A block from the bustling Magnificent Mile, this upscale hotel on downtown’s Near North Side is 15 minutes’ walk from the shops and restaurants of Navy Pier, and an 8-minute walk from the nearest El train station. Polished rooms offer coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi (fee); some have city views. Suites add separate living areas with dining tables and wet bars. There’s a casual breakfast eatery and a laid-back lobby lounge serving regional dishes. Other amenities include a gym and a seasonal rooftop pool, along with a business center and 16,000 sq ft of meeting space.