Affinia

This 140-room Chicago hotel is within 4 blocks of the Magnificent Mile, the lakefront, the John Hancock Center, and the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Canopied beds with pillowtop mattresses embellish the Affinia Chicago's 520 guest suites, All rooms are furnished with in-set wood bookcases, antique-style benches and scalloped curtains. Amenities include cable television, video game consoles and high-speed Internet access for a fee. Bathrooms feature terry-cloth bathrobes and complimentary designer toiletries.

The parlor lobby displays simple seating arrangements and antique lighting. The Affinia Chicago houses an old-fashioned barber shop with hair cut and shaving services and a red-and-white striped pole. Flexible event space offers complimentary print and fax services. The hotel features a fitness facility with cardiovascular equipment and weight-training machines. Pets are welcome at this hotel.