Hamburger Heaven Express

Chic high-rise lodging offering polished rooms & suites, plus a modern restaurant & a sleek bar. Dating from 1928, this swanky, high-rise hotel is a 4-minute walk from Skydeck Chicago in the Willis Tower, and a mile from the sprawling greenery of Millennium Park. Chic rooms feature glass desks, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, plus minibars and Wi-Fi (fee). Upgraded rooms add living rooms, city views and/or whirlpool tubs. Room service is available. Amenities include a contemporary restaurant serving classic American dishes with a regional twist, plus a stylish bar and a 24/7 gym. There's also a business center.

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