Chicago's Best Hotel Pool

This high-caliber hotel blends elegant settings and top-notch service with high-tech amenities.

Reviews:

• “Great experience especially in the spa”
• “Spa is Unavailable for Hotel Guests”
• “ITS NOT THE FINEST”
• “Absolutely the best hotel in Chicago”
• “Superb hotel!”

Tips: Afternoon tea with live cello and classical guitar music is served in the lobby restaurant Mon-Fri 3pm-5:30pm, with weekend seatings Sat-Sun at 2:15pm and 4:15pm. Service includes finger sandwiches, quiche, pastries and a choice of coffee or tea.

The Peninsula Hotel

After a hard day’s shopping along bustling Michigan Avenue, wind down in this hotel’s serene atmosphere.

Reviews:

• “Was Okay wasn’t completely impressed!”
• “FABULOUS!! I cant believe there are any 1 star reviews!!!”
• “Wonderful location”
• “Never Again”
• “The worst experience at 5 star hotel.”

Tips: Ask about the Romance Package, Shopping Package and Family Package.

Hotel InterContinental

At this upscale, all-suite hotel chain, guests enjoy abundant amenities and a free cooked-to-order breakfast.

Reviews:

• “A Trip to The Windy City”
• “Not a problem in 4 days”
• “exceptional value”
• “Great Staff”
• “Wow”

Tips: Many hotels offer community game rooms, baby-sitting services and rooms with modem-ready telephone lines and microwave ovens.

Embassy Suites or email Embassy Suites

Comfortable hotel for hard-working business travelers and leisure guests looking to relax.

Reviews:

• “Good views and location”
• “Misleading”
• ""Girls" on the Town"
• “Wonderful”
• “Loving it!”

Tips: On a low-carb diet? The hotel features a complete line of high-protein, low-carb room service offerings and to-go snacks from no-crouton Caesar salad and seared salmon to no-bun burgers and no-flour chicken wings.

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers or email Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers

European superiority and excellent city views.

Reviews:

• “An OK hotel, but definitely undeserving of four stars”
• “Wonderful Swissotel, Not like Atlanta”

Tips: On Sundays from 9:30am-2pm, the Edelweiss Penthouse on the 43rd floor hosts WNUA’s Smooth Jazz Sunday Brunch (adults $49, children $20).

Swissotel Chicago

This flagship hotel in historic Water Tower Square proves itself worthy of its Mag Mile address.

Reviews:

• “Pure luxury encompassing very dramatic service”
• “Chicago’s FINEST HOTEL”
• “Definitely THE place to stay in Chicago”
• “Great Place to stay”
• “Stunning”

Tips: Within walking distance are Magnificent Mile shops, Water Tower Place mall and the shops at 900 N. Michigan Ave.

Park Hyatt Chicago

Travelers looking for first-class accommodations will find them in this posh hotel steps away from the Mag Mile.

Reviews:

• “Wonderful”
• “Wow”
• “Fabulous”
• “Excellent”
• “Not as good as they think!”

Tips: Seasons Restaurant (with its accompanying cafe, lounge and bar) is on the lobby level. With views overlooking Michigan Avenue, the bar is a particularly romantic spot to spend a few hours over cocktails in the evening.

Four Seasons Hotel

Enjoy the sweet life at The Omni Chicago Hotel, an all-suite luxury hotel with all the amenities in downtown Chicago.

Reviews:

• “best rooms”
• “great location, great staff, great amenity”
• “friendly spot”
• “Enjoyable stay at a convient, cozy hotel”

Tips: Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in all guest suites.

Omni Chicago Hotel

Class and opulence define this North Michigan Avenue hotel—a favorite among visiting celebrities.

Reviews:

• “Great Afternoon experience”
• “Wonderful!”
• “Great Hotel!”
• “outstanding”
• “Luxurious !!!!”

Tips: High tea is served at 2:30pm and 4:30pm daily at the Greenhouse restaurant, where for $27 you’ll get four finger sandwiches, four mini pastries, a scone with accompaniments and your choice of two dozen hot or iced teas. Royal tea costs $37 and includes a glass of champagne, port or muscat.

Ritz-Carlton Chicago