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Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotels

Chicago hotels on the Magnificent Mile (a.k.a., the northern end of Michigan Avenue) are preferred by many travelers as their lodging choice for its prime location near tons of shopping, and is a short cab ride to the central business district. Here's a list of profiles of some hotels located on and near the Magnificent Mile.

Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago Hotel
Chicago's Radisson Blu Aqua hotel is the chain's first U.S. entry for its upscale, contemporary brand.

Restaurant Review: Michael Jordan’s Steak House
Michael Jordan’s Steak House, with its main dining room overlooking the bustling Magnificent Mile shopping strip, gets it right from the chops right down to an insanely decadent 23-layer chocolate cake.

The Ritz-Carlton Chicago
Soaring above Michigan Avenue atop Water Tower Place, the Ritz-Carlton is quintessential luxury and service.

Michael Jordan's Steak House
Michael Jordan's Steak House, with its main dining room overlooking the bustling Magnificent Mile shopping strip, gets it right from the chops right down to an insanely decadent 23-layer chocolate cake.

Drake Hotel Chicago Review
The Drake Hotel Chicago is one of the more famous Chicago hotels, is a favorite stop of visiting celebrities, and an absolute classic.

Elysian Chicago Hotel
The Elysian Chicago opened in 2009 and quickly made a lot of people's short list for Chicago's best luxury hotels. Not surprising -- even the Elysian's stated mission is to "revive the bygone era when travel was synonymous with luxury." They've definitely succeeded.

James Hotel Chicago
Sleek and ultra-contemporary, the James Hotel Chicago offers high-tech amenities and fabulous art.

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Michael Jordan's Steak House
Michael Jordan's Steak House, with its main dining room overlooking the bustling Magnificent Mile shopping strip, gets it right from the chops right down to an insanely decadent 23-layer chocolate cake.

Embassy Suites Chicago Lakefront Hotel
The Embassy Suites Chicago Lakefront is located near the popular Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue, and is a great choice for families.

Intercontinental Chicago
Serving as a gateway to the Mag Mile from the south, the Intercontinental Hotel is a sophisticated luxury hotel in a historic building.

Four Seasons Chicago
The Four Seasons Chicago hotel offers luxury and elegance in a prime Chicago location.

Hotel Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
The Hotel Sofitel features striking architecture in a great location near Michigan Avenue shopping.

Park Hyatt Chicago
The Park Hyatt Chicago is a premium luxury hotel, in the middle of the Michigan Avenue shopping district.

Raffaello Hotel Chicago (formerly the Raphael)
The Raffaello Hotel (formerly The Raphael) underwent a $20 million renovation in 2006, and boasts that they are "a comfortable combination of being high luxury and environmentally friendly."

Sheraton Hotel Chicago Review
The Sheraton Hotel Chicago caters to conventioneers, and offers all the amenities in one place including a health club, several dining options, a coffee bar, and a hip lounge.

The Peninsula Hotel Chicago
The Peninsula Hotel Chicago is an award-winning, luxurious hotel with modern facilities and excellent service.

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