The Florentine

Elegant quarters with European antiques & art, plus a free gourmet breakfast & a courtyard garden. A 6-minute drive from McCormick Place convention center, this stately B&B housed in a landmark 1870 building is a mile from the Field Museum. Luxe, elegant rooms are decorated with European art and antiques. All have have free Wi-Fi and flat-screens, plus bathrooms with soaking tubs, walk-in showers and designer toiletries. Suites tack on fireplaces and seating areas. In-room spa services are available (fee). Freebies consist of gourmet breakfast, all-day coffee and tea service, and parking. Other amenities include a courtyard garden, meeting and event space, and bike rentals (surcharge), plus a private chef (surcharge) and laundry service.

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