Celebrate the holiday season at The Peninsula Chicago

The holidays are nothing short of spectacular at The Peninsula Chicago, with The Peninsula Hotels’ “Trees of Hope,” seasonal décor, “Fashion Afternoon Teas”, joyful celebrations and visits from Santa, all providing the perfect backdrop for this festive season.

Holiday Packages 
Midwestern Winter Retreats: 
The Peninsula Chicago invites guests to escape the cold with Midwestern Winter Retreat packages, offering room rates from US$ 360 plus a host of other value-added benefits that can be tailored to individual guests’ desires. A Lucky Draw at check-in provides guests the opportunity to win one of several fabulous prizes to enjoy during their stay. The Winter Retreats provide the perfect opportunity for a family trip, romantic couple’s escape or a girlfriend getaway, and are based on a two-night minimum stay, valid from December 11, 2011 through March 31, 2012. In addition to the inviting room rate, guests have the choice of several value-added benefits depending on the type of retreat they reserve.

Lucky Draw and Prizes 
Guests who reserve one of the Midwestern Winter Retreats also receive one Lucky Draw at check-in for a chance to win an exciting prize, redeemable during their stay:
  • dinner for two in The Lobby 
  • upgrade to next available room category
    three hours in a chauffeured MINI Cooper 
  • Peninsula leather portfolio 
  • complimentary 60-minute massage 
  • complimentary overnight stay in a Deluxe Suite (for future stay)
Family Retreat Benefits 
This winter, families can discover their next adventure at The Peninsula Chicago with the Family Retreat, which includes:
  • daily Continental breakfast for two from The Lobby or Room Service 
  • complimentary dining for children 12 years and under from the children’s menu in The Lobby and from Room Service 
  • complimentary overnight valet parking for one vehicle 
  • complimentary movie through the hotel’s entertainment system 
  • a children’s welcome amenity 
  • Lucky draw at check-in
Room Type 
Deluxe Room - $360
Grand Deluxe Room - $400
Executive Suite - $510
Junior Suite - $560
Deluxe Suite - $720

Couple’s or Girlfriend Retreat Benefits
Those looking for an escape for two can indulge in either a Couple’s or Girlfriend Retreat, which includes the following benefits:
  • upgrade to next room category at time of booking 
  • 30% off spa services (excluding manicures and spa products) 
  • daily Continental breakfast for two from The Lobby or Room Service 
  • complimentary overnight valet parking for one vehicle 
  • lucky draw at check-in

Room Type Reserved - Room Type with Upgrade - Rate
Deluxe Room - Grand Deluxe Room - $360
Grand Deluxe Room - Executive Suite - $400
Executive Suite - Junior Suite - $510
Junior Suite - Deluxe Suite - $560

Winter Escapes
Guests interested in celebrating with a getaway or looking to take advantage of Chicago’s holiday shopping can enjoy rates from $425 per room per night, plus tax with The Peninsula’s “Winter Escapes” promotion. This package includes a choice of one of the following items one time during the guest’s stay: a $100 dining credit, a $100 spa credit or a confirmed upgrade to the next available room category. Winter Escapes also includes daily continental breakfast for two and offers complimentary local calls and in-room wired and wireless broadband Internet access. This package is valid from December 19, 2011 until March 31, 2012.

Guests can pair any of The Peninsula’s holiday festivities with an overnight stay to create a fabulous package to enjoy or gift to someone special. Seasonal room-only rates start at US$ 395 per room per night, plus tax. Reservations for The Peninsula Chicago can be made directly at (1-312) 573 6620, toll-free at (1-866) 288 8889 or by e-mail at reservationspch@peninsula.com.

The Peninsula Holiday Desk 
Let the experts at The Peninsula Chicago assist with holiday plans or in choosing the perfect gift. Nothing surpasses the gift of a Peninsula experience. Gift Certificates are easy to customize by calling or visiting The Peninsula Holiday Desk, located adjacent to the Main Reception Desk on The Lobby Level.

Holiday Desk Hours: 
  • December 5 to December 24, 2011 
  • Monday to Friday: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm 
  • Saturday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm 
  • Sunday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm 
  • The Peninsula Holiday Desk direct telephone: (1-312) 573 6985

The Peninsula Hotel’s “Trees of Hope” 
Celebrate ‘the season of giving’ by decorating The Peninsula Chicago’s “Trees of Hope” with a special holiday ornament. Ornaments are available with a donation at US$ 15 each from the Holiday Desk, located on The Lobby Level. Participants may show their support writing their name and a message on their ornament and hanging on one of the trees, with all proceeds donated to The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois.

Peninsula Peter Bear is coming to Town! 
Guests of The Peninsula might just witness a visit from Peter Bear this season! Sightings of Peter Bear have happen at various times and places in the hotel, including Afternoon Tea, Sunday Brunch, The Spa and even visits to guests’ rooms. Guests with children spending the night at the hotel on Friday or Saturday are invited to request an afternoon visit from Peter Bear upon check-in.

The Peninsula Spa by ESPA 
ESPA recently introduced a complete product-line make-over with updated formulas, now average over 99% natural ingredients to ensure each product is as efficacious, luxurious and natural as possible. The Peninsula Spa by ESPA celebrates the launch with a host of irresistible holiday specials.

About The Peninsula Chicago 
The Peninsula Chicago was named the Number One Large City Hotel in the US and Canada by Travel + Leisure’s Reader’s Survey, August 2011 and Number Two Hotel in the United States in Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Reader’s Choice Awards, November 2010. The hotel is located on the “Magnificent Mile” at 108 East Superior Street (at Michigan Avenue), within the city’s premier shopping district. The 339 guestroom hotel opened in 2001 and features three distinctive restaurants, a popular bar and a world-class spa. For information on The Peninsula Chicago, please visit www.peninsula.com/chicago.