-550 sq. ft. with king bed in the bedroom -Parlor is has quiet yellow wallpaper with a bright oak star design, and a Full-sized sofa bed, and 27 in flat-screen TV -Accommodates 5 guests, including addition of a rollaway ($20. Charge) -Does not have a

-550 sq. ft. with king bed in the bedroom -Parlor is has quiet yellow wallpaper with a bright oak star design, Full-sized sofa bed, dining/conference table for 4, and 27 in flat-screen TV -Accommodates 5 guests, including addition of a rollaway ($20.

- 1 suite in the hotel, on the 19th floor -950 sq. ft. of hospitality space, suite has no bedding but a full bath -Corner suite is complete with an intimate seating area and table that seats Up to ten, as well as a TV and Sony CD stereo -Just in case

- 50 sq ftKST2: 70 sq ftKSTE: 65 sq ftBathroom description:All bathrooms feature marble countertops with magnifying mirror, Aveda products, hair dryer, cotton balls, q-tips, shower cap, vanity.