Hotels near Buckingham Fountain in Chicago, IL

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1. Congress Plaza Hotel

520 s michigan ave | Chicago, IL, 60605
0.20 miles from Buckingham Fountain

Location.

• The Congress Plaza Hotel is located in Chicago, Ill.
• Across the street from Grant Park
• Two blocks from the Art Institute of Chicago
• Less than two miles from Navy Pier

Hotel Features.

• Rafael American European style restaurant, The Gazebo continental restaurant and The Congress Lounge
• Complimentary 24 hour fitness facility
• Wireless Internet access for a fee

Guestrooms.

• Coffeemakers
• Complimentary laptop compatible in room safes
High speed Internet access for a fee

2. The Blackstone, A Renaissance Hotel

636 s michigan ave | Chicago, IL, 60605
0.22 miles from Buckingham Fountain

Location.

• The Blackstone is located in Chicago, Ill.
• Adjacent to Grant Park
• Two miles from Navy Pier
• Three miles from McCormick Place Convention Complex

Hotel Features.

• Mercat a la Planxa featuring tapas dining with lakefront views
• Artwork by local artists
• Fitness center
• 12,000 square feet of event space

Guestrooms.

• Coffeemakers
• High speed Internet access for a fee
• Cable television

3. Travelodge Hotel Downtown

65 e harrison st | Chicago, IL, 60605
0.26 miles from Buckingham Fountain

Location.

• The Travelodge Hotel Downtown is located in Chicago, Ill.
• One block from the Red Line El train platform
• Less than three blocks from Grant Park
• One mile from McCormick Place

Hotel Features.

• Thai Spoons restaurant and Chicago Carry Out sandwich menu
• Laundry facilities
• Complimentary wireless Internet access

Guestrooms.

• Complimentary laptop compatible in room safes
• MicroFridges in select rooms
Complimentary high speed wired and wireless Internet access

4. Hilton Chicago- Michigan Ave Cultural Mile

720 s michigan ave | Chicago, IL, 60605
0.28 miles from Buckingham Fountain

Location. The Hilton Chicago Michigan Avenue Cultural Mile overlooks Grant Park in Chicago, Ill. The CTA's Red line train is located one block from the hotel. This Hilton property stands two blocks from Millennium Park, three blocks from the Field Museum and four blocks from the Loop business district.
Hotel Features. When this property opened as The Stevens in 1927, it boasted an 18 hole rooftop golf course, its own hospital and a 1,200 seat theater that showed "talking pictures." Today, the hotel offers three dining options that include Kitty O'Shea's Irish Pub where exchange students from Ireland work as servers and local Irish bands perform on select evenings. The pub serves Irish fare and offers Irish beers on tap. The Pavilion prepares Mediterranean influenced cuisine, and the Lakeside Green Lounge serves coffee and pastries by day but transforms into a lounge and cocktail bar by night. The business center houses six computer stations. A total of 234,000 square feet of function space accommodates events. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas for a fee. A limited hour health club offers an extensive array of exercise equipment for a fee, and provides complimentary use of an indoor track, saunas, tanning beds and two spa tubs. The hotel also houses an indoor lap pool.

Guestrooms. This 25 story property offers 1,544 guestrooms furnished with Hilton Serta Sweet Dreams Beds that feature pillowtop mattresses, 250 thread count sheets, down duvets and down pillows. Bronze and aqua green color schemes complement antique style furnishings. Marble clad bathrooms contain shower/tub combinations and are stocked with La Source toiletries. Executive level bathrooms provide bathrobes upon request. All accommodations provide flat screen televisions and high speed wired and wireless Internet access for a fee.

Expert Tip. So arresting is the lobby of this landmark hotel that tourists regularly photograph the grand staircase and the glorious scenes of angels reclining amid the clouds painted on the frescoed ceiling.

5. Chicago's Essex Inn

800 s michigan ave | Chicago, IL, 60605
0.34 miles from Buckingham Fountain

Location.

• The Chicago's Essex Inn is located in Chicago, Ill.
• Across the street from Grant Park
• Three blocks from the Loop business district

Hotel Features.

• Complimentary shuttle service to the Magnificent Mile
• Atrium indoor pool and a complimentary fitness center
• American style Savory Bar and Grill
• Wireless Internet access for a fee

Guestrooms.

• Renovated bathrooms with granite topped vanities
• Refrigerators available for a fee
Flat screen televisions

6. Hotel Blake

500 s dearborn st | Chicago, IL, 60605
0.44 miles from Buckingham Fountain

Location. Located in the historic Printers Row district of downtown Chicago, Ill., this landmark hotel occupies the 19th century Morton Salt Building, renovated in early 2006. The Chicago Loop financial and business district is two blocks from the hotel and Millennium Park is six blocks away. Within one mile are the Chicago Board of Trade, Sears Tower and the Art Institute of Chicago. Tribune Tower and Navy Pier are located within two miles of the hotel.
Hotel Features. Furniture arrangements throughout Hotel Blake are inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie School design and include vast floor to ceiling windows, exquisite lighting and minimalist 1940s d￩cor. The Custom House features a wine cellar of the finest West Coast vintages and a fusion of American and Mediterranean cuisine, with an a la carte menu that changes daily.

The 24 hour business center offers computer rentals and fax, print and photocopy services. High speed Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel, including more than 5,000 square feet of versatile event space accommodating up to 100 guests. The 24 hour fitness center features cardiovascular and strength training equipment.

Guestrooms. Reflective of a contemporary style residence, the guestrooms at Hotel Blake boast vaulted 12 foot ceilings and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the city skyline. The 162 smoke free rooms feature complimentary wired and wireless Internet access and iPod compatible radios with docking stations. Bedding is composed of 300 thead count Egyptian linens, down comforters and duvets. Bathrooms include granite countertops, and marble showers feature rain showerheads and Bath & Body Works spa products.

Expert Tip. If plans include catching a Cubs' game while in Chicago, Ill., the Hotel Blake is located only two blocks from the Red Line train that stops at Wrigley Field, just seven miles away.

7. The Fisher Building

343 s dearborn st | Chicago, IL, 60604
0.46 miles from Buckingham Fountain

ADDITIONAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION LEADING APARTMENTS AT THE FISHER BUILDING CITY APARTMENTS SETS A NEW STANDARD FOR HISTORIC URBAN LIVING IN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO. BASED ON LOCATION, UNIQUE APARTMENT FLOOR PLANS, BUILDING HERITAGE AND BEAUTY, THE FISHER BUILDING CITY APARTMENTS IS ONE OF DOWNTOWN CHICAGO S PREMIER ADDRESSES. THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE FISHER BUILDING CONTAINS A VARIETY OF SERVICE AND RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS, SUCH AS A DRY CLEANERS, 7 ELEVEN CONVENIENCE STORE, AND MUCH MORE. ALL ARE CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE FROM INSIDE THE BUILDING. A SPECTACULAR 3,500 SQUARE FOOT AMENITY AREA ON THE 19TH FLOOR INLCUDES A LOUNGE FOR ENTERTAINING AND SOCIAL GATHERINGS. THE CLUBROOM CONTAINS COMFORTABLE SEATING, A FIREPLACE AND A LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION. THE FITNESS CENTER IS FILLED WITH PROFESSIONAL LEVEL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING STATE OF THE ART CARDIO GEAR, AEROBICS AREA, AND MULTIPLE TELEVISIONS. A PRIVATE CONFERENCE ROOM INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR AN OFF SITE BUSINESS MEETING. THE BUILDING HAS A DOOR ATTENDANT TO ASSIST YOU WITH PACKAGE DELIVERY AND ARRIVING GUESTS. AN ELECTRONIC KEYLESS BUILDING ENTRY SYSTEM ALLOWS THE RESIDENT TO ADMIT GUESTS IN THE ABSENCE OF THE ATTENDANT.

8. Chicago Athletic Association

12 south michigan avenue | Chicago, IL, 60603
0.47 miles from Buckingham Fountain

Location. Located in the Chicago (Ill.) Loop business and financial district on Michigan Avenue, the Chicago Athletic Association is across from Millennium Park and one block from the Art Institute of Chicago and Jewelers Row. The Chicago Cultural Center and Symphony Orchestra are two blocks from the hotel. Within five blocks is the Richard J. Daley Center.
Hotel Features. Originally owned by William Wrigley Jr. of the famed Wrigley Building and Chicago Cubs team, the hotel boasts statues and marble columns aligning the lobby path of mosaic tile designs leading to a baroque style restaurant, Main Dining Room. The Room overlooks Millennium Park, Lake Michigan and Labor Day fireworks at Navy Pier. The neighboring Cherry Circle Bar features a collection of paintings by recognized artists and an arcade game and pool table. The poolside caf￩ permits athletic attire. Meeting rooms offer event catering services, and photocopy and fax services are available upon request. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, spa tub, sauna and steam room.

Guestrooms. Chicago Athletic Association guestrooms feature cable television, wireless Internet access and desks with ergonomic chairs. Private bathrooms include vanity space and complimentary toiletries. Room service is available 24 hours a day.

Hotel Expert's Tip. Searching for a life sized fitness facility and hotel in one? Look no further than the Chicago Athletic Association. Built in 1890 for era Olympians, the hotel features a 24 hour fitness center with indoor running track, boxing ring, fencing arena, sports courts and golfing center.

9. The Palmer House Hilton

17 e monroe st | Chicago, IL, 60603
0.48 miles from Buckingham Fountain

Location. The Palmer House Hilton is located one half block from Millennium Park, on State Street within the Chicago Loop business and theater districts. The Art Institute of Chicago is two blocks from the hotel. Within one mile are the Tribune Tower, Wrigley Building and Sears Tower.
Hotel Features. Known as the longest running hotel in North America, The Palmer House Hilton offers professional catering and event planning assistance for all flexible meeting spaces throughout the hotel, including several ballrooms and exhibit halls. The business center provides notary public services, office rental and print, photocopy and fax services. The hotel also features a 10,000 square foot health club with an indoor lap pool, cardiovascular equipment, spa tub, steam room and sauna. Personal trainers are available on site.

Guestrooms. The 1,639 guestrooms are elegantly furnished with dark wood and French Renaissance d￩cor. Signature bedding features ornate European style linens with pillowtop mattresses. Rooms include cable television, video game consoles, desks and wireless Internet access. In room safes are provided. Bathrooms feature designer toiletries. Executive rooms include complimentary breakfasts and evening receptions, a private concierge and $50 gift certificates to Landau.

Hotel Expert's Tip. Two 24 carat gold angels greet guests as they walk into the grand lobby of The Palmer House Hilton. The ceilings of this lobby feature candelabras designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, 14 carat gold leaf paint guilds, and Greek mythology frescoes restored by Lido Lippi, who helped recondition the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

10. The Silversmith Hotel

10 s wabash ave | Chicago, IL, 60603
0.48 miles from Buckingham Fountain

Location. The Silversmith Hotel & Suites is located in Chicago, Ill., in the center of The Loop area and Financial District. The hotel stands at the corner of Wabash and Monroe streets, two blocks from The Art Institute of Chicago and Buckingham Fountain. Millennium Park is located one block from this property.
Hotel Features. Built in 1897, this national landmark hotel features a marble mosaic entry hall, a marble and cast iron grand staircase, and an intricate classical relief ceiling and silver display. The hotel offers a 24 hour fitness center and a business center. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the lobby. Ada's Famous Deli & Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, including homemade soups and sandwiches. The 14 Karat Lounge serves cocktails and offers lunch and dinner fare.

Guestrooms. The Silversmith Hotel & Suites features 143 guestrooms, including 63 suites, with 11 foot high ceilings. Select rooms afford views of the Chicago skyline. Accommodations include CD players, cable television, video games and complimentary high speed wired Internet access. Laptop compatible in room safes, refrigerators and coffeemakers are provided in each room.

Expert Tip. The Silversmith Hotel & Suites hosts complimentary dessert, coffee and tea receptions Monday through Thursday nights.

11. Best Western Grant Park

1100 s michigan ave | Chicago, IL, 60605
0.50 miles from Buckingham Fountain

Location.

• The Best Western Grant Park is located in Chicago, Ill.
• One half mile from Shedd Aquarium
• One half mile from the Field Museum
• One half mile from Adler Planetarium

Hotel Features.

• Fornetto & Mei's Italian/Chinese restaurant and wine bar, and the LaVazza Italian Coffee Bar
• Seasonal outdoor pool and a complimentary, 24 hour fitness room
• Complimentary wireless Internet access

Guestrooms.

• Coffeemakers
• Complimentary laptop compatible, in room safes
Complimentary high speed wired and wireless Internet access

12. Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre District

22 w monroe st | Chicago, IL, 60603
0.53 miles from Buckingham Fountain

Location. The smoke free Hampton Majestic Chicago Theatre District hotel is attached to the historic 1906 LaSalle Bank Theatre building in Chicago, Ill. The hotel is one block from shopping venues on State Street and three blocks from Millennium Park. Downtown Chicago theater venues are within three blocks of the hotel. Chicago's Sears Tower is one half mile away.
Hotel Features. Complimentary hot, buffet style breakfasts are served with eggs, sausage and French toast each morning. Coffee is available in the lobby area throughout the day. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas of this hotel, and the 24 hour front desk offers photocopy and fax services for a fee. Recreational amenities include a fitness center with cardiovascular equipment and discounted passes to a nearby fitness center.

Guestrooms. Guestrooms at the Hampton Majestic Chicago Theatre District feature high ceilings, sweeping draperies and earth tone decor. Complimentary offerings include cable or satellite television with premium channels, web television through high definition flat panel screens and wireless Internet access. Premium bedding includes feather comforters and pillows with southwestern style throws. Weekday newspapers are complimentary. Executive desks boast ergonomic chairs. Marble bathrooms offer fog resistant mirrors, chrome fixtures and massaging showerheads.

Expert Tip. The LaSalle Bank Theatre building, adjacent to the hotel, was the former Sam Shubert Majestic Theatre, originally built in 1905 by architect Edward Krause with neoclassical Roman and Greek architecture in the popular Beaux Arts style. This theater showcases productions from Broadway and award wining shows.

13. The Buckingham Athletic Club

440 s. la salle street - 40th floor | Chicago, IL, 60605
0.58 miles from Buckingham Fountain

Location. The Buckingham Athletic Club is located in the financial district of downtown Chicago, Ill., on the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange building. Sears Tower is two blocks from the hotel and State Street shopping is four blocks away. Within one mile are Grant Park and the Art Institute of Chicago.
Hotel Features. Light continental breakfasts are complimentary each morning. Culinary chef Jean Joho serves French cuisine in the on site Everest restaurant, featuring entrees such as Shirred Farm Egg with Osetra Caviar and Filet of Venison. Everest boasts an extensive wine menu to compliment each meal. Boardrooms and conference rooms overlook the Chicago River. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel's public areas.

Recreational amenities include a fitness center with cardiovascular equipment, a golf driving range, an indoor lap pool, a eucalyptus steam room and sauna, and a basketball court. Fitness classes offered in the athletic club include spinning, yoga and Pilates. Certified massage therapists offer a variety of specialty massages.

Guestrooms. The 21 guestrooms at The Buckingham Athletic Club feature vaulted ceilings and panoramic views of the city skyline. Wireless Internet access, cable television with premium channels and weekday newspapers are complimentary. Included in each room are minibars and desks. Bathrooms are furnished with terry cloth bathrobes and Aveda toiletries.

Expert Tip. This hotel is one half mile from Chicago's "L" train, providing easy access to the White Sox's U.S. Cellular Field and the Bears' Soldier Field, both within five miles of the hotel.

14. Central Loop Hotel

111a west adams street | Chicago, IL, 60603
0.60 miles from Buckingham Fountain

Location. The Central Loop Hotel is located in the historic Loop, Chicago's business and cultural district. The hotel is located three blocks from the Sears Tower, five blocks from the Art Institute, hotel is five blocks from the Art Institute of Chicago, six blocks from the Civic Opera House and two miles from the "Magnificent Mile". Hotel Features.Guests of the Central Loop Hotel can enjoy complimentary chilled, purified water on every floor, complimentary use of computer and printer and a fitness room and a lounge. A 24 hour guest service/concierge desk is available to help find dining locations and other activities. High speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel.

Guestrooms. The Central Loop Hotel features state of the art rooms that range from single rooms to suites with kitchennettes. Guestrooms present custom designed furnishings, comfortable beds, down duvets and plush pillow top mattresses. In room business amenities include complimentary high speed Internet access and the latest design work stations with ergonomic chairs, task lighting and more. Expert Tip. The Rookery Building, built in 1885, is adjacent to the hotel. Frank Lloyd Wright remodeled the lobby in 1905, introducing characteristics of his Prairie School design.

15. Club Quarters, Central Loop

111 w adams st | Chicago, IL, 60603
0.60 miles from Buckingham Fountain

Location. The Club Quarters, Central Loop is located in Chicago, Ill., adjacent to the Rookery Building and one block from the Chicago Board of Trade. This hotel stands two miles from the Magnificent Mile and the Shedd Aquarium.
Hotel Features. The Club Quarters, Central Loop offers dining at the Elephant and Castle Restaurant. This eatery and pub serves English style fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and features a variety of British ales and Scotch whisky. The business center houses two computer stations. Function rooms accommodate up to 75 people. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel. The complimentary, 24 hour fitness room contains cardiovascular and weight training equipment.

Guestrooms. The eight story Club Quarters, Central Loop offers 321 guestrooms with cherry wood furnishings, blue and green checkered linens, and sitting areas stocked with reference books. High speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Bathrooms contain either shower/tub combinations or showers only. Select accommodations feature kitchenettes and sofa beds. All rooms include coffeemakers.

Expert Tip. The Club Quarters, Central Loop is located in the midst of "The Loop," where State Street's cultural attractions include the Art Institute of Chicago, the Lyric Opera and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

16. Hotel Burnham - A Kimpton Hotel

1 w washington st | Chicago, IL, 60602
0.65 miles from Buckingham Fountain

Location. Located six blocks from the Loop business and theater districts and one mile from the boutiques of the Magnificent Mile, the Hotel Burnham is an architectural treasure in downtown Chicago, Ill. The hotel is 13 miles from Chicago Midway Airport and 20 miles from O'Hare International Airport. Fine dining, inspiring art galleries and high energy nightspots synonymous with the "Windy City," are nearby.
Hotel Features. Situated in a building built in 1895, the Hotel Burnham's the two story lobby is festooned with majestic mahogany columns, an inviting fireplace and dark leather and mohair chairs. A hand painted two story mural depicts the romance and promise of the 1893 Colombian Exposition. Complimentary coffee is offered each morning. The hotel features a hosted evening wine reception each evening. Chefs at the hotel's popular Atwood Caf￩ are renowned for their lavish breakfasts and pre theater menus. This elegant but casual restaurant serves a menu of traditional American favorites that is changed every two months. The pet friendly Hotel Burnham welcomes four legged family members with snacks, food dishes, toys and special bedding. The hotel offers dog walking services as well as grooming resources upon request.

Guestrooms. The 122 stylish guestrooms of the Hotel Burnham feature dark wood furnishings with chaise lounges. Each offers cable television with video game consoles and CD players. Bathrooms include a telephone, designer toiletries and plush bathrobes, while spacious desks feature fax machines and complimentary high speed Internet access.

Expert Tip. Chicago's Buckingham fountain at Grant Park is modeled after Latona Fountain in Versailles. As one of the largest fountains the world, its 133 jets spray 14,000 gallons of water per minute as high as 135 feet into the air. See the fountain's dazzling colored light show nightly.

17. W Chicago City Center

172 w adams st | Chicago, IL, 60603
0.68 miles from Buckingham Fountain

Location. The W Chicago City Center is anchored in the center of Chicago's (Ill.) downtown Loop business district. The Sears Tower rises one block from the hotel, while the theater district is located four blocks away. Merchandise Mart stands one mile from this property.
Hotel Features. The hotel's two story lobby features dark velvet drapes, subdued lighting and serpentine white vinyl seating. Dining venues include Ristorante WE, a romantic, Tuscan Italian dining experience. The restaurant showcases steaks prepared over a wood burning stove and seafood selections. W Caf￩'s intimate alcoves are furnished with sofas and coffee tables. The caf￩ serves espressos and light fare during morning hours, and transforms into the Living Room Lounge during late afternoon and evening hours. Whiskey Blue hosts DJs on Saturday nights and serves nightly cocktails and appetizers. The hotel offers a business center and 12,000 square feet of function space. A 24 hour, complimentary fitness center contains cardiovascular and weight training machines, and free weights.

Guestrooms. The 22 story W Chicago City Center offers 369 contemporary guestrooms equipped with high speed wired Internet access for a fee, MP3 adaptors, CD and DVD players, and 32 inch plasma flat screen televisions. Beds are dressed with pillowtop mattresses, custom duvets and down comforters. Desks pair with purple velvet chairs. Bathrooms contain bathrobes, lighted magnifying mirrors and marble vanities. Bathrooms are stocked with Bliss toiletries. Select bathrooms contain showers, only. All accommodations contain minibars and complimentary laptop compatible in room safes.

Expert Tip. The hotel's Living Room is a place of "cathedral like dimensions and cabaret like distractions." Fiber optic carpets, candlelit ambience, DJ hosted music, screen projected artworks, and complimentary treats such as non alcoholic pomegranate mojitos conspire to create this unique setting.

18. The Fairmont Chicago

200 n columbus dr | Chicago, IL, 60601
0.70 miles from Buckingham Fountain

Location. The Fairmont Chicago is located in Chicago, Ill., less than one mile from the Art Institute of Chicago and the Magnificent Mile. The hotel is one mile from Grant Park and the Chicago Loop central business district.
Hotel Features. The Fairmont Chicago's lobby showcases original classic and modern art. Also located in the lobby is the Aria Restaurant and Bar that offers culturally inspired American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Fairmont Chicago's Bentley Continental Flying Spur provides complimentary transportation to downtown destinations within one mile on a first come first served basis. Event space includes 14 rooms with views of Lake Michigan. Wireless Internet access is available in all public areas.
Guestrooms. Guestrooms contain large closets and full length mirrors. Marble bathrooms offer heat lamps and bathrobes. The rooms at The Fairmont Chicago provide pillowtop mattresses. High speed Internet access is provided for a fee. Mini fridges are available in suites upon request. Views include Millennium Park, downtown Chicago or the Chicago River.
Expert Tip. The Fairmont Chicago features the Serenity Bath as part of its in room dining services. The service includes a Fairmont Bath Sommelier that draws baths and adds aromatherapy oils. The Fairmont Bath Sommelier leaves neck pillows, fruit, bottled water, varieties of soaps and lotions, loofahs, and a CD player with selections of music.

19. Hard Rock Hotel Chicago

230 n michigan ave | Chicago, IL, 60601
0.74 miles from Buckingham Fountain

Location. Housed in the 1929 Carbide & Carbon Building, the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago is positioned in the Chicago (Ill.) Loop business and theater districts on Michigan Avenue across from Millennium Park. Chicago Theatre and Grant Park are one block from the hotel and the Wrigley Building is three blocks away. The Art Institute of Chicago is five blocks from the property and Navy Pier is within one quarter mile.
Hotel Features. The bronze and Belgian marbled lobby features studio lighting and Art Deco furnishings representing the Chicago nightlife scene. Chic atmosphere ensues at the China Grill restaurant that prepares global cuisine with a focus on Asian fare. The Base Bar offers a variety of seasonal and premium spirits. Function areas are equally modern with box seating and plasma screen televisionss. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in the guestrooms and the lobby. The fitness center houses cardiovascular and strength training equipment. A Hard Rock Retail Store is also on the property. The former main lobby of the original building overlooks Michigan Avenue and now serves as the hotel's elevator lobby, leading to private guestrooms on 37 floors.

Guestrooms. Guestrooms at the hotel present views of Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River. Flat screen televisions rest on entertainment centers that house five disk CD/DVD players. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Rooms are outfitted with feather top bedding, minibars and dressers, music themed artwork and snakeskin leather seating with ottomans. Bathrooms are clad in granite and provide Aveda products. Rooms are equipped with laptop safes and Rolling Stone and Time Out Chicago magazines.

Expert Tip. Need a massage at 3 a.m.? Or a horse drawn carriage ride through the streets of Chicago? The Hard Rock Hotel Chicago's "Everything is Possible" service is available 24 hours a day at the push of button from your guestroom telephone.

20. Hotel Monaco Chicago - A Kimpton Hotel

225 n wabash ave | Chicago, IL, 60601
0.76 miles from Buckingham Fountain

Location. Located along the banks of the Chicago River in the Central Business district and the theater district of Chicago, Ill., stands the Hotel Monaco Chicago. The hotel is three blocks from the eclectic shops of the Magnificent Mile. Three blocks from the 14 story hotel are the Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower. Millennium Park is four blocks away.
Hotel Features. Originally a hat factory built in 1912, the Hotel Monaco Chicago opens to an atrium style lobby sanctuary, complete with French Deco furniture, marbled floors, antique rugs and seating areas in front of a fireplace. Chefs at the on site South Water Kitchen restaurant prepare American dishes with Mediterranean flare in a casual, family friendly atmosphere. The hotel features a hosted evening wine reception with tarot card and palm readers, handwriting analysis, chair massages and old fashioned board games. The business center offers two computers with high speed Internet access for a fee and complimentary wireless Internet access throughout public areas. Cardiovascular and strength training equipment are provided in the hotel's fitness area, while discounted access to a full service health club nearby is also offered. The hotel participates in Kimpton's EarthCare program and has adopted standard environmentally friendly products and practices with high impact and benefit to the environment.

Guestrooms. The 192 contemporary guestrooms of the Hotel Monaco Chicago are washed in red and gold, and off set by sunburst shaped mirrors and meditation window seats. Well lit mahogany Ruhlmann desks and armoires are showcased in each room. Standard amenities include cable television, CD players and complimentary high speed Internet access. Bathrooms feature dimming lights, granite countertops, bathrobes and complimentary L'Occitane designer toiletries. Private guestroom workouts with treadmills are available for a fee.

Expert Tip. At check in, a Hotel Monaco Chicago signature trademark features a bowl of glimmering goldfish, something each guest is encouraged to take to guestrooms for the duration of the visit. The hotel staff is trained to feed and take care of the goldfish so all guests are required to do is name the fish.