| modern rooms feature free wi-fi, 37-inch flat-screen tvs and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities, recliners and desks. dining options include an italian restaurant, a grill restaurant and a sports bar. the on-site conference center has 27 rooms for hire. there's an indoor heated pool with an outdoor sundeck, in addition to a 24/7 gym and a sauna. overlooking lake michigan, this upscale hotel is 2 miles from the adler planetarium and 4 miles from the museum of contemporary art. upgraded quarters add lake views and 42-inch flat-screen tvs. suites have living/dining rooms. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
O'Hare International Airport 32 min
Crown Fountain (10 min)
Public sculpture with a pair of 50-ft. LED towers & a reflecting pool, by Jaume Plensa, a Catalan. Grant Park (6 min)
319-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions. Shedd Aquarium (9 min)
State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan. Buckingham Fountain (8 min)
Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows. Skydeck Chicago (11 min)
103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states. Cloud Gate (10 min)
Huge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for views from its many mirrored sides. 875 North Michigan Avenue (14 min)
Skyscraper observation deck offering panoramic city views from 1,000 feet up, plus food & drink. Chicago Riverwalk (13 min)
Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks. Millennium Park (10 min)
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective Bean sculpture & an outdoor theater. Lincoln Park Zoo (16 min)
Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit. The Art Institute of Chicago (9 min)
Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries. Chicago Cultural Center (11 min)
Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes. Field Museum (7 min)
State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex. Adler Planetarium (10 min)
Interactive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers, lakefront views are a bonus. Navy Pier (12 min)
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks. | 
