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Take charge in one of the top shopping mecca’s of the world – Chicago. Indulge your personal style with a $50 gift card to use at the 900 North Michigan Avenue shops, plus complimentary gifts and value-added certificates.

With so many exquisite retailers at your disposal, you’ll be sure to make your mark up and down the avenue. Book now!

 benefits:

(1) night stay

900 North Michigan Avenue Gift bag with $50 gift certificate, complimentary gifts, and coupons

$10 breakfast voucher for each guest to use at Argent Restaurant and Raw Bar

 

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Top12 Favorite Hotel Bars For After-Work Drinks Huffington Post

Best Chicago Rooftop

Hotel bars are often a convenient spot for a nightcap or a quick after-work drink (anything to take the edge off!) while on a business trip — but not all have the right vibe and noise level to help free your mind of all the stress after a long day of work. Whether you have been working all day in your office, or running from meeting to meeting while on the road, these great hotel bars are a safe bet for some after-work fun.

 

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Photo Shoot Friday! Vertigo Sky Lounge | Shiftgig

Welcome to Photo Shoot Friday! This week we’re getting dressed up and checking out the newly renovated rooftop patio at Vertigo Sky Lounge. Already known for having one of the best rooftops in town, Vertigo Sky Lounge has upped the ante with a revamped look and an innovative new program. Taking inspiration from the exclusive “chef’s table” concept, Vertigo is introducing The Bartender’s Booth. This six-seat alclove will offer up-close-and…

Best Rate Guarantee

Feel confident. When you book your Chicago hotel reservations with us directly, you’ll always get the best available rate at dana hotel and spa. If you do find a lower published rate prior to, or within 24 hours of, booking your room, simply submit a Best Rate Guarantee Claim. dana will happily honor the lower rate and give you an additional special 10% Chicago discount.image

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Dog Friendly Parks in Chicago

Dog friendly areas are designated sections within Chicago parks or beaches, where dogs are allowed to run and play off -leash, the only areas in the city where this is allowed.  Until the creation of these areas, dogs were only allowed in the city’s parks on a leash. Many of these sites provide features such as doggie drinking fountains, separate areas for shy dogs, dog owner bulletin boards, trash receptacles and extra doggie bags.  Read More.

 We have listed for you five dog parks located near the dana hotel and spa. 

1) Ohio Place Dog Park located at 353 N. Des Plaines St.

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2) Ohio Street Dog Park located at 630 N. Kingbury St.

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3) Lakeshore East Dog Park located at 450 E. Benton Place

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4) Stanton Park located at 618 W Scott St 

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5) Oz Park located at 2021 N. Burling St. 

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dana hotel and spa is a pet friendly hotel.

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Pay it Forward Today

It is customer service like this that we strive for daily. Thanks, Kara for taking the time to share your experience with us. Also, thanks for reminding us that the best way to live life is to stay positive!

 

“So I’m on some weird travel induced, flight cancelled, Lean In reading state of mind today. 

Just got back from a national sales conference where I was highlighted and congratulated by CEO for my efforts and those of a handful of other leading bankers. The reason I say this is because just a moment ago the bartender at the Dana felt the need to hand me this note after listening to me joke with my coworker over the phone. 

It occurred to me how unwilling we are to give ourselves credit where credit is due. Many of us spend our lives being kind to each other and most critical to ourselves. 

As I left floating away from the positive vibe from Alex I asked the doorman how he was doing. His response, 

“Wonderful, I am glad you asked, most people never ask me how I am doing in return. It tells me you are a good person.” 

I could have spent the last twenty four hours yelling at everyone at United, throwing a fit about my missing luggage, and being an overall a-hole. But I have met and talked with the most amazing people in the last 24 hours that I think I am exactly where I need to be. 

Thank you Luke, Alex, the kind cleaning lady, the other bartender with weather predictions, the bell hop with the long beard, and my favorite doorman with the fuzzy hat at the Dana. Positive vibes here, I am a customer for life. 

pay it forward today.”

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i am content

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Your special Chicago getaway at dana just got a little more special with these personal touches - our gift to you. First, relax to your hearts’ content with a little pampering; your choice of a deep tissue massage, facial, or mani/pedi at our renowned spa at dana. Once your well being is refined, apply your dana $50 gift card towards feeding your soul with a delectable dinner for two at Argent, or cozy up with room service, or take in the brilliant Chicago skyline with custom hand crafted cocktails, fireside, high above the city at Vertigo Sky Lounge. The next morning we’ll treat with a breakfast voucher for you and your guests.

Get all of these extra’s wrapped into one special package – you’ll be content, and more. Book now!

benefits:

(1) night stay

(1)$200 spa at dana gift certificate

(1)$50 dana outlet gift card to use towards Room Service, Argent Restaurant and Raw Bar, or Vertigo Sky Lounge

$10 breakfast voucher for each guest to use at Argent Restaurant & Raw Bar during your stay.

 

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Wedding Ideas for 2013

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Our Top 3 Unconventional Wedding Ideas

1) Wedit- Why spend a ton of money on a videographer to record your wedding when you could have your guests do it? The new online company Wedit sends the wedding couple 5 HD cameras in the mail 3 days before the wedding weekend. The couple passes them out to the wedding guests throughout the festivities to record & the couple returns the cameras to Wedit to after the wedding to edit. Wedit will then edit the footage into a video and send it back to the couple.

2) InstaWedding-create a hashtag for all your guests to use throughout your wedding. At the end of it all, you will have tons of photos to look through and create an album with.

3) Photo Guestbook- Instead of using a traditional guestbook, ask your wedding guests to pose for Polaroid pictures while holding messages written on a small chalkboard. It’s a great way to look back and remember who was at your wedding and what they looked like then. Plus your guests can add their own little personal touch by writing a personal message on the small chalkboard.

To see all 10 Unconventional Wedding Ideas click here.

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Our Top 3 Fun Ideas for Renewing Your Vows

1) Plan a Destination Renewal- Was your wedding day bigger than you wanted it to be the first time around? Plan a destination vow renewal and make it more about you.  Saying ‘I Do’ all over again will give you that chance to feel like you two are the only ones in the room because 200 eyes aren’t watching you as you kiss.

2) Throw a Big Party- It’s been 35 years since the big day and you have a lot more friends and family members than you did back then. So why not throw a big party after renewing your vows and just tell everyone to come as they please. No dress code, no gifts, just bring your dancing shoes and celebrate the love of these two amazing people.

3) Plan the Honeymoon that Never Happened- Sometimes a honeymoon doesn’t fit into your first wedding plans. Perhaps it was over your budget, you couldn’t get time off from work, or you were moving into a new home, and it just wasn’t the right time. So, here you are 20 years later; you have more than enough money saved up and you want to renew your vows, get away to relax. Plan the honeymoon that never happened and don’t forget to tell the hotel so they can give you that special “newlywed” treatment!

To see all 8 Fun Ideas for Renewing Your Vows click here.

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 Looking for the perfect space for your wedding pictures?  Check out our Pinterest Board dedicated to creating memorable moments at dana hotel and spa.

Interested in having your wedding block stay at the hotel?  Contact Cam Crummie for inquiries at ccrummie@danahotelandspa.com.

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Best iPhone Apps to Travel around Chicago

If your travel plans have you heading to the Windy City, for business or pleasure, check out these Chicago-friendly transportation iPhone apps to assist you with everything from train, bus schedules and taxis to local traffic and parking garages.

1) ITrans Chicago CTA

 The iTrans Chicago CTA app offers maps with directions to all major stops and stations, full schedules for the El and direct Google Maps integration for step-by-step directions.image

2.  Chicago Parking App

The Chicago Parking app will assist you by offering details of more than 300 parking garages around town, including maps, parking rates and even pay booth locations.image

3) Buster

While Buster offers information and schedules pertaining to buses only, excluding the El train, it does feature handy extras like a countdown clock to watch as you wait for your bus to arrive in freezing winter weather and the ability to save oft-used routes for one-click access down the road.

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4) Uber Chicago

The second city doesn’t deserve second class transportation. Whether talking business in the Loop, club-hopping in River North, or eating your way through Bucktown, Uber Chicago is the most convenient and luxurious ride in the city. Choose the ride that suites your needs: a taxi, black car, or SUV.image

5) MultiCam Chicago

If public transit isn’t your thing and you plan to have a personal vehicle to help you get around during your stay in the Windy City, consider the MultiCam Chicago traffic app. The only thing worse than an unfamiliar commute is an unfamiliar commute that leaves you stuck in unending gridlock and this app helps you to avoid those situations with its access to views from highway and freeway cameras located around the city.

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Chicago Spring Breaks and Spring Flings at dana hotel and spa

FEEL THE LOVE…

Spring is a great time for a fling — or romancing your relationship! Here are some of our favorite spots to get in that mood and stay there.

Enjoy delicious food from Argent Raw Bar, take in the views at Chicago’s only year-round rooftop Vertigo Sky Lounge or unwind at spa at the dana all under one roof at the dana hotel and spa. Live out lavish dreams or let your hair down with special packages from the dana hotel.

The “I am dana” package gives affluent guests the opportunity to rent the entire hotel complete with a full staff and spa services. For those who simply want a break from the daily routine, the “I am social”package gives guests a Swedish massage before sending them to Chicago’s premier rooftop patio, Vertigo Sky Lounge, to dance the night away with sounds from one of the city’s hottest DJs. The hotel also offers “I am romantic” packages that cater to both men and women for a loving and relaxing experience for you and your spring fling.

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March into Spring!

“March is a great month to see Chicago,” said Steve Beier, owner of Steve’s Segway Tours at Millennium Park. “We count on a lot of tours with people coming to Chicago on vacation or from the suburbs during a staycation.”

Free in March:

• Lincoln Park Zoo: Always free.

• Millennium Park: Always free. Ice skating (bring your skates) available through mid-March, weather permitting. Free online audio tour.

• Chicago Cultural Center: Free music and entertainment for tots on alternate Fridays at 10:00 a.m., free noon lunch concerts most weekdays. Daily building tours, art exhibits.

• Shedd Aquarium: March 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 (Illinois residents only; proof required).

• Art Institute of Chicago: Thursday evenings 5 p.m.-8 p.m. (Illinois residents only; proof required).

• Chicago Children’s Museum: March 3 for ages 15 and under, Thursday evenings 5-8 p.m. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum: Thursdays (Illinois residents only; proof required).

Spring fever cures: Adler Planetarium, Field Museum, Museum of Science and Industry, Navy Pier, Art Institute of Chicago.

And then there’s: Chinatown, John Hancock Observatory, SkyDeck Chicago at the Willis Tower, Pritzker Military Library.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Saturday, March 16, noon.

See the Chicago River go green: March 16, 10 a.m. Find out more at chicagostpatsparade.com.

Pack a lunch or grab a bite of Chicago’s best food. Museums offer dining options -— brown bag lunch rooms, concessions and restaurants. Try deep dish pizza at Lou Malnati’s Pizza, Gino’s East or Pizzeria Uno and Due, or grab a bite at the food courts at Macy’s on State Street and Water Tower Place. Don’t miss Greektown’s gyros and Greek fries and the sit-down restaurants that don’t break the bank.

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Broadway In Chicago:

Broadway In Chicago’s 2013 spring season will include the Pre-Broadway engagement of JEKYLL & HYDE and ANYTHING GOES, in addition to the already announced PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT,CATCH ME IF YOU CAN and the Pre-Broadway World Premiere of BIG FISH.  The 2013 spring season includes POTTED POTTER, AMERICAN IDIOT and WEST SIDE STORY.  Read more.

Shopping in Chicago:

In terms of density, the area’s first-rate shopping is, quite simply, unmatched. Even jaded shoppers from other worldly capitals are delighted at the ease and convenience of the stores concentrated here.  To find out the top ten shopping streets of Chicago read more.


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St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago

Chicago is the place to be for St. Patrick’s Day in 2013. The city of Chicago has a large Irish population who know how to celebrate the holiday right. Fun events take place all over the city, from the family friendly St. Patrick’s Day Parade to parties for all types of crowds. image

The Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes place every year on the Saturday before the holiday at the Chicago Loop. The parade begins at noon, after the Chicago River is dyed green at 10 a.m. The parade is about three hours long, so bring snacks. Food will be available at the event but you won’t want to lose your spot! The weather may be chilly so dress appropriately and consider bringing an umbrella, just in case.

Wrigleyville is a great place to check out if you’re not looking for something authentically Irish. Bars such as Harry Caray’s, Goose Island, the Cubby Bear, Johnny O’Hagan’s and Galway’s Arms will have a mostly college crowd and cheap beer.

The Loop contains a number of Irish pubs within and around its borders. Bars such as Fado Irish Pub, O’Callaghan’s, and Poag Mohone’s host large St. Patrick Day parties. The Irish American Heritage Center will provide you with an authentic Irish experience and a party with traditional dancing, food and of course, beer.

From traditional Irish Pubs, to wild college parties, there is a St. Patrick’s Day event for every type of Chicago citizen. Be sure to keep in touch with Concierge Preferred for the most up to date information about the best events taking place in Chicago.

Whats going on at dana?

spa at dana invites you to try the Green with Envy Package.  From March 11th-17th, receive a classic manicure with choice of ombre nail design, an 80 minute green tea body wrap and a 25 minute reflexology food massage.  This packages is the ultimate indulgence, you’ll leave renewed and let others be green with envy! $220

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Join us at Argent Restaurant & Raw Bar for some amazing drink specials, all weekend long. $3 Miller Lite Drafts and Bottles, $5 Jameson shots, and $7 Car Bombs.  

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Vertigo Sky Lounge Launching “Bartenders Table”

The Chefs Table has been a hidden restaurant perk for decades, coming into local vogue in recent years, giving diners a chance to get up close and personal with some of their favorite chefs and the exclusive opportunity to taste off-the-menu bites and works in progress. But a Bartenders Table is an untapped idea, until now.

Given the rise in mixology and the status of the bartender, it was only a matter of time before someone explored the idea. But someone had to do it first, and it’s about to happen at Vertigo Sky Lounge.

Like a Chefs Table, the Bartenders Table will be small (four-to-six seats), feature a nightly-changing tasting menu, and a personal lesson in the craft. The experience will start with a champagne cocktail and an amuse bouche like crostini and caviar. Seven or eight “surprise” cocktail tastes will be interspersed with sorbetto to cleanse palettes.

Food and beverage director Matt McCahill says they’re “going to get fancy,” attempting to bring fine-dining culture and a foodie crowd with the concept. That means liquid nitrogen, house-made syrups and bitters, and a known name with a culinary background behind the bar when they launch the table next month.

Vertigo Sky Lounge, part of the dana hotel & spa, is also the only year-round outdoor patio in the city. The whole space is currently under renovation as well, finishing up next month. Expect cosmetic changes like firepits surrounded by “iced” glass, fire torches, hanging cabanas, a large illuminated “V” visible from State Street below, another new 14-seat bar, and increased seating.

Source: chicago.eater.com