The Silversmith Hotel & Suites

NileGuide Expert tip:

Close to the trains, so it can be a little loud.

Description:

• Location. The Silversmith Hotel & Suites is located in Chicago, Ill., in the center of The Loop area and Financial District. The hotel stands at the corner of Wabash and Monroe streets, two blocks from The Art Institute of Chicago and Buckingham Fountain. Millennium Park is located one block from this property.
  Hotel Features. Built in 1897, this national landmark hotel features a marble mosaic entry hall, a marble and cast-iron grand staircase, and an intricate classical relief ceiling and silver display. The hotel offers a 24-hour fitness center and a business center. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the lobby. Ada's Famous Deli & Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, including homemade soups and sandwiches. The 14 Karat Lounge serves cocktails and offers lunch and dinner fare.
  
  Guestrooms. The Silversmith Hotel & Suites features 143 guestrooms, including 63 suites, with 11-foot-high ceilings. Select rooms afford views of the Chicago skyline. Accommodations include CD players, cable television, video games and complimentary high-speed wired Internet access. Laptop-compatible in-room safes, refrigerators and coffeemakers are provided in each room.
  
  Expert Tip. The highly-regarded Art Institute of Chicago, with priceless statues, sculptures, drawings, paintings and textiles, is just three blocks from the hotel.

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Highly Recommended 2010