Chicago

"From the decor to the service, this is one of the greatest hotels I’ve stayed in." — Condé Nast Traveler

The 20-story Peninsula Chicago sits just off—yet feels distant from—the shop and tourist–congested Michigan Avenue. — Afar Magazine

When it opened in London in 1865, the original Langham Hotel was considered Europe'€™s first 'grand hotel.'. — Gayot

The 435 richly appointed rooms take up the top 15 floors of Water Tower Place and come with high ceilings, marble bathrooms and picture windows. — Time Out

The Trump International Hotel & Tower, in Near North Side, is a commanding presence of stainless steel and glass fronting the Chicago River and situated among the tall towers of the downtown area — Star Service

Walking into one of the all-business guest rooms might just remind you of a man’s suit... the contemporary decor is accented by Robert Mapplethorpe’s floral photos. — Lonely Planet

For a historic stay with a dash of flash, the Burnham is the place. — Concierge

Rooms and suites with views from floor-to-ceiling windows feature luxury linens, spacious bathrooms and the latest in high-tech amenities. — Zagat

Storied hotel on the Magnificent Mile, with old-timey glamor and views of Lake Michigan. — Jetsetter

Acting as the right aorta in the shopping heart of Chicago, it's the only downtown hotel with a front entrance to the Magnificent Mile. — BlackBook

Exceptional hotel offering impressive views from the 30th to 46th floors of a downtown tower complex incorporating upscale Michigan Avenue shops. — Hideaway Report

Guests don't have sacrifice personal touches for convenience at this downtown Loop boutique hotel, which overlooks the Chicago River. — Travel + Leisure

The opulent Beaux Arts lobby showcases museum-worthy frescoes and displays a mural by 19th-century artist Louis Pierre Rigal. — Time Out

Though it’s classier than the typical Comfort Inn, prices are overinflated. — Lonely Planet

A perfect blend of old and new... This hotel has seriously good bones, but its interiors wow even further with a fresh, contemporary design. — Michelin Guide

Stylish, buzzy and carefree with free happy hours, funky hangout spaces and a rooftop lounge. — Jetsetter

Located in the Gold Coast, surrounded by million-dollar mansions, the property has managed to woo its neighbors, with whom you’ll rub elbows at the popular Pump Room restaurant. — Frommer's

There’s a wonderful sense of place and history at The Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel, housed in a 1929 building that fronts Chicago’s iconic Michigan Avenue — Forbes Travel Guide

The radical prism-shaped design of this 32-story building by French architect Jean-Paul Viguier is a striking addition to the Chicago skyline. — Time Out

Sleek River North digs with interiors that mirror the style and art at the great galleries steps from the hotel. — Jetsetter