InterContinental Spa — treatments, hours and what to book
InterContinental Spa at InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile operates within the hotel’s fitness and pool complex and offers massages, facials, body treatments, a couples room and Finnish saunas. Spa hours are listed by the hotel as 8:00 AM–8:00 PM (some pages also show extended hours), and the pool runs roughly 5:00 AM–10:00 PM — check with the hotel for the day you arrive and book treatments in advance.
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Spa location and hours
The InterContinental Spa is part of the hotel’s multi-level fitness and pool complex and connects directly to the historic indoor Junior Olympic-size pool. Sources list spa hours as 8:00 AM–8:00 PM; alternate listings on IHG pages show longer hours, so confirm when you call.
The indoor pool’s official hours are listed as 5:00 AM–10:00 PM, though some third-party day-pass vendors show slightly different start or weekend hours. The pool has no lifeguard on duty; children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Spa: commonly listed 8:00 AM–8:00 PM (confirm with hotel)
- Pool: commonly listed 5:00 AM–10:00 PM (check day-pass vendor for weekend variations)
- Fitness center: open 24 hours (part of the same complex)
| Facility | Common hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| InterContinental Spa | 8:00 AM–8:00 PM | IHG lists this; some IHG pages show extended hours |
| Indoor Junior Olympic Pool | 5:00 AM–10:00 PM | Historic pool; no lifeguard on duty |
| Fitness Center | 24 hours | Access included for guests |
What treatments they offer
The InterContinental Spa menu includes massages, facials, body wraps/polishes, reflexology and aromatherapy options, plus signature treatments such as a sugar honey body polish. The property also offers chair massages for events and corporate groups.
Treatment rooms include private single rooms and a couples room; the spa also provides Finnish saunas and locker-room facilities as part of the combined spa/fitness complex.
- Swedish and deep-tissue massages
- Facials and skin treatments
- Body wraps and the sugar honey body polish
- Reflexology and aromatherapy
- Couples room and chair massages for groups
| Treatment type | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Massage (Swedish / deep-tissue) | Stress relief, muscle tension |
| Facial | Skincare and glow |
| Body polish / wrap | Exfoliation and hydration |
What to book (who benefits from each treatment)
If you want recovery after walking the Magnificent Mile or a full day of meetings, book a deep-tissue or sports-style massage. For a pre-event refresh (wedding, meeting or date night), a facial or a body polish helps skin look and feel smoother.
Couples or partners often reserve the couples room for simultaneous massages. If you’re short on time, chair massages may be available for shorter, targeted relief — good for corporate groups or brief layovers between meetings.
- Deep-tissue/sports massage — travelers with sore muscles from walking or long flights
- Relaxation/Swedish massage — general stress relief
- Facial — pre-event or to address dull, travel-weary skin
- Sugar honey body polish — exfoliation before an evening out
- Couples room — shared treatment time for two
| Need | Recommended booking |
|---|---|
| Muscle soreness after sightseeing | Deep-tissue or sports massage |
| Quick refresh before evening plans | Express facial or body polish |
| Shared experience | Couples room massage |
How to book, arrival tips and fees
You can book spa treatments by contacting the hotel directly; confirm treatment availability and any prepayment or cancellation policy when you call. The hotel’s official reservation and front-desk lines can also help schedule spa times.
Be aware the property charges a nightly resort/amenity fee (reported by third-party sources) that commonly covers in-room Wi‑Fi, daily bottled water, local calls, 24/7 fitness access and pool access — check current inclusions with the hotel at booking. At check-in the hotel requires government photo ID and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit for incidentals.
- Confirm spa hours and treatment availability when booking — hours vary across listings
- Ask whether spa packages include pool/sauna access (some third-party day packages bundle these)
- At check-in: standard time is 3:00 PM; minimum check-in age is 21 for the primary guest
- Resort/amenity fees and incidental deposits have been reported by third-party sites; ask the hotel for current amounts
| Contact | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Front desk / bookings | Book treatments, confirm hours and policies |
| Concierge | Coordinate spa packages, pool day access and local services |
| BookResorts agents | +1 (888) 605-1350 (24/7) — independent agency contact |
Pool, fitness and post-treatment recovery
The hotel’s historic Junior Olympic-size indoor pool (with 1920s Spanish Majolica tiles) is part of the same Executive Tower fitness and spa complex. The pool sits within the Executive Tower and has family access; day passes are sold for adults and children.
The fitness center spans multiple levels and is open 24 hours for guests, with cardio machines, free weights and yoga equipment. Many spa packages and third-party deals note that pool/sauna/fitness access can be included with day treatments — verify when you book.
- Pool location: within Executive Tower fitness complex (reported on third-party listings)
- Pool hours commonly listed 5:00 AM–10:00 PM; confirm for your stay
- Fitness center: 24-hour access for guests
- Pool has no lifeguard — children must be accompanied by an adult
| Facility | Typical listed hours |
|---|---|
| Pool | 5:00 AM–10:00 PM |
| Fitness center | 24 hours |
| Sauna (spa complex) | Spa hours apply — confirm on booking |
Combine spa time with dining or meetings
The hotel’s restaurants are close by: Center Court serves breakfast, Casa Chi is the Nikkei-focused dinner and cocktail venue, and Michael Jordan's Steak House & Bar serves steakhouse dinner and has a separate bar area. In-room dining runs from early morning until after midnight if you prefer to rest after a treatment.
If you’re attending an event or wedding at the hotel, the spa can fit into pre- or post-event plans; confirm timing with event planners since the property has extensive meeting and ballroom space and can coordinate logistics.
- Center Court — breakfast (typically 7:00 AM–11:00 AM weekdays, to noon on weekends)
- Casa Chi — dinner and cocktails (hours vary; confirm for the day)
- Michael Jordan's Steak House & Bar — dinner with bar hours and weekend brunch in the bar
| Dining spot | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Center Court | Breakfast daily (morning hours) |
| Casa Chi | Dinner / cocktails (evening hours) |
| Michael Jordan's Steak House & Bar | Dinner and bar; check specific days/hours |
