The Belden Stratford Hotel is a traditional four-star hotel that overlooks Chicago's Lincoln Park. It's in an impeccable location, perfect for shopping and sightseeing; the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Michigan Avenue and the Flower Conservatory are all within easy walking distance. Interiors-wise, the hotel boasts some truly beautiful Empire period furnishings in its communal areas, while guestrooms are well-equipped and spacious, perfect for the independent traveller.

The facilities

No hotel-owned restaurant on site, but plenty to choose from in the surrounding area; ask staff for recommendations. The bar is cosy and refined, and there's a gym and hot tub on site, too. Business travellers have a choice of meeting and function spaces and there's valet parking available, for an additional charge.

The rooms

Each of The Belden Stratford Hotel's 70 guestrooms is traditional and comfortable. All come with air conditioning, private safes and flat screen televisions. Most have fully-equipped kitchenettes and all boast complimentary wifi access.