Chicago Midway Airport (MDW): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 12 miles.

Driving directions from Chicago Midway Airport: Head north on SR-50/S Cicero Ave. Continue to I-55 and head northbound. Head west on I-90/Ryan Expy. Exit onto Ohio St. Proceed to State St and turn right. Turn left at Wacker Dr. The hotel is one block down on the right.

O’Hare International Airport (ORD): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 18 miles.

Driving directions from O’Hare International Airport: Take I-190 east and continue east on I-90/Kennedy Expy. Exit onto Ohio St. Proceed to State St and turn right. Turn left at Wacker Dr. The hotel is one block down on the right.

Taxis ($16–$25 from Midway; $26–$35 from O'Hare), airport shuttles ($16–$25), and CTA trains (less than $5) are available for transportation to the hotel. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Getting around: CTA trains and buses (less than $5) and taxis are the most popular ways to get around downtown. Many tour options are available, including double-decker buses ($16–$25) that stop at all the major attractions and include unlimited on-and-off privileges. Fee(s) subject to change without notice. Rental cars are not practical due to heavy traffic and the high cost of parking.

Connie’s Pizza - Guests can dine in, carry out, or order room service from this Italian restaurant. Its cheerful, sunny-yellow walls are decorated with photos of Italy, and its shelves are decorated with whimsical displays of olive-oil jugs and Italian foodstuffs. Besides Chicago-style pizza, the menu includes pasta, sandwiches, and salads. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner.

Big Bar - The bar itself is 160 feet long and the drinks and food portions are big as well. Specialties include a 48-ounce margarita and beer on tap that comes big (16 ounces), bigger (23 ounces), and biggest (34 ounces). Lunch is served Monday through Friday and includes soups, salads, and sandwiches. Diners who can polish off the Mile High Chocolate Cake get it for free.

J’s - This lobby coffee bar offers quick breakfasts and lunches in addition to serving Starbucks coffee and espresso drinks. Muffins, pastries, and crumb cake are available in the morning, while sandwiches, wraps, and salads are served at lunch.

Perks - Features the delightful combination of Starbucks coffee and Krispy Kreme donuts.

All Seasons Café - Jutting like a peninsula into the lobby's dancing waters reflecting pond, this airy and cheerful restaurant offers casual dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner beneath skylights and surrounded by four large murals. The restaurant features a breakfast buffet, an a la carte menu, as well as unique, seasonal specials. Lunch choices range from sandwiches to full entrees of American, pan-Asian, and Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant is open daily from early morning to late night.

Amenity highlights: High-speed Internet access and the hotel's line of specialty bath items are provided in each room. The complimentary "forgot it" program helps fill any gaps in guests' travel bags. The fitness center offers a complete selection of cardio and weight machines. Discount passes are available for an athletic club located one block south that offers an indoor pool, racquetball courts, and group classes. Six dining and drinking options are offered right on site.

Insider tip: When the hotel is especially busy, the line at the lobby coffee bar may be long. But the hotel’s below-ground concourse level contains a second coffee bar, which serves coffee, biscotti, and doughnuts.