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The rooms are large and appointed with yellow/green bedspreads, drapes and wooden furnishings, contemporary in design. Bathrooms are small. The restaurant serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is popular with the local neighborhood. This is a modern, high-rise building, with steel and glass construction. The hotel has a medium sized lobby with marbled walls and comfortable contemporary styled furnishings. The hallways are bright. The hotel has a good location within the city and also offers a free shuttle service to the Magnificent Mile and Water Tower Place (Michigan Avenue/shopping). Another amenity of the property is an all-season rooftop swimming pool and fitness center. Located on the fourth floor, this area features a beautiful garden and views of Grant Park for you to enjoy while you swim or sunbathe. The fitness center offers state-of-the-art equipment and is open early for our health-conscious guests. (01/08:JB)

The hotel is located downtown, overlooking Grant Park, 2 blocks east of Lake Michigan. Within walking distance to many area attractions, shops and the South Loop business district. It is also close to the Art Institute of Chicago.