BEST LIFESTYLE HOTELS in IL
Nobu Hotel Chicago
155 N Peoria St, Chicago, IL 60607
Nobu Hotel Chicago offers 115 rooms and suites that seamlessly blend old-world Japanese influence with ultra-modern design. The hotel's prime location in the West Loop provides easy access to popular attractions such as Willis Tower and the United Center. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness facility, an indoor Tranquility Pool, and the signature Nobu restaurant. With its artistic vibes and iconic Nobu spirit, Nobu Hotel Chicago promises a unique and memorable stay.
Chicago Athletic association
12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
The Chicago Athletic Association was once an exclusive, members-only club in downtown Chicago. Today the hotel is open to all and features elegant rooms with an athletic-style decor, modern amenities, and signature boxing-style robes. The Chicago Athletic Association's landmark building offers a high-spirited, club atmosphere where guests can enjoy a grand ballroom with 19th-century stained glass windows, a modern fitness center, and an indoor bocce ball court. The hotel is also home to seven of the city's best-loved dining establishments including the James Beard award-winning Cherry Circle Room, and the Milk Room, a former speakeasy. The hotel's prime location across from Millennium Park makes it an ideal base for exploring the city.
Hotel EMC2
228 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611
Hotel EMC2 is a unique expression of art intersecting with science. For instance, guests can crank the handle on a 19th-century zoetrope machine in the lobby to create a moving image of a skater, and the robotic attendants, Cleo and Leo, are at your service throughout your stay. The Albert restaurant offers an Italian-inspired menu and features a copper-colored bar topped by an elaborate chandelier-like collection of jars and tubes used to infuse various alcohols with fruits, herbs, and other flavors, resembling a giant scientific experiment, all just inside the geometric facade that borrows its pattern from a four-dimensional representation of a cube known as a Tesseract.
Graduate Evanston
1625 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
The Graduate Hotel in Evanston is a charming Williamsburg-style hotel that was built in 1927. It is located just 2 blocks away from Northwestern University and offers cozy guest rooms with vintage décor. Originally known as The Homestead Inn, the building is an eight-story structure designed by architect Philip A. Danielson and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In a nod to the heritage of the hotel, the books of authors who’ve previously stayed in the space fill the vitrine cabinet that serves as the front desk.
The I Hotel
1900 S 1st St Champaign, IL 61820
Located on the south campus of the University of Illinois in Champaign, the I Hotel offers guests a unique blend of comfort, convenience, and Asian-inspired hospitality. Its sleek architecture, modern interiors, and warm ambiance create a soothing atmosphere for both business and leisure travelers. Whether visiting Champaign for a conference or exploring the vibrant city, The I Hotel's friendly and welcoming staff ensures a delightful stay.
Staypineapple
1 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
The Chicago Staypineapple hotel is housed in a National Historic Landmark building designed by the world-renowned architect Daniel Burnham. The lobby features mosaic floors and marble ceilings while the rooms feature historic touches original to the building as well as every modern amenity. Guests can also enjoy welcome drinks, afternoon pineapple treats and coffee, and Pineapple Bikes to tour the city in style. Located in the Loop with easy access to the Theatre District, Millennium Park, and the Magnificent Mile, Staypineapple is the perfect base-camp for exploring downtown Chicago.
