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Working On the Go: Hotels make prod...

Guests at Sheraton, Westin and Kimpton Hotels will find increasingly social places to work and do business, thanks to innovative use of lobbies and public space.

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Cheers: Hotels that offer cocktail ...

Hyatt Hotels, Radisson and Four Seasons Hotels are among the hotel companies that offer cocktail and mixology classes in their hotel bars.

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VIP vehicles: 8 free rides at luxur...

Get on board: The Trump Hotel Chicago, Mandarin Oriental Washington D.C. and Park Hyatt Chicago are among the hotels offering free rides in luxury vehicles.

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Bright lights, Windy City: Holiday ...

While the cold in Chicago may send us locals hibernating until spring, it’s a great time to take in the city and its surrounding neighborhoods. With world-class shopping in both the city and 'burbs, thie Windy City is poised as a retail mecca

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Hyatt House: the newest hotel brand...

Hyatt Hotels is relaunching its Summerfield Suites division as Hyatt House next year. Here's what to expect from this new brand in extended-stay hotels.

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PUBLIC Chicago to bring fresh style...

PUBLIC Chicago will be the newest boutique property on the Chicago hotel scene when it opens October 11. Here's what it will offer.

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The final sprint: Top 5 hotels for ...

On Oct. 9, I’ll be running the 2011 Chicago Marathon -- that’s just four weeks away, but whose counting? I’ve trained, woke up bleary-eyed to run in the dark, iced ‘till my skin was numb and stretched, even while reading to my kids. I’m a native

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Chicago hotels for your rock star L...

By Valerie Moloney Whether you’re a Lollapalooza virgin or fifth-timer, you’llwant a cushy place to rest your head after sets […]

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5 great rooftop hotel bars and rest...

As summer heats up, these five hotels offer great options for dining and entertaining with rooftop bars and restaurants.

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Hotel VIP shopping services can sav...

Personal shoppers and customized shopping services can provide much-needed assistance to rushed hotel guests.

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Pillow talk: Puffs of perfection at...

At Swissotel Chicago, guests have their own menu to customize their level of comfort. Select from a spelt pillow, which is filled with organic spelt to relieve neck tension; a Bultex pillow, which, magically, controls the release of storage of

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The unexpected "wit" of Chicago's h...

A DoubleTree hotel? Well ya coulda fooled me. Way to step it up DoubleTree. So DoubleTree is a Hilton and The Wit is a DoubleTree (which means warm cookies and Hilton points). I don't necessarily get it, but I sure do like it. My previous

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Hotel manager receptions: Worth the...

For travelers looking for free refreshments and perhaps a bit of local insight, hotel manager receptions can bring added value to a hotel stay.

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Baseball fans score with a Chicago ...

Cubs and White Sox fans will agree that baseball season is a great time for a Chicago vacation. Check out these tips to make the most of your stay.

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New York, Chicago hotels rank high ...

Three Chicago hotels and three New York hotels are ranked among the top 10 best U.S. hotels in Conde Nast Traveler's 2008 Readers' Choice Awards.

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Chicago hotels: Where the celebriti...

Want to know where the celebs stay when they're in Chicago? The Chicago Tribune offers up an extensive list of celebrities and the Chicago hotels where they've holed up.

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Sample the flavors of Puerto Rico -...

This weekend you can enjoy a Puerto Rico vacation -- in Chicago. Puerto Rico's tourism office is sponsoring a unique, three-day culinary adventure on the Magnificent Mile, featuring Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard.

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Orbitz Best in Stay Awards honor gu...

Orbitz introduces the first annual Best in Stay Awards, honoring guests' favorite hotels. Find out which ones made the list, and how much you can save.

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Family travel: Exhibits worth the trip

If you’re looking to add an element of education to your family travel, check out these exhibits deemed “worth the trip” by the Orbitz Parent Panel. Walk away with tales of ferocious creatures, espionage and galaxies far, far away.

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American Airlines adds frequent-fli...

Effective June 21, the "free" award ticket is essentially dead at American Airlines. Read more about this and other travel news.

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