Chicago

Chicago travel guide

The Chicago Travel Guide from The Great Hotels Organisation is free for all Chicago travellers.
Chicago is a dramatic city in every sense. Not only does it have a glorious lakeside setting but it also features spectacular buildings and award winning architecture. Chicago is the cultural and leisure capital of Illinois packed with things to see and do all year round.

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Hotels for Chicago Travellers
The Whitehall Hotel, Chicago, USA
...comfort and elegance in the heart of Chicago's financial district... more info on The Whitehall Hotel
W Chicago City Center, Chicago, USA
...luxury, style and charm in downtown Chicago... more info on W Chicago City Center
Hotel 71, Chicago, USA
...downtown Chicago luxury hotel, ideal for business or leisure... more info on Hotel 71
Sutton Place Hotel, Chicago, USA
...at its doorstep is the tree-lined stretch that is the Magnificent Mile... more info on Sutton Place Hotel
The Fairmont Chicago, Chicago, USA
...beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites look out over the lake and Grant Park... more info on The Fairmont Chicago
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