Originally built in 1929 as the Medinah Athletic Club, the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile is a lovingly restored downtown Chicago luxury hotel, where old world style meets modern convenience. Enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating stay by taking advantage of our wide array of features. Take a dip in our ornate pool, an engineering marvel when it was built and visited often by "Tarzan" star and Olympic gold medalist Johnny Weissmuller. Sip an award winning martini at The Bar, our 1920's era club. Stay connected and up to date with our 24 hour business center. Grab a quick workout in our state of the art fitness center spanning three levels, one of the largest hotel gyms in the city.