| modern, upscale rooms feature wi-fi (surcharge), flat-screen tvs and minifridges, as well as coffeemakers, glass-enclosed showers and designer toiletries. set in the famous magnificent mile shopping district, this chic hotel is an 8-minute walk from grand el station, an 11-minute walk from the observation deck at the john hancock center and a mile from the landmark navy pier. room service is available 24/7. a breakfast buffet and parking are available for a surcharge. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's a contemporary restaurant with an industrial-chic dining room, along with a refined lounge, a fitness room and a business center
O'Hare International Airport 27 min
Adler Planetarium (13 min)
Interactive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers, lakefront views are a bonus. Buckingham Fountain (6 min)
Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows. Shedd Aquarium (12 min)
State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan. Field Museum (10 min)
State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex. Chicago Riverwalk (8 min)
Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks. 360 CHICAGO (7 min)
Observatory on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Building with a tilting glass lookout 1000 ft. up. Cloud Gate (6 min)
Huge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for views from its many mirrored sides. Grant Park (13 min)
319-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions. The Art Institute of Chicago (5 min)
Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries. Lincoln Park Zoo (9 min)
Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit. Millennium Park (9 min)
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective Bean sculpture & an outdoor theater. 875 North Michigan Avenue (7 min)
Skyscraper observation deck offering panoramic city views from 1,000 feet up, plus food & drink. Skydeck Chicago (8 min)
103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states. Navy Pier (11 min)
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks. Crown Fountain (5 min)
Public sculpture with a pair of 50-ft. LED towers & a reflecting pool, by Jaume Plensa, a Catalan. | 
