Harold's Chicken Shack

Elegant lodging with bright quarters, plus fine French dining, a sleek cocktail bar & a gym. Set in a glass high-rise building offering views of Lake Michigan, this polished Downtown hotel is a 3-minute walk from Chicago metro station, and an 8-minute walk from shops and restaurants on the lively Magnificent Mile. The bright, stylish rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and Keurig coffeemakers; most have city or river views. Contemporary suites add sound systems and living rooms with pull-out sofas. There's a posh French restaurant with a chic bar, and a vibrant cocktail bar with a library and floor-to-ceiling windows. Other amenities include a gym, a business center and a ballroom.

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