Gold Coast - Chicago Hotels

Chicago's Gold Coast holds much for the traveler to behold. Whether you are in town on business or for pleasure, this area of Chicago will not let you down. One of Chicago's wealthiest areas, you will find unparalleled shopping in the popular Magnificent Mile. There is a lively nightlife on the famous Rush Street. The Museum of Contemporary Art is a popular spot for those who enjoy art at its best. The John Hancock Observatory, as well as the Water Tower, are must-sees for all who come to the Gold Coast area. After enjoying the spectacular residences of the Gold Coast, visitors also enjoy the nearby Shedd Aquarium -- a favorite with the kids and adults that features many interesting species of sea life. Or, bask in the sight of the beautiful Chicago Skyline.

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  • The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago

    The Westin Michigan Avenue is located in the center of popular shopping along North Michigan Avenue. The hotel is one block from Water Tower Place and within four blocks of the hotel are Rush Street dining and nightlife, Lake Michigan and Oak Street Beach. The Museum of Contemporary Art and the Wrigley Building are only one-half mile away. The Westin Michigan Avenue’s event space offers panoramic views of North Michigan Avenue, while the business center offers high-speed Internet access and printing, photocopy and fax services for a fee. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in the lobby area. The John Hancock Center is located directly across the street and you should see the concierge for discount passes. The Westin Michigan Avenue also features outdoor dog water bowls and treats for guests traveling with pets.
  • The Whitehall Hotel

    The Whitehall Hotel is located in the heart of Chicago, IL. The Whitehall Hotel is situated less than two blocks from shopping on Rush Street and North Michigan Avenue's Magnificent Mile. Within five blocks of The Whitehall Hotel are the John Hancock Center, Oak Street shopping and the shoreline of Lake Michigan. The Museum of Contemporary Art is nine blocks from the hotel and Navy Pier is one mile away. A complimentary Chicago museum trolley stops two blocks from The Whitehall Hotel. Sightseeing is a must while you are here! The Whitehall Hotel’s Fornetto Mei Restaurant serves up Neo-Milanese, Oriental and Italian cuisine, plus specialty pizzas prepared in a wood-burning oven. Wireless Internet access is available for a fee in public areas. There are meeting spaces and a 24-hour business center to meet any business needs. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access also is available for a fee in all guest rooms of The Whitehall Hotel.
  • Ambassador East Hotel

    The Ambassador East Hotel is centrally located in Chicago’s Gold Coast area. Just two blocks from Lake Michigan and five blocks from Michigan Avenue's Magnificent Mile, the Ambassador East Hotel also is close to Oak Street Beach and shopping, both within six blocks of the hotel. North Avenue Beach is one-half mile away. Chefs at the Ambassador East Hotel prepare French-inspired specialties such as stuffed pumpkin gnocchi, Muscovy duck, and seared butterfish; also offered is an extensive wine list. Coffee and tea are complimentary each morning and live jazz is hosted on the weekends at the Pump Room. The 24-hour business center at the Ambassador East Hotel offers notary public as well as translation services.
  • The Drake Hotel

    The Drake Hotel is located in downtown Chicago, IL, and is adjacent to The Magnificent Mile's shops and restaurants on North Michigan Avenue. The Drake Hotel is less than three blocks from the John Hancock Observatory and the Water Tower and Mall. The Drake Hotel overlooks Lake Michigan, which is just three blocks away. The hotel offers five restaurants and a bar including The Cape Cod Room, Drake Bros.', The Palm Court and Club International, a members-only dining facility. Both wireless and wired Internet access are available.
  • Raffaello Hotel

    The Raffaello Hotel is located in the Gold Coast area of downtown Chicago, IL. The property is one block from Michigan Avenue shopping at the Magnificent Mile. Lake Michigan and the Rush Street nightlife also are within two blocks of The Raffaello Hotel. Grant Park and the Tribune Building are only one mile away. The Raffaello Hotel is two miles from the Art Institute of Chicago. The hotel includes a 24-hour business center, library and meeting space. The fitness center has cardiovascular equipment and is located right on the premises of The Raffaello Hotel.
  • Millennium Knickerbocker

    The Millennium Knickerbocker hotel is located just one-half block from famed shopping at Michigan Avenue's Magnificent Mile. Two blocks from the hotel are Oak Street boutique shopping, Rush Street nightlife, Water Tower Place and the John Hancock Building. Lake Michigan is three blocks from The Millennium Knickerbocker and the Museum of Contemporary Art is nine blocks away. The 24-hour business center provides wired and wireless Internet access and photocopy, print and fax services for a fee. The hotel's well-equipped fitness center has cardiovascular and strength-training equipment. Guest rooms at The Millennium Knickerbocker offer high-speed Internet access for a fee.
  • The Tremont Chicago

    The Tremont Chicago is centrally located in Chicago, IL. It is situated only one-half block from the famed Michigan Avenue shopping area and is less than one mile from Soldier Field. For your dining pleasure, The Tremont Chicago features Mike Ditka’s restaurant on premises, which also has a cigar lounge. High-speed Internet access is available. Guest rooms at The Tremont Chicago are equipped with microwave ovens, cable television and all our rooms feature views of the city.
  • Sutton Place Hotel by the Magnificent Mile

    The Sutton Place Hotel, with it exquisite look, is properly suited to the tree-lined aristocratic streets of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood. Active guest love its location – one block from the Magnificent Mile's world-renowned shopping and dining and the exciting nightlife on Rush Street. The Sutton Place Hotel is also near the spectacular boutiques of Oak Street, as well as a short walk away from the Observatory and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Within The Sutton Place Hotel is the unparalleled Whisky Bar and Grill, serving three-course meals in a romantic candle-lit environment, amidst a cocktail lounge that serves a variety of whiskey selections. The hotel facilities include meeting and business spaces, and access to a nearby 72,000 sq-ft health club with indoor pools, aerobics classes and a sauna. The Sutton Place Hotel also provides complimentary sedan transportation to the Central Business Loop.
  • The Allerton Hotel on Magnificent Mile

    The Allerton Hotel is right on Lake Michigan and is located one-quarter mile from the John Hancock Center and North Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago, IL. Millennium Park, Navy Pier and the Art Institute of Chicago are one mile from the hotel. The Shedd Aquarium is less than one-and-one-quarter miles from the hotel while Sears Tower is one-and-one-half miles away. The Allerton Hotel provides airport transportation for a fee. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel's public areas, including the meeting rooms and a business center to meet business needs. A well-equipped health club is located on the 25th floor of The Allerton Hotel and provides cardiovascular equipment and views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan.
  • Sofitel Chicago Water Tower

    The Sofitel Chicago Water Tower is just two blocks from Rush Street nightlife and shopping on Michigan Avenue and Oak Street in Chicago, IL. The John Hancock Center is three blocks from the hotel and Lake Michigan is five blocks away. Oak Street beach, River North Gallery District and the Museum of Contemporary Art are one-half mile away. The Sofitel Chicago Water Tower features Café des Architectes, which offers dining in a contemporary setting. There are two business centers in The Sofitel Chicago Water Tower that offer wireless Internet access for a fee and photocopy, print and fax services. The 24-hour fitness center features cardiovascular equipment and free weights. See the concierge for discounts to nearby department stores such as Bloomingdales and Macy’s.
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