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Frommer's Highly Recommended

Tucked into the Westfield North Bridge mall, the Conrad Chicago maintains a low profile. But this property -- part of the Hilton hotel group's upscale "boutique" brand -- is determined to compete with the city's more established luxury properties (with room rates to match). The vibe here is old-money classiness rather than new-money flashiness, from the dark wood furniture in the lobby to the deep brown curtains in the tranquil guest rooms. Rooms are a bit small (especially the least expensive ones on the north side), but the amenities are top-of-the-line: flatscreen TVs and Bose sound systems. High rollers will want to book one of the suites overlooking Michigan Avenue; a few even come with private terraces. The Conrad makes a good base for anyone visiting during frigid winter weather; with a mall just a few steps away, you can get out without even putting on your coat. In room: A/C, flatscreen TV w/pay movies and video games, high-speed Internet access, minibar, fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe, CD player w/Bose sound system, turndown service.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Chicago 2009, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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