Photo courtesy Kimpton Hotels.

THE BOUTIQUE STAY: MONACO CHICAGO

Set up at the Monaco Hotel in the Loop area of the city, the location is key for two reasons: one, it’s close to the main subway lines; and two, you’re just a short walk across the bridge into the downtown core to catch all the architectural wonders and a pay a visit to Millennium Park. And it stands on its own, design-wise – rooms are rich and decadent in warm reds, purples and creams, and come with window nooks so you can cozy up and catch the view of the city and the river from your room.