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  • Everyone Agreed: Keep It The Pump Room

    From Jeremy Piven to Jane Lynch to Tommy Shaw of Styx, celebs all vote for the Pump Room. And we’re happy to announce the historic Pump Room will be keeping its name! Thanks to all who voted in Chicago, and fans of the Pump Room from around the globe.

  • The Pump Room Wins!

    Thank you, Chicago. With your help, we’ve decided to keep the Pump Room’s name — the vote was a landslide, with 85 percent of the over 28,000 votes in favor of the historic name!

  • Top Celebrities Who Have Dined At The Historic Pump Room

    Only the coolest of the cool graced The Pump Room in Chicago, and the luckiest sat in Booth One. The all new Pump Room reopens soon, so before you dust off your three piece suit, take a peek at the top celebrities that dined at this historic establishment.

    • Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack

      Sinatra practically owned Booth One! Frank Sinatra always called ahead to ask how many guests were in the restaurant. He'd offer to pick up their tabs as long as they agreed to leave. He and the Rat Pack liked to have the place to themselves. img via

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  • Who’s Who At The Pump Room?

    From Frank Sinatra to Marilyn Monroe, only the hippest of the hip and the coolest of the cool graced the Pump Room restaurant on Chicago’s Gold Coast. Help choose the name at PublicHotels.com. See if you can name all the celebrities.

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  • 10 Interesting Historic Facts About The Famous Pump Room

    Word on the street is the historical Pump Room is going to reopen soon and will be better than ever! Just what makes this famous Chicago hotel restaurant so special? The people of course! Here are ten interesting facts about the amazing Pump Room.

    • 1. Ernie Byfield opened The Pump Room in the Ambassador East Hotel on October 1, 1938.

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  • Holy Flaming Food On A Sword!

    How does one make shish kebab even more amazing? Why, putting it on a flaming sword, of course! Take a peek at the delightful show and treat for the guests of the famous Pump Room in Chicago, and make sure to reserve your spot at the grand reopening soon!

    • Ed Sullivan is amazed at the flaming food in front of him!

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  • Great Name Changes Throughout History In 60 Seconds

    Here are some of the best name changes in history, all in under 60 seconds. Now that you’re inspired, you can choose a new name for Hotelier Ian Schrager at PublicHotels.com.