One of the best things about high-rise apartment living in Chicago is the wide array of amenities and perks that you simply can’t get with a single-family home or smaller building. You won’t find many Chicago homes with dog groomers, indoor tennis courts and indoor/outdoor infinity pools, art, music, and movie rooms, and rooftop decks with sprawling city views. But if you live in a Chicago apartment, all of that and more may be available to you without ever leaving your building.

There are countless buildings downtown and throughout the city that offer a wide range of standout features for apartment dwellers, but here are just a few examples that have some of the best Chicago apartment amenities for 2020:

This luxury Streeterville high-rise at 514 N Peshtigo Court not only is steps from the Lake and Navy Pier, but it also provides ample in-house opportunities for recreation, relaxation, and taking care of business. These include:

• Private access to Bennett Park, including a children’s playground
• Two outdoor dog runs for small and large dogs
• Landscaped terrace with pool and lounge areas
• Reservable outdoor kitchens featuring SubZero grills
• Private cabanas and fire pits
• Fitness club featuring top-of-the-line cardiovascular, strength, and training equipment
• Yoga studio
• 60 ft. indoor saltwater pool
• Children’s play suite and prep kitchen
• Recreation room including a billiards table, gaming, televisions, and lounge areas
• Private dining and entertainment suite with catering kitchen

Another Streeterville gem, the Optima Signature is a 57-story LEED Silver® Certified building with tons of features that will appeal to renters of all stripes, including:

• Indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools
• Whirlpool spas
• Sundeck terraces with fireside lounges, private dining areas, cabanas, bars, and TVs
• Golf simulator and putting green
• Basketball and squash courts
• Bocce ball
• Men’s and women’s locker rooms with steam, sauna and lounge areas
• Fully equipped business center, wired conference room, resident library, and coffee bar
• Party room, showcase kitchen, and theater room
• Onsite dry cleaning
• Indoor and outdoor childrens’ play spaces
• Indoor and outdoor dog parks and grooming facility

This 76-story South Loop standout towers over Grant Park and the Museum Campus and offers stunning views of the city and Lake Michigan. It also provides:

• 10,000 square-foot resort-style outdoor deck featuring a stunning pool with lounge chairs, daybeds, and spa pools
• Private entertaining areas equipped with 65″ TVs, Viking barbecue grills, ice makers, and refrigerators
• 75-foot indoor lap pool, saunas, steam rooms, and locker rooms
• Fitness center including boxing ring
• Kids Club
• Pet Spa
• Golf simulator
• Basketball court
• Chef’s kitchen
• Private boardrooms and party spaces
• Skyline terrace and private lounge

At this beautiful Michigan Avenue high-rise, residents can avail themselves of these features:

• Four-story winter garden oasis
• Indoor/Outdoor gathering spaces with infinity pool and spa
• Game room
• Chef’s kitchen and private dining area
• Intimate cocktail lounge
• Outdoor grills with seating for al fresco dining
• Expansive fitness center featuring Peloton, Life Fitness, and Nautilus equipment
• Yoga studio with access to outdoor terrace
• Coworking space and business center
• Private dog walk and indoor play areas with on-site pet grooming studio

Residents at this luxury high-rise on the South Bank of the Chicago River can take advantage of:

• Rooftop event space
• Outdoor screening room
• Bocce ball
• Game room
• Sports simulator room
• Outdoor pool and hot tub with cabanas
• Rooftop event space
• Outdoor grilling stations
• Chef’s kitchen and herb gardens

Standing tall on Old Town’s main drag of Wells Street, Old Town Park provides ample amenities, including:

• Outdoor pool and deck
• Outdoor lounges, fire pits, and kitchens
• Indoor basketball court
• Indoor and outdoor childrens’ play spaces
• Outdoor projection space
• Bocce ball
• Full spa with steam and sauna
• Sports and social lounges
• Game room
• Fitness center

To learn more about the best Chicago apartment amenities, see current rent prices, or to schedule your private showing with a Z Chicago agent, contact us today.