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The Ritz has it all – superior service, an award-winning dining room, spa, and state-of the-art-business facilities. Impressive views complement the classic furnishings and fine art in its spacious guest rooms, but it’s the little things, like Bulgari toiletries and toys and cookies for the kids that puts it in a league of its own.

Expect the best in this grand hotel – possibly Chicago’s most elegant. Lavish rooms command sweeping city and lake views, and chef Robert Sulatycky makes the award-winning Seasons restaurant a must try.

Understated elegance sums up this hotel. Large, earth-toned rooms have dressing areas, and a steam-free TV screen and hands-free telephone is found in every bathroom. Floor-to-ceiling windows dramatize the lobby, where afternoon tea is accompanied by live classical music.

Popular with visiting celebrities and royalty, this is the grande dame of Chicago hotels, which effortlessly blends modern convenience with the charm of days gone by. Each of the 535 tastefully decorated rooms and suites is unique: many offer breathtaking views.

This sleek, striking,ultra-modern hotel opened in 2003. Spectacular views, sumptuous feather beds, and private baths and showers feature in every room.

Original contemporary art, rich woods, and warm tones create comfortable and tranquil public and private areas at this elegant boutiqe hotel. The state-of-the-art rooms feature furniture designed by Mies van der Rohe.

Overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan, the Fairmont features large, comfortably furnished rooms that include dressing areas and marble bathrooms.

On the south bank of the Chicago River, this 27-story hotel affords amazing city views. Inviting guest rooms feature muted colors and warm woods, and the staff graciously accommodates all guests, even the four-legged ones.

One of the city’s most luxurious hotels, which mixes historic charm with contemporary elegance. This former men’s club (see Hotel Inter Continental) has stunning public rooms, and very comfortable guest rooms.

The interior opulence of this hotel, located on hip Rush Street, is undeniable. Contemporary rooms have beds with down comforters, and granite bathrooms with wall-to-wall mirrors. Public areas include a lovely terrace.