Fodor's Expert Review The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago

Location-wise, this hotel scores big because major malls and flagship shops are steps from the front door; though once inside, the lobby seems a bit like an airport terminal—long, narrow, and full of folks tapping away on laptops. The rooms are very comfortable and furnished with specially designed Simmons Heavenly beds, which guests have raved about and even purchased. There's no restaurant on site, but there is a Starbucks. You can book appointments for the hotel's spa through windycitymassage.com.