Pineapples have long been a symbol of hospitality and welcome, which is felt immediately walking into the lobby of Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop Chicago. In the Loop and surrounded by the bustling Theater District, this trendy hotel is the shiny new penny of Chicago. There are some pretty unique amenities, like complimentary cupcakes or beach cruisers for exploring the city. Whatever you do, at the end of the day, crawl into ultra-comfortable European-style bedding, clothing discouraged.
Staypineapple The Loop –Best for…
Families
If you’re traveling with your family, the Staypineapple is ideal for both the young and young at heart. Kitschy decor—like Pineapple pillow shams that read “Sleep with Me”—is paired with sleek, modern accommodations and full-service amenities. Deluxe two-queen rooms sleep up to four guests, perfect for your family. HDTVs are complete with streaming services, so you can cast your favorite family shows direct from your phone or tablet.
You can also reserve an eat-and-sleep package, which includes a $20 food and beverage voucher per adult, per stay. Use it toward room service or at the on-site eatery, Atwood. Or, if one of your family members happens to have four legs, the Pineapple Pup Package offers 50-percent off of the daily pet fee ($25 per night). Plus, your room will be equipped with a water bowl, treates, dog bed and dog waste dispenser with bags.
Staypineapple The Loop Amenities
A new hotel in the heart of the city, Staypineapple rooms all feature historic touches as an homage to its original building coupled with contemporary styling and modern amenities. High-definition TVs, high-speed WiFi and mini fridges are including in every room. Configurations include deluxe queen, deluxe two-queen, deluxe king, executive king suites, and Millennium Park view king suites. Suites include a sleeper sofa and separate living room, and view rooms boast sights of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan. An array of accessible rooms and amenities are available as well, including roll-in showers.
Each room is also equipped with the “naked experience,” which offers comfy robes, large fluffy towels and double duvet European bedding. Guests can also borrow beach cruisers for free and take a ride to the river or lakefront. There is also an on-site fitness center. For a pick-me-up, each room has Keurig coffee makers, and there is coffee in the lobby, along with complimentary Pineapple cupcakes. High-speed wireless is available for free throughout the hotel, and TVs are equipped with Stream Pineapple, so you can stream your favorite shows from your tablet or phone direct to your room’s HDTV.
Atwood is the hotel’s on-site restaurant, serving up bespoke cocktails, creative American fare and yummy desserts day and night. Atwood is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as lazy brunches each weekend.
Staypineapple The Loop Location
Situated in the loop next to the Theater district, Staypineapple Chicago is easily accessible to just about anything in the Windy City. The historic landmark building is just a few blocks from Millennium Park and Grant Park. Two blocks south of the hotel is the Privatebank Theatre and the Monroe Red Line stop for accessing other parts of the city. The Chicago Children’s Museum and Navy Pier is walkable, as is the loads of shopping available on Magnificent Mile.
Hotels nearby include the Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown, Hyatt Centric the Loop Chicago, and Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop – Theatre District. The Staypineapple is in line, cost wise, with these nearby options.
Staypineapple The Loop –The Verdict
The Staypineapple combines a historic hotel with thoroughly modern amenities and on-trend extras, like HDTV streaming, bright yellow robes and ready-to-ride beach cruisers. Its hard-to-beat location is just a stone’s throw from Millennium Park and the neighboring theater district. Staying so close to those extras will cost more than other parts of the city, but if you want to be in the center of it all, it’s a competitive option.