Twelve stories in a 1912 office building now comprise one of the Loop's newest mod-luxe hotels. Large rooms are elegantly decorated with a slightly masculine retro-1930s vibe and feature king-sized captain's beds with Frette linens and leather headboards, espresso makers and 55in TVs – not to mention stunning views of Millennium Park through some of the city-view rooms.
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