The Langham, Chicago  

In the heart of downtown Chicago, steps from Michigan Avenue and a short walk to Millennium Park. Near the Magnificent Mile, the Art Institute and the Chicago River, this luxury, family-friendly hotel also welcomes pets and offers river-view room options.

316 individually decorated guestrooms showcase city and river views, deep-soaking bathtubs, rainfall showers, minibars and LCD TVs — some rooms even offer video-game consoles. The property blends refined elegance with modern touches and features a signature spa practicing traditional Chinese medicine and an on-site afternoon-tea lounge.

Full-service spa for massages, facials and body treatments, plus an indoor pool, hot tub, health club and yoga area. Additional perks include a spa tub, concierge, arcade/game room, gift shop, valet/parking and complimentary Wi‑Fi — perfect for wake-up-to-river-view mornings and easy city exploration.

High-speed wired and wireless internet, a 24-hour business center and limo/town-car service. Fifteen meeting rooms and roughly 15,000 sq ft of flexible event space make this a strong pick for conferences and corporate events.

On-site Mediterranean-focused restaurant and bar plus an afternoon-tea service and 24-hour room service. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available on weekdays (about 6:30–11:00 AM) and weekends (about 7:00–noon) for a fee.