By Sarah Albrecht
The Hotel Burnham is an architectural landmark hotel that is located in the heart of
Chicago. It's situated near many area attractions like Millennium park, theaters, museums, shopping and restaurants. The hotel includes 24-hour front desk service, tour assistance, business services, wireless internet access, fitness center, on-site restaurant and meeting rooms. The hotel has 15 floors with 122 guest rooms. Guest room amenities include cable television, minibar, toiletries, hair dryer, iron, internet access, in-room safe, climate control and bathrobes.
Wows and Woes
The hotel has beautiful decor, and it's located in a superb location in downtown Chicago. The hotel also offers complementary coffee and free wine at happy hour. However, the guest rooms and bathrooms are very tiny. The "L" train runs nearby, and it can be quite noisy.
Insider Tips
Allow extra time when you are leaving. The elevators are slow because the building is so old.
Author's Most Memorable Moment
When walking into the Burnham Hotel, I was pleasantly surprised at the 19th century vintage decor that welcomed me into the lobby of the boutique hotel. It made me feel like I stepped back in time; I so enjoyed sipping wine while sitting by the fireplace in the vintage hotel lobby.
Bottom Line
The Burnham hotel is ideal for people who want to see Chicago's attractions and stay in one of Chicago's first skyscrapers.
About the Author:
Based in Houston, Texas, Sarah Albrecht has been writing articles since 1995. She writes for several websites such as eHow, Trails, and LIVESTRONG. She has contributed to local newspapers as well as her college newspaper. Albrecht holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and is working toward her master's degree in counseling psychology.
