The Bar/Lounge at Park Hyatt Chicago

"If you want to commune more fully with the cityscape, head for the hotel's seventh floor, which was dramatically redesigned and reopened in June 2011 with an organic flow between its NoMI Kitchen, Lounge, Garden, and Spa"

"The NoMI Garden bar and restaurant on the seventh floor serves contemporary American and global dishes; its popular outdoor area welcomes alfresco diners in summer"

"You can also visit the hotel's famed NoMI Spa or grab a cocktail at NoMI Lounge, where there's a gourmet hot chocolate bar from 12 p"

"Start in the NoMI Lounge for sushi and cocktails, or wander onto the garden terrace, which is anchored by its own teak bar and features some off-season surprises (such as a pop-up Christmas igloo boutique)"

"The sexy little lounge adjacent to the restaurant is ideal for a pre-dinner cocktail or a late-night drink"

"Public areas feature lounges stocked with tea and pastries, while guestrooms are sophisticated with a cozy window seat for cityscape gazing"

"This hotel lacks Ritz-Carlton's popular executive level, with its lounge and added amenities—a surprise for the chain that pioneered the perk"

"Passing the beautiful floor-to-ceiling wine shelves in NoMI's semi-private dining room, you'll have a pretty good idea of the extensive bottle list at award-winning bar, NoMI Lounge"

"Do yourself a service by ordering the sweet and savory prosciutto beignets, served with a side of smoked apple butter, dunbarton blue cheese, and a fresh spritz of arugula"