The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
Situated just a block west of Chicago’s famous Magnificent Mile, The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel offers 311 elegant rooms and suites, most with fantastic skyline views. Comfy rooms have sophisticated decor, big windows, and marble bathrooms with showers, plus tubs and sofa beds in suites. For something particularly out of the ordinary, guests can splurge for a glamping experience on a suite terrace with views out over the skyline. The dining options here are on point, with a pan-Mediterranean restaurant, Kostali, offering fine-dining at dinner and a rooftop bar and lounge with craft cocktails, modern bar food, and curling. Breakfast and brunch are also served here. Other features include a small fitness center — but no spa or swimming pool — plus plenty of space for meetings and events like weddings. Those dead-set on something with a pool may want to consider checking in at the similarly priced W Chicago – Lakeshore instead.