Family Activities
Whether yours is just beginning, all grown-up or at any stage in-between, The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel) makes a wonderful base for your family.
Every afternoon, kids can take an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the kitchen followed by a cookie-making session.
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Children's Amenities
Before your stay, simply provide us with the names and ages of the children in your party so that we can be prepared with:
- A welcome amenity for our youngest guests from the Hotel Toy Wagon
- An in-room Ritz Lion Welcome Box filled with homemade cookies and juice
- Colouring books and crayons in deca RESTAURANT + BAR
- Child-size bathrobes
- Complimentary children's toiletries
- Children's menus in our restaurants and In-Room Dining
Teen travellers receive an in-room amenity including:
- Movie-style popcorn
- Soda
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The Candy Man
The Candy Man, dressed in a red and white striped jacket and matching hat, will visit your guest room with his travelling candy cart stocked full of colourful candies.
The Candy Man delivers by appointment between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm daily.
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Happy Campers amenities
Escape to the great indoors at the Hotel. Our staff will pitch an in-room tent for your kids to enjoy, and greet them with Ritz-Carlton kids' backpacks filled with camping necessities.
Happy Campers amenities include:- A Ritz-Carlton kids' backpack for each child featuring special gifts
- In-room use of a children’s tent during your stay
- In-room s'mores
- A visit from the Candy Man
Please advise the Front Desk upon check-in if you would like to take advantage of this offer, which is subject to availability.
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Other on-site activities
Other on-site activities include:
- Selection of toys and games
- Video and DVD library
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Complimentary off-site activities
Complimentary off-site activities include:
- Cultural Centre with mini-concerts
- Grant Park
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- Museums (on selected free days)
- Navy Pier
- Oak Street Beach
- Playground (across the street from Hotel)
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Other activities
- American Girl Place in Water Tower Place
- Art Institute
- Boat rides
- Chicago Children's Museum
- Children's theatres
- Ferris wheel at Navy Pier
- John Hancock Observatory
- Willis Tower Skydeck
Reservations and applicable fees may apply.
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Babysitting Services
With 24 hours notice, we can arrange reliable babysitting services for your little ones. We will do anything possible to accommodate requests with shorter notice. We only refer experienced, bonded and insured babysitters. Please note that there is an hourly fee for this service, please contact the Concierge for details.
