Chicago – Streetsmart – Luxury Hotels, Historic Hotels

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Luxury Hotels


Unless otherwise stated, all hotels accept credit cards, have private bathrooms, air con, non-smoking rooms, and rooms with DA


  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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


Unless otherwise stated, all hotels accept credit cards, have private bathrooms, air con, non-smoking rooms, and rooms with DA


  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.