Hotel Blake
500 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, 60605; 312-986-1234
http://www.hotelblake.com
Fusing boutique-hotel modern with the historic architecture of the Printers
Row neighborhood, the Blake's 19th-century Morton Salt building façade leads
to an of-the-moment lobby. Its understated interior—think forties-meets-Zen—
is decked out with gauzy curtains and low black tables, and the glass-walled
business center is perfect for impressing clients. Muted taupe walls in the
162 guest rooms artfully set off the red and maroon bedding and sleek glass
desks; many of the quarters are also framed by exceptionally tall windows.
Rain showers are de rigueur in the bathrooms, as are porcelain vessel sinks,
all part of the hotel's fulfillment of the urban lifestyle fantasy.
Hotel Burnham
1 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL, 60602;
http://www.burnhamhotel.com/
Perhaps no other hotel showcases Chicago's impressive architectural history
like the Burnham. The historic 1894 Reliance Building was lavishly restored,
and rooms on the upper half of the hotel's 14 floors feature the original
heavy wooden doors, iron elevator grillwork, ornate hardware, and worn marble
stairs from the landmarked skyscraper's days as an office tower. The décor
in the guest rooms, however, is forward-looking, with whimsical blue velvet
headboards, harlequin-patterned pillows, and fancifully oversized ottomans;
the tasseled curtains and mahogany furniture add a sumptuous note, as do the
views from the building's distinctive Chicago Style bay windows. The ground
floor has a reconstructed red-and-white mosaic tile floor and a tiny, cozy
lobby with a huge stone fireplace and the superb Atwood Café, a stylish spot
offering upscale versions of American comfort food classics.
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
20 East Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL, 60611;
312-324-4000 http://www.sofitel.com
Paris flirts with the Midwest at Sofitel's North American flagship property.
The 32-floor glass prism, Parisian-inspired restaurant (Café des
Architectes), and sleek staircase in the lobby all create an understated
elegance. With paneled maple walls, king-size feather beds, burgundy carpet,
and bamboo textiles, the 415 rooms may sound imposing, but actually provide a
comfortable, light-filled respite after a day of shopping. Local and Parisian
silk-screen prints fill the hotel walls and elevators, and Le Bar, the
cocktail lounge, features striking oil paintings.
James Chicago
55 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL, 60611;
http://www.jameshotels.com/chicago/index.php
Opened in April 2006, The James marries a residential vibe to a hotel
setting. To evoke an apartment style, all of the 297 contemporary rooms have
a separate dining area with plasma screen TV's; some include a separate
living area with oversize couches, coffee tables, and Eames chairs. Art is
also an essential part of the property—the lobby features a rotating gallery
from the Museum of Contemporary Art; David Burke's Primehouse restaurant
showcases painter Todd White; and the Jbar displays video art on plasma
screen TV's.
The Peninsula Chicago
108 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL, 60611;
http://www.peninsula.com
As you walk into the Peninsula, the concierge and receptionist greet you by
name; classical music plays when you enter one of the 339 rooms; and your
bedside table has a control panel to manage the lighting, deactivate the
doorbell for privacy, and alert housekeeping when you want service. The
luxury extends to the hotel's spa by ESPA: it includes an outdoor sundeck,
spa cuisine, eight treatment rooms, a steam room, and a lap pool. And be sure
to dine at Shanghai Terrace— Food and Wine voted it one of the top 100 Asian
restaurants in the U.S.
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