Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago, Illinois

Location

You could not wish for a better location in the Windy City. For starters the hotel sits at the start of the famous Magnificent Mile and is just 3 blocks from the shores of Lake Michigan. Prominent institutions such as the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Art Institute of Chicago (the second largest art museum in the country) are an easy walk away and the 1,000 ft high observation deck at 360 Chicago is on the next block.

Accommodation

The sleek and stylish guest rooms are modern in design with spacious bathrooms and luxurious touches such as Frette Italian linens and bathrobes, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets. Each room has rich wood furniture contrasted with soft furnishings in warm reds and ochres, plus amenities such as minibar, safe and 40-inch flatscreen HD TV. The Junior Suites and Superior Corner rooms feature extra space such as separate sitting and dressing areas, a generous workspace and spa rain showers.

Dining

The hotel’s bar and restaurant are located in the hotel’s 1920s-era lobby. Guests can enjoy the 1920s-inspired cocktail selections at Martini Bar, or savour farm-to-table fare at NiX Restaurant. Open daily, the classic breakfast selections will set you up for the day while the Mediterranean-inspired lunch menu has a variety of small and larger plates freshly prepared using local ingredients. The hotel’s location at the start of the Magnificent Mile ensures that some of the city’s best restaurants are easily accessed for further dining options.

Facilities

Guests can access 24-hour business and fitness centres and a dedicated concierge is on hand to make arrangements for all of the exciting activities the Windy City has to offer. The hotel has an impressive events space, including the iconic Crystal Ballroom complete with golden domed ceiling and illuminated dance floor. Nearby guests can view the city from a 1,000 ft high observation deck at 360 Chicago (formerly known as the John Hancock Observatory), or try the thrilling TILT ride for downward-facing views of this vibrant city.