The Bar/Lounge at Thompson Chicago

"The on-site Whiskey Bar has a local following"

"Guest room basics include rain showers, gourmet mini-bars, loads of space and floor-to-ceiling views of the lake and skyline"

"Tucked into the (always hopping) lobby, the cocktail lounge provides a very satisfying base—much like The Thompson itself"

"The on-site restaurant and bar are highly regarded and wildly popular, but that makes them difficult to get into sometimes and adds crowds to the lobby"

"NICO, the Thompson's on-site restaurant offers authentic and light italian sea-food while in-house bar and gathering space Salone Nico features crafted cocktails and a fine Italian and Meditteranean wine list"

"The hotel makes a number of earth-friendly choices, which include a wall of plants—a “green wall”—in the lounge, and lights and thermostats that limit output when the room is unoccupied"

"Case in point is the lounge just beyond reception"

"Peruse nearby shops like Barneys New York, Prada, Hermes, Lanvin, Saint Laurent and Tom Ford, among other legendary names"

"What’s a trip without souvenirs, right?  No matter where we roamed though, we were always happy to return to the hotel and its prime location, cosy lounge bar, our sizeable room and the welcoming porter who was always quick with something funny or nice to say"

"The lobby opens into the bar at Nico Osteria, where you'll find complementary Intelligentsia coffee from 6 a"