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InterContinental lands in Rosemont

Posted September 08, 2008 11:00 pm

By Ames Boykin

Wheeling artist Elliott From works on an example of his "Live" art during the reception following the grand opening of the Intercontinental Chicago O'Hare hotel Monday in Rosemont. BOBCHWEDYK

A new luxury hotel has checked into Rosemont, the second to open in the last month in the suburb near O'Hare International Airport.

InterContinental Chicago O'Hare has opened at 5300 N. River Road, joining the recently opened Aloft Chicago O'Hare hotel at 9700 Balmoral Ave. InterContinental, which features 556 guest rooms, steps up the village's luxury hotel offerings, while Aloft brings a fun atmosphere.

Rosemont acting Mayor Bradley Stephens welcomed the InterContinental Monday at an opening ceremony. He said he's happy to have the upscale hotel.

"It adds a different dimension to the market," Stephens said.

InterContinental also features a theater, the restaurants Osteria di Tramonto, McCormick & Schmick's and The Capital Grille, and an art gallery.

The gallery is managed by full-time curator Editions Limited, and displays a rotating collection of commissioned artwork from well-known local and international artists. Daily Champagne site tours of the 12-story hotel and its original paintings and sculptures are available.

With Aloft's recent opening, Stephens is enthusiastic about adding to Rosemont's 6,000-plus hotel rooms already in town. Part of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts family which includes the Westin O'Hare in Rosemont, the 251-room Aloft features a loft-inspired design and a contemporary bar.

Aloft Chicago O'Hare opened last month at 9700 Balmoral Ave. in Rosemont. BOBCHWEDYK

Art work is along the walls throughout the Intercontinental Chicago O'Hare hotel in Rosemont. BOBCHWEDYK

Art work adorns the walls of the main floor of the Intercontinental Chicago O'Hare hotel, which officially opened Monday in Rosemont. BOBCHWEDYK

A plane flies overhead during the festivities at the grand opening of the Intercontinental Chicago O'Hare hotel in Rosemont. BOBCHWEDYK

Village of Rosemont mayor Bradley Stephens says a few brief remarks during the grand opening of the Intercontinental Chicago O'Hare hotel in Rosemont. BOBCHWEDYK

Darryl Coffee of Gary, Ind., left, checks out after spending the weekend at the new Intercontinental Chicago O'Hare hotel in Rosemont. BOBCHWEDYK

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