The James Chicago defines Luxury liberated from tradition. With warm modern design and seamlessly intuitive service, it offers a stylish and engaging alternative for the contemporary traveler. The James is ideally situated in downtown Chicago on the corner of Ontario and Rush streets, just steps from Michigan Ave. In addition to its proximity to numerous dinning, shopping and nightlife choices along the Magnificent Mile, The James is within walking distance of cultural attractions including the Museum of Contemporary Art, The John Hancock Center, Millennium Park, Historic Water Tower and Navy Pier.

Newly renovated in Spring 2010, the Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown is ideally located in the River North area of Downtown Chicago; just 2 blocks west of Michigan Avenue. Public Transportation is available at the Grand Red Line “El” train stop, located just a block from the hotel. Dining, shopping and entertainment are just steps away, making this a great location for family and business travel alike. As a guest you will receive complimentary breakfast, complimentary wireless internet, access to the 24-Hour Business Center, Fitness Center, Pool, and Dry Sauna. The Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown has 2 on-site restaurants, Ruth’s Chris and Rosebuds Trattoria, making dining options a breeze! At the Hampton Inn & Suites, we love having you here!

The jewel in Chicago's crown of historic hotels, the Drake is known for its old-world elegance and modern luxury. Many of its 537 rooms have city or lake views and all have high-speed Internet. Built in 1920, the hotel has four on-site restaurants, a piano bar, sports bar, high-end shops, gym and business center.

Guests receive warm chocolate-chip cookies upon checking in to one of the hotel's 345 two-room suites. Steps from the John Hancock Building and Water Tower Place, the Doubletree offers high-speed Internet access and a 30th-floor fitness center and pool with spectacular lake views.

For renowned service and panoramic city views, look no further than the Four Seasons. Located atop the exclusive 900 North Michigan Shops, the hotel's 343 rooms are spacious, elegant, and feature such luxurious amenities as humidifiers (upon request), dual phone lines, non-allergenic pillows and high-speed Internet. Ask for an "Executive-Tech" room for an in-room fax machine and printer. Visit the Roman-style pool, complete with columns and a domed glass ceiling; if you forget your swimwear, a pool attendant can give you a complimentary, single-use bathing suit.

Opened in 2004, the sleek and chic Hard Rock Hotel pays tribute to Chicago's musical roots with a CD of Chicago-related songs in each of its 381 guest rooms. Flat-screen TVs, two-line cordless phones, high-speed Internet and five-disc CD/DVD changers are available in each room, some of which have views of Lake Michigan and Millennium Park. Complimentary DVDs are available at the front desk for guest use. The business and fitness centers are open 24 hours.

Art Deco details and bright colors are hallmarks of Hotel Allegro's 483 guest rooms, where complimentary Mr. Bubble awaits guests who use the Jacuzzi tubs. Business guests will enjoy wireless Internet, two-line speaker phones, and in-room data ports. The hotel hosts a free wine reception in the lobby every evening, and the business and fitness centers are open 24 hours. Take advantage of in-room CD players, but note that the hotel charges for CD rentals.

Located at the former site of Le Meridien, the Conrad Chicago has 311 guest rooms offering contemporary décor, high-speed Internet access and views of the Chicago skyline or Lake Michigan. Guests also can enjoy the 2,000-square foot fitness center and shopping at North Bridge Mall on Michigan Avenue, which is located in the same building.

A four-star boutique hotel that provides luxury without the stuffiness, Hotel Monaco offers such quirky perks as pet goldfish and turndown service with Pixie Stix candy. Like its Kimpton Hotels sister property Hotel Allegro, the Hotel Monaco is brightly hued and features a daily complimentary wine reception. Free wireless Internet is available in all 192 French-style guest rooms and public spaces, and rooms come with CD stereos and two-line phones. Visit the 24-hour fitness center or get a guest pass to nearby Crunch gym for $10. Another perk: tall guests can request a "tall room" and enjoy 9-foot king-size beds, higher shower heads and oversized bathrobes.

This modern boutique hotel along the Chicago River features panoramic city views (request a room on a high floor facing northwest for the best views). Plush robes, oversized bath sheets and stereos/MP3 players are staples of the 454 guest rooms. Business travelers will enjoy large in-room work desks with ergonomic chairs, three phones and high-speed Internet access (wireless is available at the hotel's Porter's Steakhouse). The complimentary fitness and business centers are open 24 hours.

This 46-story hotel boasts 1,192 rooms, three restaurants and a lobby coffee bar serving Starbucks java. All rooms offer high-speed Internet, and public spaces have free wireless. The on-site Marriott Health Club has an indoor pool.

This flagship hotel features spectacular contemporary art - German painter Gerhard Richter's famed Piazza del Duomo has graced the lobby - and modern décor for its 203 guest rooms. Two-person tubs have sliding privacy doors, and flat-screen TVs adorn both bedrooms and bathrooms. Business travelers will delight in four dual-line phones per room, oversized work desks, wired and wireless high-speed Internet access, and on-site emergency computer support. The hotel offers complimentary shoe shines, clothes pressing for up to two garments (additional items for a fee), and use of its 25-yard swimming pool.

Awarded the prestigious Mobil Five-Star distinction, the Peninsula Hotel offers top-notch service and 339 sophisticated, luxurious guest rooms. Amenities include in-room fax machines, complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, large working desks, bathrooms featuring separate showers and tubs and steam-resistant televisions, and state-of-the-art electronic control panels that allow guests to change room features with the touch of a button. The hotel's two-floor spa and fitness center has floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular views. A business center and on-site secretarial support also are available.

A favorite of business travelers, this modern Marriott hotel on the Chicago River has 553 renovated guest rooms, all with dual-line phones and down comforters. Unlimited high-speed Internet access and long distance calls are available for $9.95, and use of the indoor pool and health club with sauna are complimentary. Request a room on the hotel's north side or above the 20th floor facing east for the best city views.

The hotel's 1,209 guest rooms offer views of the city, Chicago River or Lake Michigan, and come with two-line phones and high-speed Internet access. Rooms on the Corporate Club level feature complimentary continental breakfast, 32-inch flat-screen televisions, expandable desks, office supplies and in-room fax machines and printers. A full-service business center with secretarial support is available, as is a health club with indoor pool and sundeck.

Architecture buffs are drawn to this spectacular prism structure designed by Jean-Paul Viguier. Not surprisingly, the hotel's décor also is sleek and stylish, complete with light wood furnishings, down comforters, exotic flowers, and artwork bearing references to Chicago and France. High-speed Internet is available in all 415 rooms, and the facility also boasts a fitness room and a small but functional business center. Located blocks from the John Hancock Center, the 32-story Sofitel is known for welcoming guests with trays of French chocolates and Evian.

Located near Navy Pier, the W Lakeshore is the only hotel in Chicago situated right on the lake, and its prized position affords dramatic views (rooms classified as "wonderful" offer city views, while pricier "spectacular" rooms provide lake vistas). Dance-music thumps from the lounge-like lobby, while the 520 modern guest rooms have a quieter, Zen-like quality. Beds with pillow-top mattresses and down comforters are the stars here. Extra touches include bathrobes, Bliss spa bath products, and in-room CD players and VCRs; in-room high-speed Internet is available for a charge. The hotel also has a fitness center and a rooftop bar.

Located just east of Michigan Avenue and blocks from Water Tower Place, the Wyndham's 417 guest rooms feature first-class amenities, including high-speed Internet, oversized work desks with ergonomic chairs, data ports, cordless dual-line phones, Sony PlayStations, and pillow-top mattresses. Forget your laptop? The hotel concierge will arrange a computer rental or secretarial services if needed. Also available are a state-of-the-art fitness center, heated pool, and sauna.