The Bar/Lounge at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago

"Using materials such as reclaimed wood, white marble and grey accessories, the neutral palette delivers a minimalist foundation, with flashy accent pieces from textured gold wall paint - custom-made by local artist Stephanie Gabel with Roux Design - to a wood and brass mini bar cabinet by Hammer Design, adding modern glamour to ever corner"

"The in-house restaurant does an admirable job, particularly with cocktails like the barrel aged mezcal old fashioned, though you’re not likely to see many locals when Chicago presents so many other options"

"Following through on the theme with lots of Mad Hatter whimsy, the 191-room hotel kicks things off with a reception area and living room lounge that features day-glo photos of women in fanciful headgear, funhouse-size wing chairs and Deco murals"

"In the adjoining lounge, pilasters and mirrors rise to meet the hand-painted sky on the ceiling, where candelabras cast light on the new fleet of contemporary appointments facing the highly carved limestone fireplace"

"Following through on the theme with lots of Mad Hatter whimsy, the 191-room hotel kicks things off with a reception area and living room lounge that features day-glo photos of women in fanciful headgear, funhouse-size wing chairs and Deco murals"