Located half a block from the famed Magnificent Mile, luxury boutique hotel MileNorth strives to give guests a modern, home-away-from-home experience that contrasts with the ornate, Gilded-Age sensibility of many other area hotels. With a cozy, living-room-style lobby whose cafe serves Starbucks, as well as a rooftop lounge with sweeping views of the city, the MileNorth can be both relaxed and trendy at the same time. The rooms are spacious for the neighborhood and price, with a unique bi-level configuration and all the requisite modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. There is in-room Wi-Fi and a well-stocked 24-hour gym, both of which are covered by a daily resort fee that is automatically tacked on to your rate. Still, this modern hotel is a good deal in a prime location.
Located half a block from the famed Magnificent Mile, luxury boutique hotel MileNorth strives to give guests a modern, home-away-from-home experience that contrasts with the ornate, Gilded-Age sensibility of many other area hotels. With a cozy, living-room-style lobby whose cafe serves Starbucks, as well as a rooftop lounge with sweeping views of the city, the MileNorth can be both relaxed and trendy at the same time. The rooms are spacious for the neighborhood and price, with a unique bi-level configuration and all the requisite modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. There is in-room Wi-Fi and a well-stocked 24-hour gym, both of which are covered by a daily resort fee that is automatically tacked on to your rate. Still, this modern hotel is a good deal in a prime location.
Everything in this modern, upscale hotel was upgraded in 2015, and it shows. Rooms in the 419-room hotel are spacious, comfortable and stylishly furnished with amenities worthy of a four-pearl property. Tastefully decorated rooms have modern touches like iPod/iPhone docking stations and plug-in media centers. Located in the heart of downtown, it's a good choice for both business and leisure travelers. While competitively priced, there are several other upscale hotels near the Magnificent Mile from which to choose, including the Omni Chicago and The James Hotel. And travelers attending an event at McCormick Place might want to consider the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, which is a brief walk to the convention center.
Everything in this modern, upscale hotel was upgraded in 2015, and it shows. Rooms in the 419-room hotel are spacious, comfortable and stylishly furnished with amenities worthy of a four-pearl property. Tastefully decorated rooms have modern touches like iPod/iPhone docking stations and plug-in media centers. Located in the heart of downtown, it's a good choice for both business and leisure travelers. While competitively priced, there are several other upscale hotels near the Magnificent Mile from which to choose, including the Omni Chicago and The James Hotel. And travelers attending an event at McCormick Place might want to consider the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, which is a brief walk to the convention center.
The 535-room Drake Hotel is a historic property on upscale Magnificent Mile and one of Chicago’s grande dames, with an impressive lobby full of chandeliers and a beautiful classic decor. Despite its historic status, modern amenities abound: There is a large, modern fitness center; wonderful dining options on-site, including the Palm Court, where a harp player entertains the guests during the afternoon tea; and even a shopping arcade with designer names like Chanel. But while the rooms are adequate and have some modern perks (like flat-screen TVs and MP3 players), the bathrooms are sub-par and could use an upgrade. The golden days of this luxurious property might be slowly fading, but it is still a great pick for its history and high-class notoriety.
The 535-room Drake Hotel is a historic property on upscale Magnificent Mile and one of Chicago’s grande dames, with an impressive lobby full of chandeliers and a beautiful classic decor. Despite its historic status, modern amenities abound: There is a large, modern fitness center; wonderful dining options on-site, including the Palm Court, where a harp player entertains the guests during the afternoon tea; and even a shopping arcade with designer names like Chanel. But while the rooms are adequate and have some modern perks (like flat-screen TVs and MP3 players), the bathrooms are sub-par and could use an upgrade. The golden days of this luxurious property might be slowly fading, but it is still a great pick for its history and high-class notoriety.