The luxurious Four Seasons Chicago is located on floors 30 to 46 of a limestone-and-glass skyscraper along the Magnificent Mile, atop an upscale shopping center. The hotel boasts a gorgeous indoor pool with a skylight and great views, an expansive spa and fitness center with modern machines, and a restaurant helmed by Executive Chef Sean Murray. Phenomenal views are a hallmark of the 347 guest rooms, which are decorated with modern art. It's one of the city's nicest hotels, and the location near the historic Water Tower and the Hancock Observatory can't be beat. The bathrooms -- most with shower/tub combos rather than separate walk-in showers and soaking tubs -- are a tad less luxurious than you'd expect in this price range, though still lovely. (The deep soaking tubs at fellow Magnificent Mile luxury hotel The Peninsula feature in-wall TVs.)

The upscale Omni Chicago Hotel has an enviable location on the Magnificent Mile, along with rare downtown perks like an indoor pool, a hot tub, a rooftop garden, and a sundeck. The 347 units at this all-suites hotel are geared toward corporate travelers though, with work desks and wet bars, though family-friendly perks such as welcome backpacks full of games for kids make it a good option for families. The hotel's contemporary American restaurant overlooks Michigan Avenue, and there's a popular lounge bar too. Travelers could comparison shop with the nearby InterContinental Chicago, which has lots of historic charm, but smaller rooms.

The 752-room Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago Hotel is a four-pearl property located right on the entertainment
avenue of Magnificent Mile. The massive hotel draws many business travelers with its large selection of fully equipped meeting spaces and the new Westin Executive
Club. A spa, fitness center, restaurant, and Starbucks cafe are also
on-site, though for a hotel this size, it’s surprising that there's no pool and that in-room Wi-Fi incurs a fee. Rooms feature trendy decor and include flat-screen TVs and spacious
bathrooms, plus some have lake views. Renovations are taking place as of September 2015 and guests have made
complaints about the noise and cleanliness due to this, as well as maintenance issues in rooms
that have yet to be renovated. For those looking for a similar hotel in the same
area but with an indoor pool, it may be worth checking out the Omni
Chicago Hotel.

Located half a block from the famed Magnificent Mile, luxury boutique hotel MileNorth strives to give guests a modern, home-away-from-home experience that contrasts with the ornate, Gilded-Age sensibility of many other area hotels. With a cozy, living-room-style lobby whose cafe serves Starbucks, as well as a rooftop lounge with sweeping views of the city, the MileNorth can be both relaxed and trendy at the same time. The rooms are spacious for the neighborhood and price, with a unique bi-level configuration and all the requisite modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. There is in-room Wi-Fi and a well-stocked 24-hour gym, both of which are covered by a daily resort fee that is automatically tacked on to your rate. Still, this modern hotel is a good deal in a prime location.

The three-pearl Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago
Downtown/Magnificent Mile is located right off of Magnificent Mile, the most
bustling area of the city. The location makes it convenient for tourists and business
travelers to walk or catch a subway to their destination. Its 127 guest
rooms are stylish and well-equipped for extended stays with kitchenettes and flat-screen
TVs, and some even have views of Lake Michigan. A free breakfast
buffet and evening reception are budget-friendly perks, while a (seasonal) rooftop pool and a fitness center have superb views of downtown. Travelers might also consider the Courtyard Chicago
Downtown/Magnificent Mile for its indoor pool, on-site restaurant, and business
amenities.

The mid-range Hampton Inn Chicago
Downtown/Magnificent Mile is ideal for travelers looking to stay right in the middle of downtown Chicago. Rooms are contemporary, and have coffeemakers and mini-fridges; suites have full kitchenettes and sofa beds. Features include free breakfast, a pool, a fitness center, and a coin-operated laundry room, and the hotel's meeting spaces and a
large business center draw plenty of business travelers. However, there have been complaints about the slowness of the elevators, the priciness of valet parking, and
maintenance issues and cleanliness in rooms. Travelers may want to compare rates at the comparable Courtyard
Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile.

The mid-range Tremont Chicago Hotel at Magnificent Mile is a charming boutique hotel located right by its namesake bustling avenue lined with shops and restaurants. Its 135 rooms are stylish and elegant thanks to a recent renovation and have flat-screen TVs, coffee/tea makers, and free bottled water, but Wi-Fi incurs an added fee. Guests complain that the bathrooms are a bit dated, however, and have maintenance issues. Though there aren't many features on-site, the hotel's lobby connects to the next-door Mike Ditka’s Restaurant, which offers a breakfast buffet (for a fee) as well as meeting spaces. The hotel also has a business corner, and though there is no fitness center on-site, guests have access to one nearby. Travelers seeking something with more features might want to consider the Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile, which includes a gym and pool.