Experience the Luxury of Illinois

21.02.2024 - 07:57 / breakingtravelnews.com

Chicago, voted number one ‘Big City in the US’ by Conde Nast Traveler and third ‘top city outside of Europe’ by Which!, offers the world’s top-rated hotels and the best B&Bs, high-end spas, world-class cuisine, swanky bars, architecture, art, music, and of course shopping.

For the ultimate lavish retreat, pair Chicago with Galena, where small town charm blends with outdoor adventures just 164 miles northwest of Chicago, beckoning with sumptuous accommodations, high-end shops, galleries, spas, and wineries. Indulge in the best of both worlds in Chicago and Galena with Illinois Office of Tourism’s new ‘Opulence in Illinois’ road trip planner.

Chicago - where to stay and be pampered.

Peninsula Chicago is located in the heart of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile on North Michigan Ave. At The Peninsula Spa – located on the top floor of The Peninsula Hotel, an indoor swimming pool surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows offers stunning views of the city and a range of massage services.
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago – given five stars in Forbes’ list of 2021 Star Awards Winners, The Four Seasons Chicago captures the essence of downtown Chicago with its refined style and unrivalled lake and skyline views. At the Four Seasons Hotel Spa, relax in the infinity-edge indoor pool with city views and unwind with the signature ‘Magnificent Mile Massage.’
The St. Regis Chicago - ranked #1 best hotel in the U.S. by USA Today 10 Best, the five-star Regis Chicago, designed by renowned architect Jeanne Gang, is the most recent addition to grace the Chicago skyline and is officially the tallest skyscraper in the world designed by a woman. It offers their signature St. Regis Butler Service, a program that has led the art of butlery in North America for the past 100 years. Experience a rare retreat at The St. Regis Spa, a sensorial escape honouring the art of decadence and a pool offering floor-to-ceiling windows with unbeatable views.
Deer Path Inn, Lake Forest - ranked #25 in Top Hotels in the U.S. in TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards, the Deer Path Inn in north suburban Lake Forest, home to elegant buildings and mansions, quaint shopping and upscale dining along the shores of Lake Michigan, is reminiscent of a 15th century Tudor manor and has been charming guests at the landmark inn on Chicago’s North Shore since 1929.
Chicago - where to eat.

Private Dining by Sepia - built from an 1890 print shop, Sepia features memorabilia from the Windy City’s bygone eras and offers exquisite seasonal dishes prepared by award-winning chefs in a rustic, intimate setting.
Smyth – located in the West Loop neighbourhood, the chic Smyth offers stylish interiors with an open kitchen and bold, boundary-pushing cooking, and was recently awarded three