Chicago City Breaks

The "Windy City" was all but demolished by the Great Fire of 1871, but re-emerged as a breathtakingly beautiful, ultra-modern city that boasts one of the world's most spectacular skylines and one of its tallest buildings - the 110-storey Sears Tower.

In total it has 29 miles of lakeshore frontage and a huge variety of attractions ranging from the masterpieces of its various museums to colourful sidewalk art exhibitions. Music is a big part of the city with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the star studded performances of the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Joffrey Ballet Company and last but certainly not least the massive jazz and blues scene.

When planning your trip make sure you include an extra suitcase as Chicago is a shoppers paradise. Start your shopaholic's safari on centrally located and elegant Michigan Avenue. The Magnificent Mile houses some 240 glittering shops and stores including plus Bloomingdale's and Tiffany's. The spectacular cloud-piercing skyscrapers and syncopated lifestyle of Chicago certainly makes it a big, bold and beautiful city.

  • Magnificent Mile Shopping
  • Sears Tower and Skydeck
  • Shedd Aquarium
  • Adler Plantarium
  • Navy Pier entertainment complex
  • Architecture tours
 

Hotel 71: Overlooking the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, this hotel showcases a contemporary, fun and relaxed urban style through its friendly and professional staff, functional design, luxurious amenities, custom furnishings, artwork and signature light sculptures. Located just steps away from Michigan Avenue and State Street, it's the perfect location for both business and pleasure.
From £140.00 per room per night incl tax.

Hotel Inter-Continental: This hotel underwent renovation work in 2004 and comprises 26 floors with a total of 807 rooms. Facilities include an air-conditioned foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, safes, a currency exchange desk, lifts, a newspaper stand and Internet access. Dining options within the hotel include a 1920s-style bar, a restaurant and a salon in which live piano performances take place in the evenings. Business guests may take advantage of the several conference rooms and room and laundry services are on offer to all. Those arriving by car may make use of the hotel car park.
From £280.00 per room per night incl tax

The Fairmont Hotel: Situated on Lake Michigan, offering panoramic views of the lake and park as well as vistas of the downtown business area. Shopping on the "Magnificent Mile" is within walking distance. The contemporary lobby features gleaming chandeliers and a world-class art collection with guest rooms all being luxuriously appointed.
From £230.00 per room per night incl tax

The Whitehall Hotel: This first class hotel was built in 1927 with elegance and charm. It has the Chicago cosmopolitan flavor of a world-class hotel, mixed with a friendly Mid-Western demeanor. This splendid hotel has been elegantly restored and blends classic Chicago architecture with the style and grace of Europe. The hotel is in the center of Magnificent Mile, 1 block from Water Tower Place and caters to those who value privacy within the elegant ambience of an intimate city sanctuary.
From £120 per room per night incl tax

W Hotel: Conveniently located near the best of everything in the city, from the festivities of Navy Pier to the fantastic shopping of Michigan Avenue. The hotel boasts spectacular views of Lake Michigan and provides easy access to the beach nearby.
From £110 per room per night incl tax