Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
The Sofitel in downtown Chicago is located near the intersection of Rush and Chestnut streets. The hotel is within walking distance of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Water Tower Place and a number of upscale boutiques such as Mac. The hotel contains 415 rooms, including 33 suites, and has 24-hour security. The hotel's restaurant, Cafe des Architectes, offers international cuisine from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m. For breakfast enjoy a continental breakfast, for lunch have a club sandwich with a Lyonnaise salad and have beef tenderloin for dinner. To get the best rates, make reservations at least two weeks in advance.
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
20 E. Chestnut St.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 324-4000
sofitelchicagowatertower.com
Conrad Chicago
The Conrad Chicago is located near The Shops at North Bridge, which houses such shopping treats as Nordstrom, Kenneth Cole and the LEGO store. Each of the 311 guest rooms and suites offers an ergonomic leather chair with ottoman, 42-inch plasma TV, Bose® surround sound and granite-detailed bathrooms. The hotel offers services such as a foreign currency exchange, florist, luggage storage and baby-sitting service. A 20,000-square-foot fitness center available to hotel guests around the clock features strength and cardio equipment. This hotel honors Hilton HHonors rewards points for each stay.
Conrad Chicago
521 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 645-1500
conradhotels1.hilton.com
Four Points by Sheraton
Stay at the Four Points by Sheraton if you're looking for a hotel in downtown Chicago that is both family- and wallet-friendly. Rooms at this hotel had a beginning cost of under $100 a night as of December 2009. Enjoy the signature Four Comfort Bed, complimentary high-speed Internet access, microwave, refrigerator and on-demand movies. This hotel is located within walking distance of the Magnificent Mile and is near such restaurants as Heaven on Seven, Big Bowl, Pizzeria Uno and Texas de Brazil.
Four Points by Sheraton
630 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 981-6600
fourpointschicago.com
The Talbott Hotel
The Talbott Hotel offers 149 guest rooms, including two-bedroom suites available for guests needing more room or a hospitality area. You will have complimentary access to the Equinox Fitness Club during your stay; the fitness facility comes with pool, private yoga studios and full-service spa. The Talbott Hotel is a Green Seal-certified hotel, meaning that it has green initiatives in place, such as energy-efficient equipment and lighting to have minimal impact on the environment. Room service is available around the clock, or you can enjoy upscale dining at Bice Bistro, which offers authentic Italian cuisine.
The Talbott Hotel
20 E. Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 944-4970
talbotthotel.com
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