Chicago, Illinois, is famous for its multitude of attractions, windy weather and diverse population. Millions of annual visitors have made Chicago the go-to destination for theatrical performances in the Loop, music festivals and sporting events of its seven professional sports teams. High-end shopping on the Magnificent Mile and thousands of restaurants, featuring an array of cuisines, also account for Chicago's fame.
The Ambassador East Hotel, which originally opened in 1926, is a National Historic Landmark located in Chicago's Gold Coast. Its accommodations include 265 rooms and suites that feature foam or feather pillows, CD/stereo/alarm clocks, cable television including HBO and safe deposit boxes. Celebrities and the social elite frequent The Pump Room, the hotel's on-site restaurant. The restaurant serves breakfast and casual dinner menus; it is closed during lunch and Sunday brunch hours. The Ambassador East offers special deals on suites, breakfast and romance packages.
Ambassador East
1301 N. State Parkway
Chicago, IL 60610
312-787-7200
theambassadoreasthotel.com
Located on the renowned Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago is the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel. It debuted in 1927 and underwent a multi-million dollar renovation in the early 21th century that enhanced period details and added modern amenities. Standard rooms feature king-size beds, fully stocked mini bars, flat-screen televisions, and 400-thread count Frette bed linens. The bathrooms have green water systems with rain showers and granite countertops. The in-house Martini Bar serves more than 50 types of martinis and 36 varieties of wine with free bar snacks.
Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago
163 E. Walton Place
Chicago, IL 60611
312-751-8100
millenniumhotels.com
The Peninsula Chicago is in the center of the Magnificent Mile and offers five-star luxury service. Rooms and suites include grand picture windows, mood lighting, DVD entertainment systems and marble bathrooms with soaking tubs. The Peninsula Chicago has several on-site dining facilities ranging from a bar with leather furnishings and a fireplace to an outdoor terrace that services cocktails and small plates. Amenities that promote physical wellness include a fitness center with a heated indoor, 25-meter swimming pool and personal training and exercise classes. The Peninsula Spa by ESPA ranked No. 1 in a Zagat survey for the top spas.
The Peninsula Chicago
108 E. Superior St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-337-2888
peninsula.com
At the heart of the Chicago Loop is the W Chicago- City Center. Standard in all room classes are plasma televisions with CD/DVD libraries, goose down duvets and pillows, terry cloth bathrobes and stocked mini bars. Pets up to 40 lbs. are welcome here with a fee and are provided with in-room beds, food and water bowls, toys and sitting services. Luxury benefits extend to include in-room spa treatments, chauffeuring compliments of Acura and a 24-hour Whatever/Whenever concierge service to accommodate last minute wishes.
W Chicago- City Center
172 W. Adams St.
Chicago, IL 60603
312-332-1200
starwoodhotels.com
