The Restaurant at Waldorf Astoria Chicago

"The hotel has two restaurants: The more formal menu at Ria might include foie gras or guinea hen galantine, while the buzzing Balsan dishes up everything from wood-grilled pizza to charcuterie plates"

"There’s a fancy gym with a lap pool, a high-rolling bar and a couple of spiffy restaurants"

"House restaurants include the clubby Bernard's Bar & Restaurant, and Michael Mina's Margeaux Brasserie, serving the famed chef's inventive French cuisine"

"This “grand” Gold Coast outpost is the “ultimate in luxury” and gets “10 stars” from fans for its “subtle style”, “exceptional service” and “impeccable attention to details” where “amazing” suites have “high-end amenities” like fireplaces and marble bathrooms with soaking tubs -- some even have outdoor terraces; an “amazing” pool and spa, “great” health club with Pilates classes and “excellent” on-site restaurant add up to “a nice splurge” -- “it’s a Waldorf, what more do you need to say?” Zagat reviews are compiled from individual user reviews"

"The hotel’s casual restaurant Balsan is sensational and a chic spot for cocktails and snacks"

"Waldorf Astoria took over the swank Elysian Hotel in 2012, closing one of its restaurants but preserving the sumptuous room decor, the 14,000-square-foot spa, and the Greek Classicism–meets–French 1920s aesthetic"

"Renowned restaurateur Michael Mina was recently tapped to overhaul the dining program, opening two new French restaurants in 2017: a bakery on the ground floor called Petit Margaux bakery and a brasserie on the second floor called Margaux"

"There's a lot to admire here: one of the best restaurants (Ria) in the city, rooms that rival those at Trump International in size and even a "no tipping necessary" policy"

"The restaurant, Margeaux Brasserie, is destination-worthy"