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140 E. Walton Pl., Chicago
312-787-2200

The Drake Hotel

Once you have had your dinner at one of many upscale dining establishments near this Chicago landmark, consider heading back to the hotel. Enjoy the music of the baby grand in the lobby bar and hav... read more

201 E. Delaware St., Chicago 60611
312-943-5000

Raffaello

After shopping, seeing the sights or all-out partying, wouldn't you rather come back to a room that's spacious and luxurious? That's what they're offering over at the Raffaello, whose accommodation... read more

55 E. Ontario St., Chicago 60611
312-337-1000

The James Chicago

This modern boutique hotel is cool enough to attract young monied guests, yet luxurious enough to get that upscale business traveler. The James feels like your most glamorous watering hole—wi... read more

151 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago 60601
312-565-1234

Hyatt Regency Chicago

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

7050 W. Archer Ave., Chicago 60638
773-229-0707

Pink Palace Fantasy Suites

The Japanese Love Hotel concept comes to the Chicago! With extreme theme rooms as wacky as the Out To Lunch Suite (the bed looks like a giant sandwich) and the Odyssey Suite (where you can sleep in... read more

21 E. Bellevue Pl., Chicago 60611
312-266-2100

The Sutton Place Hotel Chicago

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

20 E. Chestnut St., Chicago 60611
312-324-4000

Sofitel Chicago Water Tower

Jutting out like a ship's prow, the Sofitel is a luxurious hotel that's off-the-beaten-path from the Mag Mile. Modern art abounds in an atmosphere that inspires delirious excitement, from the lobby... read more

644 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago 60611
312-943-9200

W Chicago Lakeshore

This W hotel flaunts a tranquil, lake-side location and the hipper-than-thou lounge Whiskey Sky, located on the 33rd floor. A beautiful crowd sips Martinis and noshes on small Mediterranean-inspire... read more

540 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago 60611
312-836-0100

The Marriott Downtown Chicago

Your prom may be a distant hazy memory, but, if it's springtime, prepare to be surrounded by a continual stream of dressed-to-the-nines high school prom-goers at this corporate downtown hotel. At l... read more

17 E. Monroe St., Chicago 60603
312-726-7500

Palmer House Hilton

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

160 E. Pearson St., Chicago 60611
312-266-1000

Ritz-Carlton

The Ritz-Carlton has been perched on floors 15-30 of Water Tower Place since 1960, and while it's gone through numerous renovations over the years, parts of it do feel a little dated and slightly s... read more

108 E. Superior St., Chicago 60611
312-337-2888

The Peninsula

Where Brad and Angelina camp out with the kids when they roll through town, the Peninsula is the pinnacle of luxury. No detail is overlooked here, from fog-free TVs in the bathrooms to exquisite cu... read more

172 West Adams Street , Chicago 60603-3604
(312) 332-1200

W Hotel City Center

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

644 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago 60611-3017
312-943-9200

W Hotel Lakeshore

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

230 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago 60601
312-345-1000

Hard Rock Hotel

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