O'Hare International Airport (ORD): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 20 miles.

Driving directions from O'Hare International Airport: Head east on I-190 and continue east on the Kennedy Expwy/I-90. Take the Ohio St exit. Turn right from Ohio St onto Michigan Ave and then left onto Wacker Dr. Proceed to the hotel.

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 15 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 Expwy. Take the Ohio St exit. Turn right from Ohio St onto Michigan Ave and then left onto Wacker Dr. Proceed to the hotel.

Taxis ($26–$35) and airport shuttles ($16–$25) are the most convenient ways to reach the hotel from both O'Hare and Midway. Town Car or limo service is also available for more than $36. For those traveling lightly, public transportation is an option and costs less than $5. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Travelers taking the train from O'Hare ride the blue line to Washington & Dearborn and then receive a free transfer to the red line. From the red line, they exit at State & Lake and walk one block north and four blocks east to the hotel. From Midway, travelers take the orange line directly to the exit at State & Lake. Alternatively, travelers may take a taxi from State & Lake to the hotel for $5–$15. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Getting around: There are many stores, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance of the hotel. Public transportation (less than $5) and taxis are also convenient for navigating the downtown area. Fee(s) subject to change without notice. Rental cars are not practical due to heavy traffic and the high cost of parking.

Currents - American cuisine with Mediterranean influences is served in an elegant setting with low ceilings, glittering mosaic walls, and subdued hues. Lunch includes panini sandwiches and burgers. Diners can also choose from the all-you-can-eat appetizer buffet, or the express lunch with soup, entrée, and dessert for a fixed price. For dinner, menu items include tuna tartare, sea scallops, and roast duck breast. The signature dessert is the Swiss chocolate fondue. Drink specialties include the Swiss chocolate martini and an extensive grappa bar, featuring more than 30 items. Dining at the bar is perfect for single travelers. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

Geneva - This restaurant, with rust-colored ceiling insets, red chairs, and etched glass, serves breakfast daily. Diners can choose from a buffet including pastries, fruit, meats, smoked fish, and French toast, or order off the menu for omelets, cinnamon orange French toast, and Swiss baked goods. In the afternoon and evening, Geneva transforms into a meeting or event space.

Expressions - Open every morning until mid-day, this quick-breakfast lounge adjacent to Geneva features taupe velvet chairs in an open space, where a newspaper rack provides a variety of morning reads. Along with fresh-brewed coffee, Expressions offers flavored coffee and a selection of European pastries.

Amenity highlights: For a nominal daily fee, guests can use the health club with dramatic views of Navy Pier, Grant Park, and Lake Michigan. Equipment, all new in 2002, includes stair machines, treadmills, stationary bicycles, and a full set of strength-training machines. Locker rooms provide showers, hair dryers, and body products. Complimentary fruit, towels, newspapers, and morning juice are available. The pool is free. Massages can be arranged for an additional fee.

Insider tip: The hotel is connected to Illinois Center through an underground mall, which continues to Michigan Avenue, providing an easy, weather-free walk to shopping along the Magnificent Mile.

Valet parking only:
$26-35 per day. In/out privileges. Underground/covered/secured lot.
Note: Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without prior notification.