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230 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago,
Illinois
60601
United States
Tel: 866 966 5166 (toll-free)
Tel: 312 345 1000
Three cheers for the Hard Rock, which gave new life to the old Carbide and Carbon Building, whose unusual dark-green and gold facade adds credence to the story that this 1929 Art Deco treasure was designed to resemble a champagne bottle. Now, it's a 381-room hotel best appreciated by anyone who's ever had a rock 'n' roll fantasy. More than a few guests may be tempted to choose their floor based on the artifacts displayed near the elevators; on the nineteenth, for instance, is a Gibson guitar that Jimi Hendrix used to record "All Along the Watchtower." The rooms are hip, if a tad bleak—blacks, grays, glass, and mirrors—and staff, once reportedly long on attitude, have discovered the benefits of service with a smile.
When to go: Summer and fall—the most conducive to strolling the nearby, spectacular Millennium Park.
Which room to book: Views, down North Michigan Avenue or toward the Chicago River, are best from the "Hard Rock" rooms and those in The Tower
Amenities:
Bar/lounge,
Gym,
24-hour Room Service,
Wheelchair-accessible
Information may have changed since date of publication. Please confirm details with individual establishments before planning your trip.
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