cmeyer54

Hi - this might be a repost but my original hasn't shown up in several hours. Anyway..we're looking for an awesomely decorated hotel in downtown Chicago for lunch, tea or dinner in the next couple of weeks? Any suggestions? thanks

sunbabe

Hi, we had lunch a couple of weeks ago at Zest in the Intercontinental Hotel on Michigan. Decorations were gorgeous. You could request a table overlooking the huge tree in the lobby. Food was great.

The Drake is known for it's beautiful holidy decor, although I didn't see it this year. I also love Atwood Cafe in the Hotel Burnham in the Loop. Nice view of the State Street hustle and bustle.

Have a great time!

cmeyer54

Thanks - I'll look into it. I was also wondering about the palmer hilton since its close to marshall fields on state street and we'd like to see the tree if possible also

charsuzan

Try the Drake-it is all dressed up for the holidays. We stayed there last weekend.

Citylghts

I recall in previous years that the Renaissance had a large gingerbread village in the lobby.

Kristi

I love the Drake for tea, the lobby is always nice and they have carolers at certain times during the holiday tea.

I don't recall the Palmer House having a lot of decorations last year, however, if you've never seen the lobby, it's one of my favorites.

I enjoy wandering around the Intercontinental even when it's not the holidays, the upper floor banquet rooms have a King Arthur theme on one level and a Spanish/Moorish theme on another.

I thought the tree at Macy's this year was the worst ever, I found a picture of it online here

http://www.flickr.com/photos/strzelecki1/2077241036/