Bureau Bar and Restaurant

Contemporary lodging with free breakfast & evening receptions, plus dogwalking & grooming services. A block from the Chicago River, this modern, elegant hotel is a 5-minute walk from the nearest El Train stop and a 13-minute train trip from the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Sleek, contemporary rooms have free Wi-Fi and 42-inch flat-screen TVs, plus iPhone docks, work desks and coffeemakers; suites add living rooms. In-room spa services are available for a fee. Free perks include continental breakfast and an evening reception. There's also a polished restaurant serving steak and seafood dishes. Additional amenities include a 24-hour gym, a business center, and a pet program that provides dog-sitting, walking and grooming services (fee).

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