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  Staying in downtown Chicago puts visitors into the heart of the city's culture, shopping and nightlife. Hotels on the Magnificent Mile or near Millennium and Grant parks give visitors access to restaurants, city events and museums. Visitors can experience luxurious accommodations in downtown Chicago and take advantage of amenities like on-site spas and wine bars, making their Chicago vacation a relaxing one.
  
  

The Allerton Hotel

• An upscale Chicago boutique hotel, The Allerton sits on Michigan Avenue in the heart of downtown Chicago's Magnificent Mile. Guests who stay at this hotel will enjoy a one-of-a-kind room floor plan, as no two rooms are alike.
  
  Those looking for ultimate relaxation during their Chicago vacation, can order an in-room massage through the hotel. Guests can enjoy a cocktail in the on-site M Avenue Lounge, complete with a roaring fireplace, before stepping onto Michigan Avenue for a night in downtown Chicago.
  
  The hotel's convenient location along the Magnificent Mile takes advantage of shopping at spots like Water Tower Place or grabbing an authentic Chicago-style pizza at one of the Mile's many eateries.
  
  The Allerton Hotel
  
  701 N. Michigan Ave.
  
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  312-440-1500
  
  theallertonhotel.com
  
  

Fairmont Chicago

• Located in the heart of downtown Chicago's Millennium Park, the Fairmont Chicago puts guests in a convenient location to check out some of the Windy City's top attractions.
  
  The Fairmont Chicago provides a luxurious stay, from spa treatments to the relaxing vibe at its top-rated Eno Wine Room. Guests looking for the ultimate pampering can sign up for one of the hotel's packages like the bed and breakfast or spa package.
  
  Walk to Millennium Park, which features artwork, concerts and ice skating during the winter months.
  
  Fairmont Chicago
  
  200 N. Columbus Drive
  
  Chicago, IL 60601
  
  312-565-8000
  
  fairmont.com
  
  

Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel

• Near downtown Chicago's Grant Park, the Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel gives guests a glimpse into local art, as the hotel features 1,400 pieces of art by Chicago artists. Guests can stop by the hotel's Mercat a la Planxa tapas bar for breakfast, lunch or dinner before checking out nearby attractions.
  
  Renaissance Blackstone guests are within walking distance to a bevy of Chicago cultural hotspots. Check out the Art Institute, the Field Museum of Natural History and the Shedd Aquarium located in Grant Park. Sports fans will find the hotel convenient to Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears.
  
  Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel
  
  636 S. Michigan Ave.
  
  Chicago, IL 60605
  
  312-447-0955
  
  marriott.com