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and wealthy families. The hotel has every conceivable luxury
amenity, and in 2007 it underwent a $30-million renovation that
changed its look from that of a subdued English country manor to
that of a sleek and elegant modern getaway. The hotel's location—
hidden between the 30th and 46th floors of the Mag Mile's most
upscale vertical mall—epitomizes the hotel's discretion. This is not a
place you wander into casually to gawk or people-watch. The elegant
rooms feature contemporary furnishings, subdued colors, and mod-
ern artworks, and each has windows that open to let in the fresh air.
The hotel's elegant fitness center exudes upscale exclusivity (the pool,
surrounded by Roman columns, looks like it could be part of an aris-
tocratic private club).
120 E. Delaware Place (at Michigan Ave.), Chicago, IL 60611. & 800/332-3442 or
312/280-8800. Fax [phone]. www.fourseasons.com. 343 units. $495-$695 dou-
ble; $735-$3,700 suite; weekend rates from $385. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking
$36 with in-out privileges; self-parking $30. Subway/El: Red Line to Chicago. Pets
accepted. Amenities: 2 restaurants (New American, cafe); lounge; indoor pool; fitness
center and spa; concierge; business center; 24-hr. room service; babysitting; laundry
service; 24-hr. dry cleaning. In room: A/C, TV/DVD w/pay movies and video games, free
high-speed Internet access, minibar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe, CD player.
Park Hyatt Chicago For those in search of chic modern
luxury, the Park Hyatt is the coolest hotel in town (as long as money
is no object). The building occupies one of the most desirable spots
on North Michigan Avenue and the best rooms are those that face
east, overlooking the bustle of the Mag Mile and the lake in the
distance.
Luxury might be the watchword here, but the look is anything but
stuffy: Rooms feature Eames and Mies van der Rohe reproduction
furniture and window banquettes with stunning city views (another
plus: the windows actually open). The comfortable beds are well
appointed with several plush pillows. While some hotels might pro-
vide a TV and VCR, this is the kind of place where you get a DVD
player and flatscreen TV. The spalike bathrooms are especially won-
derful: Slide back the cherrywood wall for views of the city while you
soak in the tub.
800 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611. & 800/233-1234 or 312/335-1234. Fax
312/239-4000. www.parkchicago.hyatt.com. 198 units. $385-$525 double; $695-
$3,000 suite. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking $42 with in-out privileges. Subway/
El: Red Line to Chicago. Amenities: Restaurant (French/American); lounge; indoor
pool; health club w/Jacuzzi and spa; concierge; business center w/computer techni-
cal support; 24-hr. room service; massage; babysitting; laundry service; 24-hr. dry
cleaning. In room: A/C, TV/DVD w/pay movies, free high-speed Internet access, mini-
bar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe, CD player, iPod connectivity.