The Club MDW is small, but it's well run. Landing at Midway around 8 a.m. on a Monday in August, I…read morescanned the QR code to join the lounge's waitlist. The text I received said it would be 15-20 minutes of waiting for one, but it ended up being 10 minutes. Here's my experience. 1) Admission: Using my Priority Pass, I was able to easily enter the lounge after being on the waitlist for a few minutes. The woman at the desk scanned my Priority Pass and then boarding pass. Another staff member showed me where to sit (a freshly cleaned table for one). 2) Space: There are seats for one, areas for two near the window, and longer tables for larger parties. The entire space is small, which is why they limit access. There's a small bar and restrooms. 3) Amenities: There are two areas for food. I went for breakfast. One area had dry cereal with jugs of milk, two different kinds of muffins (chocolate and blueberry), an espresso machine, flavored water, and orange juice. The other section has fruit, bagels and toast with jam, butter, etc., waffles, and scrambled eggs. 4) Service: It's excellent! Staff were kind and attentive. Dirty dishes only sat for a few minutes before someone cleared them.

We spent a couple hours in this club before departing on a short flight home to Omaha…read more This lounge definitely left some things to be desired. I also recognize that our previous lounge experiences have been mostly Capital One specific lounges and those are vastly different brands of lounges I appreciated the convenience of this one, it was very easy to get to from security and then only a short walk to our actual departure date when it was time. Because it's pretty small, I was worried that we might not be able to get in, but they were able to accommodate us fairly quickly. The food that was served during our time there was definitely lackluster though. Some of the hot items were lukewarm at best, and it didn't seem like there were frequent replenishings or items being changed out throughout the day. I'm still grateful for a place with a little bit more peace and quiet to wait for our flight, but the specific accommodations offered here aren't the star of the show among lounges.

We were having dinner in the Oak Brook area and came across the Polo Lounge on Yelp, so we decided…read moreto drop in for a cocktail. There was an event going on and the lobby was crowded. No matter, although it did sort of take away from the intimate vibe that it could have been. The bar is beautifully designed and even with the tumult of so many people moving around, it lost little of its draw. I saw that the bartender had to look up the recipe for our cocktails, but they came out fine. All in all it was a pleasant experience.

Great place to relax with friends and enjoy a cocktail. Bar staff is amazing and professional and…read moreservice is great!

Amazing pasta | Best waitress in Chicago | Cool atmosphere…read more Came for a late dinner and had a great time. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, the atmosphere is fun, and the cocktails are solid. I had the espresso martini and the 100 Year Old Cigar. Both were good, although I think Gilt Bar's sister restaurants have the stronger cocktail game. My Tinder matches: Onion Rings: Immediate super-like. Gorgeous, exciting, and I'd absolutely swipe right again. French Fries: Matched, chatted for a bit, then realized there was no chemistry. Unmatched. Truffle Mafaldine: Very attractive, great personality, and definitely getting my number. Strong long-term potential. Cookie: Cute. We went on a casual date, I had a couple bites, and I'm open to seeing where things go. But honestly, our waitress was the real reason this went so well. She was personable, attentive, and somehow managed to make the whole experience feel effortless. When one of us mentioned not eating dairy, she even brought us a free gelato. Overall: Would swipe right. Would exchange numbers. Would see again. Definitely recommend.

Always love going here for dinner. Went with some family and friends and we had a nice meal. Drinks…read morewere great - a little pricy for what it is but that's Chicago. The meatballs were great as an appetizer, the tomato sauce was seasoned well and there was enough for each meatball (came with 5). The burger was phenomenal- super juicy and cooked to perfection, and very large. The spicy vodka rigatoni was great - spiced just right and not overly spicy (coming from someone that has a very low spice tolerance). The salmon was to die for- super juicy and tender piece of fish and it flaked right on the fork. We also got the carbonara which was good, but could have used a little more salt / seasoning as it was a little bland. The Brussel sprouts were a stand out - super flavorful, cooked just right and were tender but not mushy. We fought over these!! Service was attentive and we felt taken care of! Will be dining here again as it's a hit every time with the food, and the ambiance is so fun and lively! Definitely recommend for dinner for a date night or special event!!

I arrived around 21:00 for dessert/nightcap on a Monday evening before heading back to my hotel…read morenear convention center. I had been enjoying the city after a day of shopping and dinner at Joe's. A friend recommended this lovely bar/lounge. We are not from these parts of the U.S. and love to explore. This lounge is on the second floor of the Chicago Athletic Association building. Part of the Hyatt chain. I was warmly greeted by host and placed next to an old fireplace in front of the bar area. I was seated facing the entire lobby. I was enjoying the Gothic architecture. It was dark and a soothing atmosphere. I appreciated the appropriate music playing as well. It was a perfect way to end my day. I had a glass of champagne and my server recommended the Basque cheesecake. Which was perfect cause I recently visited San Sebastian, Spain. The Basque region makes a great cheesecake. The burned caramelized top complimented my champagne well. There is a room/bar in the back room of where I was. A great bar with games and TVs for sports. After enjoying my nightcap, I walked downstairs and was able to order a ride-share and wait in the warm entry of the building. This hotel is directly across the famous Bean which is in the beautiful Millennium Park. During the day, I highly recommend checking that park out.

When my friend and I recently stayed at the Chicago Athletic Association, we made three…read morereservations for the Drawing Room (using Open Table), two for breakfast and one for dinner. The Drawing Room is in the lobby of the hotel. The first day at the hotel, my friend and I had a breakfast reservation (which we're thankful we did, as it was quite busy) and we sat at a table where the chairs were comfortable but it was too low to comfortably eat at the table. I felt like I was almost stretching and standing when eating. We requested a different type of table the next day when we can back for breakfast. We both ordered the Classic Breakfast consisting of two eggs, Nueske's bacon, breakfast sausage, breakfast potatoes, and sourdough toast. There were options available for gluten free toast and egg white though we didn't opt for that. I did ask for all bacon. The next day, I ordered a Breakfast Sandwich, regularly including chicken breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, American cheese, house-made english muffin, and green salad (with gluten free toast option). I chose bacon instead of sausage and cheddar instead of American cheese. Both breakfasts were rather good. Unfortunately the dinner wasn't as delightful as a meal as the breakfasts. The chairs were fine and the place wasn't too busy (and we had a reservation) though when we sat down, it was as if we were forgotten as no one came to our table for quite some time. We then realized we weren't too excited about the menu, so we instead when to the nearby Game Room for a bite while watching a basketball game on TV. We were given welcome beverage certificates good for free bubbly at the Game Room though those were also honored at the Game Room. The Drawing Room lobby spaces are open 24 hours daily though guests can order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11 AM, Monday through Thursday for lunch and dinner from 11 AM to 11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 12 Midnight (though the kitchen closes at 11 PM), and Sunday from 11 AM to 9 PM. You can visit the Drawing Room website at https://www.drawingroomchicago.com, where you can find menus, private event information, reservations, social media links, and more. You can also sign up for restaurant updates at the bottom of the page. While I wouldn't discourage anyone to go to the Drawing Room, it wasn't among our favorite restaurants at the Chicago Athletic Association or nearby the hotel.

Was my second time at Shea's Lounge,the food is delicious and generous drinks are well made and…read morealso very good,had to choose the fried Calamari for the second time so delicious,such generous portions ordered a totally hand crafted cocktail from the bartender who was also our server, excellent customer service excellent food a total must go to,great ambiance as well, cannot wait to go back

Interior is nice, they redecorated well. The back "patio" area is closed in for the winter, but…read moreit's warm in there. The main bar is very loud, hard to hear who you're talking to, also how do you have an Irish bar without a working Guinness tap?? 6 out 10 's. I'll give it another shot over the summer.

This joint is amazing. One of the best cigar selections I've ever seen. Well worth a stop for an…read morehour or two.

The Casa De Montecristo (Mike, Omar and team) Family are best in class when it comes to the cigar…read morelifestyle. Quality lounges, impeccable selection of aged cigars and industry leading accessories provide everything you need to enjoy your cigar experience. Whether you are a novice or a self proclaimed aficionado, thai is definitely the destination. Don't take my word for it, stop by and experience it for yourself....Like all cigars choices, you have to find the one for you, but I feel that this lounge will exceed your expectations. #MKETHPN = Make It Happen

Lucky's lounge Sign says karaoke on Wednesdays so I went there and they don't do karaoke at all for…read morea year! You would think they would take that sign down!

Food: one of the best bloody Mary's I have ever had! I ordered spicy and the bartender made it…read moreperfectly. The garnishes were top-notch! I honestly couldn't believe how cheap they were too! 5/5 Service: the bartender was sweet and very attentive. She gave us a round of free shots for the Bears Game. 5/5 Ambiance: it is a traditional dive bar, but the bathrooms were clean and everyone was spotless. A lovely bar to hang out for a sports game or just to get away! 5/5 Overall: 15/15

Blue Tone Sports & Slots Lounge is a new, hot, local spot nestled in Hometown, IL. On any given…read moreweekend Blue Tone might host LIVE Music, Comedy, Karaoke, or host private events/parties. Recently I've enjoyed a couple of Friday evenings at Blue Tone Sports and Slots Lounge with friends enjoying a Live Band (that was AWESOME) in the house one Friday and The Comedy Blues set this Friday! Hilarious show, it was really a good time! The atmosphere is chill. There was a nice spread that was complimentary. Blue Tone really knows how to roll out the red carpet! Drinks were delicious. I had a slushy kind of sweet drink that was phenomenal. The proprietors are friendly and stayed on their feet mingling with crowd to make sure everyone was having a good time. Shout outs to the staff at Blue Tone-- Darrell & Mgr. Tiff -- they were at every table throughout night, checking to make sure customers were well taken care of. It was a nice size crowd on this evening, as was a relaxed atmosphere of simply adult chill. Blue Tone should be on your radar!!

Coolest hotel I've ever been in. Feels like I'm transported to Europe. This hotel is built for the…read moreyoungins and the social. They always have something going on at night and if you wanted to have a chill no frills but nice evening you can just go downstairs and enjoy the bar. The food from the taco spot is also really good. Oleg from the concierge service is one hell of a cool dude. Gave us all the good spots to visit in Chicago, all the tips we needed to know to get around, and even really took care of us. I asked for a way to enjoy some special beers that we brought with us as Chicago tourists and he offered to bring over a whole mini fridge to the room. Super awesome guy! The room was also interesting as it's so nice even if it was very small. Everything about this hotel was great.

I really enjoyed this hotel. The lobby is a vibe. I love the industrial feel it gives in the room…read more The big floor to ceiling windows are great when waking up in the morning to get a view of the city and at night to see the skyline. Pac-Man in the lobby is a classic. Lucky we stayed therr and were able to use the machine. No wait.

The food is delicious, but honestly, depending on the times that u go can vary on the level of…read moreservice being somewhat behind. I still enjoy the music and drinks and over all just being with friends/family.

He likes that they have his beer here so we came for dinner. We sat in the Voodoo Lounge section of…read morethe restaurant. It was a game day atmosphere. We sat at a high top table next to the bar. Our server was friendly and checked on us frequently but not enough to be a pest. I appreciated her cheery attitude. He ordered the rib tip dinner which is slow-smoked pork rib tips in BBQ sauce, dinner portion. I went with a cup of seafood gumbo and the Cajun BBQ shrimp grilled in Cajun butter sauce with garlic, green onions accompanied with French bread for dipping into the sauce. The crusty bread went well with the sauce. I enjoyed my shrimp very much. It could have more taste in the sauce but the shrimp was cooked well so it was not chewy. I also asked for bread for the seafood gumbo. It came with butter and was enough for both of us. The soup was fairly decent. Not the best I've had but I would order it again. The portion was perfect as it didn't fill me up so I was able to enjoy dinner without feeling stuffed. His pork rib tips were divine. Melted in your mouth soft and the bbq sauce was delish. The atmosphere was fun and sports were on the tv screens around the lounge. But it was not too loud in here for conversation. You can also pick songs to be played using the music app. He suggested I use the restrooms in the restaurant portion of the building as they might be cleaner. They have a parking lot and a sign which says not to park on Natchez or Neenah as your vehicle might be ticketed or towed by police. They put up signs to show you which way to enter the small parking lot and which way to exit so be on the lookout for them especially during busy hours. I liked this restaurant and would return.