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Thompson Chicago hotel review: Sophisticated downtown stay near the Magnificent Mile

August 31, 2023 by

We recently spent a few weeks in Chicago and went with two properties from the Hyatt chain for our stay. While Chicago has more than 20 Hyatt properties, we narrowed it down to Park Hyatt Chicago and Thompson Chicago, splitting our stay between them.

So far, this has been our second hotel stay at the property from the Thompson collection (you can read about our stay in Mexico at The Cape, a Thompson hotel here), and we were eager to check this Thompson out.

Opened in 2013, Thompson Chicago offers 247 rooms and suites to choose from and is conveniently located in Downtown Chicago, near the Magnificent Mile and Lake Michigan. Let’s take a closer look at what this hotel has to offer.

Park Hyatt Chicago hotel review: Why it is the best Hyatt points redemption in Chicago

August 26, 2023 by

This summer, we spent a couple of weeks in Chicago. For our stay, we went with our favorite hotel chain – Hyatt, and decided to split our stay between two properties. Did you know that Hyatt headquarters are located in Chicago, and the chain has more than 20 hotels represented in the city?

For our first 7 nights, we picked the luxurious Park Hyatt Chicago. Interestingly, Park Hyatt Chicago was the very first property to bear the Park Hyatt name when it opened its doors in 1980.

Park Hyatt Chicago is located steps away from Michigan Avenue and offers 146 guest rooms and 36 suites. Last year, the hotel underwent an extensive renovation project and reopened with a fresh look. Let’s take an in-depth look at all the amenities Park Hyatt Chicago has to offer.

Top 10 family-friendly things to do in Chicago

May 14, 2024August 18, 2023 by

Recently we spent a few weeks in the windy city of Chicago. Although we do not travel to big cities that often, Chicago is one of our favorite cities in the U.S.!

It’s been a long time since our last visit to Chicago, but some places still look familiar (in fact, a long time ago, we used to live here). There is something special in this vibrant city life, impressive architecture, and vast Lake Michigan. Did you know that Chicago was named the Best Big City in the U.S. for the 6th straight year by Condé Nast Traveler?

Let’s take a closer look at all the family-friendly activities in Chicago in the summer.