The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (The Ritz-Carlton)
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160 East Pearson Street, at Water Tower Place, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., 60611-2308
 
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1 (312) 266-1000
  
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1 (312) 266-1194

The Ritz-Carlton Chicago
(A Four Seasons Hotel)

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The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (The Ritz-Carlton) > Kids amenity - popcorn > Whether yours is just beginning, all grown-up or at any stage in-between, The Ritz-Carlton Chicago is a wonderful base for your family.
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Whether yours is just beginning, all grown-up or at any stage in-between, The Ritz-Carlton Chicago is a wonderful base for your family. We go out of our way to make our youngest guests feel welcome, and our resourceful Concierge is always close at hand – to make reservations for a family dinner, offer suggestions for tomorrow's outing or help arrange a babysitter. Children 18 years old and under can share their parents' room at no extra charge.

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 Ritz-Carlton Chicago Toy Wagon
  • An in-room Ritz Lion Welcome Box filled with homemade cookies and juice
  • Colouring books and crayons in The Café
  • Child-size bathrobes
  • Complimentary children's toiletries
  • Children's menus in our restaurants and In-Room Dining
    View a sample children's menu

Teen travellers receive an in-room amenity including:

  • Movie-style popcorn
  • Soda

Upon request, and subject to availability:

  • Items to childproof guest rooms
  • Cribs and/or rollaway bed(s), at no extra charge and subject to maximum occupancy
  • Complimentary use of children's videos and DVDs
  • Complimentary use of baby bathtubs, blankets, thermometers, high chairs and strollers
  • Complimentary baby bottles, diapers, wipes, lotion, powder, shampoo and safety pins

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.

Family-oriented activities

Our Concierge would be pleased to suggest and help you arrange suitable activities for your family's ages and interests.

Complimentary on-site activities

Cookies with the chef

Upon arrival, children aged 5 to 12 are greeted with an invitation from the Pastry Team to join them in our award-winning kitchen, daily at 4:00 pm, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour followed by a cookie-making session. (Children aged four and under can participate if accompanied by an adult.)

Other on-site activities include:

  • Selection of toys and games
  • Video and DVD library

Complimentary off-site activities

  • 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)

Other activities

Reservations and applicable fees may apply

  • 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
  • Sears Tower Skydeck