By Stephanie Mojica
Chicago is a city located in the Midwestern state of Illinois, and has a rich cultural and athletic history. The city is ideal for walking, and also offers convenient public transportation to everything from Chicago White Sox baseball games to the famed Navy Pier and its boardwalk. Chicago also offers a wide variety of hotels, some among the finest in the city.
Club Quarters, Central Loop
Club Quarters, Central Loop is a boutique hotel that is designed mainly for business travelers, and is part of a small international luxury chain. There are four room types offered, ranging from single guest rooms to extended stay suites. All rooms offer luxury bedding. Only hotel guests are allowed at Club Quarters, Central Loop. Amenities include free high-speed Internet access, a business center, a restaurant, a bar, a concierge, and free bottled water. As of July 2009, room rates started at about $85 per night.
Club Quarters, Central Loop
111 West Adams Street
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Phone: (312) 214-6400
Fax: (312) 601-3300
www.clubquarters.com/loc_chicago.aspx
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Hyatt Regency Chicago is part of an international luxury hotel chain. The hotel is located in the downtown section of the city. AAA gave the hotel its four-diamond rating. There are 2,019 guest rooms, all which include Hyatt-signature beds, 37-inch plasma televisions and high-speed Internet access for a nominal fee. Hyatt Regency Chicago amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, a business center, a 24-hour restaurant, a steakhouse restaurant and a lounge. As of July 2009, room rates started at about $200 per night.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Phone: (312) 565-1234
Fax: (312) 239-4414
www.chicagoregency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is part of an international luxury hotel chain. Guest rooms offer room service, free wireless Internet access, bathrobes, slippers, luxury bedding, DVD players and mini bars. Twice-daily housekeeping and free overnight shoe shine services are also offered. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago amenities include 24-hour room service, umbrellas, a fitness center, an indoor swimming pool, a Jacuzzi tub and spa services. As of July 2009, room rates started at about $275 per night.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
160 East Pearson Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611-2308
Phone: (312) 266-1000
Fax: (312) 266-1194
www.fourseasons.com/chicagorc/
About the Author:
Stephanie Mojica has been a journalist since 1997. Her articles have appeared in newspapers such as "The Philadelphia Inquirer" and "The Virginian-Pilot," as well as several online publications. Mojica earned a Bachelor of General Studies, Arts and Science degree from Athabasca University in 2005 and is a certified weight-loss coach.
