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How We Elevated Our Recent Stay In Chicago

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I was in town from London for a conference with a colleague, and it was worth the splurge. Our deluxe one-bedroom suite was more like a cozy, chic uptown apartment with wraparound views of Lake Michigan and downtown Chicago. When I say wraparound, I mean 1,000 square feet of windows. You feel like you’re in presidential quarters, with a marble wet bar and a separate dining room that somehow turned into a second closet due to the amount of clothing we had brought. 

We had multiple seating areas, and the bedroom even had a plush window seat where you could sit and relax, enjoying the views before pre-meeting anxiety sets in. It felt like an elevated experience and had a positive impact on the quality of our workday.

We arrived exhausted from jet lag, feeling drained, and after a full 10-hour day of meetings, knowing that we had this small palace to return to uplifted the entire experience. There was space to work and dine, and it was large enough that you didn’t feel like you were on top of each other. Their specialty suites are unparalleled, especially in one of the world’s largest cosmopolitan cities. 

Spa + Wellness

By all accounts, I am a vain person. I splurged on the black diamond facial because I do not meet with my clients around the world once a year to show up looking sad and fatigued after a nine-hour flight from Europe. 

Every day before our meetings, we would run to the steam room and the gym. I am a cable machine devotee. Most large city gyms will put you in a basement or facing a wall, but their expansive gym had million-dollar views over the city, filled with light. Nothing is less inspiring than working out in a dark, depressing space. We were elated to find a sun-drenched workout area with nearly floor-to-ceiling windows. 

They have a 44-foot infinity-edge indoor pool, where you can swim laps or simply relax in lounge chairs, inviting you to lie back and savor the year-round warmth while taking in city views below. I was a bit too busy perfecting my skin in the steam room, but it was gorgeous. 

Adorn Restaurant

After the gym each morning, we would make our way to the sunlit restaurant, Adorn, where they carefully crafted a gourmet vegan omelet for me. My colleague was participating in a marathon to see how much coffee he could consume with his acai bowl, a battle of vitamin C versus caffeine. It was refreshing that they can accommodate all dietary needs. 

The Envy

I’m not going to lie, when clients asked us where we’re staying, it sounded a bit swanky. Unfortunately, it was so elevated that they wanted to see photos of our little oasis. The envy only grew when they saw that their hotel room was the size of our bathroom. Our spacious suite was located on the 45th floor, thankfully with numerous elevators, so there was never a wait. 

Location Location

The location was perfect, in the heart of the Gold Coast neighborhood, right in the center of the city, less than an hour’s drive from O’Hare Airport and 30 to 45 minutes from Midway. The views of Lake Michigan were so gorgeous that they turned me into a morning person.

The Four Seasons Yacht

If you want to do Chicago in style, take your friends or clients on their unparalleled 55-foot luxury yacht and discover the city’s rich history, enjoying awe-inspiring views that present an unexpected look at the city from a unique perspective.