Chicago O'Hare International Airport

This quick-service gem serves up tender fried chicken and creative cocktails in a cozy, rustic space with a welcoming patio and a lively vibe.

Posh high-rise with chic rooms & suites, plus a polished spa, hip dining & a lively rooftop lounge. In an ornate high-rise dating from 1894, this upmarket hotel with art deco style details is a 12-minute walk from Millennium Park and 2 miles from the 100-story John Hancock Center. Featuring city views, the stylish rooms offer Wi-Fi access (fee), flat-screen TVs and yoga mats. Bright 1-bedroom suites add sitting areas. Upgraded suites have separate living rooms and wet bars. Free amenities include loaner bikes, nightly wine socials, and morning coffee and tea. There's also a polished day spa/salon, a fitness center, a sophisticated lobby bar/restaurant, and a lively rooftop lounge serving light bites. Pets are welcome at no charge.

"Casual choice whipping up traditional Michoacán specialties in an bright industrial setting."

Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.

Casual counter-service place known for hot dogs with chili, onions & mustard, burgers & milkshakes.

Relaxed Vietnamese mini-chain outpost serving a menu of banh mi sandwiches, bao buns & soups.

Halal and vegetarian options are available at this casual restaurant for Malaysian and Singaporean fare.

This chic, expansive eatery boasts top-notch steaks and seafood, a stylish bar, and exceptional service that makes every occasion feel special.

Posh hotel in an ornate 1910 building with a chic Spanish restaurant & a buzzy lobby lounge. Housed in a 1910 beaux arts building across the street from Grant Park, this ornate hotel is 0.8 miles from natural history exhibits at the Field Museum, and a mile from Willis Tower. Sophisticated rooms (some with lake views) offer flat-screens TVs, iPod docks and Wi-Fi (fee), as well as minifridges and coffeemakers. Club rooms provide access to a lounge with free continental breakfast and snacks. Suites add separate living spaces, and some have fireplaces. There’s a modern Spanish restaurant. Other amenities include a buzzy lobby lounge, an exercise room, a business center and 9 meeting rooms.

This low-key, sit-down Chinese restaurant also offers American breakfast entrees, steak & pizza.