The Best Boutique Hotels in Chicago, From River North to Hyde Park | Condé Nast Traveler

"I felt like I was staying in an apartment here—exposed‑brick loft rooms with high ceilings, wood floors, Oriental rugs, sink‑into armchairs, and big windows—yet entry‑level rooms are reasonably priced given access to resort‑style amenities. While the ground‑floor restaurants and bars are open to the public, the full 'House' includes a vast private lounge, a circular Club Bar, a tricked‑out gym with a full boxing ring, and a rooftop pool with an attached restaurant accessible only to members and hotel guests." - Jamie Spain