Weekend Getaways in Chicago
Though it may be known as "Hog Butcher for the World," Chicago is also a city for leisurely or romantic getaways. Several luxury hotels in the Windy City offer special "getaway" packages for couples and families desiring a break from the usual hustle and bustle. Most of these hotels are close to the Magnificent Mile and its famous attractions and excellent restaurants.
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Drake Hotel
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The Drake is a Chicago landmark and an icon of Lake Shore elegance for nearly 75 years. Located in the heart of the Gold Coast and walking distance for the Oak Street Beach, the hotel offers luxury accommodations in the center of Chicago's shopping district and nightlife. The Drake offers a "Romantic Nights" package with a delicious buffet breakfast, a complimentary late check-out, and a bottle champagne to welcome you upon your arrival. The hotel also has a "Shop Till You Drop" package that includes as $75 gift certificate to Bloomingdale's as well as another book of discounts for Water Tower Place.
Drake Hotel
140 E. Walton Place
Chicago, IL 60611
312-787-2200
thedrakehotel.com/packages.html
Hotel Monaco
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Hotel Monaco offers a special Karen Neuburger "Tranquility" suite for all of those seeking the comforts of home in the middle of downtown Chicago. The suite includes artful furnishings, luxury bedding and plush window seats that afford panoramic views of the Chicago River. The hotel offers a number of intriguing highly specialized packages for women such as "Baby Shower Bliss," "Girls Night In" and "What Women Want." All packages include Hotel Monaco's hosted wine reception and complimentary coffee. Reservations are required.
Hotel Monaco
225 N. Wabash
Chicago, IL 60601
866-610-0081
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Conrad Chicago
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Not to be confused with the Conrad Hilton, this luxury hotel and residence offers contemporary sophistication with a touch of technological savvy, including plasma TVs, Bose entertainment systems and wireless Internet access. Conrad's "Winter Escape Promotion" offers visitors breakfast for two and a $200 "activity" credit during their stay. For those who enjoy sleeping late, the hotel offers a "Global Pillow Menu" with a special selection of mood- and destination-based pillows for your comfort.
Conrad Chicago
521 N. Rush
Chicago, IL 60611
312-645-1500
conradhotels1.hilton.com/en/ch/specials/program.do?promo=pillows&cid=OM,CH,Pillows,SpecialsPage&adId=Pillows,SpecialsPage
Four Seasons Chicago
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With spectacular views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan, the Four Seasons not only offers easy access to the Magnificient Mile but offers indoor access to the 900 North Michigan shopping complex. Packages include "Just The Two of Us" with champagne and chocolates delivered to your room and a $75 credit in the hotel's award-winning Seasons restaurant. For families, the "Give Me a Spring Break" package offers an iTunes gift card, complimentary cocktails in the Seasons Bar, and an in-room visit from the Bedtime Stories Butler for kids under 12.
Four Seasons Chicago
120 E. Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611
312-280-8800
fourseasons.com/chicagofs/rates_and_reservations.html
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