Chicago's Essex Inn

Features:
This 15-story hotel has 254 rooms outfitted with plush mattresses, iPod-compatible radios and free Wi-Fi (it's free throughout the hotel). There's a restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, a 24-hour business center and a huge fitness center. You can even have a Zen moment in the rooftop garden, which overlooks Grant Park and Lake Michigan.
Hotel Location:
With a super location on South Michigan Avenue across from Grant Park, the hotel runs a free shuttle that takes you to Chicago's lakeside museums, including the Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium. Shuttles also take guests to the landmark Navy Pier and the shops of the Magnificent Mile. Essex House is 19 miles southeast of O'Hare and 12 miles northeast of Midway International Airport. The Chicago el train provides service from both airports into downtown Chicago, and the nearest subway stop is a 10-minute walk away.
Amenities:
High speed wireless
Indoor pool
Exercise gym
Restaurant
Valet parking
Cable televisi

800 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605