all have have free wi-fi and flat-screens, plus bathrooms with soaking tubs, walk-in showers and designer toiletries. luxe, elegant rooms are decorated with european art and antiques. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. other amenities include a courtyard garden, meeting and event space, and bike rentals (surcharge), plus a private chef (surcharge) and laundry service. a 6-minute drive from mccormick place convention center, this stately b&b housed in a landmark 1870 building is a mile from the field museum. suites tack on fireplaces and seating areas. in-room spa services are available (fee). freebies consist of gourmet breakfast, all-day coffee and tea service, and parking O'Hare International Airport 32 min
Millennium Park (9 min) 24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective Bean sculpture & an outdoor theater. Field Museum (8 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. The Art Institute of Chicago (9 min) Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries. Navy Pier (11 min) Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks. Shedd Aquarium (9 min) State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan. Crown Fountain (9 min) Public sculpture with a pair of 50-ft. LED towers & a reflecting pool, by Jaume Plensa, a Catalan. Grant Park (5 min) 319-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions. Adler Planetarium (10 min) Interactive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers, lakefront views are a bonus. Lincoln Park Zoo (15 min) Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit. Cloud Gate (10 min) Huge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for views from its many mirrored sides. Buckingham Fountain (7 min) Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows. Chicago Cultural Center (11 min) Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes. Skydeck Chicago (11 min) 103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states. 875 North Michigan Avenue (13 min) Skyscraper observation deck offering panoramic city views from 1,000 feet up, plus food & drink. |