At a Glance
Indagare Loves
- Rooms with a chic palette of cream and dark blue and cutting-edge technology
- The special Chicago experiences available through the hotel’s “Keys to the City” program
- The spectacular swimming pool on the 19th floor with skyline views through floor-to-ceiling windows
Review
The Peninsula, which opened in 2001, is without a doubt Chicago’s most visually stunning hotel, featuring a sun-filled, fifth-floor lobby restaurant with soaring 20-foot windows, sophisticated guest rooms done in luxe cream and deep blue fabrics and an enormous pool surrounded by teak lounge chairs. The décor is fresh, modern and gorgeous, and the amenities are top-of-the-line.
The 339 guest rooms are full of tech-forward luxuries, like charging cords built into the nightstands and brand-new tablets in 11 languages that allow guests to control the temperature, television and lighting. These easy-to-use gadgets are also loaded with more than 2,000 international publications, information on local attractions and room service menus, essentially negating the need to ever get out of bed.
Guests can unwind at the 15,000-square-foot spa, which has eight treatment rooms and an enticing Quiet Room, where they can lounge on plush chaises near the flickering gas fire. The fitness center has fantastic views of the city and lake, and the 30 weekly classes on offer include yoga and Pilates. Summer visitors will relish the south-facing sundeck next to the pool.
In addition to serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, the Lobby restaurant has a fun late-night scene.
Talk to the concierge about the customized cultural excursions available through the “Keys to the City” program, from access to the VIP intermission lounge at Broadway in Chicago performances to private kitchen tours at spectacular restaurants.
Who Should Stay
Families, couples or business travelers seeking the freshest and most high-tech rooms in Chicago.
Written by Indagare