26 Favorite Chicago Hotels

A $50 million renovation and exceptional service make the Fairmont one of the city's classiest stays, and allergen-free PURE guest rooms offer a bonus to suffering travelers who just want to breathe easy. Step off the elevator, and you'll immediately notice that the air smells naturally fresh—as if you'd just walked outside after a rain in the North Woods, not into a 687-room mid-priced hotel in Chicago's busy Loop. (312) 565-8000; fairmont.com/chicago