Luxurious Escapes to Chicago Hotels

Chicago is the workplace of many people, but it can also be an escape from the world of work if you choose one of the many fine Chicago hotels. Check in at a hotel for a Friday and Saturday night of relaxation and fun.

The hotel that has been chosen as Chicago's most posh is the Peninsula Hotel. This luxury spot contains over 300 elegant rooms and suites. The rooms are decorated in a classic style, and the large windows let in a breathtaking view of city lights. The half Olympic sized pool is surrounded by floor to ceiling windows, as is the exercise room. Full spa services make your weekend relaxing and healthful.

Another of the five star Chicago hotels that would be great for a weekend getaway is the W Chicago Lakeshore. These 500+ rooms and suites are family friendly and restful. You have your choice of a view of the lake or the city when you stay at this hotel. Decor is colorful and modern. Toiletries are from the Bliss Spa line. Rooms are all equipped with high-speed Internet access, CD player, VCR, and 27 inch TV. A large collection of music CDs are available for your use from the hotel CD library. Bedding at W Chicago Lakeshore consists of feather beds, pillow-top mattresses, and goose down duvets. Sheets are 259 thread count. Spa robes are provided, too.

Another of the best of the Chicago hotels for a weekend getaway is the Palmer House Hilton, which has been in operation for over a hundred years. The decor at this elegant hotel has an antique feel. The restaurants and meeting areas are ornate and old fashioned in furnishing. You may have seen this hotel in the musical "Showboat." Amenities are many at this most well known of the Chicago hotels. Pets are allowed.

The Ritz-Carlton is another of the luxurious Chicago hotels where a weekend getaway would be an elegant treat. Fitness and full service spa facilities are popular features of this gorgeous hotel that features both modern and classic decor in a tasteful combination. Suites are spacious and beautiful. Down pillows, terry bathrobes, and other modern amenities keep you comfortable during your stay.

The Drake Hotel has been a Chicago symbol of the high-class lifestyle since 1920. It's located on the "Magnificent Mile," close to fine shopping and other big city delights. This hotel features many meeting rooms and three fine restaurants, including the Cape Cod Room, which is considered to be the best seafood restaurant in Chicago. The Palm Court lounge offers daily live musical entertainers. Fitness room, business center, and specialty shops also are featured at this finest of the Chicago hotels.

An elegant weekend getaway is a great idea for a special anniversary present. Let it be a mini second honeymoon. Or treat yourself to a posh weekend of relaxation by yourself for your birthday. The Chicago hotels have the potential for enjoyment, no matter where you live. Whatever the occasion, you are sure to return to the workaday world refreshed and rejuvenated. ...