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A Zen water wall and “Leave me alone”, rather than “Do not disturb” signs are indications of the W’s hipper take on the hotel experience. The modern guest rooms have lovely views, as does the rooftop lounge, Whiskey Sky.

An immaculate 11-room hotel, this 130-year-old mansion is known for its great attention to detail. Soak up the lavish artwork, period features, and antique furniture, or take it easy in the tranquil garden.

This amazing hotel is much more than just somewhere to lay your head. A golden Buddha welcomes guests, and the atmospheric Kaz Bar has a Moroccan theme. State-of-the-art rooms offer hi-tech entertainment and eclectic decor.

This hotel is trendy yet traditional, with comfy couches and board games in the lobby. Guest room decor is inspired by 1940s Hollywood glamor, with chaises longues and ostrich-leather headboards.

Most of the luxe rooms in this stylish 14-story hotel feature window seats (a.k.a “secluded meditation stations”), while the spirit is further calmed by aromatherapy oils in the bathrooms. Pep things up in the Party Like a Rock Star Suite, complete with jukebox and Jacuzzi tub.

This hotel contained printing presses before ever housing people. Now a National Historic Landmark, it offers large, light rooms. Savor Midwestern delicacies at the award-winning Prairie restaurant.

Built in 1897, this beautiful building incorporates both Romanesque Revival and Arts and Crafts styles. The large guest rooms have Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired furniture, high ceilings, and large windows – though views (of the El tracks) are only worthwhile from the fifth floor and above.

This extravagant 381-room, musically themed hotel occupies the former Carbide and Carbon building – an Art Deco creation of 1929. Piped music and memorabilia are everywhere, and rooms are stylish but fun.

Here, designer Cheryl Rowley has combined classic Art Deco features with contemporary colors and textures to great effect at this musically themed hotel. Complimentary coffee and wine are standard. Fresh and fun.

This 1873 town house makes a pleasant change from the large hotels, with just four individually decorated rooms. Guests are welcome to use the comfortable sitting room and ivy-walled garden.