July 31, 2007 - The Trump International Hotel and Tower announced that the hotel section of the building, which spans floors 14 through 27, will be able to receive guests sometime in December of 2007. Work on those floors of the 92 story tower is moving at a rapid pace, and Trump International expects business to be brisk once the 339 hotel suites become available.

Trump is taking the term hospitality to a new level, offering services such as personal attaché, concierge, complete laundry and dry cleaning, shopping and transportation service, personal stationary and even the option of having a chef personally prepare meals in your suite.

The Spa at Trump, located on floor 14, will treat guests to a wide variety of facials and massages, nutritional consultation, a health club, sauna, shower and changing rooms. A restaurant ready to rival Chicago’s finest is set to occupy the 16th floor, with an elegant bar located on the mezzanine level of the building.

From 10 foot ceilings with stunning views of the Chicago River to 500 thread count bed linens, the hotel suites at Trump International haven’t missed a single luxury detail. The price tags for these hotel condo units run from the upper $800,000 dollar range to in excess of $3 million.

Trump International’s head of sales issued a statement saying that over 75 percent of the Tower’s units, both condos and hotel condos, are already sold at this point.

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July 30, 2007 - The marketing campaign for Canyon Ranch Living in Chicago has begun, with the alluring concept of a “wellness lifestyle” for which the company has come to be known. Canyon Ranch has coupled the usual luxury condo amenities with the unusual step of providing on-site health care for residents.

Well beyond the usual spa and fitness center combination, the 67 story Canyon Ranch tower will incorporate a 75,000 square foot facility that will cater to the health needs of residents. Those living there can stick with the basics like massages or swimming, but the option to take their health care routine to a new level is what makes this development different. The center will be staffed with specialists in nutrition and exercise, along with a doctor and nurse on site. This will enable residents to tailor their workout, diet and lifestyle specifically to their needs. While not an attempt to replace the family physician, the wellness center will be able to take care of basic check ups and screenings.

Sales for the condos began this past April, prior to the start up of the recent marketing campaign. According to an article in the Chicago Tribune, developer Related Midwest reports that 10 percent of the available units have already been sold before advertising started. If target sales are reached soon, ground could be broken on the project by late 2007 or early 2008, with completion estimated for 2011.

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July 28, 2007 - The Marquee Michigan Avenue is close to reaching its full height of 25 floors. Construction reports on the building website indicate that as of July 3rd the 21st floor had been erected and since then work has continued to move up steadily. The original target date for occupancy had been summer 2007, and that may not be too far off the mark if the building pace keeps up at this rate.

The finishing work has inched up on the interior. Like climbing the rungs on a ladder, the contractors have been installing the drywall, electrical and plumbing components to each floor and individual condo, with developer Sedgwick Properties confirming that lower levels are coming along nicely.

The 215 luxury condos in the Marquee, 7 of which will be two per floor penthouses, will have large balconies and terraces that will provide fantastic views of Lake Michigan and the skyline in the South Loop. Extensive green space is planned for the building roof, including a dog run. Interior details such as red oak wood floors, natural stone and wiring for high tech touch screen unit control systems will be installed. Prices are advertised anywhere from the mid $100,000 range to $600,000.

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