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
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
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
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
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
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
Suites with incredible views and hip decor at the largest hotel in the city, home of BIG Bar (where they pour ridiculously big drinks and have the original walk-on piano from the movie Big). Compar... read more
One of Chicago's most famous landmark hotels is slated to complete a $100 million (and badly needed) renovation this year. For those not into the history of the 135-year-old hotel, there was a bit ... read more
Starwood Hotels' international chain of hip sister to the Westin. Fashion-forward, pet-friendly, always the center of fairly chic travelers' agendas. While all have recognizable features, all are d... read more
A perennial tourist favorite, Hard Rock's Chicago outpost is an Art Deco landmark done up in sexy rock 'n' roll style. A two-year recipient of AAA's four-diamond rating, each floor from 3-23 featur... read more
If you’ve recently passed by the former Duchamp restaurant, y...
The Sandoval brothers--Alfredo, Felipe and Patricio--of Mercadito r...
A gallery of “slurp shots” (pictures of diners slurping...
Tony Mantuano made a name for himself with the high-end, highly acc...
Moncler's Gold Coast outpost brings a touch of Haute-Savoie chic to...