The Bar/Lounge at The Langham, Chicago

"And for wellness, it is home to Chuan Spa, with treatments based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine; facilities include herbal steam baths, Oriental steam rooms, salt saunas, heated relaxation lounges and “experience showers"

"Be sure to visit the mid-century modern bar, Travelle Bar and Lounge on the second floor, a romantic spot with incredible views"

"Many rooms have striking views of the river out the floor-to-ceiling windows; suites have reproductions of van der Rohe’s iconic Barcelona chairs and daybeds"

"In addition to sumptuous rooms that keep to a modern-contemporary theme, the hotel also houses Travelle, an all-day Mediterranean restaurant and bar created by Rockwell Group, with specially designed drink trolleys for the ultimate, mid-century throwback"

"Inspired by the 1960s corporate culture of IBM (the building’s original occupants), the swinging bar lacks an actual bar"

"Guests are able to take afternoon tea in the open and airy Pavilion, dine at the Mediterranean restaurant Travelle Kitchen + Bar (designed by David Rockwell), indulge in a treatment at the Asian-inspired Chuan Spa or retreat to the 12th-floor club lounge for cocktails and magnificent views of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan"

"The open-air setting offers people-watching, water and urban views (including the hotel’s Ludwig Mies van der Rohe architecture) and table, bar and lounge seating with lanterns and scattered umbrellas"

"At barely two years old, this 300+ room hotel takes up the first 13 floors of the Mies van der Rohe-designed IBM building (it’s actually the architect’s final work) but feels more like a boutique operation rather than a corporate-y behemoth"

"Inventive cocktails are served in a midcentury-modern lounge overlooking the Chicago River, while Travelle (a Mediterranean-focused, David Rockwell–-designed restaurant), has some of the most coveted tables in town"

"River view rooms exact a supplement, but why not splurge and book one of the Riverview Executive rooms on the Club Level, where access to the exceptional private lounge tends to make everyone feel special"