Set on the Magnificent Mile and overlooking Lake Michigan, this casual hotel is also a 5-minute walk from Oak Street Beach, an 8-minute walk from the Chicago L station and 1.2 miles from Millennium Park.
The modern rooms have plush beds, flat-screen TVs and WiFi (fee), and some feature lake/city views. Suites add marble foyers and bathrooms, plus separate living rooms, while upgraded suites also feature kitchenettes, dining areas and panoramic views. Kids 17 and under stay free with parents.
There's a fine-dining grill restaurant and a Starbucks cafe, plus a gym (with workout gear rentals for a fee) and a spa.