What’s included at The Langham, Chicago and what costs extra
The Langham, Chicago includes standard in-room amenities (minibar, laptop-compatible safe, complimentary Wi‑Fi), access to on-site facilities like Travelle and Pavilion (meals are extra), the Health Club and 67‑foot indoor pool, Chuan Spa (treatments extra), and basic concierge/24‑hour front desk services. Extra charges commonly include valet parking, spa treatments and memberships, some dining (including cooked‑to‑order breakfast), pet fees, and a credit‑card pre‑authorization for incidentals on arrival.
In this guide
- Guest rooms — what’s included in your room
- Dining: what’s included vs. what costs extra
- Wellness, pool and fitness — included access and paid options
- Services, fees and hotel policies to expect
- Meetings, events and wedding venues — what’s included and what you’ll pay for
- Location, transport and local extras
Guest rooms — what’s included in your room
Rooms and suites include standard in-room amenities: a minibar, laptop‑compatible safe, complimentary wireless and wired internet, and bathroom toiletries supplied by the hotel. Room types include Premier Room, Premier Room, River View, Junior Suite, Club Room (Executive), Club Suite, 1 Bedroom, Club Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View, Club Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View and others listed on the hotel site.
Bed configurations are published per room type (example: Premier Room offers 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds). For specifics about a given room type or bed configuration, check your reservation notes or contact the hotel directly.
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi (wired and wireless) — included
- Minibar — present in rooms (items charged when consumed)
- Laptop‑compatible safe — included
- In‑room dining and private afternoon tea (Pavilion) — available for an extra charge
| Room type | Typical bed options |
|---|---|
| Premier Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds |
| Premier Room, River View | 1 King Bed |
| Club Room (Executive) | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds |
Dining: what’s included vs. what costs extra
The Langham houses Travelle (seasonal American restaurant and bar) and Pavilion (afternoon tea). Use of the restaurants and the bar is available to guests, but meals and drinks are not included in standard room rates.
Breakfast is not automatically included; a cooked‑to‑order breakfast is offered for an additional fee. Pavilion’s afternoon tea service runs Friday–Sunday (12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.) and usually requires reservations at least 24 hours in advance.
- Travelle serves breakfast, lunch and dinner; Travelle Lounge serves bar bites — kitchen closes by 11:00 p.m.
- Afternoon tea at Pavilion is a paid service; private in‑room tea is also available for a charge
- Room service/in‑room dining items are billed separately to your folio
| Dining venue | Included with room? |
|---|---|
| Travelle (restaurant & lounge) | No — meals and drinks charged separately |
| Pavilion (afternoon tea) | No — tea service is a separate charge |
Wellness, pool and fitness — included access and paid options
The 67‑foot indoor pool (Level 4) with a hydrotherapy hot tub, Oriental steam room, Himalayan salt sauna and herbal sauna is part of the hotel’s wellness facilities. The Health Club/fitness studio (2,260 sq ft) with Life Fitness equipment and Peloton bikes is available to guests; hours for both facilities are generally 6:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Chuan Spa operates daily from 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Spa treatments and signature packages are charged separately. The hotel also offers a paid Chuan Horizon wellbeing membership that includes Health Club/Welness Facilities access and unlimited group classes (subject to availability).
- Pool and Health Club hours: typically 6:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Chuan Spa treatments (massages, signature escapes, HydraFacial, etc.) are additional
- Chuan Horizon membership is a paid option and includes guest passes and class access
| Facility | Included? |
|---|---|
| Indoor pool & hot tub | Access included for registered guests |
| Chuan Spa treatments | Additional fee |
Services, fees and hotel policies to expect
On arrival the hotel requires a credit card pre‑authorization that covers the stay plus an incidental hold — the property publishes a pre‑authorization amount of approximately $150 per day (up to a stated maximum). Early arrivals, late departures and some services are subject to availability and may incur fees.
Valet parking is available for a nightly fee (third‑party listing: USD 88 per night with in/out privileges); parking is valet only on the property. Pets are accepted under a pet policy with fees and weight limits; sources list variations (examples: $100–$150 per stay plus possible deposit, two pets maximum, dogs/cats up to 35 lbs). For exact current amounts ask the hotel directly before arrival.
- Credit‑card pre‑authorization for incidentals required on arrival (amount published by hotel)
- Valet parking — extra charge (in/out privileges usually included)
- Early check‑in/late check‑out possible but may incur a fee; early departure fee equals one night’s room and tax if you leave before your scheduled departure
| Policy | Note |
|---|---|
| Pre‑authorization | Approximately $150 per day toward incidentals (hotel publishes details) |
| Early‑departure fee | Guests may be charged one night’s room + tax if leaving early |
Meetings, events and wedding venues — what’s included and what you’ll pay for
The Langham provides about 15,000 sq ft of event space across multiple rooms, including the Devonshire Ballroom, Cambridge and Chelsea. Event bookings include space rental, but catering, audio/visual, staffing, and other event services are usually additional and managed through the hotel’s event team.
Published capacities and room sizes are available from the hotel for planning (example: Devonshire Ballroom approximately 4,840 sq ft). Rental fees and catering minimums vary considerably by event type and date; third‑party wedding guides have reported venue rental ranges—confirm pricing directly with the hotel’s events contact.
- Devonshire Ballroom: ~4,840 sq ft with floor‑to‑ceiling windows; venue capacities published by the hotel
- Cambridge and Chelsea are junior ballrooms with divisible configurations
- Private dining and AV services are add‑ons and typically billed to the event folio
| Venue | Typical max (reception) |
|---|---|
| Devonshire Ballroom | ~250–312 (varies by setup) |
| Cambridge | ~150–225 (varies by setup) |
| Chelsea | ~130–150 (varies by setup) |
Location, transport and local extras
The Langham, Chicago sits at 330 North Wabash Avenue on the Chicago River, a few minutes’ walk from the Magnificent Mile and Millennium Park. The hotel has direct doorstep access to a river jetty used by leisure boat cruises; the Chicago Architecture River Cruise departure point is nearby.
Airport transfers, parking, and private car pickups are typically charged separately. Some guest reports have noted a hotel car pick‑up option for a fee; confirm current rates and availability with the hotel or your booking agent.
- Address: 330 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
- Chicago Architecture River Cruise departure point and river activities are within a short walk
- Airport transfer/car service and parking charges are additional and vary by provider
| Nearby landmark | Approx. walk |
|---|---|
| Magnificent Mile (Michigan Ave) | ~4 minutes |
| Millennium Park | ~8 minutes |
| Chicago Theatre | ~5–6 minutes |
