Age and kids policy: what families need to know
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile is family-friendly and welcomes guests of all ages, but the primary guest checking in must be at least 21 years old. Children are allowed to use hotel facilities (the historic indoor Junior Olympic-size pool is open to families, with children required to be accompanied by an adult).
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Who can check in and who can stay?
The hotel requires the primary guest who registers and checks in to be at least 21 years old. Once a qualifying adult is registered to the room, families with children are welcome to stay.
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile is not an adults-only property. The hotel markets family-friendly features (for example, activities and the pool), so parents traveling with minors can book rooms and use shared hotel facilities.
- Minimum check-in age: 21 (the person who registers the room must be 21+).
- Families: children of any age may stay when accompanied by the registered adult.
- If you’re traveling with children, bring government-issued ID for the adult who will check in.
| Who | Allowed? |
|---|---|
| Primary guest to check in | 21+ required |
| Children staying in room | Allowed when accompanied by registered adult |
| Pool use by children | Allowed; adult supervision required |
Pool and family rules
The hotel’s indoor pool is a historic Junior Olympic-size pool with 1920s Spanish Majolica tiles and is described as family-friendly. The pool sits inside the Executive Tower fitness and spa complex.
Children may use the pool but must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The pool operates without a lifeguard on duty; parents should plan to supervise children closely and follow posted pool rules.
- Pool name/feature: historic Junior Olympic-size indoor pool (Exec Tower area).
- Supervision: children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Lifeguard: none on duty — swim at your own risk.
- Typical pool hours listed on hotel pages: early morning through evening (check current hours before arrival).
| Item | Fact |
|---|---|
| Lifeguard | No lifeguard on duty |
| Adult/child day pass | Both adults and children have day-pass options per vendor listings |
| Location | Pool and fitness complex in Executive Tower |
Rooms and bedding options for families
The hotel has room and suite types that work for families, including rooms that sleep up to 4 guests. Room names you can book include Classic Room, Classic Room, Tower, Executive Room, City View, Tower, Junior Suite, City View, Tower and Suite, 1 Bedroom (Grand Tower), among others.
If you need two beds, many room types offer 2 Double Beds options; some suites and larger rooms can also accommodate children when using existing bedding or rollaway options — confirm rollaway or crib availability directly with the hotel at booking.
- Room types to consider for families: Classic Room (two beds variants), Executive Room, City View, Tower, Classic Room, City View, Tower (Premier, Grand Tower), Junior Suite, City View, Tower, Suite, 1 Bedroom (Grand Tower).
- Maximum guest counts vary by room type (check the room description when booking).
- Request cribs, rollaways, or specific bedding arrangements ahead of arrival — availability may be limited.
| Room name (examples) | Sleeping options |
|---|---|
| Classic Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds |
| Executive Room, City View, Tower | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds (listed for up to 4 guests) |
| Suite, 1 Bedroom (Grand Tower) | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds |
Dining with kids — what to expect
The hotel is not all-inclusive; meals and drinks are a la carte. On-site dining includes Michael Jordan's Steak House & Bar (steakhouse fare), Casa Chi (Nikkei/Japanese–Peruvian), Center Court (breakfast) and a Starbucks. In-room dining is available with extended hours.
Center Court is described as family-friendly and is the most convenient option for breakfast with children. For dinner, Michael Jordan's Steak House & Bar and Casa Chi accept reservations — check dress-code notes and hours if you have young children or early bedtimes.
- On-site options: Michael Jordan's Steak House & Bar, Casa Chi, Center Court, Starbucks, plus in-room dining (hours on the hotel site).
- Meal plan: there is no all-inclusive meal plan; expect to pay per meal or use room service.
- Reservations: recommended for dinner outlets, especially on weekends.
| Venue | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Center Court | Breakfast (family-friendly) |
| Michael Jordan's Steak House & Bar | Lunch & dinner — steakhouse menu |
| Casa Chi | Dinner — Nikkei menu and cocktails |
Pool, spa and fitness access for families
The spa is named InterContinental Spa and the fitness center is open 24 hours. Spa facilities include treatment rooms, a couples room, and Finnish saunas; the spa and fitness areas are part of a multi-level complex that connects to the pool.
Some spa services and packages bundle access to the pool and fitness areas. If you plan to use the spa while traveling with children, check age restrictions for specific treatments and whether the spa permits young guests in sauna areas.
- Fitness center: 24-hour access for guests.
- InterContinental Spa: treatment rooms, couples room, saunas (check age rules for specific treatments).
- Spa packages sometimes include pool/sauna/fitness access — confirm details and booking requirements before arrival.
| Facility | Notes |
|---|---|
| Fitness center | Open 24 hours |
| InterContinental Spa | Treatment rooms and saunas (hours vary) |
| Pool access | Part of the multi-level fitness and spa complex (check hours) |
Practical tips for families when booking and arriving
Bring or be ready to present the registered adult’s government ID at check-in, plus a credit card or a deposit method for incidental charges. The hotel may require a deposit at check-in for incidentals.
Budget for extras not included in the room rate: meals (not included), parking (covered valet at an extra charge), possible resort/amenity fees, and pet fees if you travel with pets. Confirm any child or teen-specific fees (for breakfast or activities) when you book.
- Check-in time: standard 3:00 PM; check-out: 11:00 AM. Early check-in/late check-out may be available for a fee.
- Valet parking and other fees: parking and some resort/amenity fees are extra — confirm current amounts with the hotel.
- If bringing a pet: the property lists a pet fee and size limits; confirm availability and tower assignment for pet-friendly rooms before booking.
| Item | What to do |
|---|---|
| ID/deposit at check-in | Bring government ID and card for incidentals |
| Early check-in/late check-out | Request in advance (fees and availability apply) |
| Pets | Confirm pet policy and book pet-friendly room if needed |
