Charcoal Delights

Polished quarters in a refined hotel featuring a spa, an Italian restaurant & a rooftop lounge. Set in a contemporary building with a Cubist-influenced facade, this posh hotel in the vibrant River North neighborhood is a 6-minute walk from an El station and 8 minutes on foot from the shops along the Magnificent Mile. Polished rooms come with flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and free Wi-Fi, along with wet bars and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas, while suites have separate living rooms. There's a chic Italian restaurant, and a plush rooftop lounge with a terrace and a fire pit. Other amenities include a spa and a 24-hour gym. Parking is available for a fee.

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