I was just there last week. Defintely the West Tower, I was on the 30th floor in a new Deluxe Room -- modern with a bed desk combo. I liked it as the front of the room was all living/sleep space, and the desk area was limited to the back. The wife worked, while I slept!

WE were in room with a view of the Chicago River, Navy Pier and the Lake.

Diamond amenity was a chioice of cookies or fruit or dried snacks (Goldfish) and a bottle of wine (Berringer White Zinfandel) or 2 beers or 2 waters.

One problem was that the room thermostat (new) has no setting for the speed of the fan. I like to sleep cold and had to se it very low! You can ask for a box fan and it will cool off the room and circulate the air better -- was told that they were going to change these to "normal" thermostats with a fan setting.

If you get West Tower, check in there and avoid the zoo at the front desk in the East Tower.

I likee the health club, for what it was, at lest 4 regular treadmills, 2 rowing machines, stair masters and some weights.

I do not think that my room was any different than those on the RC floors, and I did not have to insert a card all the time to get to my floor!

RC club was very nice.

Morning breakfast in my opinion was not that good, but I chose the yogurts. You can get Starbucks coffee there all day long.

Evening hors deovres were quite good. One night was, believe it or not, baby lamb chops which were probably the best I ever had!

Even the egg rolls and fried chicken filets were better than normal. The cheese plate was always out during that time and was quite good.

Don't know about evening desserts.

Ann and Jay are the best conceirges, Sean is good, as well. Carolyn is terrible, unless you like someone not doing anything for you and giving you lip.

Morning - 6:30-9:30/10.
Hor Deovurves - 5:30 - 8:00
Desserts - 8:30 - 9:30

Any other questions just ask.

By the way, do the Chicago Architectural Foundation boat tour which is at the river directly opposite the hotel. Sign up at least a day ahead!

House of Blues is a 10 - 15 min walk and Smith and Wolensky is right there, as well.

The Palm is in the Swisshotel which is a 5 min walk from the hotel, when you exit the front doors and walk to the right on Wacker.

Field Museum has both the Chocolate and Pearls exhibititons, not to mention Sue, the T-Rex!

Enjoy!

PS --

I found their phone # -- 1-888-725-3706


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