By Susan Berg
Kingston Mines is a legendary blues club in
Chicago's Wrigleyville neighborhood. While there are no five-star hotels in Wrigleyville, there are a number of high-end hotels located a short cab or El train (red line) ride away. Most luxury hotels in Chicago are on or near to the Magnificent Mile. When returning to your hotel after a night of blues music at Kingston Mines, tell your cab driver to take Lakeshore Drive, as that is often the fastest route to downtown.
The Whitehall Hotel is a European-style boutique hotel in the Gold Coast, about 3 miles from Kingston Mines. Rooms average around $295 per night.
The Whitehall Hotel
105 E. Delaware Place
http://www.thewhitehallhotel.com/
(866) 753-4081 (reservations only)
(312) 944-6300
The Four Seasons is located in the Near North Side neighborhood, about 3 miles north from Kingston Mines. Room rates average around $550 per night.
Four Seasons Hotel
120 E. Delaware Place
http://www.fourseasons.com/chicagofs/
(312) 280-8800
The Ritz-Carlton is located atop Water Tower Place, an upscale shopping center next to the John Hancock building. Rooms average around $450 per night. The Ritz-Carlton is just over 3 miles from Kingston Mines.
Ritz-Carlton
160 E. Pearson St.
http://www.fourseasons.com/chicagorc/
(312) 266-1000
The Peninsula Hotel is located at the heart of the Magnificent Mile. A favorite of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, rooms at this hotel average around $750 per night. The Peninsula is located just over 3 miles from Kingston Mines.
The Peninsula
108 E. Superior St.
http://www.peninsula.com/Peninsula_Hotels/en/default.aspx#/Chicago/en/
(866) 382-8388
The Park Hyatt is also located along the Magnificent Mile. It is about 3 miles from Kingston Mines. Rooms at this hotel average around $360.
Park Hyatt
800 N. Michigan Ave.
http://parkchicago.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
(312) 335-1234
The Omni Chicago is another hotel located on the Magnificent Mile. This all-suite hotel is just under 3.5 miles from Kingston Mines. Rooms at this hotel average around $310 per night.
Omni Chicago
676 N. Michigan Ave.
http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/Chicago.aspx
(312) 944-6664
The Conrad Chicago is located just off the Magnificent Mile, and is adjacent to The Shops at Northbridge. Room rates average around $300 per night. This hotel is located about 4 miles from Kingston Mines.
Conrad Chicago
521 N. Rush St. at Michigan Avenue
http://conradhotels1.hilton.com/en/ch/hotels/index.do?ctyhocn=CHICICI
(312) 645-1500
About the Author:
A writer and editor based in southeastern Wyoming, Susan Berg has over ten years of experience in the field. Berg earned a Master of Arts degree in journalism from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Dayton. Her work has been published in the "Dayton Daily News" and online at websites including BiologyBiozine.com, Wcities.com, Trails.com, Travels.com and eHow.com.
