The Restaurant at The Langham, Chicago

"Elsewhere in the hotel, there will be a restaurant with an exposition kitchen; a bar and lounge specializing in mid-century cocktails; meeting facilities, including a private screening room; and a spa based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, with features such as herbal steam baths, Oriental steam rooms, salt saunas, heated relaxation lounges and “experience showers"

"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"

"There’s also a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, a 67-foot swimming pool, and a spa to enjoy after a day of meetings, shopping, or sightseeing"

"The iconic 52-story black cube may not be as tall or shiny as the Trump International Hotel & Tower across the street, but the hotel’s light-filled rooms, efficient staff, modern pan-Mediterranean restaurant, and location within walking distance of both the Loop and major sites suit both the business and leisure traveler"

"In-house restaurant Travelle dishes up contemporary Mediterranean specialties, weekend entertainment and an extensive wine list while Pavillion serves afternoon tea"

"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"

"Ask the concierge to make you reservations at one of the city’s iconic restaurants—Rick Bayless’s Frontera Grill and Topolobampo, and Carrie Nahabedian’s Naha are all nearby"

"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"

"That said, it’s well equipped to host both business and leisure-minded travelers: spacious rooms, a choice of on-site restaurants, and a killer spa"