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role at this newly renovated Windy City institution, which boasts four-star service, a recently added Club Lounge, chic dining destination Deca, and a state-of- the-art fitness center, all adjacent to Chicago shopping institution Water Tower Place. 160 E. Pearson St., 312-266-1000; ritzcarlton.com SHERATON GRAND Set on the Chicago Riverwalk within strolling distance of Michigan Avenue, Millennium Park, and Navy Pier, this 1,200- room hotel scores with an indoor heated pool, on-site Shula's Steak House, and views of the lake, river, and city skyline. 301 E. North Water St., 312-464-1000; sheratonchicago.com SOFITEL CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE This angular, 32-floor glass high-rise is an ultra-sleek dose of Parisian joie de vivre in the city's Gold Coast. Boasting 415 luxury guest rooms, two must-try dining and drinking spots in Café des Architectes and Le Bar, and 10,000 square feet of meeting space, it's an appealing option with serious Continental flair. 20 E. Chestnut St., 312-324- 4000; sofitel-chicago.com THOMPSON HOTEL Contemporary, hip design from renowned British creative Tara Bernard, one of the city's best hotel restaurants in One Off Hospitality Group's Nico Osteria, and a picture-perfect location in the heart of the Gold Coast make the Thompson a truly sophisticated urban haven for cosmopolitan travelers. 21 E. Bellevue Pl., 312-266-2100; thompsonhotels.com THEWIT With bold, whimsical design, luxe amenities (such as spa-inspired bathrooms and 42-inch high- definition TVs), and a buzzing rooftop lounge that draws crowds of locals and visitors alike who want to see and be seen, this stylish space just south of the Chicago River is feeling of escape. 660 N. State St., 312-202-6000; danahotelandspa.com GODFREY HOTEL One of the city's hottest hotels, this chic River North space boasts 221 stylishly appointed guest rooms and suites and is also home to two neighborhood dining and nightlife favorites: lobby-level Italian must-try Dolce Italian and fourth-floor indoor/ outdoor rooftop lounge IO Godfrey. 127 W. Huron St., 312-649-2000; godfreyhotelchicago.com THE GRAY This buzzed-about new hotel by Kimpton has made a splashy debut in the Financial District's majestically restored New York Life Insurance Building, and boasts opulent design fused with modern touches. South American-inspired rooftop bar Boleo and library-chic mixology hot spot Vol. 39 are can't-miss destinations. 122 W. Monroe St., 877-771-7031; grayhotelchicago.com HYATT REGENCY With more than 2,000 guest rooms, a full-service business center, and 240,000 square feet of event space, this expansive hotel (the city's largest) located along the Chicago River is a magnet for both corporate and leisure- minded travelers. 151 E. Wacker Dr., 312-565-1234; chicagoregency.hyatt.com KINZIE HOTEL A prime setting in the heart of the River North dining and nightlife district plus luxe amenities like 42-inch flat-screen LED TVs, a 24-hour fitness center, pet-friendly rooms, and an evening cocktail reception equal one very chic boutique hotel. 20 W. Kinzie St., 312-395-9000; kinziehotel.com THE LANGHAM Consistently named among the top hotels in the world since its opening in 2013, this sumptuous retreat from the London-based luxury hospitality brand offers 24-hour butler service and a prime vantage point of the city from its iconic setting in Mies van der Rohe's 1971 IBM Building. INSIDER TIP: Get a taste of the luxe life with afternoon tea in the lobby-level Pavilion. 330 N. Wabash Ave., 312- 923-9988; langhamhotels.com/chicago LOEWS HOTEL Tucked away in Streeterville, between Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier, this gleaming high-rise hotel is a brilliant addition to Chicago's skyline and boasts 400 guest rooms (including 25 luxury suites) plus all-day dining destination ETA, featuring craft cocktails and creative bites. 455 N. Park Dr., 312-840-6600; loewshotels .com/chicago-downtown PARK HYATT Rising over the historic Water Tower at the north end of the Magnificent Mile, this elegant, contemporary-chic property's rooms boast modern artwork and sweeping views of the city and Lake Michigan. NoMI Kitchen restaurant and the Spa at NoMI are must-try locals' destinations in themselves. 800 N. Michigan Ave., 312-335-1234; chicago.park.hyatt.com THE PENINSULA This elegant oasis just off Michigan Avenue recently celebrated its 15th anniversary in town with a next-level renovation and expansion to more than 300 guest rooms and suites. The on-site spa just might be the city's best. INSIDER TIP: Lobby-level hideaway The Bar is one of the city's classiest, clubbiest watering holes. 108 E. Superior St., 312-337-2888; chicago.peninsula.com THE RITZ-CARLTON Chicago hospitality veteran Peter Simoncelli has stepped into the GM PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE PENINSULA CHICAGO The Peninsula Chicago's recently redesigned guest rooms blend high-tech amenities like tablet-controlled room functions with the hotel's signature world-class luxury design. 146 MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM The SOURCE: SPACE