There Really is a Family-Friendly Magnificent Mile Hotel for the Holidays

Avenue Hotel Chicago is the Perfect Place to Enjoy all the Fabulous Downtown Holiday Activities, Events with the Kids This Year

Chicago, IL –  There really is a wonderful place you and your family can go to stay downtown this year to enjoy all the exciting holiday events – where you’ll be both welcome and comfortable. It’s the Avenue hotel, Chicago’s hottest new property located just of Michigan Avenue – and it combines the luxury, comfort and first-class amenities mom and dad expect with special rooms and packages designed specifically for kids.

Located just steps from Chicago’s famed Magnificent Mile, the Avenue hotel provides a perfect location in the heart of all the holiday action. But you may have some trouble pulling the kids away, because the hotel’s spectacular Kid-Friendly Rooms are designed especially with the little ones in mind – full of games, activities, and bright colorful décor and bedding that will make them feel like Christmas has come early.

Consider booking one of the Avenue’s special weekend packages designed for kids to further enhance their enjoyment. The Sports Rule! Package is perfect for your little athletes, and features deluxe accommodations with two beds, a $20 gift care to ESPN Zone, Gatorade and pretzels in-room upon arrival and – the ultimate attraction – an in-room Wii game system. Little princesses will melt over the Avenue's awesome Dress-Up Package, starting with cookies and milk upon arrival, their own personal dress-up chest in the room, a Mommy/Daughter manicure and deluxe accommodations with two beds are provided.

When you’re ready to experience some holiday magic, there’s no better place than downtown Chicago to make it happen. The festive atmosphere, lights, shops and decorations are fabulous at any time throughout the season, but you may wish to plan your visit to the Avenue to coincide with a holiday event such as the Magnificent Mile’s 2008 Lights Festival, to be held November 22, 2008. More than one-million lights will be lit in Mag Mile’s official kickoff to the holiday season, and this year Mickey Mouse and other friends from Walt Disney World will be presiding over the event, culminating in spectacular fireworks display over the Chicago River. Or experience the lighting of the City of Chicago’s Christmas tree on November 28, 2008 at Daley Plaza, and pay a visit to Santa’s House while you are there. Visit the Christkindlmarket, offering handmade gifts, unique ornaments and delicious German delicacies, held at Daley Plaza from November 27 –December 24, 2008. Browse the shops and windows of Michigan Avenue and State Street, and just soak up the atmosphere, hustle and bustle of the city during this special time.

If the holiday action is not enough, hundreds of dining and entertainment options to please kids of all ages are steps away, while major museums and attractions are just minutes away by cab, car or bus. Take a special trip to American Girl Place with your little princesses. Pay a winter visit to Lincoln Park Zoo and see how the animals celebrate. An exciting weekend in downtown Chicago at the Avenue hotel will be a gift they will truly remember – and treasure.

Just because the kids are having the time of their lives doesn’t mean the adults won’t, too. All of the rooms at the Avenue include iHome docking stations; the hotel’s signature Zebra chair, ergonomically designed with the ultimate comfort in mind; High definition LCD TVs; complimentary wireless Internet access; and well-appointed baths with rain showerheads, granite counters, marble floors and biodegradable bath amenities. Guests also enjoy access to the well-equipped fitness room and 24-hour business center. The hotel offers dining at its 40th Floor Sky Lounge or adjoining Elephant and Castle Restaurant and Pub. In-room dining is also available.

The Avenue hotel Chicago, an exciting new hotel, seeks to provide an oasis for the business or pleasure traveler in the heart of the city. Featuring unique décor, amenities and service, the Avenue hotel is the ultimate new destination hotel in the heart of Chicago's chic Magnificent Mile.