Calling all Chicago experts

[WorldNumberOne]

Have never been and thinking about a summer trip.

Where is the best place to stay ?

I suppose I want to be in the thick of things within walking distance to everything.

Money isnt really an issue.

Appreciate any input

 

[FairWarning]

Anything close to the Magnificent Mile. Here is a link to some of the hotels there:

http://www.michiganavenuehotels.net/

 

[Akillies]

The grandeur of the Ritz-Carlton Chicago, a Four Seasons Hotel, is unmistakable in its magnificent setting atop Water Tower Place, overlooking the exclusive North Michigan Avenue. Occupying floors 15 to 30, the hotel boasts 434 guest rooms of five-star standard, including 90 luxury suites. No matter what the weather in the Windy City, guests can enjoy stunning city and lake views from the sun deck of the temperature controlled in-door pool, located in the Carlton Club Spa at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago. More

 

[Akillies]

The grandeur of the Ritz-Carlton Chicago, a Four Seasons Hotel, is unmistakable in its magnificent setting atop Water Tower Place, overlooking the exclusive North Michigan Avenue. Occupying floors 15 to 30, the hotel boasts 434 guest rooms of five-star standard, including 90 luxury suites. No matter what the weather in the Windy City, guests can enjoy stunning city and lake views from the sun deck of the temperature controlled in-door pool, located in the Carlton Club Spa at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago. More

$435 Avg/night

 

[Akillies]

The location of the Park Hyatt Chicago in the Magnificent Mile and Gold Coast means that guests are never short of things to do. This award-winning hotel provides visitors with a wide range of amenities and services in a sophisticated and friendly environment. A variety of dishes are served in the on-site restaurants and secluded garden, as well as a wide range of complimentary services, including a butler and free beverages. Other features of the Park Hyatt Chicago include a business center and private offices for the use of its clientele. More $465.00 avg/night

 

[G.MONEY]

I have stayed in the Park Hyatt and Trump recently both high end hotels and Park Hyatt for location as well as service is the best....How long will you be in for and what month? Will you have a car? If you do rent a car rent it from the hotel for the day, parking in the city at teh hotel will run you between 50-65 a night, you can get a room in some cities for that...

 

[loomis41973]

Soooo many options. What do you want to do and see??? I stay 30+ nights a year in Chitown.

Love The Peninsula, Trump, Public, Langham, The W chain, Four Seasons.
Thompson in the Gold Coast is recently remodeled and a nice place.

 

[WorldNumberOne]

were probably going in july around a cubs game. probably just hang around the mag mile i suppose.

we wont rent a car. will most likely end up using public transit for everything.

its me and my 18 year old daughter. she is finishing up her first year at columbia univ in nyc and we want to try another city one time.

 

[C.P.]

great city...

all great tips above...

take the red line to the cubs game...

also you gotta try LOU MALNATI'S PIZZA...River north area...

I'll be there today after the Hawks game...

 

[niltes]

pizza recomendation above is quite solid. for a great meal, try gibson's. just realize
that in chicago the average portion size is bigger than you would expect.

 

[RaoulDuke]

Italian beef and a hotdog!!!!

 

[G.MONEY]

Make it down the street and have a Beef Sandwich from Portillos or Al's....A must

 

[WorldNumberOne]

appreciate all the replies

thanks

 

[HarryCaray]

If you're looking for a place to have a few beers before or after a Cubs game check out Goose Island Wrigleyville, just a half block south of the stadium on Clark.