Hotel Monaco Chicago - a Kimpton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois

Indulge yourself through an awakening of taste in the Hotel Monaco-Chicago. This elegant hotel was completely renovated in 1998 with a grand "Living Room" lobby entrance that features painted woodwork in "string of pearl" detail, a cast limestone fireplace, plush furnishings of damask and velvet in the large sitting area, and a jeweled-tone color palate of light gold, cream, coral red, copper and rich chocolate brown. The Living Room helps guests celebrate taste through a hosted evening wine hour that occasionally features soothing chair massages and sumptuous hors d'oeuvres from the celebrated Southwater Kitchen that is adjacent to the hotel. Throughout the rest of the hotel Award-winning designer Cheryl Rowley turns to early Deco and the works of Emil Jacques Ruhlmann, a French furniture and theatrical designer, for her inspiration.

Each 192 deluxe guestrooms welcomes travelers with warm colors and eclectic and highly detailed furnishings including a rich mahogany writing desk a deco cornice armoire and an oversized diamond-pattern quilted headboard in lipstick red. Each guestroom also features a relaxing Meditation Station. This pillow-covered window sills offers a perfect vantage point to enjoy one of the delectable honor bar treats while watching the vibrant city from high above. Hotel Monaco's Guppy Love program offers guests the pleasure of having a goldfish companion in their rooms for their stay. Hotel staff cares for the goldfish, leaving guests to simply enjoy their aquatic roommates.

In its own stylish space, Southwater Kitchen tempts the palate of locals and guests alike with a mouthwatering American menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. South Water Kitchen's d'cor complements its American menu through the warm colors, strong columns and intimate lighting throughout. This casual Chicago American restaurant is the perfect haven from the hustle and bustle of busy downtown Chicago.

As with all Kimpton Hotels, pets are welcomed with a treat and supplied with food and water dishes to use during their stay. Walking services are available. Hotel Monaco-Chicago also features Kimpton's Forgot It, We've Got It program, where we offer toiletry items that you may have left at home.

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During your Chicago vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:

Polish Museum of America
One million people of Polish ancestry live in Chicago, giving the city the largest Polish population outside of Warsaw. So it's no surprise that Chicago is the site of the Polish Museum of America, located in the neighborhood where many of the first immigrants settled. The museum has one of the most important collections of Polish art and historical materials outside Poland (it is also the largest museum in the United States devoted exclusively to an ethnic group). The museum's programs include rotating exhibitions, films, lectures, and concerts, and a permanent exhibit about Pope John Paul II. There is also a library with a large Polish-language collection, and archives where visitors can research genealogical history (call in advance if you want to look through those records). Allow a half-hour.

Baha'i House of Worship
Up the road from Evanston in Wilmette is the most visited of all the sights in the northern suburbs, the Baha'i House of Worship, an ethereal edifice that seems not of this earth. The gleaming white stone temple, designed by the French Canadian Louis Bourgeois and completed in 1953, is essentially a soaring nine-sided 135-foot dome, draped in a delicate lacelike facade, that strongly reveals the Eastern influence of the Baha'i faith's native Iran. Surrounded by formal gardens, it is one of seven Baha'i temples in the world, and the only one in the Western Hemisphere. The dome's latticework is even more beautiful as you gaze upward from the floor of the sanctuary, which, during the day, is flooded with light. Downstairs, there is a visitor center with displays that explain the Baha'i faith. Temple members offer informal tours of the building and exhibits to anyone who inquires. Allow a half-hour.

Sears Tower Skydeck
First Sears sold the building and moved to cheaper suburban offices in 1992. Then the skyscraper got an ego blow when the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, went up and laid claim to the title of world's tallest buildings. (The Sears Tower has since put up a 22-ft. antenna in an attempt to win back the title.) Tallest-building posturing aside, this is still a great place to orient yourself to the city, but I wouldn't put it on the top of must-see sights for anyone with limited time (and limited patience for crowds).The view from the 103rd-floor Skydeck is everything you'd expect it to be -- once you get there. Unfortunately, you're often stuck in a very long, very noisy line, so by the time you make it to the top, your patience could be as thin as the atmosphere up there. (Come in the late afternoon to avoid most of the crowds.) On a clear day, visibility extends up to 50 miles, and you can catch glimpses of four surrounding states. Despite the fact that it's called a "skydeck," you can't actually walk outside. Recent upgrades include multimedia exhibits on Chicago history and Knee High Chicago, an exhibit for kids. The 70-second high-speed elevator trip will feel like a thrill ride for some, but it's a nightmare for anyone with even mild claustrophobia. Allow 1 to 2 hours, depending on the length of the line.

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