Chicago Luxury Hotels
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Anne P. Mitchell
| Summary: Interested in making your stay in Chicago extra-special? Consider one of these top-of-the-mark Chicago luxury hotels! |
Interested in making your stay in Chicago extra-special? Consider one of these top-of-the-mark Chicago luxury hotels!
The Drake is synonymous with power, wealth and prestige and it has been Chicago’s pride and joy for more than 80 years. This Landmark luxury hotel is located in Chicago’s wealthiest neighborhood, the Gold Coast, at 140 East Walton Place. A stone’s throw from Lake Michigan and surrounded by designer shops like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Chanel, the Drake is also one of the most prestigious hotels in the world.
The Drake hotel features 537 gorgeous rooms, 74 elaborate suites and a grand ballroom along with a world-class fitness center, a fully staffed business center and some of the city’s finest restaurants and shops. The Drake houses world famous Coq d’ Or, the Cape Cod Room and the Palm Court Lounge where a traditional English afternoon tea takes place and cocktails are served in the evening. A harpist, solo pianist or the Palm Courts very own Jazz Quartet performs there regularly.
There are many different types of rooms and suites available at the Drake. Prices vary greatly and they depend on season, views, room size, etc. A small room could cost you $300-$400 per night with suites averaging $1,000 or more per night. Guests can take a virtual tour of The Drake hotel at www.thedrakehotel.com. Guest can also reserve a room online or by calling 1-800-55 Drake.
Located across from Chicago’s Millennium Park, Hotel Burnham is one of Chicago’s most stylish and sophisticated luxury hotels featuring 103 plush guest rooms and 19 extravagant suites. Gold tones and blue velvet are just a few eye-catching aspects of Hotel Burnham’s elaborate interior. Amenities included with every room include twice daily maid service, a fully stocked bar, CD stereo system, hi-speed Internet access and Aveda bath products. Hotel Burnham is also pet-friendly, so feel free to bring Precious the poodle along. Deluxe, double, king, queen or executive suite prices depend on the size of the room, the season, availability, view, etc. and may range from $200+ for a smaller room during the week and off-season up to $300-400+ plus per night. Guests may book online www.burnhamhotel.com or by calling 1-877-294-9712.
If you want a hotel whose name says it all, the Ritz-Carlton is one of the ritziest hotels in the nation, with one of the most prestigious addresses in the city of Chicago: 160 E. Pearson, Water Tower Place. A “moderate” room could cost as much as $430 per night while a “Deluxe Lakeside Suite” could cost as much as $1,015 per night. With a whopping 435 rooms and 91 suites to choose from, price will vary greatly. The Ritz features an indoor heated lap pool and spa services at The Carlton Club, a fitness center, indoor access to all Water Tower boutiques and shops and world-class dining at the Dining Room restaurant, the Cafe and the Greenhouse. The Ritz, which is a Four Seasons hotel, also features a sophisticated cocktail lounge called the Trianon. To check availability or to book online, log onto www.fourseasons.com. You may also call toll free, 1-800-621-6906.
The Park Hyatt Chicago, located at 800 N. Michigan Avenue, offers spectacular views of the Magnificent Mile and this location puts you right in the center of one of the busiest shopping and tourist areas in the country. The average daily rate for a standard room is around $365, but there are at least a dozen different room types to choose from including deluxe, grand deluxe, terrace suite, executive suite, lake suite and park suite, to name a few. Rooms and suites range in size from 550 sq. ft. up to 1400 sq. ft. or more. A few Park Hyatt amenities include Internet access in every room, satellite TV, minibar, DVD player, marble bath and large room safes. Higher priced rooms and suites may include a wet bar, separate sitting and work areas, kitchenettes, a marble foyer, an outdoor terrace, and butler services. Guests may book a room or suite online at http//parkchicago.hyatt.com or by calling 312-335-1234.
Whichever Chicago luxury hotel you choose, you are sure to experience the ultimate in accommodations, amenities, and pampering!
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