The 18 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Chicago to Book - AFAR

"A longstanding Magnificent Mile luxury stalwart with 339 spacious rooms adorned with floral motifs by David Qian, custom Pratesi linens, and thoughtful in-room touches like soaking tubs with televisions and windowside tables for two. Culinary highlights include the Shanghai Terrace—celebrated for modern Shanghainese, Cantonese, and Sichuanese dishes—and the property’s expansive 15,000-square-foot spa with floor-to-ceiling windows, Biologique Recherche facials, a half-Olympic pool, and a sun deck. Practical perks such as “Peninsula Time” (early check-in/late check-out) and a consecutive Gold Status from EarthCheck appeal to international and eco-conscious travelers." - Heidi Mitchell