One of just a few hotels that sets the standard for the high end of the local luxury hotel scene, the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago towers above the Magnificent Mile, and looks straight out over Lake Michigan from its east-facing windows. A fairly recent renovation by Rottet Studio leaves it looking crisp and stylish, in a soothingly understated way. An impressive spa and indoor pool strike a tranquil note, while the hotel’s restaurant and bars mix guests with Chicago locals; just downstairs is Bloomingdale’s, and many of the city’s finest shops and restaurants are right at your feet.