Chicago

This swanky icon spells luxury all the way, from its distinguished art collection to the award-winning top-floor spa and fitness center. — Time Out

It’s well equipped to host both business and leisure-minded travelers: spacious rooms, a choice of on-site restaurants, and a killer spa. — goop

Walk through the cobblestoned motor court that resembles a French chateau, and step into the striking lobby-you'll think you've died and gone to haute heaven at this grand dime. — Michelin Guide

The 92-story glass and steel tower in which the luxurious Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago resides brought a dose of glamor to an already glitzy skyline. — Forbes Travel Guide

Sleek sophistication offered by a traditional French hotel chain. — Gayot

In the heart of the Gold Coast, this design-focused property has the feel of a posh urbanite's home—its walls are lined with a slightly edgy art collection. — Fodor's

Following a series of updates over the past couple of years, Chicago’s Hotel Monaco has now called on designer Alison Victoria to refresh one if its largest suites. — Wallpaper

Landmark architecture meets boutique fun with wine happy hours and comfort food in Chi-Town. — Jetsetter

Today the Palmer House lobby still has an ‘Oh my God’ opulence – Tiffany chandeliers, ceiling frescos – that makes a look-see imperative. — Lonely Planet

This low-key hotel goes the extra mile to make families feel welcome (even including in-room child safety kits). — Travel + Leisure

“Beautiful” rooms boast “all the frills”, including “buttery-soft" chairs, window seats with “great views” of the city, free WiFi and “large and elegant bathrooms.” — Zagat

This “stunning” Ian Schrager boutique “tucked away” on the Gold Coast is an “elegant redesign” of the old Ambassador East. — Zagat

The lobby of this classic hotel has gold-trimmed walls, a gold sofa, and modern flower arrangements that make it an unusual mix of old and new. — Fodor's

Overlooking Lake Michigan, Loews takes its place among a string of stylish high-rise hotels. — Travel + Leisure

Fancy spot for business and leisure travelers is stumbling distance from the bars and shops of North Michigan Ave., Miracle Mile, and the Navy Pier. — BlackBook

The 435 richly appointed rooms take up the top 15 floors of Water Tower Place and come with high ceilings, marble bathrooms and picture windows. — Time Out

Built in 1920, the grande dame of Chicago hotels stands tall where Michigan Avenue and Lake Shore Drive intersect in Chicago's swanky Gold Coast. — Fodor's

The Godfrey pops eyeballs with its super-cool, Cubist-inspired architecture. — The Telegraph

This “elegant” conference hotel is “close to everything yet quieter than staying on Michigan Avenue”, and has “spacious”, clean-lined rooms and suites with “gorgeous” marble bathrooms. — Zagat