Hilton Chicago Hotel

Across the street from Grant Park leading to Lake Michigan, this upscale hotel with a grand lobby is 2 miles from McCormick Place convention center and 19 miles from Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Sleek rooms, some with lake views, have modern decor and custom-designed beds, plus flat-screens and free Wi-Fi. Executive rooms provide access to a lounge offering free breakfast and evening appetizers. Suites add separate living areas.

There's an Irish pub, a chic bar & grill restaurant, and a coffee shop. Other amenities include a gym with a running track, and an indoor pool. Business facilities include 234,000 sq ft of meeting space.

An upscale 4-star hotel.