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Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel

Intercontinental Chicago

The InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel is the only hotel with an entrance on Michigan Avenue. The two tower property features dining at Michael Jordan Steakhouse and Eno and a health spa that includes a heated Olympic swimming pool. The south tower of the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile began in 1929 as the Medinah Athletic …

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Hilton Chicago

Hilton Chicago

The Hilton Chicago overlooks Grant Park in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood. Located on Michigan Avenue, the grand hotel is one of the city’s largest. In addition to being a favorite among conventioneers, it holds the distinction of hosting every United States President since it opened in 1927 until President Barack Obama. The building that houses …

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The Historic Drake Hotel, one of the iconic hotels on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago

The Drake Hotel

The Drake Hotel, located at the north end of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, is synonymous with luxury and history. From its opening in 1920 until today it has remained a symbol of elegance. When it opened in 1920, the Drake Hotel was situated between the mansions of the Gold Coast and the new commercial district of …

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Spa-cation at Eaglewood Resort and Spa

I need to get more massages.

Not want. NEED.

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Rosemont’s Pearl District Welcomes The Rose Hotel

The Rose Hotel in the Pearl District of Rosemont held a “Topping Off” ceremony on Tuesday, May 20.  Traditionally, a “topping out” or “topping off” is a builders’ rite traditionally held when the last beam is placed atop a structure during its construction.  While the construction is only 2/3 of the way finished, local dignitaries, …

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View from the InterContinental Hotel Chicago

Champagne Wishes and Strawberry Dreams: InterContinental Chicago’s Girls Getaway

There’s nothing quite like entering your Michigan Avenue hotel suite to find a bottle of champagne chilling in the ice bucket next to a tray of chocolate covered strawberries. As soon as you enter you feel spoiled, pampered, appreciated.

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A Spooktacular Staycation at Loews Chicago O’Hare

Halloween is near. Ghosts and ghouls and witches and Kardashians are everywhere.

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Staycation in the suburbs at Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center

The busy pace of life in the city makes all of us wish for a vacation on some faraway exotic island. When that is impossible to achieve (at least for the moment), the next best bet is to focus on a local, exotic “staycation.” My suggestion? Head out west to Oak Brook and relax at …

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Hotel Allegro Highlights Art Deco History

Mention the 1920s and an era of glamour and innovative design immediately comes to mind. Hotel Allegro aims to evoke that glamour while providing modern amenities. Located at 171 West Randolph Street, Hotel Allegro is on the site of the Bismarck Hotel, which was originally opened in 1894 by the Eitel brothers. After thirty years …

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The Langham offers five-star luxury in the heart of downtown Chicago

Five-star luxury is not just a far-away dream. In Chicago, one of the finest hotels in the world sits on the shores of the Chicago River waiting to impress you with the spectacular experiences that only the finest of hotels can offer.  The Langham, Chicago occupies the first 13 floors of a 52-story skyscraper designed …

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Get Away to the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

Sometimes the hustle and bustle of everyday life gets to be too much and you just want to escape from it all. You need a respite from the demands, the tension, the expectations. You dream of getting away, of relaxing without a care in the world as you’re pampered and treated like royalty. With a …

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Exclusive Hard Hat Tour of Loews Chicago

There’s a stunning new lady in Chicago, and she’s getting all dressed up for a night, and a morning, and an afternoon, on the town.

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