The Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro hotel opened in 2005 in downtown Chicago's emerging West Loop neighborhood. It has 398 guest rooms, including 42 suites, that feature modern amenities like flat screen TVs and high-speed internet access. The hotel offers over 8,000 square feet of sophisticated meeting and banquet space that can accommodate groups from 10 to 600. It is located within walking distance of popular Chicago attractions like the United Center, Harpo Studios, and the University of Illinois at Chicago campus.