The Belden Stratford hotel is located in an elegant 1924 building across from Lincoln Park's Conservatory and Zoo in Chicago, Ill. The shores of Lake Michigan are one block away and offer an array of seasonal outdoor activities.

Bargain hunters find the boutiques of Clark Street two blocks away, while luxury shopping and fine dining along the Magnificent Mile is nearby.

Sports enthusiasts indulge in the exciting offerings of Chicago's five professional sports teams within five miles of the hotel, and both Chicago Midway and O'Hare International airports are within 20 miles.

From the moment guests enter the lobby of the 16 story Belden Stratford Hotel, they are surrounded by Empire style furnishings, hand woven tapestries and vintage brass railings.

Visitors can experience award winning French cuisine in an elegant setting at Ambria restaurant, or try the more casual atmosphere of the Mon Ami Gabi, the hotel's French bistro, showcasing spectacular garden views and seasonal rooftop dining. Guests are invited to the Vera Volli Spa specializing in body wraps, hot stone massages, and featuring a spa tub and sauna. The hotel's onsite fitness center is equipped with cardiovascular and strength training equipment.

Primarily a residential building, the 300 room Belden Stratford Hotel features 35 gracious guestrooms and suites with high ceilings, crown moldings and rich walnut furnishings with Oriental rugs.

Guestrooms include kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwave ovens and coffeemakers. Elegant desks offer multi line telephones with Internet access. Designer toiletries are complimentary.

Chicago's Buckingham fountain at Grant Park is modeled after Latona Fountain in Versailles. As one of the largest fountains the world, its 133 jets spray 14,000 gallons of water per minute as high as 135 feet into the air. See the fountain's dazzling colored light show nightly.