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Wendella Sightseeing Boats
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Magnificent Mile

400 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Ed to the M. writes: Apparantly, there are a lot of riverboat architecture tours in Chicago, but this one is convenient because it starts where N. Michigan meets the Chicago River, and I don't have to venture to the tackiness of Navy Pier.

I paid 20 bucks for a…

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
Neighborhood: Near North Side

120 E Delaware Pl
Chicago, IL 60611

Bucky K. writes: We have a relative who works in the business offices at the Four Seasons which makes us eligible for the "Friends & Family" plan. We've never taken advantage of this until we had a one night layover in Chicago which also happened to be the first…

Peninsula Hotel Chicago
Neighborhood: Near North Side

108 E Superior Street
Chicago, IL 60611

Lindley E. writes: Haven't stayed there yet (or eaten at Avenues...sigh) but the afternoon tea in the terrace/veranda/whatever they call it is ample, filling, well-prepared, elegant and fun. Servers struggle to properly pronounce the french names of the various…

Loews House of Blues Hotel
Neighborhood: Near North Side

333 N Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60610

Nancy K. writes: Closed

Completely remodeled and is now the Hotel Sax Chicago.
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Park Hyatt
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River East, Magnificent Mile

800 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Jenny R. writes: I came here last minute, around 2am on a Sunday morning. The only room they (conveniently) had available was their suite for $600 bucks...ouch! I thought, "I'm definitely going to have to put out now." Thanks a lot Park Hyatt.

It was a beautiful…

Chicago's First Lady
Neighborhood: The Loop

Wacker Ave and Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Pam S. writes: 1.5 hours going back and forth on the Y-fork of the Chicago river, with a volunteer talking about every single building your eye can see. An architecturally enlightening boat ride, and a great photo op for tourists such as ourselves. Too bad it was…

Cape Cod Room
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

140 E Walton St
Chicago, IL 60611

Matthew S. writes: It's Friday night and the lights are low....lookin' out for a place to go....

So we decide to go to the Cape Cod Room at the Drake. I'm jazzed. I've never had a meal there before, and don't really know what to expect.

We are greeted by the host, who…

Hotel Monaco
Neighborhood: The Loop

225 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601

MiRIAM w. writes: You might say I have a soft spot for Kimpton Hotels, and for Hotel Monaco in particular, seeing as how my favorite Washingtonian popped a very important question to me at the Hotel Monaco in San Francisco shortly before I moved to DC.

The Hotel Monaco…

Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
Neighborhood: Near North Side

20 E Chestnut St
Chicago, IL 60611

Gabi K. writes: Staying at Sofitel Chicago was a definite treat for me... it was kind of a bummer that I was staying alone since this is the kind of place you want your significant other to enjoy with you!

Since we booked approximately 2 months in advance, we were…

Intercontinental Chicago
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Magnificent Mile

505 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Michelle B. writes: Yep, the hotel was nice. My room was nice. The people were nice. Everything was nice.

The hotel has two towers. One is newer and "nice" and the other tower (obviously, not the one I stayed in *pout*) is the historic tower and it is absofreakinglutly…

Hotel Burnham
Neighborhood: The Loop

1 W Washington St
Chicago, IL 60601

MiRIAM w. writes: The marble walls and ceiling and the ornamental metal elevator grills of the Hotel Burnham will be impressive to the architect in your life, should you choose to take him along on your stay here. He'll appreciate this adaptive reuse of a historic…

Omni Chicago Hotel
Neighborhood: Near North Side

676 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Elise M. writes: Absolutely amazing property.
My room is so beautiful, and the whole hotel is so luxe! Coming in late last night, with the snow falling, was magical.
More to come!!

Amalfi Hotel
Neighborhood: Near North Side

20 W Kinzie St
Chicago, IL 60610

Brian B. writes: i gotta be honest, my bullshit detector was twitching when i learned that the folks at the front desk are not 'clerks' but 'experience consultants'. think of the amalfi as a 'mini-w hotel'. it's hip and comfortable and (unlike the w maybe) an…

Westin Chicago River North
Neighborhood: The Loop

320 N Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60610

Anne d. writes: Another fine Westin property. I especially enjoyed drinks at the bar where the bartenders surely found my group to be a bit boisterous...my girls from South Carolina and Georgia can be a bit out of hand. I stayed here 3 years in a row during the…

W Chicago Lakeshore
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River East

644 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60611

Nish N. writes: Now this is what a hotel experience should be about. When I checked in, Front Desk Jen asked me about my flight and taxi ride in, had my room all ready.

And the room itself was terrific - king-size bed, a plasma tv, nice modern accents, and slick…

iGo
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

2125 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

Paige W. writes: It's been a long time since I owned a car, so I have to keep telling myself that it's SO cost-effective to be in this program. You don't pay for insurance. You don't pay for tune-ups. You don't pay for full tanks of gas. You don't even have to WASH…

Hostelling International Chicago
Neighborhood: South Loop

24 E Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60605

Nia W. writes: The Chicago Hostelling International hostel was my crashpad during the first few weeks I was in Chicago searching for an apartment, and it was a wonderfully inexpensive, convenient alternative to standard or even budget hotels.

It's right in the…

Drake Hotel
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

140 E Walton Street
Chicago, IL 60611

Ed to the M. writes: I don't get it. I just don't get it. I'm a big gross sweaty mess, even though IT'S TWO DEGREES OUTSIDE. Why why why why why why?!?!?!?!? (Shut up, it ain't menopause, bitches)

So who knows what's going on, but I'm sweating up a freaking storm as…

Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Lakefront
Neighborhood: Near North Side

511 N. Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL 60611

Jenny R. writes: I stayed here in one of their suites. It was my birthday and my bf at the time had arranged it so that when we were out to dinner, the hotel staff came into the room and sprinkled rose petals on the bed and floor. They also turned the stereo on to…

Megabus
Neighborhood: Near West Side

225 S Canal St
Chicago, IL 60606

Kris W. writes: I did it! I rode the Megabus! This travel-cheaply fad from the UK has finally arrived in the States and Chicago is right at the center of its US takeover.

With other enterprising transport options like Ryan Air and Easy Jet, Megabus has been…

Swissotel Chicago
Neighborhood: The Loop

323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601

Jay C. writes: The Swissotel is a beautiful contemporary hotel located on the heart of Michigan Ave. and Wacker Drive. I spent New Years Eve here and watched the fireworks at Navy Pier from our 17th story suite. I remember watching the sun rise over the lake front…

Renaissance Chicago Hotel
Neighborhood: The Loop

1 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601

Lisa V. writes: With all the major brands of hotels downtown in a 1st tier city like Chicago, you really can't go wrong. But there certainly are different nuances to each hotel isn't there?

I liked the location to the hotel as being right on the Chicago River, in…

Hilton Chicago
Neighborhood: South Loop

722 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

Caroline A. writes: I didn't stay here, but the Lyric's opera ball was held in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Chicago.

This is an older building with beautiful architecture. Ornate accents, grand staircases and beautiful details, the theme is Victorian classic. The…

Westin Hotel O'Hare

6100 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018

Ben P. writes: Westin delivers what an upscale chain is supposed to deliver: consistency. When I arrive, jet lagged and pissed off (when will they design an airplane for the gangly gentleman?), the last thing I need to do is run into issues with my hotel room.…

Sybaris Inn

3350 Milwaukee Ave
Northbrook, IL 60025

Koizumi Y. writes: A colleague continually sang the praises of this place as a retreat with her beau. No matter how she described it, my mind kept thinking "cheese". Images of mirrored ceilings, spinning heart-shaped beds, velvet paintings on the walls, and fake fur…

Dining Room At the Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

160 E Pearson St
Chicago, IL 60611

Ligaya T. writes: the women in my family have klepto tendencies when it comes to condiments, plastic silverware & buffets. the sunday brunch (the only meal i have eaten at the ritz) is so amazing i ziplock line my pockets.

Seneca Hotel
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

200 E Chestnut St
Chicago, IL 60611

Lauren G. writes: I found this place through yelp and I am so thankful. This place is really sweet and nice. I was in Chicago recently for a conference on green building. There weren't a lot of hotels in the immediate vicinity of the conference center and we were…

Fairmont Hotel
Neighborhood: The Loop

200 N Columbus Dr
Chicago, IL 60601

elizabeth n. writes: There really isn't any other word to describe the Fairmont Hotel other than classy! It is such a fantastic hotel with a beautiful lobby and great rooms. I've been to parties here and the ballrooms are wonderful and the guest rooms are very nice as…

Hard Rock Hotel
Neighborhood: The Loop

68 E Wacker Pl
Chicago, IL 60601

Kevin N. writes: Thanks for the yuks, Hard Rock Hotel. My stay here was perfectly amenable, and, come to think of it, pretty much what I expected. I've been juggling my hotel choices a little upon my trips to your town, and thought I'd give the Hard Rock a whirl.…

Palmer House - Hilton
Neighborhood: The Loop

17 E. Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603

John B. writes: If you're looking to spend a lot of time in your room, you probably won't like the Palmer House. The rooms are fairly small, though certainly clean and well appointed. I stayed in a single room -- which is to say it had one double bed -- and it…

Chicago Hauntings Ghost Tour
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

610 N Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60610

Jeff F. writes: I was quite worried when I saw the condition of the bus. I thought " oh no this is going to be terrible" but I was completely wrong! This was a fantastic way of seeing the "haunted" side of Chicago. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was able to…

Omni Orrington Hotel

1710 Orrington Ave Ste 3
Evanston, IL 60201

Keiko S. writes: Easily the best hotel in Evanston. Got an important guest coming into town? Put him/her here. The rooms (at least the ones I've seen) are slightly smaller than the Hilton on Maple Street, but they're clean, modern and beautifully decorated. Our…

The Allegro Hotel
Neighborhood: The Loop

171 W Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601

Julia W. writes: Ah, the Allegro. Filled with pros and cons. The location is pretty decent (although I do hate that pretty much everything in the Loop is closed on weekends. Come on, Lavazza, work with me here!!). The lobby decor is definitely more swank than…

Conrad Hotel
Neighborhood: Near North Side

521 N Rush St
Chicago, IL 60611

Arnab M. writes: The Sofitel Water Tower had been my usual refuge during business travel to Chicago but this time around, I thought it was time for a change and a chance to rack up those Hilton Honors points. The Conrad came highly recommended from coworkers, and it…

Union Station
Neighborhood: Near West Side

225 S Canal St
Chicago, IL 60606

Ed U. writes: Al Capone was having a bad day...
"I want you to get this f*&% where he breathes! I want you to find this nancy-boy Eliot Ness, I want him DEAD! I want his family DEAD! I want his house burned to the GROUND! I wanna go there in the middle of the night…

SeaDog Cruises
Neighborhood: Near North Side

600 E. Grand Avenue
Navy Pier
Chicago, IL 60610

Ray C. writes: I've done a river boat architectural tour of Chicago a couple years ago, but this time chose the Seadog architectural and speedboat tour.

All in all, it was interesting and fun. Our tour guide was humorous and gave interesting anecdotes of bits of…

The James Hotel
Neighborhood: Near North Side

55 E.Ontario
Chicago, IL 60611

elizabeth n. writes: I haven't stayed at the James Hotel but I've been there for a few events and it is a wonderful hotel. It's extremely stylish and has a very modern feel to it. The staff is very helpful and they are very accomodating- especially for private…

#49 Western Bus

79th & Western to Berwyn & Western
Chicago, IL 60657

Jessica M. writes: This bus really has some freaks on it late at night. I once had this guy who smelled like pee try to kiss me when I was riding it . I've also been privy to a two-woman race riot.

However, it's been a while since anything "interesting" has happened…

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