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Group Activities Around Our Chicago Hotel

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Group experiences to elevate your next stay

There’s something about a fun-filled, unique activity that transforms travel or an event into an unforgettable experience that people will delight in long after it’s over. When you book with us, you can take advantage of our exclusive partnerships to elevate your experience or any occasion that brings you to downtown Chicago. From family travel, to weddings, to corporate gatherings, our team has curated the finest experiences.

Experiences

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Boleo In A Box

Missing your Argentinian flair? Contact us for a truly unique Boleo In A Box experience kicking off this summer! Weekday and Weekend packages are available with custom curated kits directly from our kitchen and bar, to yours! Recipe and “how-to” video included from the best Chefs and Mixologists in Chicago! They are sure to spice up your summer.

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Robie Club Room Experience

Escape for a new adventure at the Kimpton Gray Hotel by booking the Robie Club Room. Choose from either a pool table or ping-pong table and sharpen your PlayStation skills spanning multiple televisions. Exclusive access to the club, bottled beverage and sealed snack station included. Reach out to check availability on your personal party room today.

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Private Trolley Tours + Executive Buses

Chicago is a city that was made to be explored—from our bustling downtown to our vibrant neighborhoods, each with their own identity and culture to discover. Thanks to Signature Transportation, your group can enjoy a private 30-passenger trolley experience that includes rear porches or, if you’re venturing a bit further, the fleet of Executive Buses accommodates between 24 and 43 guests. Extensive cleanliness and sterilization processes are available upon request.

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Views From Above

Take off on this memorable private Helicopter Tour to fly over the lovely city of Chicago. A lavish roundtrip transfer in a Rolls Royce or Maybach marks the start of your adventure. The thrilling 15-minute flight showcases a bird’s eye view of some of the most iconic and world-famous architecture Chicago has to offer. Conclude the experience with a private chef, who will prepare a customized menu for you.

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Ancient AIRE Baths

Located in a restored 1902 factory, right in River West, AIRE Ancient BathsChicago opens its doors for you to find the experience for body and mind you are looking for. An exclusive bath house inspired by the traditional Roman, Greek and Ottoman ancient experiences designed to guide you through a journey of sensations through our thermal baths at different temperatures.

AURA Candle Bar

Chicago Candle Making

AURA Candle Bar is a socially interactive experience, bringing people together by exploring and creating through the power of scent. With 100 premium fragrance oils, soy wax and only cotton paper wicks on offer, our candles burn cleaner and longer; it's really the only way you'll ever want to candle again.

Virtual Experiences

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The Art of Virtual Meetings

Push aside your classic caricature, because there are no lines and no waiting here. During your next virtual meeting, attendees will be drawn digitally for their very own takeaway caricature! Or consider turning your virtual meeting into a colorful story with the help of a graphic recording artist! An artist will visually illustrate the key messages and topics of your event –providing guests with an authentic takeaway.

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Pinot’s Palette

Looking for a true energizer for your virtual meeting? With these two unique breakout session options you’ll have attendees coming together to perform either a dance or a song- using body percussion and items found around the house to rhythmically contribute to the experience. Video links will be provided for all event attendees following the performances.

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Move and Shake: Beats by Gray

Looking for a true energizer for your virtual meeting? With these two unique breakout session options you’ll have attendees coming together to perform either a dance or a song- using body percussion and items found around the house to rhythmically contribute to the experience. Video links will be provided for all event attendees following the performances.

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Rhythm's Gonna Get You

Virtual event attendees will meet in private rooms to learn percussion parts to a song and kick start their energy. Guests will use body percussion and items found around the house to rhythmically contribute to the experience. The full team will reunite to perform the finale song with all parts combined. Video links will be provided for all event attendees.

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Verse Chicago

Welcome a sense of discovery as you walk around the interactive dreamlike worlds, take in the captivating four-dimensional art, and lose yourself in the enchanting soundscapes. Great for solo adventures or groups. As you explore the multi

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Feeding America

This activation partners your guests with school districts and local government agencies to help support the 22 million children who are part of the Feeding America initiative. Prior to your event, guests will receive a box containing instructions, a shopping list, shipping labels, and packing materials to ship their donation, and a pre-loaded gift card. Guests will use the gift card to purchase the items on the shopping list and package the food up during your event.

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City Farm Chicago

GREEN THUMB’S NEEDED. City Farm turns fallow, vacant land into a fertile plot that is economically viable favorably impacts food security, offers a fair and economical way to address the lack of fresh produce in underserved areas of the region, and has lasting ecological and health benefits. Urban farming by its nature involves community, and potential you or your group.