Chicago Hotels - United States, US

The Fairmont Chicago
 

Location. The Fairmont Chicago, located across the street from Millennium Park and one-half block from Michigan Avenue, blends service and deluxe accommodations at a high-profile Chicago, Ill., address just off the Magnificent Mile. The 45- story hotel stands three blocks from the Loop and Lake Michigan's abundant recreational areas. Chicago O'Hare and Midway airports are 16 and nine miles away, respectively. Hotel Features. A classic-styled lobby with casual sitting areas and brocaded carpets welcome guests to the Fairmont Chicago hotel where wireless Internet is accessed, and afternoon tea and evening cocktails are served. In a city replete with dining options, the hotel's Aria Restaurant and Bar stands out with its culturally-inspired cuisine served three meals daily. A chic dining room with glassed-in exhibition kitchen and Tandoori oven are on display, and a global menu includes Moroccan-spiced lamb and Malaysian chicken. The hotel offers guest privileges at one of Chicago's finest health, athletic and spa facilities adjacent to the hotel. Here, guests can attempt a seven-story climbing wall or enjoy lap pools before pampering themselves with massages and body treatments. The hotel also provides a fully staffed business center and flexible meeting space for events. Guestrooms. Spacious guestrooms and lakefront suites at the Fairmont Chicago showcase breathtaking views of the city or Lake Michigan. Marble-topped desks, triple-sheeted beds, minibars, wooden valet stands and electric shoe polishers are among exclusive room amenities. Private baths feature Serenity Bath service - available upon request - is complete with drawn hot bath water, oils, lotions, soaps and music. Expert Tip. An underground pedestrian system one-half mile away leads guests to the swank shops along State Street.

Hyatt Regency Chicago
 

Location. The Hyatt Regency Chicago hotel is located center of the Magnificent Mile and connects guests to music, art, entertainment and nightlife in Chicago, Ill. This hotel overlooks the Chicago River and is within one mile of the Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Art and Navy Pier. Both Chicago O'Hare and Midway airports are within 17 miles of the hotel. Hotel Features. The Hyatt Regency Chicago features a grand atrium-style lobby encased in glass. Sparkling water-features in the lobby are adjacent to Networks Bar and Grill, which serves three meals daily. Connie's offers an Italian dine-in or carry-out menu for lunch and dinner. Stetson's Chophouse and Bar celebrates an extensive wine cellar, piano bar and lounge, and serves award-winning steaks and live music. Skyline city views are showcased from Big Bar, known for its 160-foot bar and oversized portions. Spa Di La Fronza offers individualized therapeutic spa treatments for men and women. Guest passes to nearby Lakeshore Athletic Club are available through the concierge desk, and an on-site cardiovascular fitness facility is open 24 hours per day. Flexible meeting space, conference facilities and a full-service business center offering computer rentals complement the hotel's guest amenities. Guestrooms. Select suites feature city views and include premium linens, well-lit makeup vanities and a private lounge. Standard guestrooms accommodate up to four people and provide oversized desks with swivel chairs, lounge chairs and ottomans. All rooms are equipped with high-speed wireless Internet, premium cable television and coffeemakers. Turndown service is available upon request. Expert Tip. Hyatt Regency Chicago is the official hotel partner of The Museum of Science and Industry located less than eight miles away. The museum is known for its unique and quirky exhibits, including a walk-through model of the human heart.

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown
 

Location. Situated in the hub of downtown Chicago, Ill., within walking distance of the eclectic boutiques of Magnificent Mile and the high-energy nightspots that made Rush Street famous, the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown is an ideal destination for discerning business and leisure travelers. Guests can enjoy the theaters, museums and art galleries that make Chicago a cultural oasis. Sports enthusiasts can watch the Bears dominate Soldier Field and the Chicago Bulls take the court or the Blackhawks heat up the ice at the United Center. If baseball is the game, the Cubs rule the diamond of Wrigley Field and the White Sox run the bases at U.S. Cellular Field. Hotel Features. Guests of the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown will be enveloped in natural light and have a spectacular view of the city through the Art Deco- inspired glass panels. The 12th floor features an indoor, sky-lit pool and spa tub as well as a modern fitness center with cardiovascular and strength training equipment. Guests are also invited to take advantage of complimentary passes to a nearby fitness facility that offers a variety of classes and services. The business-friendly Hilton Garden Inn Downtown features more than 4,100 square feet of functional meeting space with audiovisual equipment, event catering and a 24-hour business center with high- speed Internet access, photocopying, faxing and printing capabilities and stationery supplies. The hotel offers airport shuttle service to both Chicago's airports, Midway and O'Hare for a fee. Guestrooms. The 357 contemporary guestrooms of the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown cocoon guests in comfort with cable television with video game consoles, microwave ovens and refrigerators. Spacious work desks feature multi-line telephones, ergonomic chairs and complimentary high- speed Internet access. Expert Tip. Chefs at the Weber Grill restaurant prepare an American menu in an exhibition-style kitchen.

Howard Johnson Inn - Chicago
 

Howard Johnson Inn-Downtown Chicago is an ideal destination for both leisure and business travelers who are opposed to tall buildings and high prices.

Homewood Suites By Hilton Chicago
 

Homewood Suites by Hilton in downtown Chicago's revitalized and trendsetting River North District is conveniently located across the street from Nordstrom's, a block from the Magnificent Mile high-end shopping and a half-mile from Navy Pier's attractions. The culturally inclined can walk a mile to the Art Institute of Chicago, one of the world's leading museums. What's more, the Homewood is a half-mile from running and walking paths along gorgeous Lake Michigan, where visitors can rent bikes and other paraphernalia for leisurely getaways. Before venturing out for sightseeing or wheeling and dealing, guests can start their mornings with complimentary breakfast buffets and return to the hotel to relax at weekday evening receptions and enjoy hors d'oeuvres and beverages. The hotel doesn't have its own restaurant, but guests can find plenty of dining options in the area serving everything from steak to sushi. After all, this is Chicago. The hotel also provides passes to an adjacent fitness center and even lines guests up with a grocery delivery service. The 24- hour "executive center" features complimentary high- speed Internet access. The 19th-floor fitness center and indoor pool offer panoramic city views. For corporate types in Chicago for wheeling and dealing, the Homewood provides them with 3,000 feet of meeting space, catering and audiovisual services. Festooned with floral-patterned burgundy bedspreads and architectural and botanical art prints, the two-room suites are loaded with fully-equipped kitchens, two TVs, pay movies, VCRs, complimentary wireless Internet access and fancy Neutrogena toiletries. Guests take the elevator to the sixth-floor lobby, where they find a cozy fireplace, wooden wainscoting, apothecary chests and overstuffed burgundy-and-moss-colored chairs and couches. The Homewood Suites attracts upscale business travelers and vacationers for short or extended stays.

Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown
 

From the Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown, guests can walk to nearby Michigan Avenue for shopping, to the business and financial district for wheeling and dealing, to the theater district for top-notch productions, or to some of the area's best entertainment and arts venues. Wrigley Field, home to those lovable Cubs, is only five miles away. Guests can start their days with complimentary breakfasts and then make new friends from throughout the world during manager's receptions each evening with free snacks and drinks. For ultimate relaxation, guests can take dips in the indoor pool, featuring a spa and sauna, or work out in the fitness center. The hotel's Osteria Via Stato tempts tastebuds with Italian dishes and a 300-bottle wine list. The hotel also is within walking distance of many of Chicago's famous restaurants. The hotel's two- room suites overlook the 11-story garden atrium and offer living areas with sofa beds, high-speed Internet access, refrigerators, microwave ovens and video-game consoles. This 11-story hotel attracts business clients during the week and bustles with children and their parents on weekends.