Your escape from reality is closer than you might think.
The redesigned Peninsula Suite's private outdoor terrace
The buzz word du jour: staycation. And with so many sought-after reservations in Chicago, why jet off when you can book a leisurely weekend away right here? With luxury accommodations, redesigned digs, spa treatments, culinary masters and more, it turns out your luxury stay is in your very own backyard. Here are our top picks for a rest and recharge.
The Peninsula Chicago
As a brand that has earned a reputation of providing world-class service amid first-rate amenities and stunning settings, The Peninsula Chicago’s newly renovated The Peninsula Suite takes this dedication to the next level. With 3,600 square feet of living space, a private 2,000-square-foot wraparound terrace—complete with sparkling views of Lake Michigan—and iconic interior design, the suite creates a temporary home-away-from-home environment for travelers, adventurers and staycationers. For those in need of roomier environs, the suite can be extended from one to three bedrooms, taking up an entire wing of the building and allowing for visitor accommodations, an extensive housekeeping team and a guest relations crew.
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Nobu Hotel Chicago
In a marriage of ancient, weathered Japanese aesthetic and the industrial roots of the West Loop, Nobu Hotel Chicago has arrived. With a potent international presence—Nobu Hotels already counts properties in Warsaw, Barcelona, London and Ibiza, among others, in its roster—the newest concept from the minds of chef Nobu Matsuhisa, actor Robert De Niro and producer Meir Teper is a precise layering of Chicago design and world-renowned hospitality. Among the property’s 115 rooms and suites, signature restaurant, rooftop bar, spa and tranquil indoor pool—uncommon in the city—find touches of Japanese tradition with a dose of Chicago panache.
Pendry Chicago
Inside an art deco stunner, Pendry Chicago makes its much-anticipated debut this spring. Among its comfortably appointed guest rooms and suites, spot in-demand amenities like luxury Fili D’Oro bedding, a bluetooth speaker system, custom bath products and more. On the food and bev front, don't skip Venteux, a Parisian-inspired brasserie; Bar Pendry, which serves cocktails among its moody environs; or the rooftop, with breathtaking skyline views.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
This Chicago stalwart always impresses, but the over-the-top lobby further cemented its status as a see-and-be-seen spot for the jet-set. The chefs turns wonders at Italian steakhouse Torali Chicago, whose rooftop stuns with ultra-impressive vantages of architectural wonder 875 North Michigan Avenue (formerly known as the John Hancock Center). Jumpstart your mornings with La Colombe coffee at The Cafe before enjoying uberclose spots like the Museum of Contemporary Art and Oak Street Beach.
The Langham, Chicago
An ode to luxury, The Langham, Chicago is a standout thanks to its five-star accommodations. Chuan Spa is a highlight here with treatments that are geared toward the body and mind. Every treatment here begins with the optional Chuan Bathing Ritual. Guests then make their way through four hot and cold rooms to loosen muscles and stimulate the senses. The Herbal Sauna opens the respiratory system; the Salt Stone Sauna reduces stress and heals skin ailments; the Experience Shower uses aromatherapy to awaken and invigorate; and, finally, the Oriental Steam room soothes with the scent of chamomile.
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Chicago Athletic Association
This circa 1893 is a Chicago icon, with classic design and an unbeatable location—it sits along Michigan Avenue, across from Millennium Park. Beyond Chicago Athletic Association's stellar guest rooms and suites, stop into rooftop bar Cindy's for cocktails, the original billiards room for vintage-inspired fun or Cherry Circle Room for a farm-to-table, nose-to-tail menu.
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