The north and south areas of Chicago are divided by the Chicago River. Whether you're traveling to Chicago to go sailing on Lake Michigan, explore the Field Museum for the afternoon or window shop on the Magnificent Mile, there are a variety of activities available in this busy Midwestern city. Nicknamed the Windy City, Chicago offers four-star hotels located in the southern area that provide indoor swimming pools and restaurants.
Located near Grant Park, the AAA Four-Diamond Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel offers 332 smoke-free guest rooms with Internet access, iPod docking stations and bathrobes. Cribs and roll-away beds are available upon request. For a fee, pets may stay in guest rooms. A business center with fax, copy and messaging services, fitness center and concierge service add to the amenities. The hotel's casual restaurant, Mercat a la Planxa, offers Catalan-style cuisines prepared by Chef Jose Garces.
Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel
636 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
800-468-3571
312-447-0955
marriott.com
Situated in the Chicago South Loop, the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place provides 800 guest rooms with iPod docking stations, wireless Internet access, portico bath amenities and oversize windows. Refrigerators and cribs are available upon request. An indoor swimming pool, sun deck, sauna and business center add to the amenities. The hotel offers three restaurants: the Italian-style Forno serves pizza, sandwiches and salads, Shor prepares a variety of seafood and steak dishes, and The Daily Grind offers fresh pastries and coffee. The AAA Four-Diamond hotel provides concierge services and facilitates advance special orders for babies.
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
2233 South Martin L. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
312-567-1234
mccormickplace.hyatt.com
The AAA Four-Diamond Hilton Chicago overlooks Lake Michigan and Grant Park. The 1,544 guest rooms offer Internet access, complimentary newspapers, CD players, mini-bars and iPod docking stations; some guest rooms additionally offer two bathrooms and bathrobes. Amenities include concierge services, indoor swimming pool, fitness center and sun deck. For a fee, pets 75 pounds or less may stay in guest rooms. The hotel's casual Irish-pub-style restaurant, Kitty O'Shea's, prepares Irish-inspired dishes including shepherd's pie and fish and chips.
Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
312-922-4400
hilton.com
