| on the magnificent mile, this contemporary hotel is within a 10-minute walk of loyola university, 360 chicago and the el train. all rooms have marble bathrooms, flat-screen tvs with dvd players, and wi-fi (fee). amenities include 24-hour business and fitness centers, plus a doughnut and coffee shop in the lobby, an upscale italian restaurant, and a trendy speakeasy-style rooftop bar. suites add living areas and rainfall showerheads. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. elegant rooms feature kitchenettes with minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. room service is available
O'Hare International Airport 29 min
360 CHICAGO (3 min)
Observatory on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Building with a tilting glass lookout 1000 ft. up. Skydeck Chicago (12 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. The Art Institute of Chicago (9 min)
Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries. 875 North Michigan Avenue (2 min)
Skyscraper observation deck offering panoramic city views from 1,000 feet up, plus food & drink. Lincoln Park Zoo (6 min)
Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit. Shedd Aquarium (16 min)
State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan. City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower (5 min)
Chicago-focused gallery, specializing in photos, inside a 19th-century Gothic limestone landmark. Buckingham Fountain (10 min)
Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows. Millennium Park (8 min)
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective Bean sculpture & an outdoor theater. Adler Planetarium (17 min)
Interactive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers, lakefront views are a bonus. Field Museum (14 min)
State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex. Chicago Riverwalk (11 min)
Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks. Grant Park (8 min)
319-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions. Navy Pier (10 min)
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks. | 
