The Willows Hotel Chicago

The Willows Hotel Chicago Review

The lobby of this 1920s boutique hotel, designed in 19th-century French Provincial style, opens onto a tree-lined street in Lakeview, a lively area three blocks from the lake and central to stores, restaurants, and movie theaters; the hotel's prime location and proximity to the El make it a top choice for visitors to Chicago. The complimentary Continental breakfast and afternoon cookies make it an inviting alternative to local bed-and-breakfasts. Workout buffs don't despair: although there is no on-site fitness center, guests have access to a local Bally's Total Fitness Club. Pros: just steps away from bars, restaurants, and public transit. Cons: modestly decorated rooms.