Set in a Mies van der Rohe landmark tower with sweeping views of Lake Michigan, this contemporary hotel is less than a mile from both Millennium Park and the Magnificent Mile.

The airy, chic rooms come with floor-to-ceiling windows and walnut vanities, plus soaking tubs and private bars. They also feature flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Suites feature separate living rooms with pull-out sofas, along with water views. Room service is offered.

Amenities include a sleek spa, a modern Mediterranean restaurant, and a lounge serving afternoon tea. There's also an upscale health club and spa with an indoor pool, as well as meeting and event space.