The Langham, Chicago

The Langham, Chicago occupies a modernist riverfront tower designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, set in River North less than a mile from Millennium Park and the Magnificent Mile. The 316 rooms and suites carry floor-to-ceiling windows, walnut vanities, soaking tubs and private bars, with suites adding separate living rooms and water views.

Wellness facilities include a 67-foot indoor pool, a hydrotherapy hot tub, an Oriental steam room, a Himalayan salt sauna and a herbal sauna, alongside the Chuan Spa and a health club. Dining runs from the Mediterranean-inflected Pavilion, known for its afternoon tea service, to Travelle for contemporary American cooking.

The hotel holds Michelin 2 Keys, Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five Diamond, and Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner recognition. It suits travelers who weigh architectural pedigree and spa facilities alongside river and skyline views, comparing it against other five-star properties in River North and the Near North Side.