Hotel 71 is a luxury hotel in downtown Chicago, located on the Chicago River at Wacker Drive and Michigan Avenue, near all major shopping streets and city sights. Its slick interior design and central location means it attracts both leisure and business travellers. The funky design - dark wood and purple sofas with leopard print backs in the lobby - makes this luxury hotel stand out from the rest of the corporate crowd.

The facilities

Hotel 71's restaurant serves French-influenced American Cuisine. Local, seasonal produce is used when possible. There's an all-American wine list on offer, and the bar is popular with guests and locals alike.

Great for business travellers, this luxury hotel has 14 meeting rooms, which includes 7 boardroom suites and a glass penthouse with panoramic city views. Hotel 71's 24-hour business centre has free Wi-Fi.

Gym bunnies will be pleased to note the fitness centre is open 24 hours a day.

The rooms

This luxury hotel has 454 guest rooms and suites. Even the standard rooms are generously sized, starting at 400 square foot. Goodies include Sony Stereo/CD players, free broadband internet access and beds with 300-thread count linen. Business travellers will appreciate the rooms' large work desk and leather ergonomic chair, and all guests love the views of the Chicago skyline and river.