Soaring high above the tree lined aristocratic streets in Chicago's (Ill.) Gold Coast neighborhood, the Sutton Place Hotel is an anchor in the downtown area. This hotel showcases classic architectural applications with traces of gothic influence, on a portion of Chicago's most coveted real estate property.

Located one block from the Magnificent Mile's world renowned shopping and dining, and the electric night life on Rush Street, this hotel is also near the eclectic boutiques of Oak Street and the hike and bike path along Lake Michigan. The Observatory and the Museum of Contemporary Art are both a short walk away.

O'Hare International and Midway airports are within 17 miles of the hotel.

Guests encounter the vital aesthetics of Sutton Place Hotel's interiors with Art Déco designs epitomized by its mix of contemporary furnishings and original Robert Mapplethorpe's floral photography art pieces. The hotel is home to retro Whisky Bar and Grill, serving three course meals in a romantic candle lit environment, and featuring a cocktail lounge serving a variety of whiskey selections.

Renovated in 2003, hotel facilities include meeting and business spaces, and access to a nearby 72,000 sq ft health club with indoor pools, aerobics classes and a sauna.

The hotel provides complimentary sedan transportation to the Central Business Loop.

All 246 guestrooms at the Sutton Place Hotel feature Art Déco furniture in contemporary formats. Most rooms offer city views.

Guestroom amenities include deep soaking tubs, high speed Internet access, satellite television with DVD players, minibars, bathrobes and 24-hour room service featuring selections from the onsite restaurant.

The Museum of Contemporary Art hosts an artsy singles night the first Friday of the month with Wolfgang Puck hors d'oeuvres and live music.