Hotel Burnham, a Kimpton Hotel

Hotel Burnham, a Kimpton Hotel, has been rated by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazine as one of the world's best places to stay. It occupies the original "Reliance Building." designed and built by local architect Daniel Burnham in 1895. Acclaimed as the predecessor of modern skyscrapers, the structure has been designated as a National Historic Landmark.

Since 1999, the building has been restored to it original elegance, with mosaic floors, red marble walls, and filigreed elevator grills. Its lobby features mahogany panels and columns along with a two-story-high mural that depicts the 1893 Columbian Exposition.

Decorated in royal blue and gold tones, all of the Hotel Burnham's 122 guest rooms and suites mix old world charm with contemporary sensibility. Units range in size from 175 to 380 square feet and come with cable television, on-demand movies, a fully stocked honor bar, plush bathrobes, and Aveda bath amenities.

Complimentary morning coffee and tea are served each morning, and there is a hosted wine service in the lobby every evening. Facilities on-site include a fitness area and a 24-hour business center. The famed Atwood Café is just next door, with 444 square feet of function space available for meetings. The Hotel Burnham, a Kimpton Hotel, is located in the heart of Chicago's famous Loop at 1 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Valet parking is available on the premises.