The Peninsula Chicago

Chicago, US

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that the most sophisticated people are often the least flashy, and the same goes when it comes to hotels. Asia’s oldest hotel group rocked up on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile back in 2001, bringing with it brushed interiors and polished hospitality set to stand the test of time. Highlights of the polished space – a sprawling multi-storey affair – include a light-filled indoor pool found on the top floor alongside a spa with outdoor terrace space and zen-like facilities. Come winter, an ice rink and winter wonderland fills the terrace offering sweeping cityscapes and festive bonhomie in spades. High-tech rooms provide elevated plays on the city crash pad, with blue accents popping against calming neutrals. Bathrooms, meanwhile, are marble-dressed havens complete with in-bath TV to watch while you soak. The lofty lobby serves up light meals and excellent people watching; Z Bar is the go-to for hand-crafted cocktails and quality bar snacks (with a laidback patio for warmer days); and flagship Shanghai Terrace is driven by a menu of modern dim sum and beloved mains like Peking Duck. Overall, a wonderful base from which to explore the likes of the Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park.

Key Information

• Rooms: 339
• Starting Rate: $450
• Dining: Shanghai Terrace
• Drinking: Z Bar
• At the Hotel: Fitness centre, indoor pool, spa, sun terrace, pilates, yoga, river tours, cultural tours, family friendly, event space
• 13123372888
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Location

108 E Superior St, Magnificent Mile, Chicago, Illinois, 60611