Chicago is a city filled with culture, nightlife, restaurants and romance. It is a popular place for travelers from all over the world, with visitors throughout the year. Many hotels are found throughout the city, and there are many that lend well to a romantic trip. Some, in fact, even offer romance packages.
The James hotel is located just off Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago, near many dining, shopping and nightlife choices. It offers a special Weekend for Two package that includes a split of white wine champagne, a tray of white chocolate-covered strawberries and vanilla butter cookies, a white floral arrangement and the "Feel the Love" amenity that is part of the hotel's on-site spa. Rooms at the hotel include standard guestrooms, studios and lofts, one-bedroom apartments and loft penthouses. Located in The James is David Burke's Primehouse, a classic American steakhouse that dry-ages its meats on the premises, and Jbar, an intimate bar and cocktail lounge.
The James Hotel
55 East Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60611-2727
312-337-1000
jameshotels.com
The Allegro in Chicago offers a number of weekend getaway packages for romantic couples. The Your Summer Playground package, for example, offers deluxe accommodations, a per-night credit for the hotel's restaurants, a free in-room movie with popcorn, morning iced coffee, afternoon Arnold Palmers and sangria during the evening wine hour. The Surf's Up Chicago package, on the other hand, includes accommodations for two, $50 at the Windward Sports surf shop and roundtrip transportation to the nearest surfing beach. Standard rooms and suites are available. The hotel also contains a spa, a fitness center, meeting rooms and a daycare.
The Allegro
171 W. Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601
312-236-0123
allegrochicago.com
The Hotel Monaco in Chicago is a four-star boutique hotel located in the downtown area. Of the numerous packages it offers, there is one specifically tailored to a romantic getaway. The Indulge in Romance package offers accommodations for two, Moet & Chandon champagne, rose petals on the bed, a later than usual checkout time and either breakfast in bed or at the South Water Kitchen restaurant. In addition to a variety of guest rooms and suites, the hotel offers in-room spa treatments, a fully-equipped fitness room and free wireless Internet. The South Water Kitchen, where a romantic breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner can be had, serves contemporary American home cooking in a casual tavern atmosphere, complete with a full bar with its own menu.
Hotel Monaco
225 N. Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60601
312-960-8500
monaco-chicago.com
