Luxury Hotels
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Unless otherwise stated, all hotels accept credit cards, have private bathrooms, air con, non-smoking rooms, and rooms with DA
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Ritz-Carlton The
Ritz has it all – superior service, an award-winning dining room, spa,
and state-of-the-art-business facilities. Impressive views complement
the classic furnishings and fine art in its spacious guest rooms, but
it’s the little things, like Bulgari toiletries and toys and cookies for
the kids that puts it in a league of its own. Four Seasons Expect
the best in this grand hotel –possibly Chicago’s most elegant. Lavish
rooms command sweeping city and lake views, and the award-winning
Seasons restaurant is a must try. Peninsula Chicago Understated
elegance sums up this hotel. Large, earth-toned rooms have dressing
areas, and a steam-free TV screen and hands-free telephone is found in
every bathroom. Floor-to-ceiling windows dramatize the lobby, where
afternoon tea is accompanied by live classical music. The Drake Popular
with visiting celebrities and royalty, this is the grande dame of
Chicago hotels, which effortlessly blends modern convenience with the
charm of days gone by. Each of the 535 tastefully decorated rooms and
suites is unique: many offer breathtaking views. Sofitel Chicago Water Tower This
sleek, striking, ultra-modern hotel opened in 2003. Spectacular views,
sumptuous feather beds, and private baths and showers feature in every
room. Plus there is a24-hour fitness center. Park Hyatt Original
contemporary art, rich woods, and warm tones create comfortable and
tranquil public and private areas at this elegant boutique hotel. The
state-of-the-art rooms feature furniture designed by Mies van der Rohe. Fairmont Overlooking
Grant Park and Lake Michigan, the Fairmont features large, comfortably
furnished rooms that include high-speed internet access, dressing areas,
and marble bathrooms. Renaissance Chicago Hotel On
the south bank of the Chicago River, this 27-storey hotel affords
amazing city views. Inviting guest rooms feature muted colors and warm
woods, and there are spa packages available for men and women. Inter-Continental Chicago One of the city’s most luxurious hotels, which mixes historic charm with contemporary elegance. This former men’s club has stunning public rooms, including a swimming pool, and very comfortable guest rooms. Conrad Chicago Simple
elegance and contemporary décor are features of this luxury hotel. In
addition to 311 guestrooms and suites, there is The Restaurant at
Conrad, The Terrace at Conrad, and Rendez-Vous (a stylish lounge).
Historic Hotels
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Unless otherwise stated, all hotels accept credit cards, have private bathrooms, air con, non-smoking rooms, and rooms with DA
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The Hilton Chicago When
it opened in 1927 The Hilton was the world’s largest hotel. Popular
with US presidents, it oozes opulence – especially the
Versailles-inspired Grand Ballroom. The Executive Class King Lakeview
rooms offer the best views.
The Hilton Chicago
Palmer House Hilton Palmer
House, recently renovated, has been an elegant fixture in the heart of
the Loop for over 125 years. Extravagant frescoes decorate the ornate
lobby’s ceiling, while the guest rooms are subtly elegant. The hotel
even has its own upscale shopping arcade. Hotel Burnham The Reliance Building – a handsome example of the Chicago School of architecture – was reborn as the boutique Hotel Burnham in 1999. Plush rooms are
decorated in gold and blue, some with great views. A complimentary wine
reception is held every evening. Omni Ambassador East In
its heyday, this lavish hotel hosted stars such as Frank Sinatra and
Liza Minelli. Comfortable rooms sport dark wood furniture and chintz
furnishings; public areas, such as the Pump Room, are more impressive. The Talbott Enjoy
the quiet elegance of this small, family-owned, European-style hotel.
The Victorian parlor-like lobby and atmospheric Basil’s bar and café
offer a chance to unwind, and the 149 guest rooms and suites are large
and welcoming. Allerton Hotel Originally
a residential hotel, the Allerton has a high-ceilinged, 1940s-inspired
lobby, and large, traditional guest rooms with marble baths and lots of
amenities. Don’t miss the panorama from the 25th floor. The Whitehall A
quiet, understated European ambience has permeated this hotel since it
opened in 1928. The 221 guest rooms combine elegant tradition with mod
cons, and the Presidential Suite was a favorite of Katherine Hepburn.
Check out the Fornetto Mei restaurant with its menu of neo-Milanese
cuisine and thin-crust specialty pizzas. The Raphael This
former nurses’ residence, built in the 1920s, now aptly bills itself as
a quaint little hotel with old-world charm. The general effect is light
and spacious, though some of the rooms and furnishings are a little
tired. The Tremont An
inviting fireplace welcomes you at this 1920s-built hotel, where guest
rooms are small but comfortable; some have antique furniture and
four-posters. Mike Ditka’s restaurant is famous for its steaks and the
collection of sports memorabilia. Millennium Knickerbocker This
hotel, once owned by Playboy Magazine, has hosted guests as famous as
John Kennedy and Al Capone. Its 1930s lobby holds the Martini Bar (with
live music most days), and the guest rooms exude a timeless elegance.
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