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1301 North State Parkway, Chicago 60610
312-787-3700

Public Chicago

Ian Schrager's PUBLIC brand actually seems to take a cue from the Ace, with an atmosphere that encourages hanging about more than posing. Flash nightlife is eschewed in favor of spaces with cosseti... read more

208 S. La Salle St., Chicago 60601
312-660-8200

JW Marriott Hotel

After a $396 million renovation, this luxury hotel has set up shop in famed Chicago architect Daniel Burnham's former Commercial Bank Building. The 610-room hotel focuses on modern luxury with cr... read more

505 North State St., Chicago 60654
312-755-9703

Hotel Palomar

Boutique hotel gussied up by SF-based designer Orlando Diaz-Azcuy, featuring 17 floors and 261 rooms in smart colors and chic lines. Indoor rooftop pool, fabulous views of the city and a green roof... read more

201 N. State. St., Chicago 60601
312-467-0200

theWit

Designed by Chicago architect Jackie Koo with interiors done by Cheryl Rowley, the Wit holds 238 rooms and enough killer views to make Sears seem superfluous. TheWit not only dislikes spaces in its... read more

660 N. State St., Chicago 60610
888-301-3262

dana Hotel and Spa

On the ground level you've got the bold, east-Asian restaurant, ajasteak, and the Vertigo Sky Lounge sits perched on the 26th floor with its floor-to-ceiling windows and rooftop bar. And in between... read more

166 E. Superior St., Chicago 60601
312-787-6000

Affinia

The former home to Fitzpatrick, the city's only Irish-themed hotel, is now an Affinia property. With their lifestyle program," Affinia aims to custom-design each guest's stay, right down to the p... read more

1244 N. Dearborn St., Chicago 60610
312-787-4980

Hotel Indigo

It's tucked away on a quiet Gold Coast residential street, and that's exactly how they'd like to make you feel: at home. The guest rooms and suites are bright and cheery, complete with plush linens... read more

521 N. Rush St., Chicago 60611
312-645-1500

Conrad Chicago

This is not the Conrad you remember from years past, as it now sits pretty in the heart of the Magnificent Mile. It's also on top of the Westfield North Bridge shopping center anchored by Nordstrom... read more

1 W. Washington St., Chicago 60602
312-782-1111

Hotel Burnham

A glamorous mix of historic location and modern style located in the Reliance Building, the world's first steel-frame skyscraper. After a $30-million restoration, the place resonates with the men's... read more

171 W. Randolph St., Chicago 60601
312-236-0123

Hotel Allegro

Formerly the old Bismarck, the Hotel Allegro has been rejuvenated into an Art Deco, entertainment-themed party palace in the theatre district. Perfect for couples or as a late-night hook-up spot, i... read more

225 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago 60601
312-960-8500

Hotel Monaco

The old-school gothic lettering of its logo on the front of the building belies the lack of pretention at this boutique four-star Loop hotel. The lobby evokes scenes from Casablanca, with palms, fi... read more

333 N. Dearborn St., Chicago 60610
312-245-0333

Hotel Sax

My goodness, this place is fancy! Stylish River North hotel takes the glam factor through the roof. Everything from the white marble floors to the crystal chandeliers sparkles like the city itself,... read more

1239 N. Greenview Ave., Chicago 60622
773-235-1408

House of Two Urns B&B

Originally a Polish bakery located inside a traditional Wicker Park brownstone, the House of Two Urns offers both nightly and weekly rates, and larger groups can reserve three- or four–bedroom apar... read more

505 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago 60611
312-944-4100

InterContinental Chicago

Acting as the right aorta in the shopping heart of Chicago, it's the only downtown hotel with a front entrance to the Magnificent Mile. But location isn't everything. So while your travel companion... read more

120 E. Delaware Pl. , Chicago 60611
312-280-8800

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

Fancy spot for business and leisure travelers is stumbling distance from the bars and shops of North Michigan Ave., Miracle Mile, and the Navy Pier. Recent renovation underscores its five-star rati... read more

1301 North State Parkway, Chicago 60610
1 312.787.3700

Public Hotel

Having created the monster that is boutique hotel culture, Ian Schrager has now revived Chicago's storied Ambassador East in a decisively anti-glamour manner. The atmosphere encourages hanging out ... read more

172 W. Adams St., Chicago 60603
312-332-1200

W Chicago City Center

Stylish rooms with 250 thread-count sheets, wraparound couches, a CD library, and W spa robes prepare you for high-end hobnobbing at people-watching mecca Whiskey Blue. Or is it Whiskey Blue that p... read more

20 W. Kinzie St., Chicago 60654
877-262-5341

Amalfi

They call their concierge staff experience designers, and it just gets better from there at this boutique hotel with sweeping views of the city. Rooms are ultra-modern with contemporary dressin... read more

5230 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago
773-271-5400

The Diplomat Motel

Close your eyes and reminisce about your last Caribbean vacation: The grime on the floor can feel like sand between your toes and the rhythmic thumping of the bed in the next room can conjure up im... read more

401 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago 60611
312-924-7600

Trump International Hotel & Tower

It's hard to tell whether you're in a museum or a hotel with all the original Robert Mapplethorpe photos on the walls and sweeping architectural flourishes...which suits us just fine. The rooms and... read more