Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood is home to the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower hotel, adjacent to the Magnificent Mile of Chicago, Ill., and two blocks from Rush Street nightlife. The John Hancock Center is three blocks from the property. One half mile from the hotel are the Lyril Opera House of Chicago and the Wrigley Building.

Hotel dining at Café des Architectes features French cuisine served in a contemporary setting with a terrace area and neighboring lounge. Le Bar serves specialty cocktails nightly amid modern décor that compliments floor to ceiling windows and an extensive library area. Commanding views of Lake Michigan and downtown Chicago appear through many areas of the hotel, including its 10,000 square feet of meeting space.

The hotel features two onsite business centers and a cardiovascular fitness room with strength training equipment, both available 24-hours a day. Discounts to a nearby fitness center are available at the 24-hour front desk.

The hotel's 415 guestrooms feature light wood furnishings and wall photography framing Chicago architecture. Bedding areas include feather mattresses and comforters with down pillows. All rooms include cable television and Internet access. Bathrooms have separate tubs and glass enclosed showers, designer toiletries, robes, candles and lighted mirrors.

Select suites feature separate sitting areas with sofas and leather chairs, desks and entertainment centers. The hotel offers special pampering services for pets, including special chrome plated bowls and complimentary treats.

This building was designed by French architect Jean Paul Viguier, who designed the framework in a distinguishable wedge and angular form. As an additional wonder, the slate floors of the lobby reveal embedded colors of glass blocks that periodically change hues.