The InterContinental is split in two. The Executive Tower's 315 rooms are its historic core. The spacious chambers are bright and clean lined, done up in whites, grays and jewel-toned accents. The Grand Tower is the hotel's newer portion. Its 477 rooms have spiffy fabrics and lots of USB ports for the many business travelers who stay here. Free wi-fi.
The ornate original tower was built in 1929 as the Medinah Athletic Club. Period architecture and decor grace the premises, best known for the mosaic-tiled indoor pool where Hollywood's Esther Williams swam. Ask the concierge for the audio tour that lets you explore the building.
