Looking for the nicest, most luxurious, best hotel in Chicago for a late august birthday weekend? If you had a choice, would you stay at the Peninsula, Four Seasons or the Ritz?

They're all great, but my personal favorite is the Peninsula. It's one of my favorite hotels anywhere in the world. Rooms are very luxurious, all the amenities, very hi-tech with electronic control panel next to the bed, and the bathrooms are bigger and nicer than most hotel rooms you can imagine.

The Peninsula. Nice place with good restaurants. Not just for the guests, but Chicago folks go there, too. A chocolate buffet dessert on the weekends is offered, and, when warm, great terrace seating and food from Shanghai Terrace. Enjoy!

Mark down 3 for the Pennisula although it and the four seasons are always ranked neck in neck.

I've chosen the peninsula- thank you for all your help- I can't wait!