Articles Mentioning Illinois Hotels

10 of the Most Luxurious Hotel Bathrooms in the U.S.

Is there anything quite as relaxing as getting back to your hotel room after a long day of sightseeing and taking a soothing bath? If you’re looking to pamper yourself on your next trip, consider staying at one of these 10 properties across the U.S. that have extraordinarily luxurious bathrooms. You might find it hard…

Where to Spend Memorial Day Weekend This Year

It has been a long, cold winter (at least here in New York), so we’re especially looking forward to Memorial Day this year as the informal kickoff to summer and a signal of longer, warmer days ahead. The holiday to remember our nation’s fallen veterans is a little over one month away. That leaves just…

8 Millionaires’ Miles in Cities Around the World

Some of the ritziest real estate in the world can be found on the so-called “Millionaires’ Miles” or “Gold Coasts,” oh-so-exclusive residential areas in scenic areas of cities across the globe where luxury housing is the norm for the 1 (or .001) percent. For the rest of us, they’re gorgeous avenues to wander down and…

8 Great Lakes Hotels to Visit This Summer

Grounds at the Larsmont Cottages on Lake Superior Spring is officially here, which means it’s time to get serious about planning a summer vacation. If the idea of an idyllic summer break drums up visions of walking on the beach, taking a canoe for a spin, or letting the kids run wild in a water…

A New Chicago Hotel Puts the Spotlight on Science

A rendering of the exterior, designed by KOO. Courtesy of Hotel EMC2 Science is all around you all the time — quite literally, taking into account biology, chemistry, physics, and more. But science has recently made headlines on the U.S. political scene, with the slashing of the budget of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and…

11 Hotels With the Most Charming Courtyards

When it comes to choosing a hotel, several key questions may cross your mind: Is this property centrally located? Does it fit my budget? How do its amenities stack up with my vacation needs (think: free Wi-Fi for business trips or a kids pool for family getaways)? While a courtyard may not be a make-or-break…

7 Hotels Perfect for Chocolate Lovers

Come with me, and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination—okay, perhaps you’ll never be able to visit Willy Wonka’s fantastical chocolate room in his candy factory. (A chocolate waterfall? We wish!) But if you have a sweet tooth, you need not despair for lack of a candy-filled adventure. You can find your own…

9 Alternative Destinations to Ring in a Romantic New Year’s Eve

When the annual question of what to do for New Year’s Eve comes up this year, why not take matters into your own hands and plan a romantic break away? The stress of choosing which friends to hang out with and picking the right party coupled with the potential for anticlimax when the clock strikes…

6 Girlfriend Getaways That Are Easy to Get to From Either Coast

Photo courtesy of Flickr/kristin klein No offense to family vacations and romantic retreats with your significant other, both of which can be relaxing and fun, but there’s nothing quite like hitting the road with your best gal pals. From top-notch shopping and relaxing spas to delicious brunch spots and cozy cocktail bars, there are plenty…