"From the oshibori ritual of handing guests a warm, scented hand towel upon arrival to the indoor tranquility pool, Nobu Chicago acts as a serene refuge from the city beyond its tinted-glass facade. Not that it’s entirely retiring; the signature restaurant packs in the city’s sushi cognoscenti as well as splurging celebrants. Part of a string of hotels from the namesake chef Nobu Matsuhisa and partners including actor Robert De Niro, Nobu has particular appeal to foodies who will find the surrounding Fulton Market area teeming with acclaimed restaurants, including Au Cheval, Momotaro, Girl & the Goat, and Monteverde. This is young creatives central, with employers such as Google in the ‘hood, and the CTA Green and Pink L lines offer easy access to downtown attractions just east of the area." - Elaine Glusac, Nicole Schnitzler
